Rökkurró Explained
| Rökkurró |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Origin: | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Years Active: | 2006–present |
| Associated Acts: | Múm, Ólafur Arnalds |
| Current Members: | - Axel Ingi Jónsson
- Árni Þór Árnason
- Björn 'Bibbi' Pálmi Pálmason
- Helga Ragnarsdóttir
- Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir
- Skúli Agnarr Einarsson
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Rökkurró is an Icelandic music group founded in 2006 in Reykjavík. After a 4-track EP, they were signed to 12 Tónar label.[1] Their debut album was Það kólnar í kvöld..[2] (meaning "It's Getting Colder Tonight" in Icelandic). It was released in 2007 in Iceland, Europe and Japan to great critical acclaim, followed by a local tour in Iceland and an international tour that included Germany, The Netherlands and Switzerland supporting Ólafur Arnalds. The follow-up album Í Annan Heim[3] (meaning In Another World) was released in 2010. It was produced by Alex Somers.[4] Rökkurró began working on their third studio album, Innra, in 2013, released on October 27, 2014.
In popular culture
- In 2007 they had their first performance abroad, at the Reykjavik to Rotterdam festival.[5]
- In 2010, they were picked by Clash magazine to appear at the Ja Ja Ja Nordic music showcase.[6]
- In 2012, their song "Sólin mun skína" was used in the commercial for the Italian dub of the American show .
- The former bass player of the band, Ingibjörg, now plays in the band Boogie Trouble.[7]
Discography
- 2007: Það kólnar í kvöld..
- 2010: Í Annan Heim
- 2014: Innra
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Rökkurró – Rökkurró EP. Daniels . Tiffany . The Line of Best Fit . 2011-04-18 . 2014-04-01.
- http://www.tonlist.is/Music/Album/261496/rokkurro/thad_kolnar_i_kvold/ Tónlist: Það kólnar í kvöld.. album page
- http://www.tonlist.is/Music/Album/571525/rokkurro/i_annan_heim/ Tónlist: Í Annan Heim album page
- Web site: Rökkurró – Killing Time: New music from Iceland. Down . Lauren . . 2013-10-29 . 2014-04-01.
- [Reykjavik to Rotterdam (2007)]
- http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/rokkurro-interview ClashMusic: Rokkurro Interview - Ahead of Ja Ja Ja event
- http://airwaves.grapevine.is/grapevine-airwaves-2012/back-on-the-stage-with-rokkurro-we-just-had-to-play-iceland-airwaves/ Icelandic Airwaves Journal: Back on the stage with Rökkurró - We just had to play Iceland Airwaves
