Iceland is probably just as famous for its unique pop music as it is for its unique landscape of volcanoes, waterfalls, geysers and glaciers. Quirky, artistic and fairytale are terms often used to describe Icelandic artists and their music. It all goes for Ólöf Arnalds, who delivers her fourth album with Palme. Arnalds has had a permanent place in the Icelandic music scene for years. In addition
… to being related to neoclassical composer , she was also part of 's tour band , and she has collaborated with and among others . Where she mainly sang in Icelandic on her first two albums, Arnalds has been since (2013) switched to English. What has remained is her special use of voice and singing, and the way in which she manages to give even the shortest words extra syllables. Musically, Palme's influences range from folk and jazz to indie and electronica, resulting in very beautiful songs like Turtledove, Soft Living and especially Patience. (IV)more
