The debut release from the Icelandic multi-talent M-Band is now finally available. The artist, known by his parents as Hoerdhur Mar Bjarnason, has played an integral part in the Icelandic music scene for the last five years - performing with others or as individual. On his first full-length release he offers us eight beautiful compositions, where his own specific style of blending electronic and acoustic instruments together and layering his extra-ordinary countertenor singing.The album starts with a"Launch", where a melancholic piano piece integrates with field recordings & electronic hiss - with the latter things magnifying up to a point of otherworldly bliss. It morphs into the second track"Ever Ending Never", which introduces a 4x4 kick drum and a wobbly bassline. The magnificent voice of M-Band is introduced half-way into the track and the song starts taking you into dimensions unheard of."All Is Love" sends cosmic waves of love throughout the universe. With a sublime mixture of tender vocals, synth-orgy and garage/dubstep style drumbeats, he creates something so extremely sincere and beautiful."Fractions" is a mixture of neurotic basslines and atmospheric vocals. It escalates until nothing remains, except a subtle organ and vocal reverb."When The Night Falls" starts with an unorthodox percussion with haunting chords - which is soon to be followed by M-Band signature tender vocals. The"Psalms of the Mushroom War" starts with acappella by M-Band, where he manipulates his voice in a creative matter. Little by little, percussions are introduced and thereafter guitar and other elements. It's a chaotic journey into the apocalyptic vision of M-Band. The title track of the album,"Haust" - meaning Autumn in the Icelandic language, starts with a gentle vocal and escalates slowly until the peak is reached when epic church organ drops in - forcing the biggest atheists to yell hallelujah! The final track of the album,"Coda", is the calmness after the storm. With its quirky noises, reverberated piano and amplified guitar gently hovering - it is the perfect ending.