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Of Monsters and Men

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{{Infobox musical artist

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  • Indie folk"[http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/guest/of-monsters-and-men/131726 Of Monsters and Men] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129220658/http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/guest/of-monsters-and-men/131726 |date=29 January 2016 }}." The Tonight Show. NBC Universal Media, LLC.
  • chamber pop{{cite web |title=Of Monsters and Men Radio Biography |url=https://www.iheart.com/artist/of-monsters-and-men-/?autoplay=true&ext=1&playedFrom=97 |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20170602162512/https://www.iheart.com/artist/of-monsters-and-men-678645/?autoplay=true&ext=1&playedFrom=97 |archive-date=2 June 2017 |publisher=iHeart Radio |access-date=7 May 2022}}
  • folk pop{{Cite web |title=Of Monsters and Men on World Cafe |date=20 June 2012 |url=https://www.npr.org/2012/06/20/151044816/of-monsters-and-men-on-world-cafe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026214329/http://www.npr.org/2012/06/20/151044816/of-monsters-and-men-on-world-cafe |archive-date=26 October 2017 |work=World Cafe |publisher=NPR/WXPN}}
  • folk rock{{Cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men: 'We found we could bond better by telling each other fairytales'|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/aug/12/of-monsters-men-mossman-interview|date=11 August 2012|website=the Guardian|access-date=14 May 2020}}
  • indie rock{{Cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men {{!}} Biography, Albums, Streaming Links|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/of-monsters-and-men-mn0002849374 |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=14 May 2020}}}}

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| years_active = 2010–present

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  • Record
  • Republic{{cite web |url=http://www.republicrecords.com/artists/of-monsters-and-men/ |title=Republic Records |publisher=Republic Records |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221163629/http://www.republicrecords.com/artists/of-monsters-and-men/ |archive-date=21 December 2012 }}

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  • Árni Guðjónsson

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Of Monsters and Men is an Icelandic indie folk/rock band formed in Garðabær in 2010.[https://www.ruv.is/frettir/menning-og-daegurmal/gardabaer-heidrar-of-monsters-and-men Garðabær heiðrar Of Monsters and Men] RÚV, 10 January 2013{{cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/interviews/all/2016/01/18/of-monsters-and-men-nanna-bryndis-hilmarsdottir-cyclone/|title=Making Records to Reflect the Seasons|publisher=themusic.com.au|date=18 January 2016 |access-date=23 January 2016}} It consists of lead singer and guitarist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, singer and guitarist Ragnar "Raggi" Þórhallsson, lead guitarist Brynjar Leifsson, drummer Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson, and bassist Kristján Páll Kristjánsson.{{cite web |url=http://www.facebook.com/ofmonstersandmen?sk=info |title=Of Monsters and Men Facebook Page |website=Facebook |access-date=10 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511100934/https://www.facebook.com/ofmonstersandmen?sk=info |archive-date=11 May 2018 }}{{cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men in exultant Philadelphia debut|url=http://articles.philly.com/2012-04-05/news/31287991_1_icelandic-radio-stations-philadelphia-debut|work=Philadelphia Inquirer|access-date=30 July 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20160329220715/http://articles.philly.com/2012-04-05/news/31287991_1_icelandic-radio-stations-philadelphia-debut|archive-date=29 March 2016}}

The band won the Músíktilraunir in 2010, an annual Battle of the Bands in Iceland.{{cite web |url=http://musiktilraunir.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-785/ |title=Músíktilraunir – English |publisher=Musiktilraunir.is |access-date=10 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327124746/http://musiktilraunir.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-785/ |archive-date=27 March 2012 }} In 2011, Of Monsters and Men released an EP titled Into the Woods. Their 2011 debut album, My Head Is an Animal, reached the No. 1 position in Australia, Iceland, and Ireland, as well as on the US rock and alternative charts, while peaking at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200 album chart, No. 3 in the UK, and top 20 of most European and Canadian charts. Its lead single, "Little Talks", was an international success, reaching the top 10 in most music charts in Europe, including No. 1 in Ireland and Iceland, and No. 1 on US Alternative Songs.

