Fremmand Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Fremmand is a Faroese/Danish indierock band. The music is exploring the tension between dreams and desperation, and draws a line to early goth and post punk, but is also forward looking. Fremmand is fronted by the charismatic lead singer Jana Hjalgrimsdóttir, who with her all-in attitude is like the volcano Vesuvius erupting. ... more
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