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Svavar Knutur

Rank #1 Reykjavík, IS Singer Songwriter / Alternative Folk / Indie

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Members: Svavar Knútur - Singer/Songwriter

Sounds Like: Nick Drake, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Prince Billy, Damien Rice, John Denver

Label: Dimma - Independent label

Manager: Adalsteinn Asberg Sigurdsson

Bio: Hailing from the harsh Icelandic western fjords, Icelandic Troubadour Svavar Knútur, summons his inner demons and outer storms to reflect upon the existential crises and frolicking joys of modern day rustic fjord dwelling men.

Channeling the pain and angst of long dark winters and the insomnia ... See Full Bio

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“Svavar Knútur began his musical career as singer-guitarist in the band Hraun (Lava). After two albums, the members went their own way. Troubadour Svavar, from the West Fjords, started out as a singer-songwriter in the fjord folk subgenre. His musical influences are both Nick Drake and Nick Cave, both Bonnie Prince Billy and Kris Kristofferson as Leonard Cohen and Cat Stevens. "Ölduslóð" (way of the waves) is the third solo album, the successor of Kvöldvaka (Campfire Songs, 2009) and Amma (songs for my grandmother, 2010). All these albums are intimate, acoustic records. All albums have a cover drawing made by Svavar’s daughter. For his third piece, he had both vocal and piano support from the Czech artist Markéta Irglová. Her input results in a good synergy with Knútur’s voice. In the second song there is a funny reference to the Bloodhound Gang: ‘The roof is on fire’. Svavar additionally holds a penchant for putting as many as possible la la la's into his songs, such as”

— Wim van Hooste, Icelandic Music Review

“So kommt es, dass man zu Svavar Knútur hereinstolpert, dem Sänger der Reykjaviker Folkband Hraun. Und es wäre schade, wenn man dieses komödiantische Naturtalent verpasst hätte. Der nicht ganz schlanke Singer-Songwriter steht mit der Kindergitarre auf der Bühne und erzählt selbstironische Schwänke aus seinem (Liebes)Leben. Bringt alle dazu, daran zu glauben, dass Fehler eigentlich zu den schönsten Dingen im Leben gehören und dass man sie unbedingt lieben muss. Berichtet glaubhaft, dass der junge Isländer seine romantischem Gefühle zeigt, indem er die Angebete in eine Schneewehe wirft und kräftig einseift. Wir lachen viel. Wir singen mit. Wir könnten noch stundenlang weiter zuhören. Der Sänger strahlt. Wir strahlen mit.”

— Eva-Maria Vochazer, polarblog.de/

“The room is completely silent and the first chords of Emotional Anorexic fall deeply into the ears of a stunned audience that had freaked out laughing just moments ago. He got us again. ”

— Florian Zühlke, Reykjavik Grapevine

“Kann man immer wieder hören, wird nicht langweilig, ist eine echte Entdeckung und fast noch ein Geheimtipp. Hört man das Album, bleibt man spätestens bei der Textzeile "Let's get fucked up in Leipzig" hängen. Sicherlich eine der großartigsten Stellen auf dem Album. Neben dem Opener "Clementine". Ja genau, kennt man, aber nicht so! Also anhören. Megacooler Singer-Songwriter”

— Dr. Thomas Neumann, Hörerlebnis

“Even though I don’t understand one single word, I’m totally fascinated by the nocturnal acoustic guitar melodies, the slightly melancholic timbre of Svavar’s voice and the wonderful backing vocals that are supported by a smooth, deep and slow bassline.”

— Sebastian Schmidt, Common folk meadow

“Having more in common with singer/songwriters such as Bon Iver or Dent May than any other Icelandic performer, Knutur is a revelation. ... There is a lot to love about Svavar Knutur and it's good to know he'll be back soon.”

— Andy Hazel, Inpress magazine - Victoria

“deshalb sprühen die songs des freundlichen isländischen troubadours nicht gerade vor heiterkeit, sondern widmen sich ausgiebig der melancholie. zum glück nicht in einer weinerlichen art und weise, sondern vielmehr in form eines aufmunternden schulterklopfens oder einer musikgewordenen umarmung. sogar ein an sich so unverfängliches stück wie “undir birkitré”, in dem es hauptsächlich darum geht, wie es ist, unter einem schattenspendenden baum zu sitzen, wirkt leicht traurig, wenn man weiß, dass diese kleine annehmlichkeit auf island mangels bäumen gar nicht mal so alltäglich und selbstverständlich ist. recht simpel sind die songs auf “kvöldvaka” allesamt, aber dank svavar knúturs sanfter stimme, die sich - wie im traumhaft schönen “dansa” - hin und wieder in ungeahnte höhen schraubt, und dem überlegten einsatz von akustikgitarre, ukulele, cello und background-chor verfehlt kein einziger seine wärmende und tröstende wirkung. ”

— Christoph, Rote Raupe

“The jolly eccentrics of the earlier emcee are channeled into passionate concentration as he plucks away, adding swoon-worthy vocals to the beautiful simplicity and raw emotion of songs like Goodbye My Lovely. An outstanding evening of incredible talent.”

— Camilla Jones, Rave Magazine Brisbane

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Jun 15

Free Times Cafe
Toronto, ON, CA | 11:30pm
Free Times Cafe
Toronto, ON, CA
Sat Jun 15 11:30pm
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Svavar Knútur, icelandic singer songwriter plays a showcase alongside some amazing acoustic artists at Free Times Café as part of the NXNE festival. Svavar Knútur's showcase starts at 21.00, so please come early and enjoy!

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J.Ingram
Cool sound. Im totally a fan!!
Ryszard Anacki
Greetings!
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Nice Music, nice pic. Cheers Mate!
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