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Ampop
Ampop
Ampop is a pop electronica duet from Reykjavik, founded in 1998 by Birgir Hilmarsson and Kjartan F. Ólafsson. Their first release was two tracks on a various artist compilation CD, called Flugan (i.e.The Fly), released by Error (R&R) musik, Iceland in 1998. Two years later their debut album called "Nature is not a virgin", was released by Error (R&R) musik, Iceland. A limited U.S version of the album will be out soon. Ampops latest release is a 7 single on Static Caravan Recordings (known for artists such as Isan, Manual & Ellis Island Sound). The single, features made for market as an original and remixed by Force Inc. artist Plastik (a.k.a. Yagya). So far it has recieved great reviews and comments such as Ampop are the new Erasure.
On stage Ampop are assisted by several talents. Prince Valium adds synth sounds to the mix, along with Nói who plays the guitar, and sometimes Stafrænn Hákon adds his wonderful guitar textures too.