Track Of The Week: “Írena Sírena” by Andy Svarthol
Just when we thought Reykjavík’s music scene had been completely taken over by hip-hop and ethereal electronica, post-psychedelic soft-rockers Andy Svarthol arrive with a playfu
Music News In Brief: Cyber, Young Karin, Ólafur Arnalds and more!
Írena Sírena is a new single from the up-and-coming alternative pop duo Andy Svarthol, consisting of Egill Viðarsson (of Nóra) and Bjarki Hreinn Viðarsson. The track has garne
Where Everybody Knows Your Name: New Neighborhoods Festival
The first ever New Neighborhoods Festival is here! Musicians and visual artists, both Polish and Icelandic, join forces to create a feast for eyes and ears. The festival starts her
It’s All About Pigs And Cats: Grísalappalísa & Kött Grá Pjé
The Icelandic band Grísalappalísa—a random mixture of the words for pig, leg and Lisa—is as original as their name. Founded in 2012 by Gunnar Ragnarsson and co-singer and poe
FM BELFAST AT HAVARÍ: Rural Electro Party In The Barn
Svavar and Berglind left Reykjavík behind two years ago to establish a rural venue and guesthouse. They’ve since opened the doors of HAVARÍ, an old barn turned performance spac
Bergrún’s Favourite Five Icelandic Albums
Bergrún Snæbjörnsdóttir is an Icelandic composer, currently finishing her master’s degree at Mills College in Oakland. Her summer has been filled with various intriguing proj
Reykjavík Jazz Festival: A Jazztastic Weekend Ahead
“If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know,” said Louis Armstrong. Well, this weekend is all about jazz! The Reykjavík Jazz Festival is here to present you [&he
“I’m Kött Grá Pjé and it feels right”
The rap phenomenon Kött Grá Pjé will release his much-anticipated début album in early autumn. The rapper has garnered attention for a flamboyant personal style as well as his
Berjadagar Brings Classical To Ólafsfjörður
It may be berry-picking season in Iceland, but for three days this month the town of Ólafsfjörður will have classical music on the brain. The eighteenth annual Berjadagar, which
Track By Track: ‘Floating Harmonies’ By Júníus Meyvant
Westman Islands-based singer-songwriter Júníus Meyvant first started to turn heads for his soulful folk pop after releasing his first single, “Color Decay,” and has been busy
DJ Of The Week: DJ B-Ruff
DJ B-Ruff (or Benni, as he is usually referred to) rose to prominence in the early 2000s with one of Iceland’s most respected rap outfits, Forgotten Lores. Throughout the years,
For The Love Of Breiðholt: A Free Festival In Reykjavík 109
Breiðholt, just a ten-minute drive from downtown Reykjavík, is perhaps not an area often associated with culture. But as is often the case in Iceland, there’s more going on tha
Track by Track: ‘Vagg & Velta’ by Emmsjé Gauti
Since the release of his third solo album ‘Vagg & Velta’, Emmsjé Gauti has been packing venues and selling out of merch. Catch the phenomenon for yourself at Innipúkinn
Sunna’s Top Five Fav
Sunna Margrét is a born performer. She traveled the world as the frontperson of electro-pop band Bloodgroup, and since the band’s dissolution, she’s been studying visual arts
DJ Of The Issue: SURA
Þura Stína or SURA is Reykjavík’s hip-hop DJ queen. Known for her killer sets, performing with Reykjavíkurdætur and keeping the crowd jumping, SURA was an easy choice as thi
Track Of The Week: Berndsen – “Alter Ego”
“Alter Ego” may have just been released at the beginning of the month, but you’d be excused for thinking it came right from the 80s. This should come as no […]
STRAUMUR: Four Songs That Washed Upon Our Shore
With the indie band Nóra on hiatus for the foreseeable future, singer/guitarist Egill Viðarsson has started a new band with his younger brother Bjarki, called Andí Svarthol. The
Glowie’s Next Chapter: “No Lie” Music Video Premiere
Glowie has become one of Iceland’s most famous pop stars in only a year. Her first single, “No More,” was the most popular song of 2015 on radio station FM957, […]
Sin Fang Drops New Track Featuring Jónsi
Sin Fang, aka former Seabear frontman Sindri Már Sigfússon, dropped a new track called “Candyland” today. It’s the first glimpse of his new album, “Spacel
Happening Thursday: ‘Saumur’ Release Party At Mengi
‘Saumur’ is the latest album to be released on Mengi’s label, and features ambitious musical creations from a trio of talented musicians: Skúli Sverrisson on bass, Hilmar Je
Happening Every Tuesday: Summer Music Series At Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
These concerts, taking place at the Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum on Tuesday evenings during the summer, have become a tradition in the cultural life of Reykjavík. This month, you ca