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gugusar - Vonin

Oliver Bouchard

Jul 14, 2023 — 1 min read

During her show at the NYC venue Pianos in May, the Icelandic musician Guðlaug Sóley Höskuldsdóttir aka gugusar said that she likes producing music, dancing, and singing – in that sequence. For the second, you have to take my word: she really can dance. The other two skills become apparent when you listen to “Vonin,” Icelandic for “The Hope:” the song showcases both her pop and dance music sensibilities and leaves you gasping for more. If you – like me – cannot get enough of this, check out her 2022 album 12:48.

gugusar is currently working on her third album. Listen to “Vonin,” our Song Pick of the Day, here:

(Photo: Elke Nominikat)

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