ASGEIR
Big Band Café, 1 AV DU HAUT CREPON, 14200 Herouville St Clair Directions
Sat 19.09.2026 20:00
ADMH PRÉSENTE : ASGEIRArtiste islandais parmi les plus reconnus à l’international, Ásgeir s’est imposé avec une folk-pop sensible et élégante. Son premier album Dýrð í dauðaþögn est devenu le meilleur démarrage de l’histoire en Islande, suivi de sa version anglaise In The Silence (2014). Il a ensuite confirmé son succès avec Afterglow (2017), Bury The Moon (2020) et Time On My Hands (2022), salués par de nombreux médias et radios internationaux.Ces dernières années, Ásgeir a privilégié des concerts solo intimistes à travers l’Europe, les pays nordiques et l’Islande, tout en collaborant avec l’Orchestre symphonique d’Islande et Arte TV. Actuellement en préparation de son prochain album, il adopte une approche plus personnelle de l’écriture, explorant les thèmes des relations, du temps, de l’espoir et de la nostalgie. Influencé aussi bien par Leonard Cohen que par des artistes contemporains, il signe une nouvelle œuvre à l’énergie organique et profondément émotive, marquant une nouvelle étape dans son évolution artistique.
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Ásgeir in Mengi
As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, singer-songwriter Ásgeir has always pushed the boundaries of his thoughtful brand of folk-pop. His debut album, ‘Dýrð í dauðaþögn’, became the best-selling debut in Icelandic history, leading to the English-language version ‘In The Silence’ in 2014.
He continued to refine his sound with ‘Afterglow’ in 2017, ‘Bury The Moon’ in 2020, and ‘Time On My Hands’ in 2022’, earning praise from press and radio worldwide, including the likes of The Independent, MOJO, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, BBC 6 Music and Radio X. In recent years, Ásgeir has embraced solo performances, playing nearly 70 intimate shows across Europe, the Nordics, and Iceland, including a UK tour with Icelandic singer GDRN.
He also performed with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra and recorded a live session for Arte TV in Berlin.
His passion for live music has taken him to unique venues, including small churches, deepening his connection with audiences.
He wrote a song for a Kafkaesque play that was hosted at The Reykjavik City Theatre called Sýslumaður Dauðans.
Ásgeir is now back with his next album, focusing on songwriting with a fresh approach; prioritizing melody and personal storytelling, exploring themes of relationships, aging, hope, and nostalgia.
His influences range from Leonard Cohen and Daniel Lanois to contemporary artists like Adrianne Lenker and Dina Ögon.
