Ásgeir Trausti

Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈauːsceir̥ ˈtʰrœystɪ ˈeiːnar̥sɔn]; born 1 July 1992) is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and musician. In his Icelandic releases, he was credited as Ásgeir Trausti.[1] In 2013, he started using the mononym Ásgeir as his recording name. He performs with his own band, the Ásgeir Trausti Band. He also plays guitar in the Icelandic band The Lovely Lion.[2]

For other people named Ásgeir, see Ásgeir (name).

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is a family name, but this person is referred to by the given name Ásgeir.
Ásgeir
Ásgeir in 2013
Ásgeir in 2013
Background information
Birth nameÁsgeir Trausti Einarsson
Also known asÁsgeir Trausti
Born (1992-07-01) 1 July 1992
Iceland
OriginReykjavík, Iceland
GenresFolktronica
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2012–present
Labels
Websiteasgeirmusic.com

Career

Ásgeir's debut album Dýrð í dauðaþögn was released in 2012. The lead single, "Sumargestur", made it to number two on the Tónlist,[3] an unofficial but widely quoted Icelandic Singles Chart, followed by the single "Leyndarmál"[4] (six weeks at number 1 on Tónlist)[3] and the title track "Dýrð í dauðaþögn" from the album (three weeks at #1 on Tónlist).[3]

He had a Christmas hit with his song "Hvítir skór" in collaboration with Blaz Roca. The single stayed at the top of the Icelandic Singles Chart for 9 consecutive weeks from December 2012 to the end of January 2013.[3]

An English language version of Dýrð í dauðaþögn under the title In the Silence had been scheduled for international release on 27 January 2014, but was made available online on iTunes on 28 October 2013. The American singer John Grant helped with the translation of the lyrics and re-production of the English language album.[3] Based on online sales, the album has already charted in Belgium and Netherlands.

On 13 August 2013, Ásgeir released the video for "King and Cross", the debut single from the prospective album with John Grant appearing in the single release.[5][6] The follow-up single "Going Home" charted in France. The main release to coincide with the release of the album was "Torrent", an English-language version of "Nýfallið regn".

In 2019, he released the single "Youth" from his third album Bury the Moon, which was released on February 7, 2020, on One Little Indian Records.[7] It was the artist's first double album as he also released Bury the Moon's Icelandic counterpart, Sátt, on the same day.

In 2021, he released 4-track EP The Sky Is Painted Gray Today on September 3.[8] In 2022, he announced his fourth studio album, Time On My Hands, released on October 28. It was preceded by the first single "Snowblind" on July 14.[9][10]

Tour

During the 2014 North American tour, Ásgeir performed songs both in English and Icelandic.[11]

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
ICL AUS
[12]		 BEL
(FL)
[13]		 BEL
(WA)
[14]		 DEN
[15]		 FRA
[16]		 NLD
[17]		 UK
[18]
Dýrð í dauðaþögn 1———34———
  • ISL: Platinum
In the Silence
(reissue of Dýrð í dauðaþögn)		 2842102—323640
Afterglow
  • Release: 5 May 2017
  • Language: English (The track "Hold" is in Icelandic)
 —2268120—10358—
Bury the Moon / Sátt
  • Release: 7 February 2020
  • Language: English, Icelandic
  • Label: One Little Indian
 —88162——118
[19]		——
Time on My Hands
  • Release: 28 October 2022
  • Language: English
  • Label: One Little Independent

EPs
Title Album details Charts Tracklisting
ICL
The Toerag Sessions (Live Acoustic) –
  1. "Going Home" (4:41)
  2. "On That Day" (4:13)
  3. "Summer Guest" (3:51)
Spotify Live
  • All tracks recorded live at Spotify, London
  • Release date: 19 May 2017
  • Label: One Little Independent Records
  1. Unbound (3:57)
  2. Dreaming (4:37)
  3. Going Home (4:25)
  4. I Should Live In Salt (4:12)
  5. Stardust (3:28)
The Sky Is Painted Gray Today
  • Release: 3 September 2021
  • Language: English
  • Label: One Little Independent Records
 —
  1. The Sky Is Painted Gray Today (03:41)
  2. Sister (03:22)
  3. On The Edge (04:07)
  4. Sunday Drive (03:42)
Borderland
  • Release: 4 October 2022
  • Language: English
  • Label: One Little Independent Records
  1. Borderland (3:23)
  2. Like I Am (5:01)
  3. Limitless (3:37)
  4. Snowblind (3:58)

