Kári Egils is a talented young singer/songwriter and pianist from Iceland. In March 2024 he received the “Brightest hope” award from the president of Iceland. The award is given to the young musician in any genre that is considered the most promising of the year by the jury.

Kári first made waves with his critically acclaimed debut album, Palm Trees In The Snow, which offered a fresh take on 70s influences and newer pop and indie. With his highly anticipated follow-up album, My Static World, released in March 2025, Kári expands his sonic palette, incorporating more modern sounds and production techniques, while retaining the melodic and thoughtful songwriting that made his debut stand out. Kári’s artistic growth is especially noticeable on standout tracks like Carry You Home, In The Morning, and Midnight Sky. 

Kári’s musical talent became obvious when he started studying the piano at seven years old. He started in classical music, and branched out to jazz piano and improvisation by the age of ten. Early on, he began writing his own music and developed an interest in pop music, showing an uncanny sense of melody.

In 2018 at only sixteen years old, Kári received the ASCAP Desmond Child Anthem Award that is given out to promising songwriters. At the award ceremony, which took place at the Lincoln Center in New York, he played his own composition, leaving the audience in awe. At the 2023 Iceland Airwaves festival, Kári received the ‘Airwaves Plus’ award, which is given to the most promising Icelandic acts.

Kári is also active Icelandic jazz, releasing his debut jazz album Óróapúls the same year as his pop debut. He graduated in both the classical and jazz departments of the Reykjavík College of Music in 2022 and currently studies at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. 

As he spends a lot of time between Iceland and the USA, writing lyrics in English comes naturally to him. Inspiration can strike him at any moment, wherever he is, and preferably writes his songs on the piano or guitar. In addition to all music and lyrics, he handles arrangements, vocal harmonies, horns and strings himself.