Browsing: Iceland
Kaelan Mikla “Hvermig kemst eg upp?” Nott Eftir Nott Another wonderful band has come out of Iceland, a tremendous post dark wave/synth wave band called Kaelan…
Bjork “Blissing Me” Utopia The Queen is back. Bjork’s 19th album (unbolievable) is out, and it is one of the most beautiful albums she has ever…
Úlfur Arborescence Aborescence Úlfur is undeniably a genius. He makes the most beautiful music on instruments he has designed himself. Luxembourg-born, Iceland-raised, NYC-residing Úlfur Hansson is known…
Úlfur “Fovea” Arborescence There is something going unbelievably beautiful going on in this world of music lately, and Úlfur is one of the prime movers. A…
Gyda Valtysdottir “Seiklos Epitaph” Epicycle This is an amazing record. Iceland’s Gyda Valtysdottir from mum has compiled a record that covers the whole spectrum of music…
JFDR “Instant Patience” Brazil This is an amazing singer. JFDR is one of those amazing Icelandic artists who seem to come from somewhere unearthly. Whether it’s…
Bjork “Lionsong” Vulnicura It was just a matter of time before our favorite Icelandic elf would record an album with all strings. She has led us…
Of Monsters and Men “Organs” Beneath The Skin The wait is over. Of Monsters and Men not only have a new CD out, they are also…
Stargroves featuring Abigail Breslin “Westfjord” Stargroves Listen to this near perfect work of pop magic from the souls of Stargroves, a pop quintet from New York…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-dHIkF_lO4 You could say that Ásgeir is Iceland’s answer to Bon Iver. His gorgeous harmonies, flawless falsetto, and upredictable lyrics/chord structure are reminiscent of the best…