Reykjavík Grapevine - 06.05.2016, Blaðsíða 36

Reykjavík Grapevine - 06.05.2016, Blaðsíða 36
The light-haired punk rockers of Hórmónar come together for an impromp- tu jam session in their ga- rage, a cosy space crowded by instruments, speakers, and records galore. A week ago, this would’ve been a regular rehearsal for Hórmónar, but after win- ning "Músíktilraunir," or the Icelandic Music Experi- ments, they’ve been put in the same category as some of Iceland’s most successful bands. Overwhelmed with happiness and still in a state of shock after their sudden recognition, they plug in their instruments and turn up the volume. The Iceland Music Experiments has been known to be a great plat- form for Icelandic bands. Undeni- ably so, when looking at previous winners like Of Monsters and Men, Samaris, and Mammút. “The story goes like this: we walked into my garage, saw we had something spe- cial and won the Icelandic music experiments. I love that story.” Says Örn, the drummer. Where did it all start? Urður (bass player): We’re all very musical and used to perform- ing. However, we only just started playing our instruments when we started the band, so we actually do play from our hearts. We liked our sound and enjoyed practicing. Örn suggested we’d participate in Mú- síktilraunir so we signed up in a rush, right before the deadline. We filled out the application and then there was no turning back. Örn (drummer): Since we are all novices at the instruments we play, something exciting happens when we start jamming. Katrín (guitar player): Yeah, we aren’t inhibited by techniques. We are also best friends, so collaborat- ing is not a problem. Everything runs smoothly because we are or- ganized, honest and, well, loud. Brynhildur (singer): We are a bit manic. We sometimes end up practicing the same song over and over again for hours. Our lyrics are based on our own experiences and feelings, which makes our music a very personal form of expression. Therefore, getting such recogni- tion for it is an honour. Whose idea was the name? Urður: Hórmónar started off as a bad joke that stuck to us. We started talking about hormones and Katrín said we were more like Whoremones. (Everyone laughs) It was either that or the Blonde Anxi- ety Patients. Örn: Apparently, band names are the main reason for band drama, so I decided to keep my mouth shut. You’re a busy group, where do you find the time to practice? Örn: We make the time. We all have busy schedules, but for the competition, we put everything aside. We practiced for weeks and Katrín, Urður, and Brynhildur all got sick. We took the classic “show must go on” stand and competed. Brynhildur: Then we won! It was such a farfetched dream for us that we went into shock when they an- nounced the results. We even for- got to thank everyone. All we said was “Thanks, life, for being amaz- ing.” Örn: We should use the chance now and thank my parents for let- ting us rehearse in the garage and not killing us. Katrín: And mom for babysitting! What is your dream venue in which to perform? Everybody: Nasa. Örn: Nasa holds all our best memo- ries! I remember being sixteen and somehow sneaking into Airwaves and dancing at Nasa was always the best. Performing there would be a dream. Hórmónar has promised a concert in the nearest future, in- cluding Iceland Airwaves 2016. LISTEN AND SHARE: gpv.is/hormo Music New Music Sturlugata 5, 101 Reykjavík Tel: 5517030, www.nordichouse.is The Weather Diaries Bibi Chemnitz / Ena Holds the Sea, 2014 © Cooper & Gorfer Open every day from 11 am – 5 pm till July 5, 2016 “One of the most beautiful exhibitions I have seen.” Politiken Garage Session With Hórmónar Words & Photos by HREFNA BJÖRG GYLFADÓTTIR 36The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 5 — 2016
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