Ásgeir opened with a short, exquisite set that blended synthetic soundscapes, gentle electronica and dream pop into an immersive sound equally suited to quiet focus and rapt attention. His sweet, pure voice floated over waves of synth and chiming guitar arpeggios, gradually winning over a crowd that had come for Eivør. Then again, Eivør’s listeners arrive with open ears by nature, ready to welcome kindred sounds.
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