Júníus Meyvant

“full of luscious pop, romantic melodies and superb arrangements“ The Line Of Best Fit
“Meyvant’s voice comes at you wrapped in warm, soulful tones“ Irish Times
“highly creative songwriting, with his rich, engrossing compositions matching lyrical intrigue“ Clash

Freaky folkpop

Júníus Meyvant is the stage name of singer-songwriter Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson, who was born on Iceland's Westman Islands. When he was in his early twenties, Unnar found a battered guitar in his parents' house. By playing it, he gradually managed to tame his inner turmoil - the irrepressible urge to write music and the constant flow of ideas kept him awake forever and ever.

Júníus Meyvant's witty, concise, melodic and rich take on freaky folk-pop has a very familiar and soulful feel and a touch of attitude. His debut Floating Harmonies (2016) was followed by two more well-received records. Now it's time to look forward to his next step.

For fans of Sam Cooke, Charles Bradley, The Rolling Stones and Devendra Banhart