Hugar

Originally available as a free download on Hugar’s official site, a social media buzz organically built around the album with requests for the musicians to perform around the world.

An intriguing journey brought these two long-time friends to this point. Natives of Seltjarnarnes just northwest of Reykjavík, they orbited each other in numerous local bands throughout childhood and developed a friendship. As Pétur pursued architecture and Bergur collaborated with luminaries such as Ólafur Arnalds, they casually decided to write together “for fun” in 2013. Bergur worked at a local studio, and when the proprietor left to tour, he called Pétur. During a series of impromptu sessions, they amassed the songs comprising 2014’s independent self-titled debut, Hugar. Outside of Hugar, Bergur collaborated with Sigur Rós on music for Netflix’s Black Mirror in addition to engineering the most recent album from the legendary Björk and joining her on tour.

The 5th anniversary of the critically acclaimed debut album is available as a limited edition of 500 numbered copies on crystal clear vinyl.