Jónsi Unveils Anticipated New Album First Light Set for August 30 Release
In an exciting announcement, Jónsi, the acclaimed singer and composer known for his work with Sigur Rós, has revealed his upcoming album, First Light. Fans can look forward to the release, featuring two newly shared tracks: "Flicker" and "Cherry Blossom."
Originally envisioned as a video game score, First Light showcases Jónsi’s creative partnership with a music and wellness platform, with the album being released in collaboration with Lakeshore. Alongside the announcement, the complete tracklist and artwork have been unveiled.
In a recent statement, Jónsi expressed his artistic vision for the album, stating, “Writing this music at a time of manmade global turmoil and unrest, I imagined First Light as a momentary fantastical, over-the-top, utopian world where everyone and everything lives together in everlasting peace and harmony. Choosing beauty over disorder, hope over fear, our universal divine angel guardians watching over us and connecting us all as one through love, melody, and music.”
Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches, and experience the magic of Jónsi’s new work when First Light drops on August 30.
