Legacy of Jónsi
Artists and genres Jónsi directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Mountain ManartistMountain Man is an American singing trio described as "nestled in the tradition of American folk" with a traditional Appalachian folk sound. They have earned acclaim from a number of music critics. They often sing a cappella, with a "sparse, haunting, hymnal beauty" sometimes accompanied by soft acoustic guitar, but with their voices "virtually unadorned", according to Guardian critic Paul Lester. The group toured with the vocalist Feist in 2011, and New York Times music reviewer Ben Ratliff described their performance as "creating shifting harmonies" which "worked perfectly".
TiëstoartistTijs Michiel Verwest, known professionally as Tiësto, is a Dutch DJ and record producer. He was voted "The Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mix magazine in a 2010/2011 poll amongst fans. In 2013, he was voted by DJ Mag readers as the "best DJ of the last 20 years". He is also regarded as the "Godfather of EDM" by many sources.
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HammockartistHammock is an American ambient post-rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2003. The group consists of guitarists Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson, both former members of the alternative rock band Common Children. Renowned for their atmospheric "soundscapes that blend elements of shoegaze, electronic music, and neoclassical, they have emerged as a significant act in modern instrumental music.