Icelandic singer-songwriter and pianist Kári Egils made waves in 2023 with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, Palm Trees In The Snow, which earned praise for its mature, melodic songwriting and lush, nuanced arrangements. Following its release, he performed at major showcase festivals Iceland Airwaves and The Great Escape with his band.
The following year, Kári received the “Brightest Hope” award at the Icelandic Music Awards, an honor given to the most promising emerging artist of the year.
Kári’s journey began with classical piano lessons at the age of seven, and his passion and talent for songwriting became apparent at an early age. In 2018, at only 16, he received the ASCAP Desmond Child Anthem Award at a ceremony at New York’s Lincoln Center for his original compositions. Since then, he has continued to hone his craft, developing a distinctive voice as a songwriter and arranger who handles everything from vocal harmonies to string and horn arrangements. Kári currently attends the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston and splits his time between the US and Iceland.
On Kári’s highly anticipated follow-up album, My Static World, he retains the melodic and thoughtful songwriting that made his debut stand out, while expanding on his sound and incorporating more contemporary influences and production techniques. Kári’s artistic growth is especially noticeable on standout tracks like Carry You Home, In The Morning, and Midnight Sky.