From Reykjavík to the global stage, Of Monsters and Men (OMAM) first captured
the world’s attention with their 2011 debut My Head Is an Animal, transforming
from Icelandic indie favorites into a band known and loved worldwide.
Breakout single “Little Talks” became a generational anthem with over a billion
Spotify streams and led to a 2013 Saturday Night Live debut. Their follow-up,
Beneath the Skin (2015), debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 and included a
surprise cameo on HBO’s Game of Thrones. Over the past 15 years, OMAM
have continuously explored, evolved, and built a world of music defined by
growth and imagination—from the cinematic expansiveness of Beneath the Skin
to the dreamlike textures of Fever Dream (2019).
Along the way, OMAM’s cinematic sound has been featured in The Hunger
Games, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and more, while commanding festival
sets at Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza cemented their reputation as
one of the most compelling live acts of their era. Their intimate pandemic-era
documentary tíu (2022), which premiered at Tribeca and won Best Short at
Dumbo, paired with an EP of unreleased tracks spanning a decade, further
showcased the depth and evolution of their craft.
After pursuing solo and side projects, the band now reunites with All Is Love and
Pain in the Mouse Parade, a tapestry of stories, moments, and conversations,
the album explores how love and pain intertwine. Feelings that might seem at
odds with each other, but co-exist simultaneously and need one another. The
album marks a new chapter in a career defined by growth, exploration, and a
commitment to making music that reflects who they are today.