- country:Iceland
- style(s):Folk, Acoustic
- label:not signed
- type:Band, Small Ensemble, Quartet
- gender:male, female
- instrumentation:vocal, string, singer songwriter, unplugged, piano, guitar
- artist posted by:Brekvirki ehf
Line up
- Gudmundur Atli Petursson (mandolin & backing vocals)
- Harpa Thorvaldsdottir (vocals & piano)
- Johann Ingi Benediktsson (vocals & guitar)
- Sigmar Thor Matthiasson (upright bass & backing vocals)
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Brek was formed in the fall of 2018. The band mainly plays original, folky music with influences from various sources, but the members of the band focus on creating an interesting but cozy atmosphere in their playing. In addition, In addition there is a focus on the multifaceted use of the Icelandic language in the band’s lyrics.
Band members are Harpa Þorvaldsdóttir singer and pianist, Jóhann Ingi Benediktsson guitarist and singer, Guðmundur Atli Pétursson mandolinist and Sigmar Þór Matthíasson bassist. More info on the band’s website: www.brek.is
The last two years have been eventful for Brek despite the pandemic, the band was nominated for the Icelandic Music Awards in the category of folk music two years in a row as well as participating in an international project called Global Music Match, and participated on behalf of Iceland along with other artists. Following GMM Brek also performed a virtual showcase concert at Folk Alliance 2021.
Brek released its self-titled debut album in the summer of 2021 and received the Icelandic Music Awards for Folk album of the year as well as being featured as Album of the week on Iceland National Radio - Rás 2 in early 2022.
Brek has been diligent in playing concerts in Iceland and plans to be active in playing concerts both in Iceland and abroad in the near future.
