Ásgeir

Currently the hottest property in Iceland, the chart-topping folkie’s audience were already well warmed up by the cold-suffering Norse folk noir of openers Farao. Ásgeir’s five-piece band, including a sibling and his producer, provided an excellent backing for this young musician with talent far beyond his years. From dark electronica to country ballads, his husky, quivering vocals; alternating between Icelandic and English, were a constant joy. His début single ‘King & Cross’ was a wonky disco diversion and the final song ‘Torrent’, with its guttural synths, pounding drums and that wonderful soaring voice, provided the rousing finale. Global domination awaits.

Green Door Store, 12 December 2013

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