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9m88 (aka Baba) is a singer-song writer and actress based in Taipei and raised in New York A Jazz-vocal performance graduate studying under the legendary double bass player Reggie Workman and alto saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom from The New School, 9m88’s music genre is heavily jazz-influenced but well-blended with R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop and Pop music. Her voice is soulful and her lyrics often emphasizes both the female sensibility and rationality, she’s adept in fusing styles into poetic songs. With her personal convention-breaking aesthetics, she is gradually becoming an interdisciplinary artist. Her discography includes “Beyond Mediocrity” (2019). “This Temporary Ensemble Vol.1” (2021), “9m88 Radio” (2022), “Sent” (2023), “This Temporary Ensemble Vol.2” (2025) Besides singing, 9m88 established her acting career and participated in acclaimed films, including starring at Shu Qi’s debut film “Girl” (official selection for Venice Film Festival); “A Foggy Tale”, and “Double Happiness”.

Leeds six piece, Adult DVD, spent most of 2025 drawing rave reviews for their already electric live show; having racked up a run of impressive festivals (Glastonbury, End Of The Road, Green Man) as well as sold out headline shows, following their 2024 EP, Next Day Shipping, and 2025 single, ‘Because I Like It’. At the top of 2026 the band announce their signing to Fat Possum Records and share new single, ‘Real Tree Lee’, which landed on the BBC 6 Music A-List. Recorded and produced by the band at the Nave Studios in Leeds, ‘Real Tree Lee’ fuses the bands love of hook laden indie, with pulsing groove, 90’s acid house influence, and an undeniable humour in their songwriting. Following the release of this single the band embark on a UK headline run in February, including three sold out London shows at Shacklewell Arms, followed by extensive touring throughout the year around the UK/EU and debut USA and Japan dates.

“Undoubtedly one of the most exciting new bands in the world today” — The Independent (UK) From Iceland, Agent Fresco create progressive art rock of rare scale and emotional force. Arnór Dan Arnarson (vocals), Þórarinn Guðnason (guitar & piano), Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson (drums) and Vignir Rafn Hilmarsson (bass) weave intricate rhythms, soaring harmonies, cinematic piano, explosive guitars and deeply emotional lyrics into music that is restless, beautiful and impossible to contain. Their acclaimed debut, A Long Time Listening, announced a singular new voice; Morgunblaðið called it “An amazing album by the best rock band in the country today.” Destrier pushed further still: a fearless journey through darkness, tension and release. Their electrifying live tours at festivals including Roskilde, Euroblast and Iceland Airwaves — have earned Agent Fresco a reputation as a breathtakingly powerful and immersive force onstage. MTV: “By and large one of the best bands to come out of Iceland.”

Alba Akvama is a composer and songwriter from Copenhagen. She made her debut in early 2026, releasing the EP Minute Nothing. Her music has quiet intensity, built with guitar, meditative vocals and minimalist arrangements. Her music exists in a world of Joni Mitchell, Sade and dark experimental sounds. She’s toured across the UK, opening for Mark William Lewis as well as Joanne Robertson. She most recently featured on records from peers, A Good Year’s ‘Play’ (Escho) and GB’s ‘Gusse Music’ (Posh Isolation) and ‘Herzsprung’ (AD93). The Face recently spotlighted her as a new voice to watch, capturing the stark, cinematic atmosphere that defines her sound, while The Line of Best Fit described her music as “delicate and transportive”.

Alien Chicks are a trio hailing from the streets of South London, known for their electrifying blend of punk, rap and jazz. Raw and innovative, they capture the London’s underground music culture. The lineup features the vocals and sharp guitar work of Josef Lindsay, the pulsating basslines of Stefan Parker-Steele, and the explosive drumming of Martha Daniels. Music is a testament to their diverse influences and fearless approach to genre. Whether delivering rapid-fire rap verses, intricate jazz-inspired bass riffs, or thunderous punk rhythms, they continue to push boundaries and defy expectations. The band’s journey began in grassroots venues across the city, in particular The Windmill, Brixton, where their high-energy performances and unique sound helped them build a loyal following. Their relentless gigging paid off, leading to a packed headline at The Garage. Alien Chicks’ new EP arrives October ’26 on Alcopop! Records.

Amor Vincit Omnia is a pop-project created by producer Baldur Skúlason and singer Erla Hlín Guðmundsdóttir. The band name, translating to Love Conquers All, encapsulates their humouristic approach to serious subjects, since the name is to them, both beautiful and a bit ridiculous at the same time. Amor’s music is best described as playful and eccentric, with a sense of carelessness. Their sound is inspired by people who push the boundaries of pop music, such as Kate Bush, Jockstrap and Björk. In 2024, Amor released their debut EP, brb babe, earning them Reykjavik Grapevine’s ‘One to Watch’ and the Kraumur Awards. In february 2026 they released their second EP, Extended babe. They have collected over 40 performances around Iceland, as well as playing SXSW and The New Colossus festival in 2026.

