Rökkurró Live

Rökkurró

Hatched in a dim lit attic in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, at the dawn of 2006 Rökkurró’s five founding members began conversing in smooth tones, drawing inspiration from the silky sunrays that crept through the windows. The result of this covenant was displayed to the public’s eager eyes in March that same year and with their captivating atmosphere and ethereal vocals they instantly carved their niche in the already saturated Reykjavík music scene. A self-released 4 track EP hit the streets only 6 months after they had formed and this EP, along with a powerful performance on one of the off-venue shows at Iceland Airwaves 2006, landed them a record deal with local label 12 Tónar (www.12tonar.is). Rökkurró present music that is at once soothing and forceful. The folk-tinged reverie of the wailing accordion and carefully plucked guitars sends you off sailing through the clouds while the dramatic cello and clever drumming demand your full attention. Just before Christmas they began the writing process and preparations for what promises to be a haunting and focused debut album with a sound more mature than the age of the members suggest. As the fruit of their toil is set to see the light of day in fall of 2007 it has to be said that all eyes are on Rökkurró, or at least they should be.
Source:
Kolbeinn Þór Þorgeirsson, 2007

1. Hún
2. Í sjávarháska
3. Ringulreið
4. Ferðalangurinn
5. Hetjan á fjallinu
6. Heiðskýr Heimsendir
7. Allt gullið
8. Í blíðu stríði
9. Dagur þrjú
10. Ljósglæta
www.myspace.com/rokkurro
Rökkurró plays @ Iceland Airwaves Festival 2007 @ Idno @ 8:00 Friday 19th of October