|lx finest — Sounds from Luxembourg

at Iceland Airwaves 2022

Saturday, November 5th at IÐNÓ

Vonarstræti 3, 101 Reykjavík

Kultur | lx — Arts Council Luxembourg is continuing our showcase and networking series, “|lx finest — Sounds from Luxembourg,” live at Iceland Airwaves! Three of the most buzz-worthy acts from the Grand Duchy will take the stage at IÐNÓ on Saturday, November 5th: KLEIN (“A jazzy variation of total contemplation, where self-immersion culminates in an explosion of sounds” — CinéDweller), Francis of Delirium (“Wolf Alice’s darker ego… absolute goosebumps” – BBC Radio 1), and TUYS (“emotive psych-pop delivered by the Berlin-based collective” – Wonderland). Join us early for our networking reception at 6:30pm to meet the Luxembourgers with free beer and wine!

6:30pm – Networking Reception

+ stop by early for free beer and wine!

7:30pm – Doors open to the public
8:00pm – TUYS
9:00pm – Francis of Delirium
10:00pm – KLEIN

RSVP HERE

For more information contact : zach.glavan@kulturlx.lu


TUYS — 8:00PM

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Second official slot confirmed!

Friday, November 4 / 10:00PM
Iceland Airwaves Center Stage

About – Press

Between energetic live shows and cinematic videos, psych-pop TUYS craft an exuberant mix of artistic sophistication and pop hooks. They create driving art rock and emotive psych pop music with chiming guitars, synths, and wide-ranging vocals. Their music is accompanied by visual storytelling that explores metafiction and aesthetic satire. The now berlin-based band have toured throughout Europe, playing festivals including MS Dockville, Reeperbahn Festival, FOCUS Wales, and The Great Escape and have supported The 1975, Everything Everything, The Kooks, and Thirty Seconds To Mars. Following their series “A Curtain Call For Dreamers” in 2020 and their appearance in the digital version of Eurosonic 2021 & 2022, TUYS announced their cooperation with three new partners on the live side: Echelon Talent Agency (UK), Friendly Fire and Intersection (Netherlands and Belgium). TUYS are set to tour in the Fall 2022 and spent the summer at Ghost City Recording Studios to record their upcoming album.

“TUYS are quietly making waves across Europe.” – CLASH

“An exuberant mix of arty sophistication and pop hooks.” — Europavox

“Without a doubt, Tuys are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the Luxembourgish music scene.” — Luxemburger Wort

Team

Rense van Kessel, Friendly Fire / NL Agent
Arthur Vaccari, OHA! Music / German Agent
Marc Smeesters, Intersection / Belgian Agent
Chili Music Korea / South Korean Label
Revolver German Label & Promotion

Tour Dates

01/05 — KING TUT’S WAH WAH HUT — GLASGOW
02/05 — CASTLE HOTEL — MANCHESTER
03/05 — THE SUNFLOWER LOUNGE — BIRMINGHAM
04/05 — THE LANES — BRISTOL
05/05 — THE OLD BLUE LAST — LONDON

FALL 2022

23/09 — REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL @ HAKKEN (TIME)
03-06/11 — ICELAND AIRWAVES 2022
16/11 — CAFE GALAO — STUTTGART, GERMANY
18/11 — KULTURFABRIK — ESCH SUR ALZETTE, LUXEMBOURG
22/11 — SCHLOSSKELLER — DARMSTADT, GERMANY
23/11 — ASTRA STUBE — HAMBURG, GERMANY
25/11 — NOCH BESSER LEBEN — LEIPZIG, GERMANY

Francis of Delirium — 9:00PM

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Second official slot confirmed!

Friday, November 4 / 7:20PM
Gamla Bíó

About – Press

Born out of a bedroom, the project Francis of Delirium was created by solo artist Jana Bahrich (Vancouver, CA) who later invited drummer/producer, Chris Hewett (Seattle, USA) to form an indie rock band, based in Luxembourg. Uniquely synthesizing grunge and folk to create an evocative and vulnerable experience, Francis of Delirium gently guides the listener to look inward; allowing for a space that encourages growth. Francis of Delirium delivers a powerful indie rock sound that supports Jana’s high energy vocals and her genuine passion to connect with each member of the audience. With support from the likes of the BBC, KEXP, Pitchfork, Line Of Best Fit and NPR, Francis of Delirium released their third EP ‘The Funhouse’ in April 2022 on UK-label, Dalliance Records.