Earnest, intimate, heartfelt, delicate: Andervel is the music project of indie-folk artist José Luis Anderson. Born in Mexico, based in Iceland, Anderson creates a unique brand of folk music, seen through the lens of multicultural identity. Andervel draws from a broad lineage of lyric-driven songwriting rooted in the folk tradition, creating intimate, expressive works whose emotional directness continues to resonate in live performances. Defined by a timeless, classically-trained voice and carefully crafted lyrics moving seamlessly between Spanish, Icelandic, and English. “A breathtaking folk composition that drifts in like a warm summer breeze and settles somewhere deep in the chest.” Atwood On Ironclad and Palm Trees, Andervel’s debut album, the musician unveils his most fully realised and culturally interwoven work to date. A folk-leaning, multilingual record shaped by migration, memory and the meeting of two homelands. Where the warmth of Mexico meets the windswept quiet of Iceland

Apex Anima & FRZNTE is an artist duo offering a highly energetic audio-visual show, mixing live music, pole dance, visuals and lazers. Apex Anima plays music from her new award-winning album Elf F O, where experimental pop meets with various genres of electronica. FRZNTE combines pole dancing with tech noir aesthetics, creating a dream-like experience that celebrates the human body and elevates female empowerment. Together they merge the astral with the physical, the platonic with the erotic and the static with the acrobatic, offering a powerful and immersive experience for their audience.

A Rush To Nowhere is four years in the making following the success of her 2022 debut album An Orange Colored Day, which earned praise from The New York Times, Pitchfork, The FADER and i-D, who said the album “breathes affirmations of an imaginative utopia to life and begs us to imagine what freedom feels like”. A devout writer, Arima approaches her music with a curious wonder, picking loose threads on our relationships to mortality, loss, family, love and time. Throughout 2024 and 2025, she released one-off songs that she used as catharsis to release herself of the emotions she felt watching the state of the world around her, like on “Oh God” featuring Mereba and “Really Tired”, which coincided with the conclusion of her run touring alongside friend Ravyn Lenae.

Arny Margret never expected anyone to hear her songs. A homebody from a small fishing town in Iceland’s Westfjords, she was working in her family’s bakery when she serendipitously met producer Guðm. Kristinn Jónsson (Kiddi) in Reykjavík in 2021. They recorded 20 songs in two days, forming the foundation of her 2022 debut, they only talk about the weather – a tender, disarming introduction to her introspective indie folk. After touring globally with artists like Leif Vollebekk, Of Monsters and Men, Blake Mills, and Wilco, Margret traveled to the U.S. to record her second album, I Miss You, I Do, with producers including Brad Cook and Josh Kaufman. Pushing beyond her comfort zone, she embraced fuller arrangements and new collaborators, transforming homesickness and uncertainty into expansive, emotionally resonant songs. The album reflects growth – balancing melancholy with lightness – as Margret steps into a broader sound and a more self-assured artistic voice.

Axel Flóvent is an Icelandic indie-folk artist whose soft, introspective songs blend Nordic melancholy with a warm, hopeful atmosphere. Growing up in a musical family in Húsavík, he began releasing raw early demos that led to his breakout single “Forest Fires,” now streamed over 90 million times. His music draws from influences like Bon Iver and Adrianne Lenker, mixing gentle folk, ambient textures, and emotional honesty. After years living in Reykjavík, Axel has returned to his hometown, where he continues crafting reflective, heartfelt songs – including new releases like “Nowhere” and his upcoming EP Fleeing the Shore. That marks his first fully self-produced body of work.

Before stepping into the spotlight, Bana Zahiti shaped her artistic identity between studio trips to Berlin and music studies in Mannheim, while immersing herself in Prishtina‘s underground scene – a cross border journey that would place her at the forefront of the Albanian new wave. After first gaining attention in 2022 through her bilingual fusion, Bana Zahiti has continued to shape a timeless sound that blends Alternative R&B, pop, electronic textures and the energy of hip hop into something unmistakably hers. But not everything about the German-Kosovar singer reveals itself at once: what may seem distant or mysterious on record unfolds into warmth, sensuality and a strikingly positive presence on stage. Carried by a soulful, hypnotic voice that loves to move between confidence and softness, her music has led her onto major stages, including Dua Lipa‘s Sunny Hill Festival in 2025 and Eurosonic Noorderslag 2026 where Bana Zahiti became the first artist selected to represent Kosovo.

There are few bands in the world more exciting than bed, the Japanese four-piece who have broken through the hegemony of 2020s guitar music to make their mark on the international post-punk scene. Hailing from Tokyo, bed are a brilliant, volatile contradiction: A group of crack musicians whose deft-but-counterintuitive blend of techno, pop, punk and classic rock has earned them a reputation as one of the best live bands in Japan. A motley crew of punk devotees and indie die-hards willing to break the mould, bed are smart and clear-headed: Four virtuosic renegades ready to spread their gung-ho, deliciously laissez-faire attitude to the world.

One of Iceland’s leading hip-hop artists, Birnir has built a reputation for pushing beyond rap conventions and jumping freely between sounds and styles. His third album Dyrnar takes that even further, moving between playful experimentation and reflections on love, religion and existence.

Collaboration and collectivity have shaped the musical life of songwriter and music performer Bjarni Daníel, who grew up deep in the grassroots of Reykjavík, Iceland’s vibrant music scene. As member of bands such as Supersport!, Skoffín and bagdad brothers, his voice has become synonymous with the ideals of the local DIT (do-it-together) movement, spearheaded by music and arts collective Post-dreifing, which he co-founded in 2018. 2025 was a year of adventure for Bjarni Daníel, who temporarily resettled in Torino for a few months to work his first producer project with Piedmontese post-punk outfit Tanz Akademie whilst composing the material which will make up his debut solo album – a two-part piece titled DÍSEL, out this summer. The record is produced by Bjarni’s long time friend and collaborator, Árni Hjörvar Árnason.

BKPM is an experimental quintet fusing together sounds and styles from krautrock as well as old and new post punk. After bursting onto the scene in 2023 their sound evoked comparisons to bands like Talking Heads and Can. In August 2025 the band released their debut album “Bíddu Ha?” which earned the band the ‘Ones to watch’ award from Reykjavík Grapevine that year.

