Fufanu
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| Origin | Reykjavik, Iceland |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | One Little Indian Records |
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Fufanu is an Alternative band from Iceland, formerly operating as a techno duo under the alias of Captain Fufanu,[1] but now creating Alternative Rock laced with electronics.
Background
Fufanu's front man Kaktus, and guitarist / programmer Guðlaugur, were making music before Fufanu, operating as a techno duo under the alias of Captain Fufanu.[2] the full ensemble Fufanu emerged after Captain Fufanu had an album recorded and prepared entirely, but the studios in which it was stored was burgled and the music was lost. When forming the band, Fufanu retained the electronic element with synth pads and bass, coupled with drums and two guitars.
Early 2015 they signed a recording contract with English record company One Little Indian http://www.indian.co.uk
The Iceland-based band have played festivals such as JaJaJa Festival[3] and Iceland Airwaves, as well as playing alongside Damon Albarn at the Albert Hall and then playing with Blur at Hyde Park. They have also received substantial radio coverage as well live radio sessions, such as with John Kennedy of XFM.[4]
Fufanu have completed recording their second album with producer Nick Zinner of the YeahYeahYeahs. The first single of the new album was released in September 2016 called Sports.
Band members
Members
- Kaktus Einarsson – Vocals
- Guðlaugur Einarsson – Guitar / Programming
Discography
Singles
- Circus Life (2015)
- Your Collection (2015)
- Ballerina In The Rain (2016)
- Sports (2016) taken from their yet unreleased second album. The new album to be released in January 2017
EP's
- Adjust To The Light EP (2015)
LP's
- Few More Days To Go (2015)
- Sports (Out February 2017)
Further reading
Interviews
- Ja Ja Ja Festival: Spotlight Interview – Fufanu (JaJaJa Festivalt, 2014)
- Music: Interview with Icelandic Post-Punk Band Fufanu (Lola Who, 2015)
- ‘People are Always Trying to Put a Finger On Everything’: Fufanu Interviewed. (Figure 8 Music, 2015)
- Takes Us Around Reykjavik And Talks New Album Sports'
References
- ↑ Van Hooste, Wim (26 April 2011). "Interview with Captain Fufanu". Icelandic Music Mafia. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ↑ Fischer, Reed (October 2014). "Fufanu - 10 New Artists You Need to Know: October 2014". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ↑ Gorman, Francine (20 October 2014). "Ja Ja Ja Festival: Spotlight Interview – Fufanu". JaJaJa Festival. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ Kennedy, John (June 2015). "Episode 136 - Fufanu". XFM - John Kennedy's Exposure.