Iceland

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Icelandic Newcomer Heidrunna Releases Debut Album ‘Melodramatic’, A Celebration Of Kaleidoscopic Dreamscapes.

April 30, 2022

London-based Icelandic artist Heidrunna brings Giorgio Moroder style 80s synth vibes to her debut album, ‘Melodramatic’.

Eyjaa Release Exciting The Follow Up To Their Debut Single With The Highly Anticipated ‘The Wrecking Crew’

October 2, 2021

There is a kind of vocal understanding that is born rather than trained. The sisters, born in separate countries, are the two halves of Danish Icelandic duo Eyjaa and their brilliant new single ‘The Wrecking Crew’ proves that in bucket loads. As a follow up to one of my favourite debut singles ‘Don’t Forget About Me’, the new song is at first listen pure pop but woven into the intricate strands of the musical cloth there is folk and country vibes that add a real depth to the listening experience.

Electronic Artist KRISTRÚN Releases Debut Single, ‘UNRAVEL’

November 25, 2020

Although originally from Iceland, electronic artist KRISTRÚN is now based in Liverpool, England, where she’s released her new noir electronic pop single, ‘UNRAVEL’.

Thomas Welding ‘Arcade’ Single Review

September 28, 2020

At 22 years old Tómas Welding proves that he has a powerful, confident singing voice and vocal delivery.

VAR’s “Run” Single Review

August 28, 2020

Every so often a song comes along that is both new, and familiar. Unique, and yet something that feels like it’s been playing in the background of your life forever. That’s exactly how it felt when I listened to VAR’s latest single “Run” for the first time.

James Billett Has Just Dropped The Video For His Release, ‘Faith Over Family’ – And It’s Breathtaking.

June 16, 2020

The ‘Faith Over Family’ singer has orchestrated one of the most breathtaking music videos in recent years – and he appears nowhere in it!

Icelandic Shoegaze/Post-Rock Collective VAR Unveil New Music Video ‘Moments’; ‘The Never-Ending Year’ Out Now

May 11, 2020

Reykjavík Iceland emotional post-rock collective VAR is debuting a gorgeous new video for ‘Moments’, a track from their critically-acclaimed new album, ‘The Never-Ending Year’, out now via Spartan Records.

Áslaug Delights With Debut EP

March 24, 2020

Iceland’s rising star Áslaug is bringing some much needed light into 2020 with her self-titled debut EP. She has put together four tracks for ‘Áslaug’, one of which being last year’s single release ‘Take From Me’.

‘Moments’ With VAR: Lisa Speaks To The Icelandic Post-Rock Band About Their Music, Their Latest Single, And The Icelandic Sound

March 15, 2020

Following on from our post about Icelandic post-rock band VAR, and their latest single, ‘Moments’, from the upcoming release, ‘The Never-Ending Year’, Lisa had the chance to speak with bassist Egill Björgvinsson, and drummer Sigurður Ingi Einarsson, and asked them about VAR, their music, and the Icelandic sound.

Gunnar The Fifth On Iceland, Music, Tattoos, And ‘Fell Off A Ledge’

March 13, 2020

Earlier this week we wrote about ‘Fell Off A Ledge’, the new single from Gunnar The Fifth. Now Lisa has had the chance to ask Gunnar himself a few questions about his music, his career as a tattoo artist, and Iceland.

Icelandic Artist Gunnar The Fifth Unveils Stirring Alt-Pop Jam ‘Fell Off A Ledge’

March 8, 2020

Originally from a small fishing village in the far north of Iceland, Gunnar The Fifth aka Gunnar Valdimarsson is one third of an alt-pop act and world-renown tattoo artist, now based in Oslo, Norway. The new single, ‘Fell Off A Ledge’, along with its accompanying music video, comes from their forthcoming debut EP, which is set for release in April.

Icelandic Post-Rockers VAR Debut New Single ‘Moments’ From Upcoming ‘The Never-Ending Year’ LP