Today we have favourite IIRIS as The Band Of the Day.
Iiris Vesik (born 16 July 1991), as an artist better known mononymously
as Iiris, is an Estonian singer-songwriter and stage actress. 2010 was a
year that rocketed Iiris into the spotlight. After the showcase
festival „Tallinn Music Week“, Iiris got people talking. At the
beginning of 2011 Iiris became the artist of the week on MTV Iggy’s blog
– “A depressingly few amount of bands have “it.” In fact, I’m pretty
sure I didn’t know what “it” was, until I listened to Estonian
singer/songwriter/pianist Iiris. Because whatever “it” is, she
definitely has it. Iiris has the eclecticism, the smarts, the
innovation, the pop sound, not to mention the adorable/pretty image to
become a huge mega mega, mega star.”
Iiris has been compared to many of the greats – Björk, Kate Bush, Regina
Spektor and even Florence & The Machine, but she`s always managed
to remain original and unique. Her vocals sound hypnotic and fairy-like,
she can be commanding and agressive, but when she sits down behind her
piano and bares it all – you cannot help but to surrender to this
Estonian girl`s talent & beauty. Her debut album “The Magic Gift
Box” was released on March 28th 2012 on EMI Music Finland which was
nominated for 5 Estonian Music Awards, incl best album, best female
artist and best pop album
“Especially good performance and great songwriting”, said Dietmar Schwenger of MusikWoche.
Iiris is an artist who is born to be on stage. Wherever she`s been, wherever she`s performed, audience has been left in awe:
“What time is it? Did I miss the first bands playing tonight? Iiris is
owning the stage like a headlining act.” (The Reykjavik Grapevine)
“Iiris is in search of strange soundscapes and alt-rock with delicately bold vocals, and it works.” (NME blog)
“Iiris was out of this world. She was full of confidence and sparked the joy of being onstage. (Soundi).
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