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gig in the US. On top of
that he’s due to put out a
new video and his debut
album ‘al.one’ soon!
Kormákur Jarl a.k.a. Brilliantinus, has
been collaborating with rapper Kött
Grá Pjé and has his debut album com-
ing out soon. He’ll be performing his
mellow electronica at Secret Solstice.
The reputation of Reykjavíkurdætur,
has spread well beyond the borders of
our small country. The album ‘Reykja-
víkurdætur’ will be released in the end
of May. This is a milestone for the rap
clan, who will be busy this summer per-
forming at various places, including the
Roskilde Festival.
Weirdtronic rookies asdfhg. recently
recorded a new song “Einbúar,” and a
video is in the works.
Sister duo Pascal Pinon have awo-
ken from slumber to announce that
their new album ‘Sundur’ is dropping
soon. As it stands, there’s no release
date yet, but they’ve been teasing us
with tour dates and promises of fur-
ther announcements. Meanwhile, Jó-
fríður, half of the duo, is tantalizing
us with hints at her debut solo album,
‘Brazil’, which will feature collabora-
tions with an array of musicians, in-
cluding Shahzad Ismaily and Sykur's
Kristján Eldjárn.
Meanwhile, Kristján Eldjárn has
released his first solo track as Kreld;
the track is called “Way Low.” The song
is another collaboration with Jófríður
and the underwater music video was
created by Magnús Andersen.
Super fly rapper $igmund is the new-
est face to Reykjavík’s music scene.
Check out his fresh single and video
"Ertu Til". We're calling banger.
MUSIC
NEWS
IN BRIEF
When did you start DJing?
I got interested in playing music for oth-
ers quite early. As a child I made mixtapes
and was elected to be in charge of music at
school balls. I got my first DJ gig at Faktorý
on Smiðjustígur (R.I.P.) with my friend
Logi Leó—we DJed together as “it is mag-
ic.” Bervit was born sometime last year.
What styles do you play?
My taste for electronic music grew a lot
after I spent a year studying in the Neth-
erlands and experiencing the clubbing
scene there as well as in Germany. Techno
and its history fascinates me the most and
that is what I like to play. Ambient music
and some types of bass music are also
close to my heart.
What’s your favourite
Reykjavík venue to play?
Paloma is my favorite venue to play dance
music. People that go there are generally
open-minded and interested in hearing
something different. I go there a lot my-
self. Stofan, the café, is a great place to
play more relaxed and ambient stuff. The
mood of that place is definitely set by the
music being played.
Do you like to use decks, or
laptop, effects or extra gear?
I'm interested in mixing digital and ana-
logue gear—whatever feels right and
sounds good. I'm looking to add turn-
tables to my setup at the moment. I think
it’s important to know how to use most of
the available equipment out there.
Do you like playing to a
party crowd or a sitting crowd?
I enjoy playing for crowds that like music
for its beauty and ability to evoke a range
of emotions. It’s up to them how they posi-
tion their bodies while listening.
What are your five essential
tracks of the moment?
1. ”Camargue” by CJ Bolland
It is full of life and a good example of Bel-
gian techno that was released a year after
I was born.
2. ”I Cry (Night After Night)”
by Egyptian Lover
It is an emotional yet funny track by this
American musician which interestingly
mixes elements of hip-hop and European
electronic music.
3. “Mr Dry” by Tim Green
My girlfriend played it for me once and
now I can't get its subdued vocal and
wonky sound out of my head.
4. “Papua New Guinea”
by Future Sound Of London
When the Danish DJ Courtesy played it
during this year’s Sónar festival I was re-
minded how amazing this classic is.
5. “Best Friend” by Nina Kraviz
This song as well as DVS1's remixes of it
is detailed, laid-back and honest techno
which I like a lot right now.
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DJ OF THE MONTH
Bervit
Written by JOHN ROGERS Photo by ART BICNICK
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