Of Monsters and Men won the 2013 European Border Breakers Awards.{{cite web|title=The European Border Breakers Awards |url=https://mmeawards.eu/en/EuropeanBorderBreakersAwards-EBBA/ |website=mmeawards.eu |access-date=23 October 2024}}{{cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men Win EBBA Award |url=https://www.icelandreview.com/news/monsters-and-men-win-ebba-award/ |website=icelandreview.com |date=9 January 2013 |access-date=23 October 2024}}

History

=2009–2010: Formation and early work=

The band was formed in 2009, when Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir decided to add additional members to her solo project, Songbird. Of Monsters and Men entered 2010's Músíktilraunir, an annual music competition held in Iceland, as a quartet, with Nanna (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Brynjar (electric guitar), Raggi (backing vocals, melodica, glockenspiel), and Arnar (backing vocals, melodica, glockenspiel, tambourine). Raggi came up with the band name.{{cite web |first=Tracie |last=Chan |title=An Interview with Of Monsters and Men with Nelson Nyabuto: On Monsters, Jugglers, & Their First US Tour |publisher=Austinist |date=1 March 2012 |url=http://austinist.com/2012/03/01/of_monsters_and_men_on_monsters_jug.php |access-date=13 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411013653/http://austinist.com/2012/03/01/of_monsters_and_men_on_monsters_jug.php |archive-date=11 April 2013 }}

Following Músiktilraunir, the quartet added two more members, Árni (accordion/keys, backing vocals) and Kristján (bass, backing vocals), and continued to tour in Iceland and work on new songs.{{cite web |url=http://mplayer.pastemagazine.com/issues/week-10/articles#article=/issues/week-10/articles/of-monsters-and-men-icelands-folk-pop-stars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924034329/http://mplayer.pastemagazine.com/issues/week-10/articles#article=/issues/week-10/articles/of-monsters-and-men-icelands-folk-pop-stars |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 September 2011 |title=Of Monsters and Men: Iceland's Folk-Pop Stars |publisher=Paste Magazine |date=Sep 2011 |access-date=10 March 2012 }}{{Better source needed|reason=The only reference mentioning Árni is archived and doesn't open.|date=November 2023}} They were invited to perform at the 2010 Iceland Airwaves festival, and it was there that the Seattle-based radio station KEXP recorded them performing "Little Talks", from a living-room session.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dw8qdmT_aY |title=Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks; KEXP |publisher=KEXP |date=16 October 2010 |access-date=7 February 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427124804/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dw8qdmT_aY |archive-date=27 April 2012 }}

=2011–2013: ''My Head Is an Animal''=

{{Main|My Head Is an Animal}}

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Of Monsters and Men signed with Record Records in February 2011, for the release of their debut album in Iceland.{{cite web |url=http://recordrecords.tumblr.com/post/3085896256/of-monsters-and-men-sign-with-record-records |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217101533/http://recordrecords.tumblr.com/post/3085896256/of-monsters-and-men-sign-with-record-records |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 December 2013 |title=Of Monsters and Men Sign with Record Records |publisher=Record Records |date=3 February 2011 }} In March, they went to Studio Sýrland in Reykjavík to record and produce it. In August, Philadelphia's Radio 104.5 began playing "Little Talks" and propelled the band to nationwide popularity.{{cite web |url=http://www.indierockcafe.com/2012/04/of-monsters-and-men-the-lumineers-max-and-the-moon-lux-twin-steps/ |title=Best New Releases, April 3rd, Vol. I – Of Monsters and Men, The Lumineers, Max and the Moon, Lux, Black Mountain, Twin Steps | Best new indie rock music songs, albums, bands, artists, and festivals |publisher=Indierockcafe.com |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406093028/http://www.indierockcafe.com/2012/04/of-monsters-and-men-the-lumineers-max-and-the-moon-lux-twin-steps/ |archive-date=6 April 2013 }} The album, My Head Is an Animal, was released in Iceland in September 2011 with both it and "Little Talks" hitting No. 1.

With success in Iceland and growing popularity in the United States, the band signed with Universal for a worldwide release of the record.{{cite web |url=http://icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/Universal_Signs_Icelandic_Band_Of_Monsters_and_Men_0_383504.news.aspx |title=Universal Signs Icelandic Band Of Monsters and Men |publisher=Iceland Review |date=23 October 2011 |access-date=10 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111210110916/http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/Universal_Signs_Icelandic_Band_Of_Monsters_and_Men_0_383504.news.aspx |archive-date=10 December 2011 }}

Of Monsters and Men issued the EP Into the Woods on 20 December 2011, which featured four songs from their debut album, and later put out My Head Is an Animal in the US, on 3 April 2012.{{cite web |url=http://blog.kexp.org/2012/03/09/friday-on-my-mind-kexps-most-viewed-in-studio-sessions/ |title=Friday on My Mind: KEXP's Most Viewed in-Studio Sessions |publisher=KEXP |date=9 March 2012 |access-date=10 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513103754/http://blog.kexp.org/2012/03/09/friday-on-my-mind-kexps-most-viewed-in-studio-sessions/ |archive-date=13 May 2012 }}

