“A Tradition in Our Family”
I did not know what to expect from tonight's lineup. Essentially it was Plastic Ono Band and various sub-voltrons thereof. I was afraid the gig would be hermetic and insular. Peopl
Middling in the Art Gallery
8:30 pm at the art gallery and Borko are in full swing. I have found my spot for the night, slouched in a corner on the balcony, at this point […]
Kreatiivmootor Smash Music Into Joyful Sonic Non-Sequitors
Harpa’s Kaldalón is a seated theatre, below ground level, that plays host tonight to a mixed bag of young Icelandic bands and esteemed visitors, including a solo set by Bjö
Great Show, Crappy Backline
Amsterdam is a pretty nice Airwaves venue. You get club atmosphere; it's not too big, but you don't get crushed by people as there is a corner in the front, where you still can el
I Am Thankful For My Ears
I have decided that witnessing an orchestra perform in unison and energy and harmony is one of life’s more affirming experiences.
I Always Wanted You To Go Into Space, Man
What time is it? Did I miss the first bands playing tonight? Because Iiris are owning the stage like a headlining act. I am unsure if it is a she […]
Confined
I walk into Factory. Aðalsteinn is there. We have a mildly humorous misunderstanding regarding beer. It’s alright. I sit down and sit there for a while. Natasha Fox stays pretty
Never Too Late For Thorunn
She isn’t the first name to come to peoples’ lips when thinking of Icelandic musical exports, but Thorunn Antonia has been around the block and hit foreign shores. Having worke
TOTALLY (DEATH)CRUSH’D OUT!
Åse and Linn from Deathcrush answer some questions.
Chikka-zzz-chikka-chikka
Dr. Badmind here to ruin the party for everyone! What I love about Iceland is the versatility of the music scene, sure there have been a few Sigur Rós imitators […]
Crazy Beats Down At Animal Farm…
It’s Reykjavík! It’s Wednesday Night! It’s Iceland Airwaves! And that means it’s time to party on down to Faktorý where we’re going to be blowing those hinges off baby!
A Night To Remember
Fönksveinar – 20:00 Young, energetic, and looking good, these talented gents had the task of opening up Airwaves at Harpa Kaldalón, and did so confidently. With a congealed
"Twee As Fuck!"
When Mammút hit their stride they feel like a force of nature, washing over their audience like crashing waves of sound. Katrína Mogensen's voice floats on the music like an arct
From Sitting On The Floor To Raising The Roof
It’s hard to imagine a more incongruous set of opening acts for the headliners at this gig, unless you count the time Tom Jones opened for GG Allin at the […]
The Good, The Bad and The Misplaced
Whatever quarrels surrounding the Harpa concert hall and its construction, you have to admit that it is a huge, polished piece of architecture that is made to be home of music.
A Voyage to the Worlds of the Amsterdam System
In a centrally located and often-travelled region of the Reykjavík galaxy lies a surprisingly seldom-visited solar system known as the Amsterdam system. How and why it received su
Wildly Imaginative, Creatively Liberated…
Seven albums in, it's easy to forget how special Björk's voice is, but seeing her sing up close is perfect reminder. Her face twists and grimaces, giggles and grins as she goes th
Clock Opera's Guide to Iceland Airwaves (Without Having Ever Been There)
It's our first trip to Iceland as Clock Opera, but I came to stay with a friend a few years ago and fell in love with the place. Waterfalls smothered in cloud, stumbling on secret
We Used To Be Birds, But Now We're Monsters… And Men.
Of Monsters And Men recently released their stellar debut album, 'My Head Is An Animal', songs from which you can catch playing in nearly every coffee shop and radio station in Rey
Reggae in Reykjavík? Looks like less is, more or less, more.
Answering popular demand within Reykjavík's budding reggae scene, Ojba Rasta are a ten piece that's dead-set on facilitating the spread of their niche, convincing Sinéad O'Connor
The Airwaves Engine That Quietly Toils For Thee…
Behind every great festival, there are those who beaver away unnoticed to make sure your Airwaves experience is unforgettable.