Grapevine Playlist: EinarIndra, Andsetinn, Milkywhale & More
What’s going on in Icelandic music today? Lots. Folk, rap, trap, oddly appealing Euro-pop… you name it, and you’ll find it in Iceland. einarIndra – Ripples
Bring The Misery: The Hardcore Boys Of Une Misère
Sitting with the boys of Une Misère feels like a sitcom. They seamlessly rip on each other with catchphrases, jokes, and a wit only gained from knowing someone deeply. The [&helli
Bónus Plötur: The Most Elusive Record Label In Iceland
Most record labels want to move millions of units, and all self-respecting label executives want P. Diddy-esque exposure—but that’s not the reality of independent label Bónus
Track by Track: Úlfur Úlfur – Hefnið okkar
Úlfur Úlfur recently dropped their sophomore album, ‘Hefnið okkar’, which means “Avenge Us.” Rappers Helgi and Arnar gave us the rundown on each song. Hefnið okkar (“
Emmsjé Gauti As Miniature Muscle Man In New Video
Today, rapper Emmsjé Gauti released a new video for his song “Lyfti mér upp”. The video is captivating and breathtaking—highlights include Gauti travelling to the supermark
‘Figure’ Skating: Vök Test The Waters
What does a dream-pop band from Hafnarfjörður do to celebrate the release of their new album? “We went rollerblading!” says Einar Stef, the drummer and newest member of Vök,
Festival News: New Sigur Rós Festival, Secret Solstice, Eistnaflug & More
As the time draws nigh, many of Iceland’s summer music and arts festivals are releasing their lineups and putting tickets on sale. First up, Secret Solstice have added some name
Breiðholt Festival Announces Third Edition
The Bedroom Community-affliated Breiðholt Festival has announced their third edition. The festival will take place on June 11, in various locations surrounding the Bedroom Communi
Reykjavík Deathfest 2017 Brings Some Fire To Gaukurinn
Reykjavík Deathfest is the only festival in Iceland dedicated exclusively to death metal. Headlined this year by the Canadian technical death metal monoliths Cryptopsy and featuri
Drama Queens: Reykjavíkurdætur Take To The Stage At Borgarleikhúsið
Reykjavíkurdætur, the thirteen-strong feminist rap group, are taking the world by storm. After performing at London’s WOW (Women Of The World) Festival, they were scouted by BB
Music News: Björk Songbook, New MAMMÚT Album, Ásgeir & More
Veteran Icelandic indie rock band MAMMÚT came out of hibernation this month with announcement that their new album, ‘Kinder Versions’, will come on July 13th via Bella
Summer Of Sóley: Dreaming Of Warmer Climes
Sóley has just arrived back in Iceland from a whistlestop trip to England. She played a one-off show in Hull, to celebrate its status as UK City of Culture 2017, […]
Making Of An Artist: Úlfur Alexander Einarsson
Úlfur Alexander Einarsson is the frontman of Oyama, and a member of Gangly and Útidúr. Here, he talks us through his formative artists and albums. Bands I grew up with […
When Is Life? Omotrack Seize The Day
Fifteen years ago in a remote village in Ethiopia, two Icelandic toddlers started writing rap songs. The brothers, Markús and Birkir Bjarnason, then five and three years old, coul
Grapevine Playlist: Sóley, Áttan, Jónsi, Black Pox, Milkywhale & More
Here’s a choice selection of the latest Icelandic tracks that we’ve been making available offline on Spotify, hearting on Soundcloud, and thumbs-upping on YouTube. Birn
Track By Track: Milkywhale’s Debut LP
Milkywhale are a pop duo who’ve taken Iceland by storm since first appearing on our radar in 2015. Now they’re preparing to release their debut album into the oceans. Singer [&
That Glowie Sound
Less than two years since the release of her debut single “No More,” Icelandic pop sensation Glowie is set to make a splash on the international stage. In March, she […]
WIN: JFDR Vinyl & Concert Tickets
World-wandering Icelandic musician Jófríður Ákadóttir—known in her solo incarnation as JFDR, as well as being a member of Samaris, GANGLY and Pascal Pinon—has returned to
MYRKFÆLNI: Iceland’s Underground Music Reaches The Surface
The word “myrkfælni” translates as “fear of darkness”—apropos for the tension-filled music presented by MYRKFÆLNI, a new underground music organisation celebrating Icel
DESTROY GARBAGE MUSIC: In The Company Of Men’s Last Stand
In The Company of Men have been an active presence in Reykjavík’s metal scene since 2011. After placing second in Músiktilraunir in 2013, and winning the Wacken Metal Battl
Krútt Vs. Hip-Hop: The Fight You’ve Been Waiting For
Krútt and hip-hop are the two biggest waves in Icelandic music over the previous two decades. We decided to pit the key players from both genres against each other in […]