Samaris

Icelandic trio Samaris formed in Reykjavik in 2011 and created atmospheric, electronic-influenced music layered with percussive beats and singer Jófrídur Ákadóttir's haunting vocals. Their sound was completed by Áslaug Rún Magnúsdóttir on the clarinet and Þórður Kári Steinþórsson's rich, textured arrangements. Their otherworldly music was influenced by their lyrics, which were taken from 19th century Icelandic poems and inspired the mesmerizing, chant-like melodies that Jófrídur employed. The band began to play shows in Reykjavik and wore costumes to their live performances to...