From Reykjavík, Iceland

From last.fm:

Born 1986 in the suburban Icelandic town of Mosfellsbær, a few kilometers outside of Reykjavík, composer/performer Ólafur Arnalds has always enjoyed pushing boundaries with both his studio work and live-shows. Since the release of his debut album Eulogy for Evolution in 2007 he has built up a dedicated international following and is well established for his genre-crossing compositions blending classical, pop and ambient/electronica influences to a unique musical language. Starting out as drummer for several hardcore/metal bands, Ólafur was asked to write Read more about Ólafur Arnalds on Last.fm.