The band performed at the Newport Folk Festival on Rhode Island on 29 July 2012, at Osheaga in Montreal on 3 August 2012, and at Lollapalooza in Chicago on 5 August 2012. They also toured several European countries, including Ireland, Germany, Italy, and Sweden.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/nannabh89 |title=Nanna (nannabh89) on Twitter |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506210215/https://twitter.com/nannabh89 |archive-date=6 May 2014 }} On 5 October 2012, the group appeared on the PBS music show Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders, performing "Mountain Sound".{{cite web |url=https://www.pbs.org/soundtracks/stories/monsters/ |title=Of Monsters and Men: Global Hit | Sound Tracks |publisher=PBS |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730114802/http://www.pbs.org/soundtracks/stories/monsters/ |archive-date=30 July 2013 }} Árni Guðjónsson subsequently left the band.{{cite web|title=Fannst ekki spennandi að spila Little Talks fimm sinnum á dag |url=https://www.visir.is/g/2013130909540/fannst-ekki-spennandi-ad-spila-little-talks-fimm-sinnum-a-dag |website=visir.is |date=5 September 2013 |access-date=23 October 2024 |language=is |trans-title=Didn't find it exciting to play Little Talks five times a day}}

Trumpeter Ragnhildur Gunnarsdóttir joined Of Monsters and Men on their 2012 tour as a session player.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/nannabh89/status/239012122783260672 |title=Twitter / nannabh89: @DarkeningAbyss Ragga is a |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304133505/https://twitter.com/nannabh89/status/239012122783260672 |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}

The group performed "Little Talks" and "Mountain Sound" on Saturday Night Live on 4 May 2013,{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1560681/of-monsters-and-men-perform-little-talks-and-mountain-sound-on-snl|title=Of Monsters and Men Perform 'Little Talks' and 'Mountain Sound' on 'SNL'|last=Wete|first=Brad|publisher=Billboard.com|date=5 May 2013|access-date=6 May 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509181158/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1560681/of-monsters-and-men-perform-little-talks-and-mountain-sound-on-snl|archive-date=9 May 2013}} and they played at the first annual Boston Calling Music Festival, on 26 May 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.bostoncalling.com |title=Home » Boston Calling Music Festival |publisher=Bostoncalling.com |access-date=24 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628095600/http://bostoncalling.com/ |archive-date=28 June 2013 }}

Their song "Dirty Paws" was featured in a trailer for the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and the iPhone 5 introduction video released in September 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNsGNlDb6xY|title=Apple – Introducing iPhone 5|publisher=Apple Inc. on YouTube|access-date=11 October 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022022507/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNsGNlDb6xY|archive-date=22 October 2013}} They contributed the track "Silhouettes" to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack, and their song "Sinking Man" is featured on The Walking Dead: Original Soundtrack – Vol. 1.{{cite web|last=Phares|first=Heather|title=The Walking Dead: Original Soundtrack, Vol. 1|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-walking-dead-original-soundtrack-vol-1-mw0002485899|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=7 March 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529141522/http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-walking-dead-original-soundtrack-vol-1-mw0002485899|archive-date=29 May 2014}}

=2014–2018: ''Beneath the Skin''=

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Of Monsters and Men began working on a new album in August 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/82835/of-monsters-&-men-to-start-new-album-in-august|title=Of Monsters & Men to start new album in August|author=Michael Baggs|work=gigwise.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140616012225/http://www.gigwise.com/news/82835/of-monsters-%26-men-to-start-new-album-in-august|archive-date=16 June 2014}} In an interview published on 6 May 2014, Nanna stated that the album was forthcoming, but that the band had not decided on a release date yet. They officially began recording on 3 November 2014. At a listening session in February 2015, the band announced that their yet-to-be-named second album would come out later in the year.{{cite web|last1=Balitin|first1=Steve|title=Of Monsters and Men Preview Tracks from Long-Awaited Sophomore Album at L.A. Listening Session|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6487417/of-monsters-and-men-album-preview-event|website=billboard.com|access-date=27 February 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301132828/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6487417/of-monsters-and-men-album-preview-event|archive-date=1 March 2015}} They later posted a teaser video on their site for the album's first single, "Crystals".{{cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men Release Video for 'Crystals'|url=http://www.neverenoughnotes.co.uk/2015/05/of-monsters-and-men-release-video-for-crystals/|website=Never Enough Notes|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150515094446/http://www.neverenoughnotes.co.uk/2015/05/of-monsters-and-men-release-video-for-crystals/|archive-date=15 May 2015|access-date=12 May 2015}} It was released on 16 March 2015, along with the tracklist and other details about the upcoming record, titled Beneath the Skin, set to be released on 8 June.{{cite web|url=http://recordrecords.com/album/beneath-the-skin/|title=Beneath The Skin|publisher=Recordrecords.com|access-date=27 July 2019}} The album and single artwork was created by artist Leif Podhajsky.{{cite web |title=Of Monsters and Men—Crystals |url=http://leifpodhajsky.com/Of-Monsters-And-Men-Crystals |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315002022/http://leifpodhajsky.com/Of-Monsters-And-Men-Crystals |archive-date=15 March 2015 |url-status=dead |access-date=7 May 2022}}

