Hotly-tipped Icelandic synth-punk trio Kælan Mikla will make their return to the United Kingdom supporting the legendary Ville Valo across five dates in March 2023.
Dates as follows:
March
- Friday 10, England, Bristol, O2 Academy
- Saturday 11, England, Nottingham, Rock City
- Monday 13, Scotland, Glasgow, Garage
- Tuesday 14, England, Manchester, O2 Ritz
- Wednesday 15, England, London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
Tickets can be purchased here.
A unique voice, Kælan Mikla inhabit a world of folklore and fairytales, of magic and mysticism. Cinematic layers of synth, ethereal vocals sung in their native tongue, spine-chilling screams and programmed drums - these are the elements at the heart of the band's sound, pulling the listener ever-deeper into their musical space.
On the tour, the band comment: "We are honored to be joining VV for his Neon Noir tour in 2023. We’ve known Ville Valo for his incredible work with HIM since we were little and we’re so excited to be a part of this next chapter!"
Kælan Mikla was founded in 2013 as an entry in a poetry competition. After winning the event, the group were encouraged to continue making music, and soon established themselves as a solid part of the Reykjavik grassroots scene. In 2015, following their appearance at Iceland Airwaves, Kælan Mikla released their song 'Kalt', attracting a host of attention nationally and abroad.
Since then, the group have travelled continuously. Including touring with Alcest, Kælan Mikla have played alongside Placebo, Pixies, Slowdive, Deftones, and recently performed with Mammút at a special all-female gig in Reykjavik's iconic Gamla Bíó.
Kælan Mikla's powerful presence has enchanted fans all over the world, including The Cure's Robert Smith, who has asked the band to play several of the festivals he has personally curated, across the US and in the UK. In their time, Kælan Mikla have released four albums, all with Toronto-based Artoffact Records. Their 2018 record, Nótt eftir nótt, made #14 on Revolver Magazine’s best albums of 2018 list, and their most recent, 2021's Undir Köldum Norðurljósum, received rave reviews worldwide.
Watch Kælan Mikla's 'Sólstöður' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBa1iM29mGI