Kálfholt Records Presents: Spouses + Tonia + Mariner

Spouses is a project by Canadian musician Joel Durksen (Brad Stank, A Burial At Sea) who in 2023 moved to Iceland to live on a horse-breeding farm, where he is building a recording studio in a stable.

+ Reynir Snær & more guests TBA

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Tonia is an alt-pop artist who weaves soul-stirring tales of love, self worth, friendship and navigating life in your twenties. Candid lyrics double up as anthemic hooks amidst a backdrop of fuzzy guitars, crisp harmonies, and a patchwork of production nuances. Since moving to Liverpool, Tonia has taken the city by storm as one of LIMF Academy's "Most Ready" artists. BBC Radio 1, BBC 1xtra and BBC Introducing hosts have praised Tonia's ability to create "moments of sunshine and warmth", which also charmed audiences at Kendal Calling, Dot To Dot Festival, The Cavern Club and on tour supporting NYC's Say She She.

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Mariner is the songwriting project of Wirral Peninsula resident and sole member Daniel Robinson. Led by off-kilter alt-folk, the initial batch of songs that led to the projects creation made a stellar foundation for what has been a successful first year of writing, recording and performing. Swiftly becoming an emerging name in the North-West with notable slots at venues and festivals locally.