some kind of peace

Olafur Arnalds’ new album, some kind of peace, is his most revealing and vulnerable work to date. The album features collaborations with Bonobo, Josin, and JFDR. Within this album, you’ll find a self-confessed perfectionist grappling with the messier realities of everyday life: the possibilities of love, of settling down, and how to navigate all of that during a global pandemic. The album was half-written prior to lockdown and completed at Arnalds’ harbour studio in downtown Reykjavik. What’s emerged on some kind of peace is a record about letting your guard down and ultimately what it means to be alive. It is a journey of lafur Arnalds’ personal and creative growth, set against the backdrop of a chaotic world. Within the album, you’ll hear hints of those private experiences – sometimes even samples of the significant events themselves – woven into an album that is remarkable in its openness and beauty. Throughout, lafur urges you to embrace all that life throws at you, and above all to react and contemplate to find your kind of peace. His stunning new album would definitely be the place to start.