Though the broadcast was nearing its end, the energy was so high that the band performed an extra song, "Crossfade," a driving, spacey track that left the crowd clapping and dancing with abandon.
In a small, packed room at the Kex Hostel in Reykjavik, the air hummed with the anticipation of a city that never sleeps during Iceland Airwaves. GusGus walked onto a stage so tangled with wires it looked like it was powering a small city. Gus Gus - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
The performance showcased the pure, clear voice of Daníel Ágúst , which was so flawless it seemed almost impossible to be live. He was joined by Högni Egilsson , whose raw, soulful wails on tracks like "Obnoxiously Sexual" added a passionate, RnB layer to the band's techno-infused sound. Though the broadcast was nearing its end, the
What started as a polite audience quickly dissolved into an "undulating mass" as the bass began to vibrate through the floorboards. By the time they reached the haunting finale of "Deep Inside," the entire room was rattling. The performance showcased the pure, clear voice of
This legendary performance remains a standout in the KEXP archives, capturing a band that has spent over 20 years reinventing the boundaries of electronic music. KEXP Live at Iceland Airwaves 2017, Day 1: GusGus