Words about
@jonbjorn ’s Gárur by
@rvkgrapevine panellists for the 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards ✨
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@axelsig
While electronica artist Jónbjörn might not be a household name among the general public, he’s certainly a known figure in the electronic music scene. Member of the influential Lagaffe Tales label — which some might argue is almost synonymous with Reykjavík nightlife — Jónbjörn has played many roles in musicmaking for over 10 years. However, his 2024 Gárur was something to write home about. Played out like a one-hour mixtape, each track blends seamlessly into another, incorporating elements of house, deep house and downtempo. The album even managed to change people’s firm opinions, swaying many of those on the fence about the genre.
“I’m not a fan of house music, but this album caught my ear. It’s a very beautiful, melodic, to a large extent instrumental album, which creates cool atmospheres,” described a surprised panellist. “As a person that’s not deep in electronic music, I need a lot to be moved by an album of that kind. Gárur got me. Lush, ambitious, and personal in a weird way, you can hear that Jónbjörn has skin in the game,” said another. “Hypnotic beats, a mix of vocal samples and synthesiser lines from every direction come beautifully together in a delicious pudding,” they continued.
“[Gárur] is an ambitious output after years of experimentation. Jónbjörn has been releasing electronic music prolifically for more than 10 years, but his more personal and melodic side shines on this album,” confirmed another panel member.
![Words about @jonbjorn’s Gárur by @rvkgrapevine panellists for the 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards @axelsigWhile electronica artist Jónbjörn might not be a household name among the general public, he’s certainly a known figure in the electronic music scene. Member of the influential Lagaffe Tales label — which some might argue is almost synonymous with Reykjavík nightlife — Jónbjörn has played many roles in musicmaking for over 10 years. However, his 2024 Gárur was something to write home about. Played out like a one-hour mixtape, each track blends seamlessly into another, incorporating elements of house, deep house and downtempo. The album even managed to change people’s firm opinions, swaying many of those on the fence about the genre.“I’m not a fan of house music, but this album caught my ear. It’s a very beautiful, melodic, to a large extent instrumental album, which creates cool atmospheres,” described a surprised panellist. “As a person that’s not deep in electronic music, I need a lot to be moved by an album of that kind. Gárur got me. Lush, ambitious, and personal in a weird way, you can hear that Jónbjörn has skin in the game,” said another. “Hypnotic beats, a mix of vocal samples and synthesiser lines from every direction come beautifully together in a delicious pudding,” they continued.“[Gárur] is an ambitious output after years of experimentation. Jónbjörn has been releasing electronic music prolifically for more than 10 years, but his more personal and melodic side shines on this album,” confirmed another panel member.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6745121218321557615120_0_9946b6f7520574d3ccd94ea0d29095fe.jpg?o=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&h=249ba7ab6eae6f3c0edb9949a67b2068)
