Hjörtur Ingvi was born in Reykjavik on September 7, 1987. He is the keyboard player of the band Hjaltalín, and is active in the country's music scene, including as an independent songwriter, arranger, in various bands and in theaters. He has a wide range of interests, but in recent years he has concentrated on jazz and pop music. Hjörtur has worked with artists like Snorri Helgason, Kúbus, Katrín Halldóra, Sigríður Thorlacius, Bubbi Morthens. He wrote songs for the movie Autumn Lights, and one of those songs, "Seconds", was shortlisted for nomination to the Oscars 2017.