Jón
Breiðfjörð
About
Jón Breiðfjörð has been an active figure in Reykjavík’s music scene in the last few years, performing with a plethora of bands and artists. His career spans live performances, studio recordings, and collaborations across multiple genres. He has performed at major venues such as Harpa Concert Hall and festivals like Iceland Airwaves and Music Week Poland. His work with the band Flesh Machine has earned him awards and nominations in Iceland and south America. Jón has contributed to multiple singles and albums since 2021 and continues to push creative boundaries in his craft.
Jón Breiðfjörð skill as a drummer/musician expands over multiple genres, from: Jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, EDM, contemporary music as well as Icelandic and Irish traditional folk music. His playing style being: expressive, tight and technical.
Jón Breiðfjörð is always seeking to expand his skills as a musician and a drummer and is very in-tune with the Icelandic music scene. Jón performs weekly at a local jazz jam session and biweekly at a traditional folk session, continuously exploring new musical styles.
For bookings, collaborations, or session work, get in touch
Education:
BA degree in creative music communication - Icelandic Academy of the Arts - 2022
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Flesh Machine
Nomination for: “The once to Watch” -
Flesh Machine - Problems
Nomination for best International music video. -
Flesh Machine - Problems
Nominathion for best music Video -
Flesh Machine - Problems
Shortfish award for best Music Video -
Korda Samfónía
Incentive award -
Korda Samfónía -
Nomination: for the best event of the year in the genres of pop, rock, rap, hip hop, and electronic music. -
Percussion Ensable
Award for best group performance, Iceland
Awards and nominations
Music
Thousand Lights at Night
Skyfolk
F is For Failing
Flesh Machine
Stand on my own
Neo Zene