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ADHD

Unleashing Sonic Magic fusing

jazz, rock and beyond

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ADHD

An award-winning quartet from Iceland that has been recording and performing for close to two decades.

There are bands where every album is a step into the unknown. There are others whose development is a reliable and consistent expansion of their terrain. The latter applies to the Icelandic musicians’ collective ADHD.

Defying categorisation, ADHD’s sonic landscape seamlessly blends jazz, rock, ambient, and folk. Their music creates an immersive and exhilarating experience. Critics and fans alike have praised their originality, creativity, and virtuosity.

The band consists of four professional musicians who have been playing together for almost two decades:

Óskar Guðjónsson: Saxophone

Ómar Guðjónsson: Guitar, pedal steel, and bass

Tómas Jónsson: Piano and keyboards

Magnús Trygvason Eliassen: Drums

You who know us from way back remember Davíð Þór Jónsson who left the band in 2018 and was replaced by Tómas Jónsson.

ADHD on TOUR

ADHD tour Germany in March 2027, with their tenth album ADHD 10 released on enja / Yellowbird ahead of the tour. Confirmed so far: Theaterstübchen in Kassel on 9 March, Bremen on 12 March, and two nights at A-Trane in Berlin on 17 and 18 March. Nights between 8 and 19 March are still open — promoters and venues, get in touch.

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ADHD @ nona
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ADHD @ AMOK Festival
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ADHD @ Loch
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ADHD @ Sounds
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ADHD @ 't Wagehuys
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ADHD @ Paradox
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ADHD @ AMR
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ADHD @ Kulturbahnhof Kalchreuth
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ADHD @ BIX Jazzclub
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ADHD @ Bird's Eye
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ADHD @ Bird's Eye #2
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ADHD @ Leipziger Jazztage
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UPCOMING EVENTS

INTRODUCTION

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-Formation and Early Years (2008-2010):

ADHD was formed in 2008 and quickly gained attention for its unique sound and captivating live performances. The band's debut album, ADHD, was released in 2009 and received critical acclaim.

- International Recognition (2011-2015):

The band continued to release successful albums, including ADHD 2, ADHD 3 and ADHD 4. During this period, ADHD performed at various international jazz festivals and venues, gaining a dedicated following.

- Recent Projects (2016-2026):

ADHD has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of jazz and contemporary music. The band's recent albums, ADHD 5, ADHD 6, ADHD 7, ADHD 8 and ADHD 9 showcase their evolving sound and creative growth. The band remains active in the international music scene, performing and collaborating with other artists.

- Current Projects

ADHD 10 is finished and comes out on enja / Yellowbird. The band tour Germany in March 2027, with two nights at A-Trane in Berlin.

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Our Booking Team

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Europe - Benelux Market

Europe - Germanic Markets

Jazz 'n Beyond

Koen Maes

Sounds Good M.A

Ruben Bauer

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Snorri Management

Sveinn Snorri

OTHER MARKETS

EPK

COLLABORATORS

ADHD have collaborated with two prominent Icelandic singer songwriters in the past few years.

BRÍET

Bríet emerged on the Icelandic scene with a hit debut album Kveðja, Bríet in 2020.
ADHD teamed up with Bríet for a performance at the festival State of the Art in 2024 where they performed together a mix of her songs and ADHD’s songs.

UNA TORFA

Has emerged with her first album, Sundurlaus samtöl in 2024, as the singer-songwriter of her generation. Following her success she was paired with ADHD on the RÚV television show Hljómskálinn in 2025 to write and perform a new song for the show. The song, Sólarhringsmiðjan, was broadcast on national television that year.

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ADHD 1 - 2009 - Own release - Sold out
ADHD 2 - 2012 - Contemplate
ADHD 3 - 2013 - Contemplate
ADHD 4 - 2013 - Contemplate - Sold out
ADHD 5 - 2015 - Contemplate
ADHD 6 - 2017 - Own release - Sold out
ADHD 7 - 2019 - Own release - Sold out
ADHD 8 - 2022 - Own release
ADHD 9 - 2024 - enja / Yellowbird
ADHD 10 - enja / Yellowbird

DISCOGRAPHY

The first album was recorded at Óskars home back in 2009 were the band did most of the recordings themselves and the release was a typical DIY by the band.

