Reykjavík Swing Syndicate At KEXJazz In Photos
The weekly KEXJazz show—held every Tuesday at 20:30—has been going strong since 2011, routinely filling KEX Hostel’s large bar area with the city’s cool cats. Organ
Antimony Is Looser And More Confident – Warming Up For Sigur Rós
The gloomy synthpop band Antimony first sprang onto the scene a little over a year ago, and has spent the time since then reintroducing the slow tempo and melancholy vibe […
Happening Tonight: Misþyrming X Muck
Belched straight from hell’s gut, Misþyrming leads a new wave of Icelandic black metal that is dark but not inaccessible, earning numerous accolades in the process, such as
ATP Iceland Add Goblin, Dirty Three, And More
ATP Iceland festival, held each year in Keflavik’s ÁSBRÚ area, has today announced some new lineup additions. In addition to John Carpenter, who’ll perform his soundt
Cryptochrome Drop Crazy Little Video
Cryptochrome have unveiled their newest video, for the track “Crazy Little You.” The UK/IS husband-wife hip-hop duo have expanded into an internationally-based four-pie
Happening Tonight: Kælan Mikla And Friends At Gaukurinn
In just three years, Kælan Mikla have established themselves as the coolest nihilist punks of Iceland. Dishing out spoken-word poems that wallow in serene sorrow to the tune of a
Vök Release Video, Announce Kex Show
Moody pop trio Vök have unveiled the video for their new single, “Waiting.” The video, which is inspired by Iceland’s nature and features some “greatest hi
Jaakko Eino Kalevi Wanders Through Scenes, Genres, The World
Jaakko Eino Kalevi is an oddly compelling presence. Usually backed by a small band, he plays languid, hazy, analogue pop music with shades of psychedelia and disco, swaying onstage
Sóley Reveals Her Musical Roots Ahead Of Reykjavík Folk Festival
When you think of the spectral music of Sóley Stefansdóttir, folk is perhaps not the first genre that springs to mind. But the more you think about it, the more […]
Happening Tonight: Jaakko Eino Kalevi & Panos from Komodo
Finnish alt-pop wünderkind Jaakko Eino Kalevi glides into town this weekend for a free one-off show at Loft Hostel. Jaakko mixes a languid rhythms with synth melodies in his atmos
Exclusive Premiere: Party Rockers Churchhouse Creepers Release New Party Rock Video
The stoner rockers from up north have just released a new video for their album’s title track, “From Party To Apocalypse.” Recorded at their album release party i
What Is Folk Music, Högni?
The first time Snorri Helgasson and Högni Egilsson worked together, they painted sheds for Reykjavík Energy in the hillsides of Reykjavík. Snorri, the musician who manages The R
Straumur: The Voice Of A (de)Generation
The find of February for us was local band kef LAVÍK. Although they didn’t perform at Sónar, they were there in spirit, as a song they produced and performed on […]
Aldrei Fór Ég Suður Puts Ísafjörður In Focus
Ísafjörður wants you to know that it’s awoken from wintry slumber and it’s celebrating with the thirteenth annual Aldrei fór ég suður festival. Never mind the thi
Músiktilraunir: Where Young Musicians Learn To Fly
“Nobody is born an artist. You need to practice, and have a venue to do so.” So says Ása Hauksdóttir in her calm and soothing voice, in between sips of […]
Aldrei For Ég Suður Festival Announces New Venue
The thirteenth installment of Aldrei fór ég suður, a music festival held annually on Easter weekend in Ísafjörður, will take place in a brand new venue this year, the festiva
Útidúr Release New Space Cowboy Music Video!
Chamber-pop band Útidúr has just released a new music video that they say is inspired by Spaghetti Westerns and low-budget sci-fi films. The song, “Ennio,” is off of
Oration MMXVI: All Hail The Kings
Almyrkvi. That one word could be my review of Oration MMXVI. Listen to Almyrkvi. Experience Almyrkvi. Live Almyrkvi. Never have I ever been so impressed with the first live perform
Samaris Unveil First English-Language Song ‘Wanted 2 Say’
Icelandic electronica trio Samaris have unveiled a new song today via their Bandcamp. The band have have been an Icelandic success story in recent years. After first forming in the
Fuck Everything! Opeth Coming To Eistnaflug!
Amid big announcements like Radiohead playing at Secret Solstice and PJ Harvey coming to Airwaves, the gals and guys behind Iceland’s annual metal festival, Eistnaflug, just
Girlz, Boyz And Noize: Sónar’s Finale Reviewed
The last day of a music festival is a strange, good time. People skulk into the various rooms and halls having shaken off their hangovers, dressed in the outfit they […]