An ‘All Inclusive’ Look At Martin Kilvády’s Piece at Sónar
On the opening night of Sónar Reykjavík, Martin Kilvády along with dancers from Iceland Dance Company and the Reykjavík Dance Festival performed a piece entitled ‘All Inclusi
Sónar Society: Faces Of Friday Night
The energy at Harpa last night was magnetic. Dancing at SonarHall to Oneohtrix Point Never was crowded and sweaty in the best way possible, and tonight is looking good with [&helli
“The Soundscape Of Now”: Tonik Ensemble On Holly Herndon
As I struggled to comprehend the reference-laden visual language and chaotic sonic landscape of Holly Herndon’s Sónar show last night, a friend tried to guide me through it. Whe
“All Sorts Of Crazy”: Our Team’s Friday At Sónar Reykjavík
Our review team shook off any Thursday weariness and went full tilt into Sónar last night. Despite seeing a vast range of music in all the spaces of the festival, […]
Floating Points, Buzzing Out Of The Ether
“Click, bleep, bzzzzzz, crrnnk…” Our Skype interview with Floating Points begins on a note that clearly references early IDM, with choppy vocal samples and buzzing electr
Sónar Society: Meet Some Faces From The Festival
Last night’s Sónar was amazing! Reykjavíkurdætur, Angel Haze, and dancing in SonarComplex made for an electric experience and a great start for the weekend. In between sho
World Premiere: Fufanu Unveil New Video, Embark On Euro-tour
We’re happy to offer below a world premiere of the latest video by rising Icelandic indie-rock quartet Fufanu. The track in question, the catchy psych-rock number “Ball
What Went Down: Sónar Thursday Capsule Reviews
Angel Haze’s powerful rapping, Milkywhale’s triumphant pop, Ellen Allien’s teutonic techno, Páll Oskar’s golden armour—it’s hard to call what our S
Breaking Into House: The Second Coming Of Intr0beatz
Most of our local readers will have known 34-year-old Ársæll Þór Ingvason—AKA intr0beatz—since way back in the day, first as a DJ/producer for seminal Icelandic hip-hop act
The Straumur Guide to Sónaruary
Once the darkest and dullest month on the Icelandic calendar for music and culture (and other things that make life moderately worth living), February was forever transformed in 20
Grapevine Says: Our Team’s Picks For Sónar Reykjavík
With Sónar Reykjavík kicking off in style with a packed Thursday night bill, we asked our team to outline their picks from the festival lineup. Whether you’re making rings in [
Skeng’s Guide To Sónar Reykjavík
Skeng has not tuned 25 years old, but has still been a legendary figure on the icelandic scene for years, with a devotion to and vision of upcoming sounds that […]
Ellen Allien On Bowie, Berlin, Iceland And Sónar
Berlin DJ, producer and Bpitch Records mainstay Ellen Allien is a veteran of electronic music, having been active as a DJ since 1992, also releasing seven albums and countless remi
An ‘All Inclusive’ Look Into Martin Kilvady
As part of Reykjavík Dance Festival and Sónar, Slovakian choreographer Martin Kilvady, dancers from Iceland Dance Company and the Reykjavík Dance Festival, and Reykjavík-based,
Hildur On Striking Out On Her Own And Not Having To Compromise
Hildur is no stranger to making music. She’s been a part of Rökkurró for some ten years, performed with Cell7, Ólafur Arnalds, and more. Lately, however, she’s been
Símon FKNHNDSM’s Guide To Sónar Reykjavík
Símon FKNHNDSM is the co-host to the Funkþátturinn radio show on X-ið FM 97.7 (not to be confused with electronic station FM X-tra). He’s been a resident at Kaffibarinn for [
Vaginaboys Video Features Teddy Bears, Dildos, & Gas Masks!
Two weeks after releasing their début English-speaking song, “Feeling,” the anonymous and masked electro-pop-R&B group has released a video for it. Check it out!
Young Nazareth’s Guide To Sónar Reykjavík
Young Nazareth is a producer for Sturla Atlas, 101 Boys and several other acts from the growing Les Fréres Stefson roster. Working closely with Iceland’s most respected young pr
New US Artist C^VES Debuts Iceland-Inspired LP
C^VES is a new music project by Burke Jam, a musician and sound artist who came to Iceland in 2015 to explore the country’s sonic terrain. Burke experienced a formative [&hel
Sónar Reykjavík Emphasises The Presence Of Female Artists
With the third Sónar Reykjavík festival just around the corner, the local organisers recently revealed that they’re continually working to increase the presence of female artis
Murder & Modular Synths: An Audience With Frank Murder
Frank Murder is a child of the hybrid street culture of the late 80s and 90s who’s been on the Reykjavík scene ever since. After growing up as a skater […]