Stilluppsteypa is an Icelandic experimental/abstract electronic band, currently based in Reykjavik. Originally founded as a trio in 1992, it exists as a duo since 2002, when one of the founding members left. Starting off as a punk band with , and the likes on the mind, Stilluppsteypa soon evolved in a more experimental outfit. All three members of Stilluppsteypa studied sonology at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in Netherlands in 1997. One of the major influences on their style is attributed to psychoacoustic/techgnostic research. Band members developed good relationship with , who moved to Iceland in the mid-'90s. In his Wire interview Björgúlfsson admitted, that "Andrew McKenzie is quite responsible for the direction we took, his work had a huge impact on us, and he introduced the work of different artists and labels to us like , , , , , , etc.". The band released over 20 albums and EPs on various labels, including , , , series, , , both solo and in collaboration with , , , The Hafler Trio, etc. Since the middle 2000s theyve been collaborating with Swedish-born sound artist and composer , and together as produced ten albums.

Members

• Heimir Björgúlfsson
• Sigtryggur Berg Sigmarsson
• Helgi Thorsson

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