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Ólafur Arnalds sits in the post-classical ambience lane, with a sound anchored in neo-classical, ambient, post-classical and a strong footprint across the Iceland market. Start with the profile context below, then use the recommendation cards to branch into artists who share overlapping fanbases and listening habits.

Born 1986 in the suburban Icelandic town of Mosfellsbær, a few kilometers outside of Reykjavík, Ólafur Arnalds has always enjoyed pushing boundaries with his compositions, both in his studio work and his live-shows. Since the release of his debut album "Eulogy for Evolution" in 2007 he has built up a dedicated international following and is well established for his genre-crossing compositions blending classical, pop and ambient/electronica influences into a unique musical language.