When Bleech 9:3 songwriters/guitarists Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy first crossed paths, it almost seemed inconceivable that they hadn’t met before. Throughout their tumultuous teenage years spent gigging in various projects around Dublin, they’d lived near-parallel lives mired by the chaos-purgatory spiral of addiction. Completed by James Quinlan and Luke O’Neill, the band are one of the most in-demand acts on the circuit. Opening for Keo and Shame, they became a word-of-mouth wonder in a matter of months, earning early acclaim from press and radio, before the year culminated in an electrifying three-night residency at London’s Blue Basement.

Brought up in a highly musical family, it was no surprise that Örn Eldjárn and Ösp Eldjárn would often collaborate throughout their artistic careers spanning two decades. They have now joined forces again by returning to their folky roots. To perfect the “Blood Harmony” concept, which happens when close family members sing together, Örn and Ösp are joined by their sister, Björk Eldjárn. The band was formed in early 2020, at the beginning of the covid epidemic. The siblings transformed the basement of their family farm into a studio and started recording songs they had written but never found the right place for, until now. They’ve played festivals in , Sweden, Finland and the UK and have had a radio performance at BBC Scotland. Their debut album, Simple Pleasures was released in May 2026. “This is the kind of deep, meaningful music that makes me feel rooted in my humanity.” – Ear To The Ground Music

BLUAI is an Antwerp-based indie-pop trio consisting of Catherine Smet, Mo Govaerts and Caitlin Talbut. Blending indie folk influences with alternative pop songwriting the project first took shape in Catherine’s bedroom but in 2021 BLUAI officially emerged as a full band, translating those intimate beginnings into a collective sound defined by shared musical influences. Their debut ‘Save it For Later’ led to widespread national airplay and festival appearances at Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop and Lokerse Feesten. At the same time, BLUAI expanded internationally through the European and UK showcase circuit earning them the “band to watch” mentions in Rolling Stone UK and The Independent. With a steadily growing presence on stages and airwaves, BLUAI represents a new generation of Belgian artists building their trajectory step by step. Locally grounded, internationally minded, and focused on longevity rather than momentum alone.

Brynja is an Icelandic artist blending contemporary R&B and neo-soul with a soft, dream-pop sensibility. Her music is hopeful and honest, carried by a voice that is both intimate and confident. Inspired by artists such as Arlo Parks, Solange and Emilíana Torrini, Brynja crafts songs that linger with the listener. Brynja’s debut album Repeat (2022) was born during her time living in the Netherlands, sharing a studio with international emerging artists. Released after her move back home, the record marked her emergence into the undercurrents of the Icelandic music scene, earning recognition such as Album of the Week on the local radio station Rás 2, a sold-out release concert, and placement in the Netflix series Katla. Brynja enters 2026 with a new chapter of releases leading up to her sophomore album.

Brynja Rán is an Icelandic indie/soul artist blending warm, expressive vocals with atmospheric production and a strong live band presence. Her sound combines indie, soul, and subtle electronic elements, moving between intimate moments and groove-driven arrangements. Following the release of her debut 4-track EP “Seven” in 2025 , it garnered over 1 million streams across all platforms. Brynja Rán is set to release her first full-length 10-track LP in the fall of 2026, with the lead single, Cowboy Wannabe, arriving 22th of May.

CeaseTone (Hafsteinn Þráinsson) is an Icelandic singer songwriter, composer, producer, guitarist and multi instrumentalist, he is known for collaborating with many of Iceland’s biggest musical acts. At the center of his musical work is CeaseTone, a genre bending flurry of sounds with a singer songwriter core where Hafstein’s guitar expertise gets to shine.

Iceland’s hip hop scene has grown rapidly over the past two decades, with Cell7 at its core. A trailblazer who helped shape the genre, she remains one of its most distinctive voices and one of the few women to break through in a male-dominated space. A veteran with lasting influence, Cell7 is frequently cited as an inspiration by both established artists and a new generation of rappers. Her sophomore solo album, Is Anybody Listening? (2019), earned the Icelandic Music Award for Best Hip Hop Album and a nomination for the Nordic Music Prize. Her highly anticipated third album, Deep Cuts, reflects the confidence of an artist deeply rooted in her craft while retaining the hunger and energy to push boundaries. With sharp lyricism, authenticity, and commanding presence, Cell7 continues to expand the possibilities of Icelandic hip hop and challenge expectations of what rap from the north can sound like.

Straddling the worlds of club music and avant-garde fashion, Cobrah is an experimental pop visionary who brings her own shadowy, latex-filled vision to life. The Stockholm-based singer, songwriter, and head of the GAGBALL label has slashed her way to global recognition with stylish, bass-rippling hit anthems – from “GOOD PUSS” to “BRAND NEW BITCH” and “FEMININE ENERGY”- that celebrate her subversive view of sexuality and tongue-in-cheek confidence. After releasing a trio of critically acclaimed EPs that have brought her fantastically brutal performances to venues worldwide (the latest being 2023’s Succubus, which earned a Swedish Grammi) this year she presented her debut album, Torn.

