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About Me

Gisli, an Icelander who lived in Norway and now London; a drummer who now sings (no Phil Collins jokes, please). Gisli has been compared to Dinosaur Jr, the Beta Band and called the Icelandic Beck, but lists his own heroes as people like Eels, loads of hip-hop and Leonard Nimoys Spock.Hes led the sort of life youd expect from someone whose parents had the flash of inspiration (or madness) to give him a name which means Hostage. Hes only started thinking about that since people started picking up on it in England, and now frets that its weird. A lot about Gisli is weird, although we wont give him any more grounds to over-think things. His father was a fisherman, who would return from trips to Germany with records by the Beatles. From then on it was a barmy adventure from his dads record collection straight into Iron Maiden by age six. Later, he got into unlikely bedfellows Duran Duran, David Bowie and hip-hop. Its all kinda what my album sounds like I guess! he grins.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/18/2006
Band Website: gisli.co.uk
Band Members: Gisli - plus guests.
Influences: Ryan Adams, CSS, Bobby Royal, Sean Lennon, Money Mark, The Flaming Lips, Regina Spector, Tegan And Sarah, Weezer, Grandaddy, Daniel Johnston, LCD Soundsystem, Sparklehorse, Eels, Mickey Petralia, Built To Spill, Coco B's, Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, Nirvana, The Klaxons, Pavement, Bjork, Mathew Barney, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Hedi Slimane, Gregory Crewdson, David Lynch, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Will Farrell, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson, Demetri Martin, Steven Wright, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasko, Kanye West, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, The Gorillaz, Half Tiger, Sadjei, and lots lots lots more.....
Sounds Like: Purchase How About That? at CD Universe.
Record Label: China shop (US), Waterfall (Norway)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

CMJ NMR Issue 989 - Radio 200 Adds

It's a big day for China Shop artist, Gisli, who ranked #13 at college radio this week. -China Shop Music...
Posted by Gisli on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 07:43:00 PST

Gisli Group Started by Jim

Jim started a Gisli group. Stop by and join us: http://groups.myspace.com/gislifans Click here....
Posted by Gisli on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:23:00 PST

Gisli Ranks 5 on AOL Radio Playlists

Gisli Ranks #5 on AOL Radio Playlists for CMJ NMR Issue #983 Radio 200 Rank Artist Recording Label Unverified Version 1 BIG SLEEP * Son Of The Tiger * * waiting for CMJ verification 2 BE...
Posted by Gisli on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:32:00 PST

Amazon Carries Album

Purchase How About That? at Amazon....
Posted by Gisli on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:03:00 PST

Want to get the best price on the new album?

So, do you want to get the best price on the new album, How About That? Because we're friends, I will tell you... Purchase How About That? at CD Universe. ...
Posted by Gisli on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:16:00 PST

Gisli on Chicago's Q101

Hey, kids. Q101 in Chicago is playing songs from my new album, "How About That?" Send Q101 an eQuest: Sure, you can call the Q101 Request Line at 312-591-8300 to get your favorite Gisli s...
Posted by Gisli on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:31:00 PST

Gisli Rhymes with Grizzly

Hi, I am Gisli (rhymes with grizzly). I am recording my new album with Mickey Petralia (Beck- Midnite Vultures). My latest album is set for a late July release in the U.S. through China Shop Music. I'...
Posted by Gisli on Sat, 27 May 2006 08:26:00 PST

Cry-babies and rock music

Now then, I've put up a song now so stop complaining! I love you.
Posted by Gisli on Mon, 01 May 2006 02:12:00 PST