Ásgeir Trausti
Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson (born 1 July 1992) is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. In 2013 he started releasing music as Ásgeir. He lives in Reykjavík, Iceland. His first album, Dýrð í dauðaþögn, was released in 2012. An English version of the album called In the Silence was released in 2014.
Ásgeir | |
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 Ásgeir in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson |
| Also known as | Ásgeir Trausti |
| Born | 1 July 1992 Iceland |
| Origin | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Genres | Folktronica |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | One Little Indian, Sena, Inertia |
| Associated acts | Uniimog, The Lovely Lion |
| Website | asgeirmusic |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Icelandic Music Awards[1][2] | Album of the Year | Dýrð í dauðaþögn | Won |
| Best Newcomer (Pop, rock & blues) | Ásgeir Trausti | Won | ||
| Public Choice Award | Ásgeir Trausti | Won | ||
| Icelandicmusic.com's Online Achievement Award | Ásgeir Trausti | Won | ||
| Songwriter of the Year (Pop & Rock) | Dýrð í dauðaþögn | Nominated | ||
| Male Vocalist of the Year (Pop, Rock, Jazz & Blues) | Dýrð í dauðaþögn | Nominated | ||
| Kraumur Awards[3] | Kraumur Award 2012 | Dýrð í dauðaþögn | Won | |
| 2013 | Nordic Music Prize[4] | Best Nordic Album Of The Year, 2012 | Dýrð í dauðaþögn | Nominated |
| 2014 | European Commission | European Border Breakers Award[5] | Ásgeir | Won |
References
- ↑ "Winners and Nominees: 2012". Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin. Archived from the original on 2016-10-27. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ↑ "Canadian International Comedy Festival". canadianmusicfest.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- ↑ "Kraumslistinn 2012". 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ↑ "First Aid Kit wins the Third Annual Nordic Music Prize". 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ↑ "Disclosure Win 2014 European Border Breakers Award". M Magazine. PRS for Music. 15 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 December 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2013.