David Bay is a producer, DJ, and electronic live act from St. Pauli, Hamburg. He blends indie spirit with the pulse of disco and house. Known for his 70s-infused style and analog-driven sound, he creates music that feels both timeless and modern—equal parts dancefloor release and powerful songwriting. After DJ appearances at Pacha Ibiza and on HÖR Radio, live shows at SXSW and The Great Escape, and a European tour supporting Purple Disco Machine, he’s now stepping into the spotlight as a headline artist. His first own tour, live ‘25, kicks off this November with shows in London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, and more. On stage, Bay establishes a cinematic presence: vintage clothes, commanding grooves, and a knack for turning every set into a journey—with the tension of a concert and the euphoria of a club night. Off stage, his productions balance sharp electronic edges with organic textures—guitar, bass, synths, and vocals that cut straight to the heart.

In a world full of genres and subgenres, who are you if none of them defines you? Treading a path somewhere between the clincalness of pop and the vastness of dance music, digital ísland just want to party. From producing chart topping German rap, being the backbone of Icelandic rap for the last decade and fronting an avant-garde electronica band respectively, digital ísland’s members come from three very different walks of the music industry – Rap and dance music being the common denominator. Frontwoman Tatjana (ex.girls) delivers soft, almost existentialistic vocals over hard hitting dance beats, spearheaded by producers Mistersir and Young Nazareth. It almost seems backwards to make dance music in a country without a single club, but coming from an evergrowing and innovative yet homeless Reykjavík dance scene, digital ísland are hungrier than ever to light up your dancefloor.

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Dumbhead are a three piece from Naarm/Melbourne, known for their genre-bending sound. Dumbhead create bass-heavy music built for late-night movement, drawing from experimental electronica, triphop, and live beat-making. Their shows are immersive and unpredictable.

Einakróna is an Icelandic indie folk band that was originally the pseudonym of Björk Magnúsdóttir but over time grew into a five piece band, elevating the music to a deeper and more ambitious level. In February the band released their debut album Rembihnútar (tight knots), an exploration of repeated personal experiences, desire to fix relationships that aren’t meant to be fixed, sadness, loss and change. Going forward the band seeks to find new meaning in playing truly personal music to the masses while also having fun doing it.

Emma is an Icelandic atmospheric folk band. The project was created by siblings Sindri Snær Ómarsson and Breki Hrafn Halldóru Ómars as well as Ásgeir Kjartansson and Óðal Hjarn Grétu. Together they have created a diverse set of songs that aim to encapsulate different emotions. The band is known for dynamic and gripping live performances and played recently at Iceland Airwaves 2025 and Swn Festival 2026. They released their first album, Halidome, in the summer of 2025, which was awarded a Reykjavík Grapevine music award for “Best Kept Secret”.

Emmsjé Gauti is a true veteran in the Icelandic rap scene beginning his musical journey in 2002. When it comes to live performance, his live performance are known for being high-energy and and unpredictable. Over the course of his career he has built a catalogue of nine albums that spanning from his debut Bara ég in 2011 all the way though to Stéttinn in 2025. His music blends hip hop and rap with R&B and pop influences, giving his sound a broad appeal that has kept him a consistent presence in the Icelandic music scene.

Esmeralda Road are a Belfast band quickly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting new live acts to emerge from the UK and Ireland. Built on sharp songwriting, restless rhythms and an instinct for turning small rooms into full-blown parties, the band first gained attention through a string of sold-out shows in Belfast and early releases that spread quickly online. On stage, their reputation grew just as quickly. Esmeralda Road began taking their high-energy live show across the UK and Ireland, sharing stages with artists including Liam Gallagher and Primal Scream, while building a devoted following through touring. Off the back of a support tour with Irish indie risers Basht., new music on the horizon, and big live plans for the rest of the year, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Esmeralda Road.

Falinn Gjóður, (meaning hidden osprey) is a band that consists of three boys from Reykjavík, Iceland, who make progressive rock music. Despite being pretty new in the Icelandic music scene, they have had great success, even going so far as to winning the music competition “Músíktilraunir”. They very recently released an EP with the songs from Músíktilraunir and are now working on a bigger and better album. The three boys are as follows, Aron Elí Arnarsson: Bass and vocals. Baldur Þórarinsson: Keyboard and vocals. Þorri Hrafnsson: Guitar and vocals. Their music has been biomedically engineered to give you the feeling of being an osprey in hiding. Perfect for any occasion.

Farveblind are a Danish trio known for transforming raw energy into euphoric chaos on the dancefloor. Their music collides breakbeats, acid-drenched techno, punk fury, and sweeping cinematic layers, creating a sound that feels both chaotic and deeply human – confrontational yet celebratory. Onstage, they are pure electricity, shattering boundaries between band and audience with performances that have lit up festivals from Roskilde Festival to Eurosonic. Beyond the stage, their music has found a global audience through placements in acclaimed series such as Gen V and Young Royals. Farveblind’s world is one of exhaustion and euphoria, monotony and rebellion; a collective act of resistance and release.

Fig Tape is a compelling force in the indie and alternative pop landscape, balancing early 2000s alternative rock energy with forward-thinking production. The Oslo-based project’s debut album, Forcefed Serenity (October 2025), earned a Spellemann nomination (Norwegian Grammy) in the Alternative Pop category. Since 2023, Fig Tape has been a staple on NRK P3 and drawn international attention from tastemakers like Zane Lowe on Apple Music. Shaped by formative years in Berlin, the sound fuses euphoric club rhythms with guitar-driven pop, resonating globally through a sync in Netflix’s Young Royals. Beyond the solo project, Fig Tape co-wrote and produced ILLIT’s charting single “Do the Dance” (HYBE Labels), and now writes and produces with international artists across LA, London, New York, and Stockholm. Live, Fig Tape performs as a three-piece band with high-intensity shows, including Eurosonic, SOHO Calling, Vill Vill Vest, and by:Larm.

