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 Mikla. Margrét Rósa, Laufey Soffia, and Sólveig Matthildur formed the band in Reykjavik five years … Continue Reading
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 made. She is just amazing. We have that great, otherworldly, pixie voice of Bjork, … Continue Reading
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 for his work with Jonsi and Anna von Hauswolff, two of my favorite artist. … Continue Reading
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 unique talent, Úlfur (Luxembourg-born, Iceland-raised, NYC-residing Úlfur Hansson) is known as much for his … Continue Reading
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 from Prokoviev to “Seiklos Epitaph”, the oldest know surviving musical composition in the world. An … Continue Reading
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 the water or the alien landscape, Iceland does something to people. What puts JFDR … Continue Reading
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 down so many weird and interesting and terribly wonderful paths, that a string orchestra … Continue Reading
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 on tour. I am extremely excited about this. Of Monsters and Men is one … Continue Reading
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 City comprised of Teddy Watson, Charlie Rauh, Bryan Percival, Brad Whitley, and Max Maples. … Continue Reading
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 of Iver, an American indie music legend. In “King & Cross” Ásgeir truly delivers the … Continue Reading