12 Tónar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 12 Tónar |
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| Founded | 1998 |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | Iceland |
| Location | Reykjavík, Iceland |
12 Tónar is a super cool record shop in Reykjavík, Iceland. It's also a record label that helps Icelandic artists share their music. You can find it right in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, at Skólavörðustígur 15. The name "12 Tónar" means 'twelve tones' in Icelandic, which is a fun nod to music!
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Discover 12 Tónar: A Music Hub
12 Tónar first opened its doors in 1998 in Reykjavík. Right away, music lovers really liked it. The shop quickly became a popular meeting spot for famous musicians. Artists like Björk and bands such as Sigur Rós and múm would hang out there. It was also a place where classical composers and performers gathered.
What is a Record Label?
Besides being a shop, 12 Tónar is also an independent record label. This means they help musicians record and release their albums. They have released almost 80 albums! Many of Iceland's best musicians have put out their music through 12 Tónar. Some of these artists include Mugison, Trabant, Singapore Sling, Apparat Organ Quartet, and Hildur Guðnadóttir.
12 Tónar Goes International
In May 2006, 12 Tónar opened a second record store. This one was in Copenhagen, Denmark. The new shop sold music from 12 Tónar's own artists. It also offered other great Icelandic music. The Copenhagen store had the same friendly vibe as the one in Iceland. Customers could enjoy freshly made espresso while listening to music. It became a tradition to have live concerts in the store on Friday afternoons. The Copenhagen store closed on January 26, 2008. The Danish band Tremolo Beer Gut played a live show to celebrate its closing.
Music Online: The Web-Shop
After the Copenhagen store closed, 12 Tónar launched a brand new online shop. This made it easy for fans to keep buying music from their favorite artists. Now, people from all over the world can access their music.
"The Best Record Store in the World?"
On June 21, 2013, a famous music magazine called Gramophone wrote about 12 Tónar. The article's title was "The best record store in the world?". This shows how special and well-loved 12 Tónar is in the music world!
See also
- List of record labels
