Salka Valsdóttir
Coming from a diverse musical background varying from choir to hip-hop, Salka is an intricate producer, marrying elements of dark pop, romantic opera and avant pop. As production focused as the project is, Salka equally nurtures the lyrical aspect of the project with vivid descriptions of fear, loss, theaters, rollercoasters and past loves. Salka is known for her work with Daughters of Reykjavík and CYBER with whom she sees to all production and performs, as well as her composition for theaters such as Volksbühne and the National Theatre of Iceland.
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“As a producer and writer, her unique take on hiphop and electronica has intrigued me to no end as she has brilliantly married approachable, even giddy music, with something much darker and surreal.”
— Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen, music critic and scholar
“Salka artfully pairs dreamy melodies, mythical soundscape and eerie, sometimes violent Aphex Twin-ish beats into a lush universe we all want to live in.”
— The Reykjavík Grapevine
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Farao
known for blending smooth R&B, 80s disco, and ambient jazz into a unique, immersive sound, Farao's music creates a vibe that feels both nostalgic and fresh, earning praise for its lush, dreamy atmosphere.
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CYBER
an experimental electronic project led by Salka Valsdóttir and Joe, started as a thrash-metal/disco concept and has since become known for genre-bending music and boundary-pushing live performances.
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viibra
a visionary flute septet that pushes the boundaries of flute playing through improvisation and innovative music, renowned for their dynamic role in Björk’s Cornucopia and their vibrant creative contributions to Reykjavík’s music scene.
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Ultraflex
blends 80s disco, Italo, and funk with jazz, new-age sensibilities, and modern pop culture, creating a unique whirlwind of dance floor weirdness that is both kitschy and high-concept.on goes here
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Gyða Valtýsdóttir
with her unique blend of classical training and experimental sounds, Gyða creates a distinctive style that merges film, theater, and avant-garde elements. Her music transcends genres, creating powerful, emotive soundscapes.
