Hipsters Through the Ages
Thus the night began like an adolescent dalliance, the experience of watching Wolves’s set being somewhat akin to being made love to—and I mean this strictly in the Victorian s
Independent In Music and Mind: With Árstíðir, you too can transport your mind to a better place
Árstíðir are a classic lesson in poise and perfection. Their music takes in numerous influences, from folk and ‘60s pop, to modern classical music, all the while with their gl
In Remembrance of Biogen, Reykjavik’s own electronica partisan
Various electronic groups from the Weirdcore crew and the recently established Möller label played Faktorý this Thursday in honour of the late, great Sigurbjörn Þorgrímsson, w
GOOOOOOAAAAL!
When Adda took the stage at Glaumbar there were only a handful of people in the crowd. “I love playing for a full house. I fucking love it. Thanks for […]
A Night Of Hip Hop And Its Bastards
What was to become one of the fest’s most consistent night (sub)genre-wise didn’t go down without some ups and downs. There was surprisingly good turnout for opener Gí
“Í upphafi var orðið og orðið var hja…”
A man walks. A man walks in. A church. A man walks into a church. Peeled and scraped iconography clings to an arch. “Í upphafi var orðið og orðið var […]
Sufi Madness Destroys White Bread Rock Shock Horror!
Arriving at Iðnó and taking in my surroundings, the first thought that entered into my head is that it looked a lot smaller than it did in the pictures, without […]
A Reference Free Review
This is a namedrop and reference free review. Just for the hell of it I won‘t mention any styles nor any artist names other then the ones on the bill. […]
“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
Hellvar: Stop That Noise
Since their 2007 debut ‘Bat Out Of Hellvar,’ Hellvar have grown from a duo and laptop to a fully fledged band, with drums, bass and everything. And with their second […]
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