Agent Fresco
| Agent Fresco | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Genres |
Alternative rock/metal Progressive rock/metal |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Record Records, Long Branch Records |
| Website | http://agentfresco.is |
| Members |
Arnór Dan Arnarson – vocals Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson – drums Vignir Rafn Hilmarsson – bass Þórarinn Guðnason – guitar, piano |
Agent Fresco are an Icelandic band, combining pop, alternative, art, metal, and math-rock, formed in 2008 just weeks prior to competing in the Músíktilraunir (an Icelandic version of Battle of the Bands) which they won. They also won "best guitar", "best drumming" and "best bass playing". Their first release was EP Lightbulb Universe.[1]
The lead singer is Arnór Dan Arnarson (previously with Rosa - the Danish progressive-rock act from Sorø). Vignir Rafn Hilmarsson plays the electric upright bass, Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson, the drums and Þórarinn Guðnason the guitar and piano / keyboards.[2]
In late 2010, Agent Fresco released their first full-length album, A Long Time Listening.[1]
Awards
Agent Fresco won a Kraumur Award for their album Lightbulb Universe.
Agent Fresco also in 2009 were named as the best new artists at the Icelandic equivalent of the Grammies - the Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin.[3]
Discography
Albums
- 2008: Lightbulb Universe
- 2010: A Long Time Listening
Singles
- 2008: "Eyes of a Cloud Catcher"
- 2010: "Translations"
- 2011: "A Long Time Listening"
- 2014: "Dark Water"