VERK

TRACKLIST A1. ƨ A2. 90 oktan A3. BensiÙn A4. Hundra¨ iÙ hættunni B1. Seinni æ¨ B2. Vont er Ïa¨ venst B3. Manneskja C1. Drepa mann C2. Er Ïa¨ Ïrek C3. Innri Ytri D1. Halda aÙfram D2. SviÙnadalur INFO Emerging from the cold echoes of Reykjavík's underground music scene, ex.girls, previously known as Russian Girls, chart an inspiring journey from inception to international recognition. Founded in 2017 as a personal venture by Gu¨laugur Einarsson, the act soon evolved into a vibrant, collaborative platform for kindred spirits bonded by an unyielding passion for music. The project consists of three: frontman Tatjana Dís on vocals, alongside Gu¨laugur Einarsson and Gylfi Sigur¨sson. Their kinship took root at their erstwhile studio on Skúlagata in Reykjavík, where this creative sanctum became a melting pot of musical exploration, learning, and leisurely hangouts. Gu¨laugur and Tantjana also ride the waves as members of the rock band Skrattar, whose album 'Hellraiser IV' saw Bjarki's experimental bbbbbb recors imprint venture outside strictly electronic music for the first time in 2021. Despite their penchant for maintaining an enigmatic aura, ex.girls won the ˜Best Icelandic Electronic Music Song™ in 2022 with their anthem, 'Halda …fram', released during the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic on bbbbbb recors, which translates to škeep on going›, became a beacon of hope during tough times in the Icelandic music scene. Their distinctive sound palette paints with broad strokes of lush arrangements cemented with a lo-fi disposition. It's a soundscape where the rumble of a crunchy bass meets a quirky sprinkle of Nordic humour, a signature style they fondly dub as 'SauerLounge'. While the group has traditionally embraced a leisurely cadence in unveiling new music, anticipation bubbles as they gear up to their debut album, ˜Verk™. A twelve-track exploration of experimental, conceptual and unorthodox textures and sonics, with sounds and influences spanning rock and nu-wave through to electro, drone and ambient. The result? An absorbing and hypnotic trip, with twists and turns across every track, presenting a debut album that keeps you guessing minute by minute. To be released in both vinyl and digital formats, the album will also welcome engaging remixes from artists native to Iceland and the broader global stage. In a world of ever-evolving music, ex.girls stand out as a testament to authentic collaboration, raw talent, and the art of electronic storytelling.