Zolli formed in Iceland around 2007 when vocalist Sólveig Pálsdóttir and multi-instrumentalist Ólafur Jónsson started working together. Their debut album 'Already Home' came out in 2011, followed by records like 'Múi (The Fly)' and 'Álfaborg (Elf Fortress).' The band's lineup includes drummer Þorvaldur Jónatansson alongside the founding pair.
Their songs often circle around themes of home and memory, with titles like 'I'll Be Away' and 'Already Home' suggesting that territory. The music tends toward delicate vocals and layered arrangements that draw from folk and electronic textures rather than sticking to one genre.
Some listeners found their approach unconventional when they started, and their lyrics sometimes drew strong reactions for being personal and emotionally direct. They've kept a fairly steady presence since that first album, working within a sound that feels anchored in Icelandic atmosphere without making a show of it.
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