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Who Knew
Indie / Powerpop / New Wave



Reykjavik
Iceland

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Member Since4/8/2006
Band Websitemyspace.com/wellwhoknew
Band MembersArmann - Vocals
Baldur - Guitar & Vocals
Snorri - Guitar
Jökull Huxley - Bass
Jon Valur - Drums
Hilmir - Synths
InfluencesThe music we listen to, mostly some kind of new-wave. Also Benni the older brother of Armann, our producer idol and our friend. we miss u alot, wish u where here...
Sounds LikeWho knew look so young you might refuse to sell them a beer but one thing that became immediately obvious during their first few songs was that they don't need alcohol to produce an outstanding performance. Mixing some tightly written and sung lyrics, with obvious vocal influences from Alec Ounsworth of Clap Your Hand's Say Yeah and other similarly face-paced falsetto-voiced indie bands, they leapt about in a manner reminiscent of an early performance by The Libertines but the memory that remained after closing time was of a series of complicated-yet-catchy songs that were performed with gusto.
Like a vast number of new Icelandic bands Who Knew also threw in a liberal smattering of electronica. The keyboard in 'Sharpen the Knife' and the introduction to 'Wallabe' serve to add structure and depth to what are already very good tracks. Less, in the case of Who Knew, is definitely more.
'Wallabe', 'Mountains', 'Pagan Revolution', 'Please Don't' and 'Sharpen the Knife' are a set of songs with genuine longevity - most have enough complexity (listen to 'Wallabe's gradual progression from keyboard solo to full-blown indie rock or the layers that build up to a glorious finale on 'Sharpen the Knife') and ambition to not prove tiresome after a dozen listens yet they're simple enough to be exposed as great pieces of song writing when performed in the heady manner of Who Knew. Who'd have known that when they first walked on stage.

Ben H. Murray
Reykjavík Grapevine | Issue 17 2007
Type of LabelIndie


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WHO KNEW – a symphonic party

The Icelandic indie power pop band WHO KNEW is mixing some tightly written and sung lyrics with tones of energy. The sound is best described as an enthralling mix of American west coast rock, new wave and a dash of sixties-psychedelic. Tight, tuneful, energetic and with just a dash of humor. WHO KNEW started in winter 2005 in a typical Icelandic garage: “It was really cold when we started playing. The garage wasn’t heated up and the monitors and all the technical stuff was always failing because it was so cold. However that is so typical for Iceland: it is a tough start but it makes you better in the end: You can always play with cold hands.”, remembers Balli, the guitarist, winking.

Unlike other Icelandic bands WHO KNEW isn't capturing the wideness and loneliness of the Icelandic landscape but shows another aspect of its home country and bristles with energy. “A lot of bands are trying to capture deep emotions but we want to mediate happiness which is also an important part of Icelandic culture.”, explains the bass player Jökull.
Certainly it is much easier to write depressive music. “Many people like more to complain than to inspire. We rather like to inspire than to complain.”, adds the singer Ármann.

Besides the catchy melodies and therefore great records the live performance is also one of the band's excellence. Every concert resembles a volcanic eruption and you find yourself dancing, singing or clapping.

After a very successful Germany tour this summer WHO KNEW is perfecting the debut album “bits and pieces of a major spectacle” that will be released in spring 2010. “I always think of the album like a living creature. Like bits and pieces that we take together and built a certain creature or an animal. So it's like an organic thing.”, adds Balli.



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Nov 27 2009 1:00 AM


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Nov 11 2009 1:22 AM

Hi Who Knew, check out our new track "Long Legs"
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Nov 9 2009 11:55 PM

Takk fyrir síðast, þrusu skemmtun eins og alltaf.

Myndir frá Jack Live komnar inn á http://www.ReykjavikRock.com/
Ändi

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Nov 8 2009 11:57 AM

i love your music!!!!
UNNERBUSS13

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Oct 31 2009 12:19 PM

Thank you for everything frendship !
★grateful halloween★{^v^}b

Hideki Takimoto

Hideki Takimoto



Oct 25 2009 2:14 AM

Thanks for the add!
Agent Fresco

Agent Fresco



Oct 23 2009 12:56 AM

Vá, takk innilega fyrir að mæta strákar...
"Tranquility" er á repeat heima hjá mér, mmmm, takk fyrir diskinn, loving it!
Ást,
Arnór
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Oct 20 2009 12:05 PM

Hey, sá ykkur á Airwaves, þið voruð geðveikir :)
Henti upp myndum af ykkur á http://www.ReykjavikRock.com

Tjekkið áðví...
Paul

Paul



Oct 19 2009 5:35 PM

Hi

You have just been reviewed in Edition 44 of my music blog ' Mr Nixon's Music Class' at myspace.com/paulgarynixon Review will appear on Tuesday around Noon (CET) Thanks for the music.
Jakobsson

Jakobsson



Oct 13 2009 9:37 PM

sælir takk fyrir viðbótina... skemmtileg músík hérna hjá ykkur !
Kv. Jakobsson
TranQuillus

TranQuillus



Oct 2 2009 3:57 PM

It's Friday! Have a great weekend...
Moni inoM

Moni inoM



Sep 30 2009 9:19 AM

aw you should return to Bremen, Germany.
i wanna dance.
María

María



Sep 28 2009 8:59 PM


Hi :) My first album is out now. You can listen and enjoy on my myspace.
It's available online on gogoyoko.com by searching "María"
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Sep 21 2009 11:18 PM

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Sep 17 2009 3:51 PM

Thanks!
mdma-therapie

mdma-therapie



Sep 3 2009 2:30 AM

Hey Guys! We really enjoyed your show in Hannover.
Have a good time. And come again some time =)
lewis

lewis



Aug 30 2009 8:54 PM

hi folks!

great gig yesterday in bremen! thank you, take care, lewis.
traceur_volant

Enno Meyer



Aug 30 2009 8:54 PM

thanks for the add, guys...

amazing gig(s) in bremen! you really rocked the "tower" and i hope, armann enjoyed my beer ;)

cheeeers and good luck for the future!
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On Jupiters Orbit



Aug 24 2009 8:14 AM

takk maður !
BitterSweetHarmony

BitterSweetHarmony



Aug 17 2009 1:24 PM

Hejsan svejsan!!!

Ett ödmjukt tack för add och vänskap!!! Mycket uppskattat!!!
Även ett stort tack för er suveräna musik!!!
Håll flaggan i topp......och låt ingen jävlas med er!!!

Rauno / BitterSweetHarmony
Gigi Fouquet

Gigi Fouquet



Aug 11 2009 4:54 PM

Hi I'm GiGi Fouquet!!!! Please take a listen to my EP " Tiny Heaven." Produced by GE Smith (SNL, Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates) and Jon Carin (Pink Floyd) Thanks for you're support!!! xoxo
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Aug 11 2009 4:54 PM

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E.N.D. Espacio No Domesticable

E.N.D. Espacio No Domesticable



Aug 11 2009 4:54 PM

Hey, fantastic music bros.

Cheers from México-
Dj Kosmas K

Dj Kosmas K



Aug 3 2009 7:17 AM

Thanks for the add.
I wish you all the best!
Best regards from Kavala, Greece.

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