{"title":"Soley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSóley Stefánsdóttir, also known as Sóley, is an Icelandic artist who specializes in delicate electronic pop music. She is a member of the indie acts Seabear and Sin Fang but has also established herself as a solo artist. Inspired by renowned Scandinavian acts like Sigur Rós and Múm, Sóley began her musical journey in her teens and honed her skills in piano and composition at the Icelandic Art Academy. Overcoming initial stage fright, she embarked on her solo project and released her debut EP, Theater Island, in 2010 through Morr Music. The following year saw the release of her first full-length album, We Sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences from fellow artists within the industry such as *Soley GJ* and *Arguelles*, Sóley's unique sound sets her apart from others in the genre. Her music showcases a blend of ethereal melodies with intricate electronic elements that captivate listeners. Drawing upon personal experiences and emotions, Sóley's compositions create an immersive experience for fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving collaborated with Seabear and Sin Fang earlier in her career, Sóley gained valuable experience that shaped her artistic development. This led to the creation of her own distinct style characterized by haunting vocals layered over atmospheric instrumentals. With each release, she continues to push boundaries while staying true to herself as an artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ask-the-deep","title":"Ask The Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003eReferring to the silence that returns when 2014's \u003cem\u003eKrómantík\u003c\/em\u003e EP fades out, Icelandic musician \u003cstrong\u003eSóley Stefánsdóttir\u003c\/strong\u003e says, \"Your closed eyes slowly start seeing something much deeper and darker,\" and now that something is here, right in front of us: \u003cem\u003eAsk the Deep\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunningly dark and deeply personal departure after the minimalist and bleak piano compositions of said EP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer soft voice leads us deeper and deeper into the shadowy fairytale worlds only hinted at on previous releases such as her 2010 \u003cem\u003eTheater Island\u003c\/em\u003e EP and 2011's much-praised \u003cem\u003eWe Sink\u003c\/em\u003e debut album. \u003cem\u003eAsk the Deep\u003c\/em\u003e sees the bespectacled songwriter open Pandora's box — and close it eventually. At least for now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Have I danced with the devil?\" \u003cstrong\u003eSóley\u003c\/strong\u003e asks on album opener \"Devil,\" then crescendos, \"Does he still love me?\" Once the melodic surges of \"Devil\" lead to other fairytale soundscapes — the piano no longer the main character of \u003cstrong\u003eSóley\u003c\/strong\u003e's music — more and more ghosts, both real and imaginary, enter the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by a news story about a man who was buried alive in Brazil, \"Ævintyr\" marches in circles with tribal beats underneath ethereal swirls, and \"One Eyed Lady\" is perhaps \u003cstrong\u003eSóley\u003c\/strong\u003e's most minimalist lullaby yet, the beatless account of a one-eyed witch who would actually \"kill for love,\" as the song's mantra reverberates into the void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith looped forces of gravity and swerving nods to Philip Glass, \"Follow Me Down\" is a brooding call to enter the distorted depths, to go beyond the point of no return, to leave the comfort zone. And it's a reminder: we still sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmid the flotsam and jetsam, things appear that weren't previously there — hard-hitting drums set to Beach House vibes (\"Dreamers\"), a haunted church showdown with the jilted devil (\"I Will Never\"), even a hint of unlikely, hopeful pop (\"Breath\"). Taking her listeners on a journey to phantasmal grounds, her sophomore full-length is both more intricate and diverse in how it's written, arranged, and narrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it's even more obvious that her voice is crucial in guiding the way to that place where one can live, that safe shore on the other side of the ocean. \"You must face your fairytale,\" \u003cstrong\u003eSóley\u003c\/strong\u003e sings. She does, as the music maker, but we are the dreamers of the dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morr Music","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50531185328459,"sku":"389718","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1916fb4e-0616-4a4b-9ff8-8b129010e3c5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728097700"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_d689bcb0_thumbnail_4096_949735ac-fb24-40f3-a00f-51bbd542b886.jpg?v=1725622768","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/soley.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}