In May 2015, the band issued dates for a tour to promote the record. The North American leg of the tour ran from 5 August 2015 to 17 October 2015.{{cite web |url=http://concerttournewshub.com/Pop-Music/Of-Monsters-and-Men-Concert-Tour-Schedule.php |title=Of Monsters and Men 2015 North American Tour Schedule |date=28 May 2015 |access-date=28 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528102618/http://concerttournewshub.com/Pop-Music/Of-Monsters-and-Men-Concert-Tour-Schedule.php |archive-date=28 May 2015 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/39571/20150526/monsters-men-announce-headlining-north-american-tour-dates-release-hunger-video.htm |title=Of Monsters and Men Announce North American Headliner Tour Dates; Release 'Hunger' Video |date=26 May 2015 |access-date=28 May 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528101234/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/39571/20150526/monsters-men-announce-headlining-north-american-tour-dates-release-hunger-video.htm |archive-date=28 May 2015 }} The track "Thousand Eyes" was featured in the preseason advertising for Jessica Jones.{{cite web|title='Jessica Jones' Trailer Has a Perfectly Dark Sound |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/119028-whats-the-song-in-jessica-jones-trailer-it-has-a-perfectly-dark-sound-for-marvels-gritty |website=bustle.com |date=23 October 2015 |access-date=23 October 2024}} Of Monsters and Men appeared in a cameo on the episodes "The Door" and "Blood of My Blood" of Game of Thrones, as stage musicians.{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/05/22/music-on-tv-inside-of-monsters-and-mens-cameo-on-game-of-thrones/|title=Music on TV: Inside Of Monsters and Men's Cameo on 'Game of Thrones'|author=Michael Calia|date=22 May 2016|work=Wall Street Journal|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628093131/http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/05/22/music-on-tv-inside-of-monsters-and-mens-cameo-on-game-of-thrones/|archive-date=28 June 2016}}

On 21 May 2017, the band posted a picture on their Instagram account, with the caption "Album 3. Let's do this!!!".[https://www.instagram.com/ofmonstersandmen/p/BUXfHP1g1Po/ Album 3. Let's do this!!!] ofmonstersandmen – Instagram In October 2017, it was announced that they had hit one billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first Icelandic band to do so.{{cite web|url=https://grapevine.is/news/2017/10/05/of-monsters-and-men-first-icelandic-band-with-1-billion-spotify-plays/|title=Of Monsters and Men First Icelandic Band with 1 Billion Spotify Plays – The Reykjavik Grapevine|last=grapevine.is|date=5 October 2017|website=grapevine.is|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20171211004754/https://grapevine.is/news/2017/10/05/of-monsters-and-men-first-icelandic-band-with-1-billion-spotify-plays/|archive-date=11 December 2017}}

=2019–present: ''Fever Dream'' and ''Tíu''=

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On 2 May 2019, Of Monsters and Men released "Alligator", the first single from their third album, Fever Dream, which came out on 26 July.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/monstersandmen/status/1125776721482067969|title=Fever Dream. 26 July. Thank you for your incredible support of "Alligator". Our album will be out this summer, and we're really proud of it! You can pre-order a different version of the vinyl every 16 days, starting today! Link in bio!|website=Twitter.com|access-date=27 July 2019}} On 11 July 2019, they issued the track "Wild Roses". On 26 July 2019, it was followed by "Wars".

On 9 September 2020, the band unveiled a single titled "Visitor", along with a music video.{{Citation|title=Of Monsters and Men – Visitor (Official Music Video)| date=9 September 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq1lpEC70Hg|language=en|access-date=9 December 2021}} On 8 April 2021, the single "Destroyer" came out.

