Ásgeir Trausti

Icelandic Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter

Ásgeir Trausti is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and musician whose unique blend of folk, electronic, and indie pop has garnered international acclaim. Born on July 1, 1992, in Laugarbakki, Iceland, Ásgeir comes from a musical family and began his career at a young age. He burst onto the Icelandic music scene with his debut album "Dýrð Í Dauðaþögn," released in 2012. The album was a critical and commercial success in Iceland, becoming one of the best-selling debut albums in the country's history. Its blend of soulful melodies and poetic lyrics, many of which were written by his father, resonated with audiences.