Singles

* denotes Iceland-only releases

Year Single Charts Certification Album
ICL (Tónlist) AUS
[12]		 DEN
[15]		 FRA
[16]		 JP
2012 "Sumargestur"* 2 Dýrð í dauðaþögn
"Leyndarmál"* 1
"Dýrð í dauðaþögn"* 1
2013 "Nýfallið regn"* 5
"Hærra"* 7
"Heimförin"* 14
"King and Cross" 77 — 107 13 In the Silence
"Going Home" — — 167 —
"Torrent" — — — —
2014 "Heart-Shaped Box" — — — — Non-album single
"Frá mér til ykkar"* 1 Non-album single
"Stormurinn"* 1 In The Silence (Deluxe)
2017 "Unbound" — — — — — Afterglow
"Stardust" — — — — —
"I Know You Know" — — — — —
2018 "Lifandi Vatnið (The Day After Session)" Bury the Moon/Sátt
2019 "Youth" — — — — —
"Bernskan"*
"Lazy Giants" — — — — —
2020 "Pictures"
2021 "Sunday Drive" The Sky Is Painted Grey Today
"Sister"
2022 "Snowblind" Time On My Hands
"Borderland"
2023 "Dans nos rêves (feat. Clou) (live at Hljóðriti)" Non-album single
"Vibrating Walls (Superorganism Remix)" Time On My Hands
"Golden Hour (Lo-Fi Version)" Time On My Hands (Lo-Fi Version)

*Positions on Tónlist, an unofficial Icelandic Singles Chart, but indicative of relevant popularity and chart success

  • "Hvítir skór" (BlazRoca and Ásgeir Trausti) (from the album BlazRoca, 2016) ISL #1
  • "New Wonder" and "Chasms" (Alex Banks feat. Ásgeir) (from the album Beneath The Surface, 2019)
  • "Only Love" (Eivør feat. Ásgeir, 2020)
  • "Till It Hits Me" (DSTRCT feat. Ásgeir, 2023)

Videography
  • 2013: "King and Cross" (written, filmed and directed by Arni & Kinski)
  • 2013: "Torrent" (directed by Jónatan Grétarsson)

Awards and nominations
Year Organization Award Work Result
2012 Icelandic Music Awards[20][21] Album of the Year Dýrð í dauðaþögn Won
Best Newcomer (Pop, rock & blues) Ásgeir Trausti Won
Public Choice Award Ásgeir Trausti Won
Icelandicmusic.com's Online Achievement Award Ásgeir Trausti Won
Songwriter of the Year (Pop & Rock) Dýrð í dauðaþögn Nominated
Male Vocalist of the Year (Pop, Rock, Jazz & Blues) Dýrð í dauðaþögn Nominated
Kraumur Awards[22] Kraumur Award 2012 Dýrð í dauðaþögn Won
2013 Nordic Music Prize[23] Best Nordic Album Of The Year, 2012 Dýrð í dauðaþögn Nominated
2014 European Commission European Border Breakers Award[24] Ásgeir Won

References
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  2. Day, Laurence (22 October 2013). "Ásgeir – In The Silence". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  3. Lester, Paul (15 July 2013). "New Band of the Day: Ásgeir (No 1,553)". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  4. Arnareggert.is: Nýtt lag frá Ásgeiri Trausta (in Icelandic)
  5. "Ásgeir Trausti". Iceland Music Export. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  6. Murray, Robin (19 April 2013). "Track Of The Day 19/4 - Ásgeir Trausti". Clash. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  7. Johnson, Tommy (6 November 2019). "Ásgeir Shares Video For New Single "Youth"". Ghettoblaster. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  8. Kalish, Ilana (7 October 2021). "Interview: Ásgeir's 'The Sky Is Painted Gray Today' EP Brings the Past into the Future". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  9. Ásgeir - Snowblind, retrieved 14 July 2022
  10. Jones, Damian (14 July 2022). "Ásgeir announces new album 'Time On My Hands' and shares rousing single 'Snowblind'". NME. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  11. Bedian, Knar. "Asgeir: An Obligatory Performance". Sound of Boston.
  12. Australian chart positions:
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  18. "ASGEIR Discography". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  19. "Top Albums (Week 7, 2020)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  20. "Winners and Nominees: 2012". Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  21. "Canadian International Comedy Festival". canadianmusicfest.com.
  22. "Kraumslistinn 2012". 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  23. "First Aid Kit wins the Third Annual Nordic Music Prize". 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  24. "Disclosure Win 2014 European Border Breakers Award". M Magazine. PRS for Music. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
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