BIO

Íris Thorarins is a composer, vocalist, electronic artist and a multi-instrumentalist. Working with instruments such as the guzheng, violin, harps, zithers, synths and vocals, she explores ways of weaving acoustic instruments together with electronic soundscapes. Íris has worked on a wide variety of musical scores for theater, virtual reality, video games, film and art installations as well as solo productions and various artistic collaborations. 

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Born and raised in Iceland, Íris has always drawn inspiration from surrounding elements in nature, in particular when contrasts are present. When dark months are followed by bright nights and extremes collide, influencing self-awareness and the creative process. A lover of all things experimental, whether it be exploring the range of an instrument, how the voice translates into sound or discovering new ways of musical storytelling.