Flesh Machine is an indie/alternative band that blends raw post-punk energy and cold electronic tones with a Lynchian sense of unease. Their turbulent music hits you like a fall down a 300-step staircase. The band has a reputation for frenzied performances that sweep audiences along on a sonic journey. The dynamic Icelandic five-piece released their debut album, The Fool, at the end of May 2026. The anticipated record promises to bottle the act’s high calibre energy and leave thirsty fans euphoric and sated. The Fool tries to find its way through life, believing that the world should hand them everything on a silver platter. They stumble forward, blinded by the consequences of their actions. Repeated bad decisions and irresponsibility lead to a downward spiral into a self-made hell. Flesh Machine consists of Kormákur Jarl Gunnarsson (vocals & synthesiser), Baldur Hjörleifsson (guitar), Alexander Grybos (guitar), Hlynur Sævarsson (bass), and Jón G. Breiðfjörð Álfgeirsson (drums).

Loitering at the intersection of new wave, synth pop and art rock, Stoke-On-Trent’s Formal Sppeedwear deliver a timely parcel of geometric riffs, elastic bass lines and off kilter percussive work; rewiring ideas sewn by the golden era of recording technology into a dense tangle of sounds to unpack. Their debut EP – a self-titled, self-produced 12” sample of elastic bass arrangements, leaping guitar motifs and sparse, un-assuming percussive work – was championed by the likes of BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Radio X, and helped to earn support slots around the UK with the likes of Preoccupations, Fat Dog, Warmduscher and Divorce. 2025’s follow up singles ‘Wait (Hatchet Gets a New Hide)’ and ‘Hit ‘n’ Run’ quickly followed suit; earning features in DIY, The Line Of Best Fit and Hard Of Hearing Magazine, as well as significant radio backing from KEXP, BBC 6 Music and KCRW. Debut album ‘Punch Card’ out 11th September on Melodic Records.

Gosi has been active since 2012, and is sometimes more than one person, but never fewer than Andri Pétur (the dude with the moustache), who is joined by a rotating cast of friends, collaborators, and occasional suspects. Musically, Gosi lives somewhere on the spectrum between quirky pop and whatever genre happens to wander into the studio. Influences range from Hobbes (of Calvin and Hobbes fame) to Robert Moog, with plenty of stops in between. The latest release is Á floti (2025), available digitally and on vinyl. By the time you’re reading this, Gosi is hopefully working on the next album. Or perhaps two albums. The exact number depends largely on how you define “finished.” As for the name: while Gosi is also the Icelandic name for Pinocchio, in this instance it refers to the Jack playing card. Any resemblance to fictional wooden boys with questionable relationships to the truth is purely coincidental.

Haukur Páll is an Icelandic artist, producer, and sound engineer creating emotionally charged music at the intersection of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Alternative Pop. A lifelong student of music & sound, he began producing music at 13 before stepping into the spotlight himself, discovering that songwriting offered the freedom to tell stories no one else could. His debut album, Kyrrðin (The Silence), released in 2025 after three years in the making. Introducing a deeply personal artistic vision built on honest lyricism, cinematic production, and meticulous attention to detail. Haukur has expanded his work beyond the studio, releasing a handful of music videos to give the listener a visual journey throughout the album. This summer Haukur also stepped into the EDM scene with a new band called “R.O.K”, an early glimpse into the immersive and creative world he continues to build. With new releases arriving in 2026, Haukur Páll is emerging as one of Iceland’s most ambitious new voices.

Heartworms is Jojo Orme, 26 year old musician who released her debut album ‘Glutten For Punishment’ in 2025 to rave reviews. Produced by Dan Carey (Wet Leg, Fontaines DC) and released via his Speedy Wunderground label, the album taps into a linage of gothic pop songwriting, that includes PJ Harvey and Anna Calvi, while retaining Orme’s own skewiff, idiosyncratic sensibility. All 3 of the album’s singles were added to the BBC 6 Music playlist and, alongside support tours with The Last Dinner Party, St Vincent and Jack White, Heartworms also appeared on Later…with Jools Holland (Series 66 ep1) and her own tour saw her headline Camden’s Electric Ballroom.

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Hailing from Reykjavík, Inspector Spacetime is a cutting-edge pop band that blends eclectic influences from iconic dance and pop acts such as Daft Punk, The Prodigy, and Charli xcx. Their music serves as a vibrant tribute to the pulsating European dance music scene, crafted with a singular aim: to make people move. Since their self-titled debut album launched in early 2020, Inspector Spacetime has quickly established themselves as a formidable force within the Icelandic music landscape. in 2025, the band released their first infectious dance anthem in English ‘Party at My House’, which then got placed in Apple’s iPhone 17 TV ad. The band is set on releasing more music in English, starting with their latest single ‘People in the Video’. With their sights set on the international stage, they have already performed across Europe, most notably at SXSW, SPOT, Reeperbahn and Eurosonic. This is only the beginning, keep an eye out for Inspector Spacetime.

At just 25, Jamie Duffy has rapidly ascended to the elite tier of global multi instrumentalists, amassing over 160 million streams on his debut single. Seamlessly bridging the gap between traditional and modern composition, Jamie has become a formidable force on the international stage, redefining what it means to be a “classical” artist in the 21st century. Jamie’s transition from a viral sensation to a live powerhouse has been marked by prestigious, soldout headline shows across the UK and Ireland. His debut album has been met with equal acclaim, breaking into the Top 10 of the Official Irish Charts and UK Classical Charts and being the only artist with an instrumental album on the Official Irish Charts. Jamie’s scoring debut in the feature film ‘500 Miles’ showcases another side to his musical world, including bespoke creative endeavors that sit between his primary artistic pursuits, ensuring every note he releases contributes to an ever evolving and authentic journey.

