Kiasmos

How Good Are They LIVE?

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Critic Consensus

Based on 6 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Kiasmos is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Kiasmos concert reviews describe live shows and performances as dramatic.

ON TOUR

Ebisu Liquidroom, Tokyo, Japan (October 11); 朝霧アリーナ, 静岡県富士宮市, Japan (October 12); The Hall, Elsewhere, Brooklyn, NY, United States (November 12); Club Soda, Montreal, Canada (November 13); 1015 Folsom, San Francisco, United States (November 15); The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States (November 16); The Crocodile, Seattle, WA, United States (November 17); Auditorio BB, Mexico City, Mexico (November 20); Müpa Budapest, Budapest, Hungary (February 20); Backstage Werk, München, Germany (February 21)

FESTIVALS IN 2024

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Latest Release

II (5 July 2024)

Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

(2009 - present)

Bio

Kiasmos is made up of Icelandic BAFTA-winning composer olafur Arnalds, known for his unique blend of minimal piano and string compositions with electronic sounds, and Janus Rasmussen from the Faroe Islands, known as the mastermind of the electro-pop outfit Bloodgroup.

Has Performed With

Critic Concert Reviews

The AU Review (Australia)

September 30, 2015

There were two football finals; two festivals Wave Rock Weekender and Listen Out Festival plus the usual selection of weekend gigs.

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Humo (Belgium)

August 17, 2018

Pukkelpop Festival, Belgium

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Resident Advisor

December 16, 2015

The music olafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen make together has enough melodramatic flair to draw in fans from outside electronic music while its heavy techno pulse also appeals to the dance floor.

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Lords of Dogwood (Canada)

December 12, 2015

When Icelandic multi-instrumentalist Olafur Arnalds last came through town two years ago, he treated the crowd at Fortune to a literal sit-down affair. His classical-meets-electronica one-man symphony stunned the crowd. While the audience managed to stay hushed for most of the show,it was apparent that everyo

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Brisbane Times (Australia)

October 10, 2015

Kiasmos: Olafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen keep audience entranced

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London In Stereo (UK)

December 29, 2014

To feel that unexpected ache of nostalgia – followed by the bittersweet warmth of familiarity – triggered by a series of notes is a sensation that I suspect none of us will ever tire of.

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