Arny Margret
Announces Debut EP ‘intertwined’ out February 25th via One Little Independent Records
Stream New Single and Video ‘akureyri’
Icelandic singer-songwriter Arny Margret is in the process of making her eagerly anticipated arrival with the announcement of her debut EP, ‘intertwined’, out via One Little Independent Records on February 25th. It comes alongside new single ‘akureyri’ and its accompanying video, directed and edited by Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson and Arny herself, with cinematography by Hákon Hjartarson.
Having spent the last few years honing her graceful, emotive acoustics and a lyricism and delivery that defy her age, she appears amongst no small amount of local buzz, fresh from playing Iceland Airwaves ‘Live from Reykjavík’ event alongside the likes of John Grant, Ásgeir and more.
Vivid imagery colours deeply personal writing across the whole EP. Each track tells a story of self-reflection and looking back at the people and places that have informed who she is today.
Stunning new single ‘akureyri’, named after the city at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord in northern Iceland, echoes a similar narrative from a slightly different perspective. “I know I’m weak / when you say that I am weak” she sings, about how you judge yourself unfairly through the eyes of those that would put you down.
A truly inticate ensemble that oozes a wealth of affection destined to move the audience and alter their mood. A beautfylly touching atmopsherical creation, Arny’s tender tonaility emphasize the lyrics with this vivid significence. The new release once again showcases the ease of this artist to capture the audience with their confident songs. An artist to appreciate at all times.
Arny delivers this intimate and reflective arrangement. The audience will find themselves embracing this one-to-one aspect from the artist, as Arny delivers this passionate exploration that feels like a cherished performance just for the listener.
Arny Margret is from the Westfjords, a sparsely populated and confined peninsula in north-western Iceland. Born and raised in a small town called Ísafjörður, she attended music school from the age of 6 learning to play the piano and gradually taught herself guitar. Through the few pieces she’s shared, a feeling of isolation resonates, seeping through her dulcet tones and delicate strumming, conjuring images of mountain tops blocking the winter sun and clear, cool ocean stretches.
She cites influence from the likes of Adrianne Lenker, Aldous Harding and fellow Icelander Ásgeir. She’s currently recording her debut album at studio Hljóðriti in Hafnarfjörður and beginning to make her mark globally with her intimate and affecting live performances.
Track listing
- intertwined
- akureyri
- in tall buildings
- sometime
No Comments