New to the American music scene, Icelandic sextet Of Monsters and Men embodies a melodious, artistic and catchy-- yet intelligent-- sound that's got a delightful, earthy folk vibe. The band is headed up by founding members and singer/songwriters Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdòttir and Ragnar "Raggi" Pòrhallson.
Of Monsters and Men nods to the well-orchestrated instrumental prowess of Arcade Fire and captures the gypsy-like cadence of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetics Zeros, while also harnessing the folksy, heart-rending emotion of Mumford & Sons. They are an act that will surely be on the radar in 2012. The tambourine and accordion accents are enough to make your heart dance. But fair warning-- singers Nanna and Raggi's voices melded together might also make your heart melt.
Of Monsters and Men nods to the well-orchestrated instrumental prowess of Arcade Fire and captures the gypsy-like cadence of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetics Zeros, while also harnessing the folksy, heart-rending emotion of Mumford & Sons. They are an act that will surely be on the radar in 2012. The tambourine and accordion accents are enough to make your heart dance. But fair warning-- singers Nanna and Raggi's voices melded together might also make your heart melt.
In February 2011 the band signed on to craft their debut album with Record Records in Reykjavik, Iceland. Released in September 2011, My Head is an Animal brought the band to its cozy No. 1 spot on Icelandic charts. And subsequently, the album's captivating dual-vocal track "Little Talks" shimmied its way on over to the hearts and ears of Americans.
In December 2011 Of Monsters and Men released a four-song sample of their debut album via EP Into the Woods, leading up to the band's April 3, 2012 worldwide release of My Head is an Animal; both under Universal Records.
The band is now in the midst of their first American tour which began at SXSW festival in March. I eagerly welcome a chance to catch them in person so I can find out if they're as fabulous and entertaining live as they are in my earbuds.
Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdòttir - guitar / vocals
Ragnar "Raggi" Pòrhallson - guitar / vocals
Brynjar Leifsson - guitar
Àrni Guôjónsson - piano / accordion
Kristján Páll Kristjánsson - bass
Amar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson - drums
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