The second album was recorded in a wonderful studio in Vestmannaeyjar and was recorded by Ívar Ragnarsson, who has been the fifth member of the band ever since and has recorded and mixed all the albums from then on.

Contemplate a German label released albums 2-5 and helped the band to establish their audience in the Germanic market.

From albums 3 and 4, which were released together, the band has been blessed with the amazing eye of Spessi Hallbjörnsson an established Icelandic photographer, who during a spell was living and riding his chopper in Texas, where he captured the awesome cover of album #8.

The band has also been blessed to have the graphic designer Arnar Geir Ómarsson at Helsinki to design the covers from the twin recordings of 3 & 4 and onwards.

In 2024 ADHD and enja / Yellowbird reached an agreement to release ADHD 9 and again in 2025 they made an agreement to release ADHD 10.

All albums were released on CD and are available on streaming.

The first album released on vinyl was ADHD 5. Since then the following albums have also been released on vinyl.

Regretfully many of our albums have sold out as the following list shows:
ADHD 1 - CD
ADHD 2 - CD
ADHD 4 - CD
ADHD 5 - LP
ADHD 6 - LP
ADHD 7 - LP

A mesh pattern of black lines forming triangular shapes on a white background with the word "adhd" in cursive font in the lower right corner.
Four men standing on a snow-covered landscape with mountains in the background, and a large projection of the text 'A DHD #7' on a screen.
A group of four young men walking along a rural road in a grassy landscape with hills in the background. One man is carrying a sousaphone, another has a guitar, and the third has a drum. The text 'ADHD 4' appears in the sky above them.
A horse standing on snow in a winter landscape with mountains in the background, black and white photograph.
A cluttered kitchen and dining area with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, some with towels draped over them. The table has various items on it, including cups, glasses, a wine glass, a bottle, and food packaging. The background shows white cabinets, a countertop with kitchen utensils, and cardboard boxes. The room is well-lit by natural light from a window.
Group of people hugging in an indoor space with green walls, a vending machine, and an open door leading to a hallway.
Four men standing against a plain wall, one wearing a horse mask and holding a stuffed horse, with the word 'ADHD6' written on the wall.
A tall pine tree in front of an industrial plant with multiple smokestacks and machinery, under a clear blue sky.
Snow-covered mountains with a glacier, partially frozen river, and patches of ice under a partly cloudy sky.

Reviews

  • "When you listend to the ADHD qeuartet, .. This unrestrained stream of human vibriations exceeds all boundaries of the genre and facinated not only jazz but also rock fans."

    *****

    www.jazz.sk on ADHD 9

  • "It simmers, hisses, and clatters; a pedal steel guitar wails, a melodica exudes Ita Lowestern vibes, and eventually the band finds its footing, and anthemic melodies emerge from the bubbling mix of groove and noise—only to disappear again. Sluggish drums, a roaring Hammond organ, a bubbling bass, and an expressive saxophone"

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    Jazz n’ More on ADHD 9

  • “..[ADHD] produces a sound the captivates the listener from the very beginning. The mixture of jazz, rock elements and more creates an experimental and at the same time sonically catchy mood that impresses”

    8/10

    Hörspiegel on ADHD 9

VIDEOS

ENJOY THE VIDEOS OUR FRIENDS HAVE RECORDED FOR US OVER THE YEARS

VENUES PLAYED

A corner building with gray walls and white window shutters, displaying a neon sign spelling 'V' 'R' in blue and red colors. The building has multiple floors with several windows, and there are neighboring buildings on each side.

AMR

Night view of a jazz club entrance with a red carpet, velvet ropes, and outside seating

A-Trane

A multi-story beige building with large windows, a wooden front door, and a small staircase. There is a green tree in front and a bright blue sky above.

Bee Flat

A black sign for The Bird's Eye Jazz Club with a stylized bird eye logo, placed outdoors on a sidewalk, with the club building partially visible in the background.

Bird's Eye

Outdoor patio restaurant scene at dusk with tables, chairs, umbrellas, potted plants, and building in the background.

