Of Monsters and Men is a globally popular indie folk and folk rock group, recognized for their grand, anthemic sound built around layered instrumentation, sweeping choruses, and the compelling dual lead vocals of Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson. Formed in 2010 in Garðabær, Iceland, the band achieved rapid international success with their 2011 debut album, My Head Is an Animal, which featured the massive breakout single “Little Talks,” a multi-platinum hit characterized by its infectious trumpet melodies and call-and-response vocal structure. They are known for creating music that balances elemental, mythic themes with earnest emotional depth, a style that continues to evolve through subsequent acclaimed albums like Beneath the Skin and their latest release, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade.
