30-06-2010, 16:38
Agent Fresco
From Iceland
Complex, crafted songs, overtly skilled musicians, frequent rhythm changes; an impeccable performance every time, all the time. Sounds boring as ****, right? Well. Yes. In the hands of most of your average group of overtly trained, ambitious musicians-slash-music scholars, the results of such a mix would almost certainly amount to an abysmal free jazz explosion of all things scaled, stylized and lifeless. Not for Agent Fresco, though. Hell no.
In the years since Agent Fresco came together (way back in â08), the group of young, overtly enthusiastic musicians has managed to thoroughly make their mark on the already vibrant Icelandic rock scene, making countless friends and fans galore through tireless concert-action and some truly memorable songs.
Initially a loosely knit group of friends Agent Fresco was formed in early 2008, with the goal of competing in MúsÃktilraunir (Icelandâs well established and important âBattle of the Bandsâ contest âprevious winners usually go rather far; they include such notable acts as MÃnus, Bellatrix and JakobÃnarÃna). Just weeks later, the band accepted the competitionâs grand prize, as well as individual awards for âbest drummerâ, âbest guitaristâ and âbest bassistâ. A mighty buzz was afoot, the flames of which they fanned throughout 2008 by playing countless shows at pretty much any locale that could fit them.
The results of their relentless assault on the Icelandic music scene were very evident at their set at Iceland Airwaves 2008, where the band managed to induce a singalong with the whole of very packed, cap. 800 club NASA during âKerrang! nightâ. Without a single release to their name. The crowded club closed its collective eyes and sang along to âEyes of a Cloud Catcherâ, earning the band a thoroughly deserved âKKKKKâ rating from Kerrang! Released shortly thereafter, their début EP won instant praise from Icelandâs music media, scoring the highest available marks near everywhere (see press kit for a list of reviews, as well as a fabled Kraumur Award). As it should have â âLightbulb Universeâ is a moving piece of music, fit for outrage as well as introspection. As well as all the rave reviews and sales, the band also received the âBrightest hopeâ award at the 2008 Icelandic Music Awards.
Now working on their first full-length, Agent Fresco are a band with a mission, one that will without a doubt touch the lives of many music-lover in the not too distant future. For theirs is the future.
http://www.myspace.com/agentfresco
From Iceland
Complex, crafted songs, overtly skilled musicians, frequent rhythm changes; an impeccable performance every time, all the time. Sounds boring as ****, right? Well. Yes. In the hands of most of your average group of overtly trained, ambitious musicians-slash-music scholars, the results of such a mix would almost certainly amount to an abysmal free jazz explosion of all things scaled, stylized and lifeless. Not for Agent Fresco, though. Hell no.
In the years since Agent Fresco came together (way back in â08), the group of young, overtly enthusiastic musicians has managed to thoroughly make their mark on the already vibrant Icelandic rock scene, making countless friends and fans galore through tireless concert-action and some truly memorable songs.
Initially a loosely knit group of friends Agent Fresco was formed in early 2008, with the goal of competing in MúsÃktilraunir (Icelandâs well established and important âBattle of the Bandsâ contest âprevious winners usually go rather far; they include such notable acts as MÃnus, Bellatrix and JakobÃnarÃna). Just weeks later, the band accepted the competitionâs grand prize, as well as individual awards for âbest drummerâ, âbest guitaristâ and âbest bassistâ. A mighty buzz was afoot, the flames of which they fanned throughout 2008 by playing countless shows at pretty much any locale that could fit them.
The results of their relentless assault on the Icelandic music scene were very evident at their set at Iceland Airwaves 2008, where the band managed to induce a singalong with the whole of very packed, cap. 800 club NASA during âKerrang! nightâ. Without a single release to their name. The crowded club closed its collective eyes and sang along to âEyes of a Cloud Catcherâ, earning the band a thoroughly deserved âKKKKKâ rating from Kerrang! Released shortly thereafter, their début EP won instant praise from Icelandâs music media, scoring the highest available marks near everywhere (see press kit for a list of reviews, as well as a fabled Kraumur Award). As it should have â âLightbulb Universeâ is a moving piece of music, fit for outrage as well as introspection. As well as all the rave reviews and sales, the band also received the âBrightest hopeâ award at the 2008 Icelandic Music Awards.
Now working on their first full-length, Agent Fresco are a band with a mission, one that will without a doubt touch the lives of many music-lover in the not too distant future. For theirs is the future.
http://www.myspace.com/agentfresco