A cult artist and London soul pioneer, Jamie has built a devoted following on songs like Night Air and Sharpness. 3, 10, Why, When is Jamie’s third album, one that wasn’t supposed to happen. After Mirrorwriting (2011) and the Mercury-nominated Making Time (2015), he disappeared. “I was haunted by the question of what’s worth saying?” The answer came through working with Swedish producer Martin Terefe at Eastcote Studios. “He sort of tricked me into making an album,” Jamie says. “We made one song, then another, then when we had ten we just said that’s the album.” Strange, spiky percussion gives way to lush strings. 3am thoughts sit alongside deep currents of love and belonging. Singing the torment becomes the remedy for that same torment. “I don’t really know how to explain this music. It’s extraordinary to me that it exists at all.” Released on Jamie’s own label, Also Can: Malaysian for “that works too.”

Born and raised in Tingbjerg, Copenhagen, JEFF3 moves through rap with a voice impossible to mistake for anyone else. Deep, direct and full of presence, his music blends afrohouse, amapiano and Scandinavian rap, balancing raw intensity with movement and atmosphere. Over the past years, JEFF3 has built a strong reputation in Copenhagen through singles, collaborations and explosive live performances, sharing stages with artists like Lamin and KESI. Earlier this year, the first single from his upcoming debut album entered the Danish Spotify chart at #12, marking his step from underground momentum into something much bigger. Still, JEFF3’s music never feels overly polished. His tracks carry the energy of late nights, pressure and escape, driven by hypnotic percussion, heavy basslines and melodies that feel both euphoric and uneasy. At Iceland Airwaves, JEFF3 delivers a live show built on intensity, energy and connection — something physical that hits the room instantly.

The queer vegan shitpunks, Joe & The Shitboys, formed with the intention of calling out shitty behaviour in the conservative Faroe Islands, where the rock scene is filled with boneless homophobes and meat-eating misogynists, and continue to take aim at general vibe killers everywhere. Their live shows are full of energy, with a barrage of songs often under a minute long, like “SAVE THE PLANET YOU DUMB SHIT”, “LIFE IS GREAT YOU SUCK”, “IF YOU BELIEVE IN EATING MEAT START WITH YOUR DOG”, “MANSPREDATOR”, and “EAT ASS YOU FUCKING COWARDS”, broken up by the flamboyant frontman Joe roasting the audience relentlessly. The band has appeared on major European festivals and played everything from public toilets in Reykjavik to a 10,000 capacity arena in London with Iggy Pop, who called them “the most exciting band in the world right now”. Their most recent album ‘GREATEST SHITS’ is out now on Alcopop! Records.

Reykjavík’s Jónfrí doesn’t need much introduction — hit records, a devoted following, and a reputation that keeps on growing. The band’s sophomore album Djúpfalsað Efni, forthcoming in september 2026, is the record that makes sense of all of it. The album seamlessly fuses indie, disco and techno — the kind of music Tame Impala and Talking Heads might make if you locked them in Berghain and threw away the key. At its most groovy, it sounds like Nile Rodgers jumped aboard a Steely Dan yacht and nobody’s complaining. Expect an upbeat set filled with catchy riffs, groovy beats and a dancefloor to remember.

Júníus Meyvant is the stage name of Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson, an acclaimed Icelandic singer-songwriter born on the Westman Islands (Heimaey). Known for his “freaky folk-pop” sound, he gained international attention in 2014 with his debut single “Color Decay,” which won Icelandic Music Awards for Best Single and Newcomer. His music features a soulful, warm, and often orchestral sound, with notable albums including Floating Harmonies (2016) and Across The Borders (2018).

Reykjavík-based alter ego/band Juno Paul has been gaining attention in Iceland’s grassroots music scene in recent years. Their music is described as “Galaxy Exploding Rock Music,” blending guitar riffs, drums, and 8-bit video game sounds. The result is energetic, slightly chaotic songs with heartfelt lyrics.

Kaktus Einarsson is an Icelandic artist whose music draws on indie pop, electronic, and post-punk influences. Born and raised in Reykjavík, he began performing as a child with experimental electronic acts before rising to prominence as the frontman of the acclaimed band Fufanu. As a solo artist, Kaktus blurs genre boundaries, combining lush melodies, inventive production, and autobiographical themes. His debut solo album, Kick the Ladder, released in 2021, showcased his distinctive ability to merge classical instrumentation with electronic textures. His 2024 album, Lobster Coda, expanded on this approach with collaborations from artists including Nanna of Of Monsters and Men and Damon Albarn. On his latest album, Factoid Happiness, featuring John Grant, RAKEL, Thibault Gomez, and Jessica Winter, he continues this journey, further cementing his place as one of the most distinctive musical voices on the Icelandic scene.

Iceland based producer and performer knackered is characterised by what’s been described as “fun-as-hell underground club music in the vein of SOPHIE or A.G. Cook” by SPIN. knackered’s electric stage presence and infectious quirks won her Live Act of the Year at The Reykjavik Grapevine’s 2026 Music Awards, and made her a darling of 2025’s Iceland Airwaves. She now seeks to enthrall Iceland Airwaves’ audience once again, with brand new tracks from an upcoming sophomore release, scheduled for release in spring of 2027. Her debut EP fyi (for your information) received the esteemed Kraumur Award as top six best Icelandic releases of the year and was nominated for Best Electronic Album of the Year at Iceland Music Awards 2026.

