Brek was formed in the autumn of 2018. The band mainly plays original, folkmusic with influences from various sources, but the members of the band focus on creating an interesting but cozy atmosphere in their playing.
Band members are Harpa Þorvaldsdóttir singer and pianist, Jóhann Ingi Benediktsson guitarist and singer, Guðmundur Atli Pétursson mandolinist and Sigmar Þór Matthíasson bassist.
The last two years have been eventful for Brek despite the pandemic, but the band won The Icelandic Music Awards 2022 for their debut album in the category of folk music. Brek has been diligent in playing concerts in Iceland and plans to be active in playing concerts both in Iceland and abroad.
