Photo by Guðm. Kristinn Jónsson
As blown away as we were by Arny Margret's 2022 debut album, judging by the singles for its follow up, she might be set to conquer the musical world. "Day Old Thoughts" continues the Icelandic artist's move towards a more mainstream folk pop sound in the best possible way. Of all of the singles released off I Miss You, I Do, this one is somehow the least and most mainstream. The sound moves in and out of folk territory at will, and is truly a showcase for Margret's vocals. The song has some of the most gorgeous and lush guitar work, and despite not following the more traditional aspects of folk, is quite compelling in its simplicity.
Arny Margret says of her upcoming album:
“The main thing I wanted for this album was for it to be different. When I listen to the last one, I feel like it's mainly about me and the guitar. It's very stripped back. I wanted to do more - I love the banjo, the fuller sound, I love the American sound, so recording it all over there made a big difference. I’ve always worked with the same people in the same places, so I never thought I could do this–work with all these people who record with some of my favourite musicians. I really admire everyone on this. And pushing myself out of my comfort zone, that’s quite rewarding.”
You can watch the video for "Day Old Thoughts" below. I Miss You, I Do is due out March 7 on One Little Independent Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Arny Margret, check out the artist's website.
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