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Following Love & Fog was the band I’ve been most anticipating: Gang Related. I’ve described them to friends as the Icelandic Surfer Blood with sprinkles of Black Lips and Wavves in the mix. This band of Icelandic heart throbs look more like J. Crew models than the lo-fi rockers that they are, which somehow just adds to the appeal for me. Gang Related took advantage of their first Iceland Airwaves 2012 gig to try out a new song, “One in a Million.” The song was a beach rock anthem that was incredibly well received by the crowd inspiring more than one raucous fan to vigorously wave their beer around, moistening fellow audience members.
- The Blog @ WCRX 88.1 FM – Chicago's Underground
Gang Related, an Icelandic indie-pop band making sounds that are reminiscent of Oberhofer and The Futureheads, played an engaging set of jerky rhythms and three-chord ballads across the street at Amsterdam. - http://www.pastemagazine.com/
My brother noted that every song by Gang Related seemed to be written by a dude about to break up with his girl, in the midst of a breakup, or recovering from one. The band wrapped that heartache in harmonies; even better, they mixed tight professionalism with a welcome whiff of gruff, garage-y propulsion, rocking as well as aching - The Reykjavik Grapevine
My brother noted that every song by Gang Related seemed to be written by a dude about to break up with his girl, in the midst of a breakup, or recovering from one. The band wrapped that heartache in harmonies; even better, they mixed tight professionalism with a welcome whiff of gruff, garage-y propulsion, rocking as well as aching - The Reykjavik Grapevine
Discography
Videos/Singles: My last name, Mona
Stunts & Rituals (july 2011, Brak Hljómplötur)
mona: http://www.vimeo.com/25899202
my last name: http://www.vimeo.com/18641702
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41_G6vQXRLg
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Bio
Gang Related has been playing together for over four years it was only early 2010 they took the current form and started writing their first record. The band consist of brothers, Gunnar and Albert both playing guitars and vocals, Helgi Pétur on drums and Óli Dóri on bass. Gang Related plays Garage pop combining the vocal harmonies of the 60´s with the lo-fi sound of 90s indie rock.
Gang Related has established a very loyal fan base in Iceland and has a reputation for consistency when it comes to delivering energetic live performances. The band played countless shows in Iceland over the past two years at venues ranging from poorly lit basements to some of Iceland's most sought after venues and festivals.
Gang Related have released one full length album, titled "Stunts and Rituals". It received glowing reviews in Iceland and is now sold out. Stunts and rituals was featured on a various "best of 2011" lists in the Icelandic media. The band is currently working on a follow up that is due early 2013.
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