As he comes from Iceland, where he grew up in a small fishing village, no one was surprised that Axel Flóvent’s songs turned out to be a little bit melancholic. This resulted in comparisons to artists like Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver and fellow countryman Ásgeir. However, touring over the world to promote his music appears to have introduced Flóvent to more extrovert genres.

In recent years, his songs already developed into indie pop anthems, but his brand new single Close To You even has a proper amount of euphoria in it. It’s a wonderful, uplifting tune that sounds like an important step towards a decent career as a pop star. Well-deserved!

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.