Daníel Hjálmtýsson live in Control (solo) • 20.10 | Bucharest Photofest

Daníel Hjálmtýsson is an Icelandic musician known for his neo-goth rock style. He gained attention with his debut single “Birds” in early 2020. His music is characterized by dark, atmospheric tones and introspective lyrics.

Icelandic artist Daníel Hjálmtýsson started his relationship with Romania on a playground roughly three decades ago, when stumbling upon the Romanian national football jersey. As a fan of Hagi and the mysterious landscapes and folk klore of the region, Daníel felt there was a connection made and history would unfold a destiny. Visiting the country with his band in the summer of 2023, Daníel shook locals in Bucharest, Brașov and Cluj Napoca with performances in Control Club and at TIFF, introducing his debut LP, Labyrinthia. After the tour Daníel and his band visited the legendary radio station KEXP to perform a series of songs live on air and in house as a showcase of Icelandic music. A true pilgrimage of rock n roll.

Daníel and his band are now putting the final touches on their sophomore album in the studio of fellow Icelandic musicians, Of Monsters and Men. Showcasing the brooding atmosphere of the still untitled second LP, “Mirror, Mirror” will be it´s first single, released in October of 2024. A music video will accompany the single and will be filmed and produced in Romania by Miluță Flueraș.

As part of the introduction to the new material, Daníel will perform a very special and intimate show as part of Bucharest Photofest. Letting the audience into his songwriting state with a performance of the songs bare and naked as they came to be. The new album is expected for release in April of 2025.