Ylja, originally formed as a duet in 2008, is a 5 piece band from Reykjavík, Iceland. After releasing their self titled debut album in 2012 and receiving a 'best newcomer' nomination at the Icelandic Music Awards, Ylja took Iceland by storm playing dreamy indie/folk music fronted by strong harmonising vocals. New material showcased on their sophomore album, titled Commotion, is bigger, more electric and alternative in genre although loyal to a background of powerful harmonies and emotional live-shows. Latest achievements include two nominations for ‘best female vocals’ at the 2014 IMA’s, outstanding showcase at the 2015 Eurosonic Music Festival and all out brilliant reviews on their latest album. Ylja are: Bjartey Sveinsdóttir – guitar / vocals Guðný Gígja Skjaldardóttir – guitar / vocals Örn Eldjárn – guitar / vocals Magnús Örn Magnússon – drums and percussion Ingibjörg Elsa Turchi – bass Other musicians: Guðmundur Óskar Guðmundsson – bass in ‘Sem betur fer’, ‘Commotion’ & ‘Fall’ Tómas Jónsson – piano in ‘Sem betur fer’, ‘Commotion’ & ‘Fall’ Shahzad Ismaily – multiple instruments Produced by Ylja & Shahzad Ismaily Recordings took place in Studio Skúlagata with engineer Gunnar Örn Tynes, except for ‘Sem betur fer’, ‘Commotion’ & ‘Fall’ that were recorded in Studio Paradis with engineer Ásmundur Jóhannsson Album Art / Album Cover Photography: Saga Sig Graphic design: Frosti Gnarr Mixed by Addi 800 Mastered by Mandy Parnell Thanks to everyone who helped & supported us throughout creating this album: Hlynur Helgi, Valgarð, Gunni Tynes, Shahzad, Guðmundur Óskar, Smári Tarfur, Tommi Jóns, Ási, Thelma, Soffía, Amelía, Kan X, Snorri Helga, Nathan Woodhead, Saga Sig, Addi 800, Frosti Gnarr, Mandy, Steini, Ingibjörg og Gummi, Ísi, Steinþór Helgi, Svanhvít, Pálmi and all our other great friends and very loving families. And a special thanks to Ásgeir Guðmundsson, our dear friend and manager.