Presenting Gud Jon - a leftfield musical project consisting of Icelandic native, Gudjon Bodvarsson, Henry Counsell and Richard Jahn. This month they release their debut EP ‘Holmgang’ via Audio Network and From Concentrate - the creative collective home to Gudjon , Richard , Henry and a host of musical talent. The EP follows last year’s ltd. single ‘You Remind Me’ – an enigmatic and uplifting festive alt-pop song which featured Gudjon’s distinctive vocals, a multi-layered ‘choir’ and rousing brass section.

Born in Iceland, Gudjon grew up in the US, Russia and Iceland before settling in the UK age twelve. Henry, Richard and Gudjon met at school the following year. After writing their first song together, a track called ‘Uniform’ they were inspired to write more and the Gudjon project was born.

“I have been in a choir since I was a boy. There is something about big, beautiful harmonies that I can't get enough of. I currently sing with two choirs - The magnificent London Contemporary Voices and the beautiful Icelandic Choir of London, singing breath-taking Icelandic hymns.”

"I also listened to a lot of rock and hip-hop when I was younger. The first album I bought was Rammstein's 'Mutter' in 2000. I remember my Dad taking me to a Rammstein concert in Reykjavik when I was 7 years old. My Dad also introduced me to hip-hop, often playing me Wu-Tang, Warren G and Snoop Dogg - I particularly remember Snoop's album 'Tha Last Meal'. Maybe not the right kind of music to play to a 7-year-old, but I am glad he did.”

Gudjon admits though that his biggest influence as a singer is Freddie Mercury. “His passion for music and the way he controls his high notes is unreal.”

With such a broad array of influences, Gudjon was always going to be something special, and the Holmgang EP is no exception.

‘Holmgang’ is released on April 19th 2019. Listen to the opening track 'Line Break' here: https://soundcloud.com/user-269005688/line-break/s-hyP7E

Holmgang EP Track List:
1. Line Break
2. Uniform
3. Water
4. She Say
5. Holmgang

Catch Gud Jon live at the EP launch show on April 15th at Stoke Newington Old Church.