Janus Rasmussen
Janus Rasmussen is a musician and producer, who grew up in the remote Faroe Islands. Since his early childhood, he began making music and being fascinated by electronic sounds.[1] Today, he lives in Reykjavik and tours across the globe.
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Faroe Islands |
| Occupation/s | Musician, Producer |
| Years Active | 2006 - present |
| Labels | Ki Records/ Erased Tape Records |
| Associated Acts | KIASMOS, Ólafur Arnalds, Bloodgroup, BYRTA |
| Website | https://www.janusrasmussen.net/ |
Life
Being inspired by records, he studied and determined his preferred genres of electronics.[1] Not only records but also playing the guitar introduced him to joining different bands as a singer and guitarist. Through constant music-making, Rasmussen crafted his own sound and style through electronic music.[2]
Discography
Since 2009, Rasmussen worked alongside acclaimed pianist and producer, Ólafur Arnalds in Reykjavik. Rasmussen and Arnalds perform as KIASMOS and took part in festivals such as Primavera Sound (2016), Montreux Jazz Festival (2016), Lowlands (2018) and Tomorrowland (2018).[3]
In 2012, Rasmussen and Arnalds released their first extended piece, Thrown. Other musical projects Rasmussen joined include the electro-pop outfit Bloodgroup, as well as collaborations with Guðrið Hansdóttir and the band BYRTA.[4]
Albums
- Bloodgroup - Sticky Situation (2007)
- Bloodgroup - Dry Land (2009)
- Bloodgroup - Tracing Echoes (2013)
- Kiasmos (2014)
- Vín[5] (2019)
Singles/ EPs
- Spin the Wheel: Styx (Janus Rasmussen Remix)
- 14
- Vín Remixes
- March (Delhia de France Silent Waves Remix)
- Blurred EP (Kiasmos)
- Swept EP (Kiasmos)
External Links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "From Iceland — Time To Emerge: Janus Rasmussen Opens Up About Going It Alone". The Reykjavik Grapevine. 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ↑ "Janus Rasmussen – Vín (Ki Records)". FAZEmag - (in Deutsch). 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ↑ "Kiasmos Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". www.songkick.com. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
- ↑ "Byrta: Byrta (Review/Kritik) - Album-Rezension (Synthie-Pop für Neueinsteiger und Nostalgiker)". www.musikreviews.de. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ↑ "iTunesCharts.net: Janus Rasmussen (International iTunes Music Chart Performance)". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
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