Formed: 2006
Latest Album: ”Sleepdrunk Seasons”, 2007
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They are already a hit in Iceland, and with a line up that includes a French horn, a clarinet, a violin and a bassoon, the 9-strong ensemble play a subtle, baroque-inspired kind of pop music. The classical instruments are cleverly employed as a new form of accompaniment for the band’s effective hooklines.