Description

WESEN’s debut album, “Wall of Pain,” is a captivating blend of glitchy electro and catchy pop, crafted by the Icelandic electronic art-pop duo Jla Hermannsdttir and Loji Hskuldsson. This album is a sincere product of passion, featuring meticulously crafted sounds and melodies that explore themes of nostalgia, isolation, friendship, love, loss, longing, shame, patience, depression, and sex. With its unique mix of traditional instruments and unorthodox beats, “Wall of Pain” offers a listening experience that is both straight-forward and nuanced.

Album Information:

• Artist: WESEN
• Format: Audio CD
• Release Type: Album
• Genre: Electronic, Art-Pop
• Label: Hidden Trail Records
• Producer: rni Rnar Hlverson

Track Listing:

Release Details:

• Edition: Standard
• Region: Import

Package Contents:

• Physical Media: Jewel Case CD

Artist Bio:

WESEN, formed in 2014 by Jla Hermannsdttir and Loji Hskuldsson, is an Icelandic electronic art-pop duo known for their innovative sound and captivating live performances. Both members have established themselves in the Icelandic music scene, with Jla in the dreamy noise-rock band Oyama and Loji in the alt-rock group Sudden Weather Change. WESEN’s music is a blend of glitchy electro and pop, created to step outside traditional band structures and explore new sonic territories.

Awards & Recognitions:

• Featured as a top pick by MTV Iggy, the Line of Best Fit, and the Reykjavik Grapevine during Iceland Airwaves 2015