In 1994 the band Dýrðin (pronounced "Deer-thin") was formed in Reykjavík. Einar and Maggi were the founders, both
with a background in many underground rock bands. Over the years the workforce underwent a number of changes. In 2004, after long pauses, a stable formation was reached, which in 2005 went on tour
in the United States
of America. In New York City, they played a year later with their idols The
Icicles. The drummer Tóti, an ancien in the scene (Reptile, Bubbleflies and Vonbrigði),
offered his talent. In 2006, a first record
was released on the American label
Skipping Stones Records. Most of the songs on their
debut album were in
Icelandic. Their sound can be
described as indie funpunkpop
with "twee" influences. Einar’s sister
Hafdís, the Icelandic Debbie Harry,
took the vocals for her account.
Last year it was time for a second child: "Gull og vitleysa" (Gold and nonsense), released by the band itself. The 11 songs, partly in English, partly in Icelandic, pass by in a rapid speed. "Snowman Song" is a cover of The Icicles. The best tracks in this furious flow are: "Eins og êú", "Goldfish" and "Lúser". Now it's bedtime, loser.
http://www.gogoyoko.com/album/Gull_og_vitleysa
Last year it was time for a second child: "Gull og vitleysa" (Gold and nonsense), released by the band itself. The 11 songs, partly in English, partly in Icelandic, pass by in a rapid speed. "Snowman Song" is a cover of The Icicles. The best tracks in this furious flow are: "Eins og êú", "Goldfish" and "Lúser". Now it's bedtime, loser.
http://www.gogoyoko.com/album/Gull_og_vitleysa
