Does Jóhann Dream Of Electric Sheep? The Rise Of Jóhann Jóhannsson
Jóhann Jóhannsson emerges blinking from the dark doorway of the studio into the brightness of a late-summer Reykjavík afternoon. He’s looking fresh and relaxed, jacketed and b
Music News In Brief: Björk, Pascal Pinon, Soffia Björg and more!
Ever wondered what it looks like inside Björk’s mind? How about inside her mouth? Björk Digital, a virtual reality-infused exhibition, opened on September 1 in London’s famou
DJ Of The Week: Karítas
Karítas Óðinsdóttir hasn’t been part of the Reykjavík music scene for long, but she’s making waves with DJ sets at many well-known downtown venues. Meeting her for the fir
Track By Track: Pascal Pinon’s ‘Sundur’
Pascal Pinon is twin sisters Ásthildur and Jófríður Ákadóttir, who self-produced their first album aged just fourteen. Their second, released in 2013, was called ‘Twosomene
Happening Tonight: Shapednoise / Ultraorthodox / AMFJ
Despite its ‘green’ reputation, Icelanders are said to have one of the highest energy-use rates per capita in the world. Tonight Húrra offers a chance to see the these power-s
Happening Tomorrow: Justin Bieber In Concert
Is it too late now to say party? Nope, because #1 heartthrob and worldwide badboy Justin Bieber is coming to Iceland. Yes, we’re talking about that Justin Bieber, the one [&helli
There’s A Stormzy Coming: Airwaves Finalises Lineup
It’s 4:30 in the afternoon and Prikið is packed. Really packed—the bar lights are swinging, there are MCs on the counter, and you have to wait your turn on the […]
Lord Pusswhip’s Top Five Albums
“Can I send you more than 500 words? There’s so much to say…” Lord Pusswhip asks me in a Facebook message. I empathize, but that’s exactly why we asked him […]
Happening Tonight: Brian Wilson Performs “Pet Sounds”
In 1966 the Beach Boys released their iconic record Pet Sounds. Inspired by The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul,” this album was, and still is, incredibly influential in popular music
Happening Tonight: Gursus, the Tour of the Unexpected
Who said that Mondays have to be those days when you feel as dry as a raisin? Start this week with a bit of unexpected! The Swedish duo Gursus will perform […]
Happening Tonight: Intr0beatz’s Bumpy Sauna
When we interviewed Ársæll Þór Ingvason—AKA introbeatz—earlier this year, he was quick to give props to Paloma as “the only proper club in Reykjavík.” If you want a ch
Straumur: Drugs, Masculinity And Depression
Kef LAVÍK is the best-kept secret in the Icelandic music scene. They are two guys in their early twenties hailing from Höfn í Hornafirði, way jaded beyond their years, who [&he
DJ Of The Week: Áskell
Over the past ten years, Áskell Harðarson, aka Housekell, has made a name for himself as one of Reykjavík’s most prolific house DJs. He is currently working on releasing The [
Ragnheiður Elísabet’s Top Five Fav
Ragnheiður Elísabet is the woman behind the curtain. She works as an event manager for the art space Mengi, which hosts concerts and other art events as well as releasing [&helli
Track by Track: ‘Makril’ by Indriði
Indriði is famous for his guitar playing in the Icelandic punk band Muck. He is also part of the experimental collective Sagitaria Raga, and has collaborated with artists like Úl
Track Of The Week: Emmsjé Gauti ft. Aron Can – “Silfurskotta”
Emmsjé Gauti’s recently released banger “Silfurskotta” has us tapping our feet and dabbing our arms. The song features Aron Can, everyone’s favourite hip-hop newcomer, see
Straumur: Disco And Not Disco
Earlier this summer we introduced you to the debut album from Andi, who makes delightful retro-sounding instrumental synth pop with nods to synth maestros of the past like Cerrone
Happening This Weekend: Melodica Festival
This independent festival focuses on homey venues to bring audience and artists closer during their performances and without a set entrance fee. It has been a success at many other
Icelandic Music Roundup: Jóhann Jóhannsson, Björk, Terrordisco, Reykjavíkurdætur, More
Oscar-nominated composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has been drafted in to provide the soundtrack for the sequel to Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner’, directed by his long-time collabor
Jóhann Jóhansson On “Dream Project” Of Scoring Blade Runner Sequel
Composer Jóhann Jóhansson made the news this week when it was announced that he’ll be scoring the Blade Runner sequel, directed by long-time collaborator Denis Villeneuve.
STRAUMUR: Excursion To The Ambient Underwaterground
Sindri Freyr Steinsson is a jack of many musical trades. He explores surf punk with a theremin twist in the band Bárujárn and is one of the leaders of the […]