Sónar Reykjavík Announces Final 2018 Line-Up
There is no other way to turn 25 years old than with a bang, and music festival Sónar is no exception. As Sónar Reykjavík prepares to kick off the festivities […]
Secret Solstice Announces First Wave Of Artists For 2018 Festival
The Secret Solstice festival has unveiled the first names for the 2018 lineup. Taking place between 21-24th June, this year the festival will include performances by Stormzy—who
Track by Track: ‘Nexion’ by Nexion
Nexion burst onto the scene as a genre-bending black metal project known for their churning, caustic soundscapes, occult themes and intensely aggressive shows. If you’re familiar
The Saga Of Mammút: Fifteen Years In, And Stronger Than Ever
Mammút glance at each other in surprise, in a rare moment of silence. 2018 marks their 15th anniversary of being a band—a fact that they’d forgotten, swept up in the […
Músíktilraunir Winners Between Mountains Unveil Spectacular Debut Video
Between Mountains have unveiled a spectacular music video about a dystopian world where the colourful people have taken over the world of the grey suited people. The video was shot
Björk To Play Primavera Sound 2018; Six Other International Dates Announced
Björk has been unveiled as one of the headliners of the 2018 Primavera festival, where she’ll play alongside Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The National, Lorde, A$AP Rocky,
Music News: Sónar Powers Up, GusGus Return, Vök Tour, Björk BRIT-nomination
Sónar Reykjavík, which takes place March 16-17th, has added a raft of new names to the 2018 lineup. Iconic UK duo Underworld join an impressive lineup that includes Danny Brown,
Grapevine Playlist: Kira Kira, Rex Pistols, Dream Wife & More
2018 is a real thing that is happening to us all. Musicians included. Here are some of the latest and most attention-grabbing tracks that have dropped out of the many-splendored [&
Sibling Vinylry: Bara Heiða And Danimal Release Charity 12”
“Other boys are bigger than you, and they think you’re a fool. But I know better. Don’t sweat it, I got your back baby,” sings singer-songwriter Bara Heiða, whose full [&h
Alvia, Högni And Björk Nominated For The Nordic Music Prize
The Nordic Music Prize has announced the 2018 nominees list. This year three Icelandic solo artists make the cut. For her self-released ‘Elegant Hoe,’ rapper ALVIA gets
Strange As Folklore: Snorri Helgason Brings Icelandic Myths To Life
His fingers gently pluck on an acoustic guitar, while his warm and magnetic voice plucks on your heartstrings. Reykjavík-based singer-songwriter Snorri Helgason released his new a
Killing It: The Creepy World Of Madonna + Child
In a packed Reykjavík alehouse two black-clad, masked figures appear onstage with a minimal setup of a computer, a keyboard, and a couple of mics. This equipment is accompanied by
Video Premiere: Kira Kira’s ‘Pioneer Of Love’ Reaches For The Top
Wading through the thick snow, musician Kira Kira steadily ascends icy cliffs in the music video for her single “Pioneer Of Love.” The song, co-written by electronic musician H
Sónar Pinging: Underworld, Ben Frost, Lindstrøm, TOKiMONSTA Announced
Sónar Reykjavík have added a raft of new names to their 2018 lineup. The biggest is iconic UK duo Underworld, who join an impressive lineup that already includes Danny Brown, [&h
Women In Hip-Hop Unite: Puzzy Patrol Show At Gamla Bíó
Strong punchy beats resonate through the air, with the bass down low. In case you don’t know yet, Icelandic female rappers can rap faster than Eminem or Jay-Z. These women [&
Iceland Goes To Eurosonic: Högni, Valdimar, aYia & More To Perform
Iceland has a strong presence at the top European music industry festival Eurosonic this year. Held in the Groningen in the Netherlands from January 17-20th, it’s an annual g
In The Black Midwinter: Auðn Album Release Show On Saturday
Feeling down in the perpetual Icelandic darkness? It’s time to get your black metal fix. To celebrate the release of their second album, Icelandic black metal band Auðn hav
Electric Dreams: Andartak Is Deep, Colourful And Continuously Adventurous
Andartak is the three-years-in-the-making music project of Arnór Kári Egilsson. Möller Records has released two of Andartak’s albums, ‘Mindscapes’ in 2015, and ‘888’ e
Dark Music Days 2018: A Glimmer In The Darkness
In the dark Icelandic winter, music is a beacon of light and hope. Every January since 1980, the Dark Music Days festival has taken place in Harpa concert hall on […]
Grapevine Music Awards 2017: All The Winners, And Why They Won
It‘s midwinter in Iceland, when the battle against frozen feet and contagious, uncontrollable yawning is in full swing. Luckily for us, however, it’s nothing that can’t be so