Ari Árelíus

Ari Árelíus is a musician from Reykjavík, Iceland. He fuses together influences of jazz, electronica and psych rock into remedy of his own.


Ari Árelíus is an Icelandic guitarist, composer, and producer known for blending jazz, experimental, and art-pop influences into a vivid, emotionally charged sound world.

His 2022 album Hiatus Terræ was nominated for the Kraumur Awards and longlisted for the Icelandic Music Awards. Ari has performed internationally at festivals including Montreux Jazz Festival, Secret Garden Party, Spot Festival, and Iceland Airwaves.

His latest work continues to push boundaries through intricate songwriting, textured production, and a deep sense of atmosphere.

He is working on two albums that will be released in 2026.

Hulin Hönd he introduced at Iceland Airwaves with his five piece band.