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Ylja
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About Ylja
Ylja was formed in 2008 by guitarists/singers Gígja Skjaldardóttir and Bjartey Sveinsdóttir in Reykjavík, Iceland. With a common passion for vocal harmonies and love for the acoustic guitar, the two friends embarked on a musical journey – always trying to expand and broaden their sense for creativity. Icelandic slide-guitarist Smári Tarfur joined the band in the fall of 2011 and, led by the strong creative vision of the two girls, Ylja’s sound expanded even more. With their dreamy vocal melodies, tasteful guitar riffs accompanied by Smári’s unique lap-style slide playing – Ylja’s sound was born! More opportunities came to pass. Four consecutive Iceland Airwaves Festivals, the annual Bræðslan Festival in the incredible East Fjords, gigs with Grammy Award winner Glen Hansard and a concert for the Icelandic President made Ylja one of the most exciting live acts of the cold country up North. Their debut album, simply called Ylja, was released in November of 2012 – which caused a nice stir in Iceland and the bands popularity kept growing. Ylja was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award as the best newcomer in 2013. Early in the summer of 2013 bass player Valgarð Hrafnsson and drummer Maggi Magg joined the band, and in January of 2014 the legendary guitarist Örn Eldjárn replaced Smári Tarfur and bass player Ingibjörg Elsa Turchi took Valgarðs place midsummer 2014, as the band was advancing in a new direction whilst working on their second album, set to be released later this year. Ylja stands out as one of the most fresh band to come out of Iceland over the past few years. As one of the reviewer stated: "I'll be lost in this album for days." Reviews: 9/10 “A fantastic album” Andrea Jonsdottir, Rás 2 / National Radio / Reykjavik, Iceland 8,9/10 “I’ll be lost in this album for days” - The Classy Keep, Music Blog -/+ "This is a strong showing" - Bob Cluness, Reykjavik Grapevine Magazine YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/yljamusic Physical & Digital Album http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ylja Digital Only http://ylja.bandcamp.com
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Genres:
Acoustic, Folk
Band Members:
Gígja Skjaldardóttir- Vocals Guitar, Örn Eldjárn - Electric Guitar, Bjartey Sveinsdóttir- Vocals, Ingibjörg Elsa Turchi - Bass, Guitar Ukulele, Maggi Magg - Percussion
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Ylja to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
concerts and tour dates
Past
MAY
22
2015
Reykjavik, Iceland
Café Rosenberg
I Was There
APR
12
2015
Reykjavik, Iceland
Kex
I Was There
NOV
28
2014
Reykjavik, Iceland
Kaldalón - Harpa
I Was There
NOV
07
2014
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik Art Museum
I Was There
NOV
06
2014
Reykjavik, Iceland
Norðurljós - Harpa
I Was There
JUL
19
2014
Kassari, Estonia
Kassari Swing Square
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Ylja
Ylja was formed in 2008 by guitarists/singers Gígja Skjaldardóttir and Bjartey Sveinsdóttir in Reykjavík, Iceland. With a common passion for vocal harmonies and love for the acoustic guitar, the two friends embarked on a musical journey – always trying to expand and broaden their sense for creativity. Icelandic slide-guitarist Smári Tarfur joined the band in the fall of 2011 and, led by the strong creative vision of the two girls, Ylja’s sound expanded even more. With their dreamy vocal melodies, tasteful guitar riffs accompanied by Smári’s unique lap-style slide playing – Ylja’s sound was born! More opportunities came to pass. Four consecutive Iceland Airwaves Festivals, the annual Bræðslan Festival in the incredible East Fjords, gigs with Grammy Award winner Glen Hansard and a concert for the Icelandic President made Ylja one of the most exciting live acts of the cold country up North. Their debut album, simply called Ylja, was released in November of 2012 – which caused a nice stir in Iceland and the bands popularity kept growing. Ylja was nominated for an Icelandic Music Award as the best newcomer in 2013. Early in the summer of 2013 bass player Valgarð Hrafnsson and drummer Maggi Magg joined the band, and in January of 2014 the legendary guitarist Örn Eldjárn replaced Smári Tarfur and bass player Ingibjörg Elsa Turchi took Valgarðs place midsummer 2014, as the band was advancing in a new direction whilst working on their second album, set to be released later this year. Ylja stands out as one of the most fresh band to come out of Iceland over the past few years. As one of the reviewer stated: "I'll be lost in this album for days." Reviews: 9/10 “A fantastic album” Andrea Jonsdottir, Rás 2 / National Radio / Reykjavik, Iceland 8,9/10 “I’ll be lost in this album for days” - The Classy Keep, Music Blog -/+ "This is a strong showing" - Bob Cluness, Reykjavik Grapevine Magazine YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/yljamusic Physical & Digital Album http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ylja Digital Only http://ylja.bandcamp.com
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Genres:
Acoustic, Folk
Band Members:
Gígja Skjaldardóttir- Vocals Guitar, Örn Eldjárn - Electric Guitar, Bjartey Sveinsdóttir- Vocals, Ingibjörg Elsa Turchi - Bass, Guitar Ukulele, Maggi Magg - Percussion
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