KOIKOI is a Belgrade based band blending raw energy, emotional depth and genre defying music, bridging indie rock, electronica and post punk. With their debut album “Calls Aside”, they achieved significant success, performing more than 160 concerts across 16 European countries and building a growing international audience. They were nominated for the Music Moves Europe Award at Eurosonic 2023. KOIKOI have appeared at major European festivals including Reeperbahn Festival, Europavox and Fusion Festival, as well as regional festivals such as InMusic, Exit and Arsenal Fest. Their recent single was featured on KEXP Radio. Rolling Stone UK described them as “Serbian psych rockers whose sonic power is tangible, with an electrifying sound and fully charged concert volume.” Their latest album “On Happiness in Dreams” was released in 2025. In 2026 they will perform at major European festivals, including Pohoda, Sea Star Festival and Sofia Live, with more announcements coming soon.

Leith Ross (they/them) channels their honest and emotional storytelling through introspective lyrics and a blend of indie folk with alternative and pop sounds. In 2020, they introduced their artistry with their debut EP, Motherwell. They continued to evolve with their viral singles “I’d Have To Think About It” and “We’ll Never Have Sex”. Leith’s debut full length album “To Learn” from 2023 was deeply personal, exploring themes like queerness, love, and mental health. Critical acclaim followed from NME, CLASH, Them., Ones To Watch, and The FADER. Beyond tours with Lord Huron, Bahamas, and Andy Shauf, they’ve sold out headline shows worldwide, performed at festivals across North America, and received the inaugural “John Prine Songwriter Fellowship” at 2022’s Newport Folk Festival. With over 500 million streams across their catalogue, their highly anticipated new album I Can See The Future helmed by GRAMMY award winning producer Rostam [Vampire Weekend] was released to widespread praise.

Harlem-raised artist Liim has shared his highly anticipated debut album Liim Lasalle Loves You — out now via THREE TIMES LOUDER. The 17-track project arrives alongside a new music video for “For The Both Of Us”, which finds Liim meditating on first love’s growing pains (“You know I adore you baby/In your Dior, couture, and all these things that I cannot afford cause I am young”) across the song’s sunny, synth-driven instrumental. That theme runs deep throughout his first full-length offering, a raw and reflective coming-of-age statement that explores the emotional complexity of growing into adulthood through the lens of shifting relationships, deep friendships, and hard-earned life lessons. The album follows recent singles “Why Why”, “Mezcal”, “Sahara Freestyle”, and “Older Than Me”, the latter of which was chosen by Pitchfork for their weekly Selects Playlist. In addition to his recent co-sign from Tyler, The Creator, Liim Lasalle Loves You arrives on the heels of Liim’s 2024 debut EP Petty Pete and standalone tracks like “Edward 40 Handz”. Raised in Harlem and now based in Brooklyn, he’s quickly made a name for himself for his unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and alternative soundscapes, which embody a patchwork of life experiences that highlight his New York City heritage. Despite attracting collaborators across fashion, music, and art, he remains close to the ground — his wisdom far surpassing his years. Still only 21 years old, he’s already modeled for Gucci and Supreme and has also recently earned critical praise from outlets like Pigeons & Planes, who hailed him as an artist whose music would “fit right in on a mix with artists like Blood Orange, Pharrell, and Steve Lacy.

Raving Lights, steady Beats and music that brings everybody to the dancefloor. The Fun never stops. Despite the dance-trio’s recent debut in the Icelandic music scene, LiteFun has attracted the attention of many for their energetic performances, uplifting music and playful crowd-work. The band’s first EP-album, INTERRAILED, released in February this year and two music videos have been published. LiteFun has performed in front of a happy crowd e.g. at Prikið, Röntgen, Kaffibarinn, Iðnó and turned Núllið Gallerí into Reykjavík’s most compact music venue. Consisting of three friends from high school who decided to start a band on their graduation trip, the bands name is more of a promise than a name, there will be lite fun.

LÓN is an Icelandic folk/Americana trio formed during the 2020 lockdown, when three long-time friends and collaborators came together to create music in an informal, creative setting. What began as spontaneous sessions in a cabin by Lake Þingvallavatn quickly evolved into a fully realized musical project. The band consists of vocalist Valdimar Guðmundsson (best known as the frontman of the acclaimed Icelandic band Valdimar), alongside guitarists Ásgeir Aðalsteinsson and Ómar Guðjónsson. Together, they explore their shared roots in folk music. Their music blends folk intimacy with subtle jazz and rock influences, creating a reflective and emotionally resonant soundscape. LÓN’s work often centers on themes of aging, family, and personal growth. Their debut material, including the single “My Father” and the album Thankfully Distracted, captures the bittersweet transition into adulthood—balancing acceptance and nostalgia.

The musical landscape is being reshaped by the evolving relationship between humans and machines. Lucy Dreams embodies this transformation through a seamless fusion of analog and digital art, with Lucy — an active artificial, albeit not AI band member — at the heart of their creative vision. The trio’s concept explores the dynamic between Lucy and her human counterparts, presenting SonicWaveArtPop as both an expressive and immersive medium that captivates the senses while posing socially relevant questions. Their LP VVVVV – the soundtrack to humanity’s leap into the 5th dimension – marks a bold redefinition of Lucy Dreams’ approach to pop music, both sonically and visually. The band has brought its signature sound to stages across Canada, Japan and the UK. Following a major performance at the renowned Konzerthaus Vienna and with shows in London, New York and Paris, Lucy Dreams continues to enchant audiences with what The Line of Best Fit described as “a quite irresistible show.”

