The Icelandic band ÞAU is known for its original music and exciting live performances. The artists Rakel Björk Björnsdóttir and Garðar Borgþórsson form this authentic and noteworthy Icelandic duo who is best described as an alternative rock band that likes to have fun and share musical moments with nice people.

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ÞAU's music is inspired by Icelandic poems and culture but the band's main theme revolves around making new music with lyrics from Icelandic poetry. Adventures come to life and the past meets the present in melodies with rock, pop, jazz and blues vibes. ÞAU released it's debut album in March 2022, named "ÞAU taka Vestfirði." The album includes 12 original songs by ÞAU with poetic lyrics originated from the Westfjords of Iceland. On May 16th 2023 ÞAU will release two new singles from it's next album "ÞAU taka Norðurland" that shines a light on poets from the Northern part of Iceland with a special focus on female poets. The album release date is in October 2023, so stay tuned!

Last three years the band has held successful concert tours in Iceland and this summer 2023 will be no exception, starting with two week concert tour in July in the Northern part of Iceland.