Agent Fresco
Agent Fresco | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Genres | Alternative rock, alternative metal, progressive rock, progressive metal, math rock, art rock, post-rock, djent |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | Record Records, Long Branch Records |
Website | http://agentfresco.is |
Members |
Arnór Dan Arnarson Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson Vignir Rafn Hilmarsson Þórarinn Guðnason |
Agent Fresco are an Icelandic band, combining pop, alternative, art, metal, and math-rock, formed in 2008 just weeks prior to competing in the Músíktilraunir (an Icelandic version of Battle of the Bands) which they won. They also won "best guitar", "best drumming" and "best bass playing". Their first release was EP Lightbulb Universe.[1]
The lead singer is Arnór Dan Arnarson (previously with Rosa - the Danish progressive-rock act from Sorø). Vignir Rafn Hilmarsson plays the electric upright bass, Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson the drums and Þórarinn Guðnason the guitar and piano / keyboards.[2]
In late 2010, Agent Fresco released their first full-length album, A Long Time Listening.,[1] Destrier followed, their second full-length album, in August 7, 2015.
Awards
Agent Fresco won a Kraumur Award for their album Lightbulb Universe.
Agent Fresco also in 2009 were named as the best new artists at the Icelandic equivalent of the Grammies - the Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin.[3]
Discography
Albums
- 2008: Lightbulb Universe
- 2010: A Long Time Listening
- 2015: Destrier
Singles
- 2008: "Eyes of a Cloud Catcher"
- 2010: "Translations"
- 2011: "A Long Time Listening"
- 2014: "Dark Water"
- 2015: "See Hell"
- 2015: "Wait For Me"
- 2015: "Howls"
References
- 1 2 http://www.agentfresco.is/bio/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
- ↑ http://www.vimeo.com/3281012
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