Photo credit: Stefanie Schmid Rincon

The endlessly loveable Icelandic Eurovision breakout star Daði Freyr releases 4 tracks from his upcoming debut English language album, ‘I Made An Album’, set for release summer 2023.

‘I Made An Album’ comes two years after Daði Freyr won the world's hearts at Eurovision 2021. With over 200 million streams, 2 global viral pop moments, sold out tours and even more iconic moments in the pipeline, it’s clear that Daði Freyr is only getting started.

‘I’m Making An Album 1/3' is the first of two drops of new music ahead of the album release. A collection of 4 effervescent disco-inspired pop songs that flaunt sophisticated hooks and self-reflection, while still retaining Daði Freyr’s unique and charming sense of humour. This first installment of new music opens with ‘I’m Fine’, a sharp and groove-inducing electronic dance track, where the Icelandic singer grapples with ideas of self-criticism and motivation. The second track, ‘Limit To Love’ welcomes a softer, more serious side of Daði, a beautiful and melodious love letter to his two kids. ‘Shut Up’ is a freeing, dancey homage to overthinking, whilst focus track, ‘Thank You’, heard as the opening song on his recent sold out world tour, cements Daði Freyr as an instant pop star; a sonic heart swell filled with good vibes.

Not only does Daði dazzle on the stage, his creative talents sparkle behind the scenes. Having written, recorded and produced every part of ‘I Made An Album’ himself, Daði offers:

Good vibes only. Love who you are, unless you’re a horrible person, then change! I’m making an album. I started making it in 2021 and I’m almost done with it. For some reason it was really important to me that I would make this album alone. I didn’t want anybody else writing on it, producing it or playing any of the instruments. This resulted in a very personal album that I think clearly reflects who I am as an artist at this moment. It’s about accepting who you are, who the people around you are and being tired because the world is a lot. I wanted to release this album and know that it was 100% me, no compromises. I will be cheating on that rule for the last song on the last part of the album but that’s for future me to worry about.

I recorded all the songs in my home studio in Berlin, first in Schöneberg but when we had to move because of mold I finished it in Wedding. I started the album when my wife was pregnant with our second child and now that kid is starting kindergarten. I had to squeeze in time whenever I could to record and produce. Some of the songs were partially written on the road while touring since I did a lot more of that in 2021 than I had originally planned because of shows being moved as a result of the pandemic.

I take influence from almost all the music I hear. Very inspired by my friends and family, I think that’s the main thing.’

I’m Making An Album 1/3 Tracklist

  1. I'm Fine
  2. Limit To Love
  3. Shut Up
  4. Thank You

WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE

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