

THURSDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2026 · 19:30 (BST)
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The Folklore Rooms · Brighton
12 North St, Brighton
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The story
Axel Flóvent is an Icelandic indie-folk artist whose soft, introspective songs blend Nordic melancholy with a warm, hopeful atmosphere. Growing up in a musical family in Húsavík, he began releasing raw, early demos that led to his breakout single, "Forest Fires," which is now streamed over 90 million times. His music draws from influences such as Bon Iver and Adrianne Lenker, blending gentle folk, ambient textures, and emotional honesty. After years of living in Reykjavík, Axel has returned to his hometown, where he continues to craft reflective, heartfelt songs - including new releases like singles "Nowhere" (December 19th 2025), "In The Grass" (January 30th 2026) and his upcoming EP, Fleeing the Shore set for April 24th 2026. That marks his first fully self-produced body of work.
*"Cute, melodic inflections."* **\- CLASH**
*"...a master of emotive and thoughtful songwriting." | ***\- The Line of Best Fit**
*"...crafting the kind of timeless, universally human ballad that will outlast us all." ***\- Atwood Magazine**
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