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, effusing a warm tide of resonant acoustic and baritone guitars, virtuosic piano, and melismatic strings. The result is an unusually wide sound spectrum, further emphasized by the impressive vocal range of all six members. Having been around for less than a year, Árstíðir have already charted two number one singles on Icelandic radio, and have released one full-length album and live EP on their homespun label Nivalis.
Cover art by Högni Valur Högnasson.
Members:
Daníel Auðunsson - Guitar & Vocals
Gunnar Már Jakobsson - Guitar & Vocals
Ragnar Ólafsson - Baritone guitar & Vocals
Hallgrímur Jónas Jensson - Cello & Vocals
Jón Elísson - Piano & Vocals
Karl Aldinsteinn - Violin & Vocals
Árstíðir Official WebsiteÁrstíðir@Bandcamp@Youtube@Myspace@Twitter@Facebook
“Árstíðir makes music out of the same stuff that dreams are made off/Árstíðir gör musik av samma stoff som drömmar vävs av” / Linda Iliste, Zero Music
