POPULAR GUY TO WATCH: ASGEIR  

Sweden gets all of the credit for pop imports in the U.S., but Iceland has a ton of talent. Falling somewhere between Bon Iver and James Blake is Asgeir. His songs range from haunting trip-hop tracks to isolated balladry. At only 24, Asgeir’s voice fools you into thinking he’s much older. On his latest single “Unbound,” Asgeir showcases a new sound heavily dependent on laptop electronics, something that suits his intimate vocals. Listen below.