BIX

Bold white text 'JAL' on a dark gray background.

Jazz ao Largo

Street scene with a storefront labeled 'KABINET MUZ' and parked cars in front.

Kabinet múz

Text reading 'Reykjavik Jazz' with a saxophone graphic.
Exterior view of a building with a brick facade, featuring an overhang with a triangular pattern. The building has a sign that says 'Tolkien' and a plaque near the entrance. There is a bench and a sidewalk in front, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

Tinguely Museum

Modern glass building with colorful reflective hexagonal panels by the water

Múlinn

Sign for Bunker Ulmenwall metro station with colorful wall art and lighting.

Bunker Ulmenwall

Storefront with a gray exterior wall, three small windows, a wooden door, and large glass window displaying posters. The store's name 'BEJARBIÓ' is displayed in red neon letters above the window.

Bæjarbíó

An old brick industrial building with a smokestack and modern extension.

Die Fabrik

A mural on a building wall featuring a colorful tree and the word 'familia' in blue cursive.

Domicile

Black and white illustration of a dinosaur playing a keyboard with the words 'Jazz Cam' above it

Jazz Cava

Nighttime cityscape with a modern, illuminated floating structure on the water, surrounded by historic buildings and streetlights.

Jazz Dock

White historic building with large windows, gold decorative railings, and a black street lamp outside on a paved sidewalk.

Jazzclub Tonne

Interior entrance of Jazzhaus Freiburg showing a group of people talking, neon sign reading 'Jazzhaus Freiburg', and posters on the walls.

Jazzhaus Freiburg

Old yellow wooden house with a steep red tile roof, surrounded by trees.

Kulturbahn Kalchreuth

A historic brick building with gothic architecture, arched windows, and crenellated towers, surrounded by leafless trees and parked cars.

Kulturz. Tempel

Black and white photo of a modern multi-level building with large windows, trees, and bicycles outside.

Loch

The exterior of a two-story building with a sign that reads 'Bierteufel.' The building has beige walls, four upper windows with closed blinds, and three boarded-up windows or doors on the lower level with decorations. There are mailbox slots and outdoor lighting fixtures on the front.

Muddies Club

A dimly lit comedy club stage with a portrait on the exposed brick wall and an audience seated in front.

Red Horn Districkt

A black and white photo of a commercial building with a rounded roof and a parking lot in front. The scene is framed by tree branches overhead.

Sendesaal

Stage with a black grand piano, drum set, and red curtains, with a woman sitting at a table in the foreground. The word 'SOUNDS' is displayed on the curtains.

Sounds

Night view of Theater Stubchen exterior with colorful artwork, illuminated signs, outdoor seating area with umbrellas, and decorative lighting.

Theater Stübchen

Empty nightclub or music venue with exposed brick walls, neon blue lighting, and minimal furniture.

Turm Halle

Underground tunnel with arched ceiling, illuminated by soft lighting, leading to a door with purple lighting at the end. Sign reads 'U-Bahnfahrt' in red letters.

Unterfart

Empty theater stage with a covered piano, red theater seats in front, and a blank white screen facing the audience.

Wagehuys

Drawings of anthropomorphic animals, including a black cat playing a saxophone with human hands and a pig playing drums, with colorful annotations and notes around them.

Wittlich Jazz Club

A multi-story residential building with a rough gray exterior, a gabled tiled roof, and several small windows. There are signs indicating the property is for sale with a green sign and a red circular logo on the front window. A small garden with flowers and a concrete fence surround the property, with a sidewalk and parked cars in front.
A modern white building with tall, narrow windows and a large black sign that reads "RAM" on the top. There are a few trees in front of the building, and a street with a sidewalk and a parking meter.

RaM-ArT Színház

N9

Entrance to NICA Jazz Club with a view of the stage and audience through an open door.
A historic white building with ornate architectural details and a tall spire, with banners hanging on the wall, in an urban setting with trees and modern buildings nearby, under a clear blue sky.

Narodni dom

Nica

Interior of a theater with a stage featuring a grand piano, surrounded by red seating and pink lighting.

Paradox

Porgy & Bess