Released: 11/03/22
Kiasmos, the collaborative project of Ólafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen, blends acoustic warmth with electronic precision on their 2014 self-titled debut. Recorded in Ólafur's Reykjavík studio, the album fuses piano, strings, and live drums with synths and tape delays to create textured, ambient techno. Subtle details—like thumb piano, finger snaps, and lighter sounds—add intimacy to a record that’s as suited for deep listening as it is for the dancefloor.