Akin to early freak-folkers like Vashti Bunyan and Judee Sill or todays Joanna Newsom, Arnalds is a kooky Icelander not to miss. New album out on 13 Sept.

In spite of her young age ÓLÖF ARNALDS has been active on the Icelandic experimental scene for many years. She played with electronica virtuosos Múm between 2003 and 2007, and her debut album 'Vid og Vid' was produced by Kjartan Sveinsson from Icelandic greats, Sigur Rós. Arnalds tells personal tales with a tender voice and leaves the impression of a classic troubadour with clear associations to early freak-folkers like Vashti Bunyan and Judee Sill or todays Joanna Newsom.

Her talent not only reveals itself in the variety of the instruments she masters, but also in her beautiful labyrinthine songwriting and mesmerizing solo performances. Ólöf's voice has been singled out for high praise as "otherworldly" by The New York Times, "stunning" by SPIN, "remarkable" by the NME, "ethereal" by Vanity Fair and "impossibly lovely" by Paste.

"...Reykjavik's answer to Kate Bush...her debut is a spare, troubadour-like affair garnished with haunting, witch-child vocals." MOJO (4/5)

"...her voice is high and clear, with a gentle quaver that humanizes its otherworldly purity." The New York Times

"..Olof Arnalds has the kind of voice that can silence a room, such is its sweetness. And high-profile fans such as Björk have been very vocal about Arnalds' awesome talent." Time Out New York

LES SHELLEYS are Tom Brosseau and Angela Correa, a duo who first began cutting their teeth in San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles. Their sound has been described as a plait of voices.

THE BRAND NEW ALBUM
'INNUNDIR SKINNI'
OUT 13th SEPTEMBER ON ONE LITTLE INDIAN

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COMPETITION: 1x Pair of tickets to attend EYOE present ÓLÖF ARNALDS at Bush Hall at 19.30 on Tuesday, 14th September.

To claim your tickets, send an email to jamie@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: As you can see Olof has her second album out on Mon, 13 Sept. The album was produced by Sigur Rós band member Kjartan Sveinsson. Of the following, who didn't contribute to the album?

A: 1) Skúli Sverrisson .2) Davið Þór Jónsson .3) Björk .4) Piers Morgan