Vök

These folks may be popular, but it’s the first I’m hearing of them, and damn am I smitten. Margret Ran Magnusdóttir, an openly gay singer, fronts the Icelandic Vök trio, and I only mention that because she’s made a point of sharing how her story, from an Icelandic perspective, has influenced her music. Regardless of what’s influenced her music, it’s a gorgeous and chilling slice of dream pop with an array of instrumentation, including an unexpected jazz twist.

Vök is set to release an upcoming EP, Tension, so be on the lookout.