223. Ásgeir Discusses Atoms for Peace, Amok

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir introduces Al to the 2013 album Amok by the supergroup/Radiohead spinoff Atoms for Peace. Ásgeir talks about how he got acquainted with the album and why he and his bandmates had it on repeat during their 2013 tour. While Ásgeir highlights particular tracks that are his favorites, he explains how he experiences the album as a cohesive whole. Ásgeir also talks about his new album Julia, his upcoming Icelandic-language album and his tour plans.Keep up with Ásgeir on Instagram at @asgeirmusic! You can also find Ásgeir’s tour dates, music and more on his website, https://www.asgeirmusic.com/.Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. The first eight episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.1:25 Ásgeir’s introduction2;01 Al knew very little about Atoms for Peace before researching the album3:16 Ásgeir explains why he chose to discuss Amok4:03 Ásgeir cites some other artists he considered talking about on this episode5:21 Ásgeir explains how he discovered Amok8:16 Ásgeir talks about how the album is both immediate and nuanced12:04 Ásgeir and Al both experience the album as more of a “vibe” than a collection of distinctive songs16:37 Listening to Amok helped Ásgeir to take his own music into a more electronic direction17:46 Ásgeir and his bandmates had a special motivation for having Amok on repeat22:05 Al and Ásgeir enjoy what the rhythm section brings to the band’s sound24:02 Ásgeir and Al both view “Ingenue” as a highlight26:00 Ásgeir doesn’t listen to Amok nearly as often lately29:08 Ásgeir acknowledges the Radiohead/Atoms for Peace influence on “Sugar Clouds”31;34 Ásgeir talks about writing all of the lyrics for the songs on Julia32:30 Ásgeir discusses the challenges of writing songs in two languages34:28 Does Ásgeir have any upcoming collaborations?35:34 Ásgeir talks about the success he has had in Australia36:46 Ásgeir discusses his upcoming tourOutro music is from “Ferris Wheel” by Ásgeir.Support the show