Árstíðir (ISL)

Nytt album ute 12 mai

Árstíðir are a vocal-based acoustic band from Reykjavík with a sound unique to the Icelandic music scene. Aside from their trademark vocal harmonies, it is their instrumentation which sets their sound apart: a warm tide of resonant acoustic and baritone guitars, virtuosic piano, and melismatic strings. The result is an unusually wide sound spectra, further emphasized by the impressive vocal range of all six members.

Árstíðir, the bands eponymous debut album, was recorded at Iceland’s oldest studio Hljóðriti and is produced by the acclaimed Axel “Flex” Árnasson. To capture the warmth of Árstíðir’s music, all the songs were recorded live, including the vocals. Unlike most bands in Iceland, Árstíðir attracts a highly diverse audience and their fanbase includes people from all age groups and corners of society. 2009 saw the band tour intensively around Iceland, selling out every kind of venue from old churces to rock n roll clubs.

The debut album was released in Sweden on May 12 by Adore Music. The band has also made a deal with the Norwegian based digital Distributor Phonofile-Artspages for world wide distribution. The band is currently on tour in Scandinavia.

www.arstidir.com

www.myspace.com/arstidir

www.arstidir.bandcamp.com