Gus Gus - Full Performance (live On Kexp) • Instant
This legendary performance remains a standout in the KEXP archives, capturing a band that has spent over 20 years reinventing the boundaries of electronic music. KEXP Live at Iceland Airwaves 2017, Day 1: GusGus
Though the broadcast was nearing its end, the energy was so high that the band performed an extra song, "Crossfade," a driving, spacey track that left the crowd clapping and dancing with abandon. Gus Gus - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
The performance showcased the pure, clear voice of Daníel Ágúst , which was so flawless it seemed almost impossible to be live. He was joined by Högni Egilsson , whose raw, soulful wails on tracks like "Obnoxiously Sexual" added a passionate, RnB layer to the band's techno-infused sound. This legendary performance remains a standout in the
The set began with the instrumental pulse of where founding member Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson danced over producer Biggi Veira like he was performing an elaborate ritual. As the beat evolved, the performance transformed the intimate space into a "gyrating dance floor". Highlights of the Performance He was joined by Högni Egilsson , whose
What started as a polite audience quickly dissolved into an "undulating mass" as the bass began to vibrate through the floorboards. By the time they reached the haunting finale of "Deep Inside," the entire room was rattling.
In a small, packed room at the Kex Hostel in Reykjavik, the air hummed with the anticipation of a city that never sleeps during Iceland Airwaves. GusGus walked onto a stage so tangled with wires it looked like it was powering a small city.
