JFDR, Manchester

JFDR biography

JFDR’s music conjures up images of certain sensations which can only be experienced in the wild. Perhaps this can be explained by the fact that Jófríður Ákadóttir (JFDR’s real name) was born and raised in Iceland, a country where nature is particularly awe-inspiring. Before launching her solo project, the 28-year-old artist was a founding member of the acclaimed electronic band Samaris, whose latest album was released seven years ago on One Little Independant Records, and the folktronica duo Pascal Pinon, which she formed with her twin sister Ásthildur when they were only 14. Artistic talent runs in their family – their father, Áki Ásgeirsson, is a respected musician and composer. With her taste for experimenting, Jófríður has never hidden her admiration for Björk, who returned the compliment. Thus inducted by the queen of Icelandic music herself, the young multi-instrumentalist continues her career with a range of exciting projects, including soundtracks (for feature films, television and even a video game) and prestigious collaborations (with Damien Rice, Low Roar, Ólafur Arnalds, and Lapalux). Since 2017, she has performed on her own as JFDR, an abbreviation of her first name, and she has so far released several solo albums, mixing dreamy electronics with minimalist yet sophisticated folk music. Her third record, the superb ‘Museum’, will be released in late April 2023, blooming in perfect timing with the flora of spring.

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