GusGus is one of the most sought after electronic acts out of Iceland, with a career spanning for over 20 years, they have managed to stay relevant in the current electronic music scene. A rotating cast of members, the current line up consists of two f..
GusGus was initially formed in 1995 as a film/music collective. This spawned a short film and a critically acclaimed best selling album in Iceland.
After striking a deal with 4AD in 1996 they became one of the most sought after electronic music acts out of Iceland. With the release of Polydistortion (4AD/Warner) in 1997, GusGus solidified their worldwide status to sold-out shows all over the world
GusGus has had a span of nearly two decades in which they have done nearly every style of electronic influenced music. From techno to trip-hop, from house to progressive house/trance to pop, this collective has made each style their own.
The current line up consists of founding members: Biggi Veira and Daníel Ágúst along with Icelandic indie prodigy Högni Egilsson (also a member of indie band Hjaltalín)
With their latest release “Mexico”, GusGus once again present the audience with magical soundscapes that go from synth-pop “Obnoxiously Sexual” to deep techno “Mexico” to progressive house “Airwaves” and the chart topping stomper “Crossfade”. The combination of the vocal artistry of Daníel Ágúst and the raspy melodic voice of Högni surrounded by mesmerizing electronics, haunting grooves, with subtle string and brass arrangements blending in, creates a very unique and powerful sound produced by mastermind Biggi Veira which has been leaving audiences clamoring for more.
Currently the band is recording their 10th album, to be released in 2016.
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ALBUMS
Gus Gus (Kjól & Anderson) 1995
Polydistortion (4AD/Warner Bros./Labels) 1997
This Is Normal (4AD/Warner Bros./Labels) 1999
GusGus vs. T-World (4AD/Warner Bros./Labels) 2000
Attention (Underwater Records/Moonshine) 2002
Forever (Pineapple Records) 2007
24/7 (Kompakt) 2009
Arabian Horse (Kompakt) 2011
Mexico (Kompakt) 2014
COMPILATIONS
Mixed Live: Sírkus (Moonshine) 2003
15 Ára (Smekkleysa) 2010
SINGLES
Chocolate (4AD) 1996
Polyesterday (4AD) 1996
Believe (4AD) 1996
Standard Stuff For Drama (Warner Bros.) 1997
Polydistortion (Warner Bros.) 1997
Purple (Warner Bros.) 1997
Barry (Warner Bros./4AD) 1997
Anthem (4AD) 1998
Ladyshave (4AD/Warner Bros.) 1998
VIP (4AD/Warner Bros.) 1999
Starlovers (4AD/Warner Bros.) 1999
Lactic (MCA) 2000
Dance You Down (Underwater) 2002
David (Underwater/Moonshine) 2002
Desire (Underwater/Moonshine) 2002
Call Of The Wild (Underwater/Moonshine) 2003
Need In Me (Pineapple Records) 2005
Mallflowers (Pineapple Records) 2006
Moss (Pineapple Records) 2007
Hold You (Pineapple Records ) 2007
Thin Ice (Kompakt) 2009
Add This Song (Kompakt) 2009
Deep Inside (Kompakt) 2011
Over (Kompakt) 2011
Magnified Love (Kompakt) 2011
Crossfade (Kompakt) 2014
Obnoxiously Sexual (Kompakt) 2014
Airwaves (Kompakt) 2014
God Application (TBA) 2016