How Of Monsters and Men Became The Next Big Thing
Last summer, I came across a song that I immediately fell in love with, "From Finner" by a then-little-known band from Iceland called Of Monsters and Men. Tracking down the band was tough, but we decided to a Best of What's Next piece which became part of our International Issue. read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravitySennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: Of Monsters and Men
Of Monsters and Men entered last year’s The Icelandic Music Experiments: Músiktilraunir, a nationwide “battle of the bands” competition and took home the winning title. In the midst of traveling, making YouTube videos and adding members the band began recording their debut full-length, 11 track studio album My Head Is An Animal. With the influences of six members musical interests expanding from jazz to classical to pop, Of Monsters And Men have been able to connect with their international audiences. It is that positive feedback that has instilled their passion to create new, original music. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesOf Monsters and Men Announces North American Tour
We’re predicting that Icelandic folkies Of Monsters and Men will have a breakout year in 2012. They’ll release their debut album _My Head Is An Animal_ (which got rave reviews in their homeland) in the United States on April 3 and will embark on their first American tour in March. Check out the dates below. read more
Found in: Music, News10 International Acts To Watch For in 2012
Can’t get out the country for a while? Don’t have a passport? No worries. It’s never been easier to find music from around the world—especially when we’ve already done the searching. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySXSW Releases Initial Round of Bands
The South By Southwest Music Festival has announced the first round of bands that will be showcases at the 2012 edition of the event. SXSW 2012 will take place from March 13-18 and will again be centered around the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. read more
Found in: Music, NewsOf Monsters and Men: Iceland's Folk-Pop Stars
It all began back in 2010, when Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir decided to add more members to her then-solo project. read more
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