Mammút
With “Karkari,” this young quintet from Reykjavík basically follows the same direction they started on their self-titled debut two years ago. Their fundamentals – guitar-bas
Esja
As plain as the decent black artwork is, the music on this self-titled debut “Esja” contains dusty rock-music that you would expect more in the deserts of southern California t
Shogun
Shogun approaches hardcore from the metal side, as you can tell by the choice of metal band T-Shirts that the fivesome from Reykjavík are wearing for the promo photo: Norma [&hell
Great Scot! Biffy Clyro Invade Iceland
Biffy Clyro have had one hell of a year. After coming somewhere near the top of many album of the year polls in late 2007, the three-piece (consisting of Simon […]
Desertification Way Up North
As an avid Kyuss fan, I went to Cafe Amsterdam with mixed expectations this evening. On the one hand, I was looking forward to see a particular member of the […]
Punk in Fast Forward
Punk in Fast Forward Kaffi Hljomalind is still Reykjavík’s most reliable bet when it comes to all-ages shows. Regrettably, the times that the concerts begin are less than pr
Sökudólgarnir
This record is put on the desk in a brown paper bag. No previous encounters with the band. Whatever to expect? It’s just an EP so if it’s tedious, then […]
The Foghorns
Like how The Dirtbombs throw down garage rock and soul into live recordings, The Foghorns employ percussive ‘bucket music,’ (a genre the band themselves have coined) and bluegr
Rock Stars in the Making
Endless Dark had just finished their part in warming up the very moderate number of people already gathered at Amsterdam early on Saturday night when we joined them. The thin [&hel
Wanker Of The 1st Degree
This debut is an absolute scattershot of electronic ideas, but just because you are scatterbrained doesn’t necessarily mean you are a wanker. With a blockbusting sixteen tracks,
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
This record has two versions of two songs and then the superbly titled ‘Bring Me The Head Of Paul McCartney On Heather Mill’s Wooden Peg’ which appears on their latest [&hell
Café Rósenberg
Live music venue that has something to offer every single night, ranging from rock to jazz to poetry. You name it, they got it. Click on image to see bigger […]
Broads and Balloons
The band Mammút have been in somewhat of a coma since they won the Icelandic version of ‘Battle of the Bands’ and released their debut, which received mixed feedback four [&he
Tellier: The French Eargasm
Having high expectations is an almost sure-fire way to be let down and when I entered Rúbín for the Sebastien Tellier concert my expectations were sky-high. When I first heard [&
Circus: Últra Mega Technobandið Stefán
Few bands have caused more stir in Iceland than the teen-phenomenon that is Ultra Mega Technoband Stefan. Since 2006, the band has performed around the world on the strength of [&h
Emiliana Torrini: Me and Armini
Icelandic indie-folk singer Emiliana Torrini returns with her follow up to the 2005 success, Fisherman’s Woman. While this is a little more up-beat release, and more grounded in
Celestine: This Home Will Be Our Grave
After having just released At the Borders of Arcadia in May, which generated all around good reviews, Reykjavík’s Celestine already serve the follow-up. Like the forerunner,
We Made God: As We Sleep
This record is preceded by its reputation. Before it was even released, British Kerrang selected “As we Sleep” as one of the 50 must-have albums in 2008. And the sound [&hellip
Gallery Ágúst
Contemporary art museum holding the works of national as well as international artist. located in the city center. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Baldursgötu 12, 101 R
Pets of the Press
The youngsters in Retro Stefson popped upon the Icelandic music scene about three years ago and aroused quite an attention for their extreme musical stature compared to their young
Thuggish, not Sluggish
It’s normally nice to have four diverse bands on a bill – the assumption being that things will build up nicely for the main act. The atmosphere normally goes up […]