Nominated for the 2022 Music Moves Europe Talent Awards

“Feels like the blueprint for something grand.” – Pitchfork, 7.4 EP Review

“There’s a bit of Pixies and Snail Mail and the Beths in there, and maybe some Lomelda and Lucy Dacus and Built To Spill. You know, that really f*cking good shit.” – Stereogum

“If (upcoming EP Wading) sounds anything like their newest single ‘Let It All Go’, we’re in for something very good.” The Fader

“Unfurls with an energy on the brink of self-detonation… a steamy, cathartic breakup song drawing on classic indie rock and emo.”Paste

Team

Kevin French, CAA / North American Agent
Joshua Ledger, Free Trade / UK/EU Agent
Rich Walker & Matt Brown, Dalliance / Management
Berkeley Edwards, Clintons / Lawyer

Tour Dates (on tour with Soccer Mommy)!

*JUST TOUR WITH SOCCER MOMMY!

*31/08 — RESCUE ROOMS — NOTTINGHAM, UK
*01/09 — CHALK — BRIGHTON, UK
*03/09 — TRINITY CENTRE — BRISTOL, UK
*05/09 — BUMANN & SOHN — COLOGNE, GERMANY
*06/09 — MOLOTOW — HAMBURG, GERMANY
*08/09 — SLAKTKYRKAN — JOHANNESHOV, SWEDEN
*09/09 — JOHN DEE — OSLO, NORWAY
*10/09 — LOPPEN — COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
*12/09 — FRANNZ CLUB — BERLIN, GERMANY
*13/09 — KULTURZENTRUM LAGERHAUS — BREMEN, GERMANY
*17/09 — BOTANIQUE – ROTONDE — BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
*18/09 — PETIT BAIN — PARIS, FRANCE
*20/09 — O2 RITZ MANCHESTER — MANCHESTER, UK
*21/09 — TRAMSHED — CARDIFF, UK
*22/09 — 02 FORUM KENTISH TOWN — LONDON, UK
23/09 — REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL @ HAKKEN (TIME)
24/09 — REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL @ TBD
03-06/11 — ICELAND AIRWAVES 2022

2023 HEADLINING DATES

25/01 — PRINCE ALBERT — BRIGHTON, UK
26/01 — BEDFORD ESQUIRES — BEDFORD, UK
27/01 — FUTURE YARD — BIRKENHEAD, UK
28/01 — HEADROW HOUSE — LEEDS, UK
30/01 — BROADCAST — GLASGOW, UK
31/01 — SNEAKY PEAT’S — EDINBURGH, UK
01/02 — THE CLUNY 2 — NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK
03/02 — THE SUNFLOWER LOUNGE — BIRMINGHAM, UK
04/02 — SEBRIGHT ARMS — LONDON, UK
05/02 — VOODOO DADDY’S SHOWROOM — NORWICH, UK

KLEIN — 10:00PM

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Second official slot confirmed!

Thursday, November 3 / 9:40PM
Gaukurinn

About – Press

Vibraphonist, pianist and drummer, Jerome Klein, has become a sought-after sideman in several disciplines. He is a sure bet on the Luxembourg and Belgian electro-jazz scene where he’s had the opportunity to play regularly with musicians such as Stéphane Galland, Antoine Pierre, Igor Gehenot, Alex Tassel, Ben Wendel or David Binney among others. With his first project as a leader, KLEIN works on contrasts, plunging into a sometimes nebulous atmosphere, with a melancholic tone. In a style that remains quite refined, this music also experiences shattering bursts of light, sudden bursts of energy and even outbursts, when the musicians get carried away by their passion. The group are currently on tour in support of their debut album, SONDER, out now via Cristal Records.

Klein has performed countless festival around the world: from Nancy Jazz Pulsations (FR), Jammin (Juan, FR), Festival des Jazz (Saint Raphael, FR), Sunnyside Festival (Reims, FR), Like a Jazz Machine (LX), Newcastle Jazz Festival (UK), Tallinn Music Week (EE), Open Air Festival (Zell, DE), Pianoman (New Delhi, IND), Kolkatta Festival (Calcutta, IND), Goa Jazz Festival (Goa, IND), Cairo Jazz Festival (EG), Daegu Jazz Festival (KR), Vientiane Jazz Festival (Laos), Luxembourg, Festival de Wiltz (LU), MENT Festival (SLO), Magnetic Fields Festival (IN), and Sonic Visions Festival (LU).

“A jazzy variation of total contemplation, where self-immersion culminates in an explosion of sounds”CinéDweller

Team

Patrice Hourbette / Management
Cristal Records / Label & Publishing
Odessa Maison d’Artistes / Booking (BE)
HOTELLOUNGE / Booking (GSA)

Tour Dates

07/10 — DEXTER — ODENSE, DK
21/10 — TBD — LONDON, UK
22-23/10 — SWN FESTIVAL — CARDIFF, UK
03/11 — ICELAND AIRWAVES — REYKJAVÍK, IS
05/11 — ICELAND AIRWAVES — REYKJAVÍK, IS
15/12 — NEIMËNSTER END OF SEASON PARTY — LUXEMBOURG, LU