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AKAT


Country of origin:

Faroe Islands, Denmark

Type of music generally:

Evocative/eclectic, somewhat experimental, alternative pop with elements of ectronica.

Status:

Most recent release, AKAT (ep, 2010)

See also:

Hard to find anything about this project other than the music itself.

AKAT songs on Youtube

Anna Katrin Egilstrød is the vocalist for Valravn

Da Capo Records info Anna Katrin Eilstrød

Comparisons:

Björk, Bloem de Ligny

Covers/own material:

Own

General comments:

Electronic and gorgeous. (k_hester_k@yahoo.co.nz)

AKAT's overall sound and vocal stylings are very Björk-like, á la Bloem de Ligny. (Neile)

Recommended first album:

To our knowledge, the only release under this name is the AKAT ep

Recordings:

AKAT (ep, 2010)

AKAT ep

Release info:

2010

Availability:

Seems to be available at most electronic sites for music

Ecto priority:

Highly recommended for fans of Björk-like vocals and alternative pop

Group members:

Anna Katrin Egilstrød is the vocalist

Comments:

Only 4 songs, the AKAT ep is as emotionally evocative as Björk's Homogenic. and has much the same flavour. Powerful music and well worth tracking down. (Neile)

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