On 9 June 2022, Of Monsters and Men released the documentary Tíu, accompanied by an EP of the same name, at the 2022 Tribeca Film festival, as a celebration of the ten-year anniversary of My Head Is an Animal.

This was followed by a special live acoustic performance of their new songs "Visitor", "This Happiness", and "Lonely Weather".{{Cite web |title=Of Monsters and Men Unveil New TIU EP & New Track "Lonely Weather" & Premiere TIU Documentary at Tribeca Film Festival |url=https://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=175239 |access-date=13 June 2022 |website=Top40-Charts.com}}

Band members

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Current members

  • Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir – lead vocals, guitars, piano, organ (2010–present)
  • Ragnar Þórhallsson – co-lead vocals, guitars, melodica, glockenspiel (2010–present)
  • Brynjar Leifsson – lead guitars, melodica, tambourine, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Kristján Páll Kristjánsson – bass guitars, egg shaker, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson – drums, percussion, melodica, glockenspiel, accordion, keyboard, piano, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)

Former members

  • Árni Guðjónsson – accordion, piano, organ, keyboards, backing vocals (2010–2012)

Touring members

  • Ragnhildur Gunnarsdóttir – trumpet, accordion, keyboards, piano, floor tom, tambourine, backing vocals (2010–present){{cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men: 'We found we could bond better by telling each other fairytales' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/aug/12/of-monsters-men-mossman-interview |website=theguardian.com |date=12 August 2012 |access-date=23 October 2024}}
  • Steingrimur Karl Teague – piano, keyboards, organ, accordion, backing vocals (2012–present)
  • Bjarni Þór Jensson – guitar, percussion, keyboards (2015–present)
  • Sigrún Kristbjörg Jónsdóttir – trombone, percussion, accordion (2015–present)

Discography

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Studio albums

Awards and nominations

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rowspan="2"|2012

|MTV Video Music Awards

|"Little Talks"

|Best Art Direction

|{{nom}}

MTV Europe Music Awards

|Of Monsters and Men

|Best Push Act{{cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men Nominated for Europe MTV Award |url=https://www.icelandreview.com/news/monsters-and-men-nominated-europe-mtv-award/ |website=icelandreview.com |date=21 September 2012 |access-date=23 October 2024}}

|{{nom}}

rowspan="5" |2013

|rowspan="2"|ECHO Awards

|rowspan="2"|My Head Is an Animal

|Best International Newcomer

|{{nom}}

Best International Rock/Pop Group

|{{nom}}

Juno Awards

|"Little Talks"

|Video of the Year

|{{nom}}

Billboard Music Awards

| rowspan="2" |My Head Is an Animal

|Top Rock Album{{cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men Preview Tracks from Long-Awaited Sophomore Album at L.A. Listening Session |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/of-monsters-and-men-album-preview-event-6487417/ |website=billboard.com |date=7 March 2015 |access-date=23 October 2024}}

|{{nom}}

EBBA Awards

|European Border Breakers Award{{cite web|title=The European Border Breakers Awards |url=https://mmeawards.eu/en/EuropeanBorderBreakersAwards-EBBA/ |website=mmeawards.eu |access-date=23 October 2024}}{{cite web|title=Of Monsters and Men Win EBBA Award |url=https://www.icelandreview.com/news/monsters-and-men-win-ebba-award/ |website=icelandreview.com |date=9 January 2013 |access-date=23 October 2024}}

|{{Won}}

rowspan="5" |2015

|rowspan="3"|Icelandic Music Awards

|rowspan="1"|Crystals

|Pop Song of the Year{{cite web|title=Winners of Iceland Music Awards |url=https://www.icelandreview.com/news/winners-of-iceland-music-awards/ |website=icelandreview.com |date=7 March 2016 |access-date=23 October 2024}}

|{{won}}

rowspan="1"|Of Monsters and Men

|Live Performer of the Year{{cite web|title=Winners of Iceland Music Awards |url=https://www.icelandreview.com/news/winners-of-iceland-music-awards/ |website=icelandreview.com |date=7 March 2016 |access-date=23 October 2024}}

|{{won}}

rowspan="1"|Beneath the Skin

|Pop Album of the Year

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References

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External links

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Category:2010 establishments in Iceland

Category:Chamber pop groups

Category:Icelandic indie pop groups

Category:Indie folk groups

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Category:Musical groups from Reykjavík

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Category:Republic Records artists

Category:Female-fronted musical groups

Category:Mixed-gender bands