Mackenzie Leighton is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist originally from Maine, USA and based in France since 2017. Following in the footsteps of Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez, Mackenzie captivates audiences with her singular voice and storytelling, pairing her intimate lyrics with delicate fingerpicking on the electric guitar or piano arrangements from her classical music background. She writes modern yet timeless songs that blend folk, pop and jazz, creating her own unique style, while singing in both English and French. With several EPs released since she launched her solo career abroad, the latest devoted to flowers, her debut album L’étrangère will be released in 2027 alongside a film that illustrates the 13 songs.

Mammút return to the stage for the first time since 2023. A monolithic fixture of the Reykjavik music scene, Mammút gained attention as teenagers as a powerful live band, way beyond their years. A reputation they’ve built on ever since. Mammút catalogue counts 5 albums which have amassed several awards and seen them touring the world over, including supporting some of the world’s leading alternative icons. Most significantly the band have delivered several seminal local live performances, including a few of the most memorable performances at Iceland Airwaves through the years. Mammút are a force to be reckoned with and not to be missed.

After over 150 performances in just 3 years, Mar Pujol begins a new chapter with the release of her second album, D’aquesta aigua no en beuré (Hidden Track Records, 2026), due out in October. The project arrives firmly established, following the 2025 Enderrock Critics’ Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album, the 2024 Altaveu Award, and the 2022 Lluçanès Rural Innovation Award. If Cançons de Rebost opened a space for pause and contemplation, this new work embraces contradiction as its driving force: a definitive statement that unravels itself, a provocation that questions certainty. Somewhere between acceptance and rebellion against imperfection, these new songs inhabit that uncomfortable yet fertile place where nothing is ever completely fixed. Joined by cellist Bruna González, the live performance expands its sonic landscape with delicacy and depth, offering an experience that invites audiences to slow down, listen, and be moved by what is constantly changing.

Marsibil is a duo consisting of Una Schram and Kári Hrafn Guðmundsson, who is also known by the artist name Kári The Attempt. Una and Kári both pursue independent careers as musicians and have each released music as solo artists. They now join forces in the project Marsibil, named after Kári’s wife and Una’s great-grandmother. The musical world of Marsibil is an ode to classic Icelandic pop songs. Through a blend of original songwriting and rich, evocative arrangements, the duo creates something entirely new while retaining a sense of familiarity. Marsibil released its first music in the summer of 2025. The songs “Það er komið sumar” (“Summer Has Arrived”) and “Íslenskur drengur” (“Icelandic Boy”) were well received on streaming platforms and received significant radio airplay. Íslenskur drengur also reached the Rás 2 Top 20 Chart in September of that year.

Mugison is an Icelandic singer-songwriter from the Westfjords. He started out in 2002 as a laptop troubadour with Lonely Mountain, got bored, made a rock’n’roll record with his friends (Mugiboogie, 2007) and has been mixing everything since. Rolling Stone’s David Fricke wrote he “already has a reputation abroad for bleak magic, on record and in solo appearances with acoustic guitar and laptop.” He has won fourteen Icelandic Music Awards and two Edda Awards for film and TV scores, co-founded the festival Aldrei fór ég suður, and has toured Europe, Japan and the US, opening for Neil Young, Queens of the Stone Age and Fantômas. In 2024 he played 100 churches in 100 Icelandic postcodes. At last year’s Iceland Airwaves he performed with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. This year you get the other side of him: a bare-bones one-man show.

Step into the dynamic world of Nom De Guerre, where producer Ole Petter Ålgård and rapper Vuyo come together to create a unique musical experience. With a sound that blends dark basslines and pulsing beats, Nom De Guerre takes listeners on a journey inspired by the urban landscapes of Oslo, Berlin, and Johannesburg. This talented duo has received radio play on renowned stations such as P3, P3X, and Channel Africa. Drawing inspiration from artists like Okmalumkoolkat, Goldlink, Kaytranada, and Peggy Gou, Nom De Guerre crafts a sonic landscape that captures the listener’s attention and invites them into a world where hip-hop and club music merge in a distinctive way.

Hailing from the outskirts of London in a town called St Albans, the alternative Grime artist is no stranger to being an outsider. After facing countless struggles such as major family passings and homelessness as a child even being homeless up until recently, the rapper aims to turn this around in a positive light, with his artist name being an ode to this. The name “Nori” created by reversing the word “iron,” representing turning a hard situation around. Nori has relentlessly pushed the boundaries of Grime music with his iconic “video game” production style with fast paced light-hearted bangers, accompanied with the bars to match. Littered amongst his works lie deeper, darker themes that his fans are yet to see more of within the coming year, with the MC taking the Grime genre to places it’s never seen.

Ólöf Arnalds is an Icelandic composer and multi-instrumentalist. Her most distinctive asset is, nonetheless, her voice of instantly captivating, spring water chasteness possessed of a magical, otherworldly quality that is simultaneously innocent yet ancient (“somewhere between a child and an old woman” according to no less an authority than Björk). Her work has been called “otherworldly” by The New York Times, “stunning” by SPIN, “bewitching” by Rolling Stone, “remarkable” by the NME, “ethereal” by Vanity Fair and “impossibly lovely” by Paste. Ólöf can mesmerise a room with nothing but a small guitar and her distinctive soprano voice. Across five albums in nearly twenty years, her gently plucked guitar, charango, violin and koto–amongst other instruments–have provided the bedrock for vivid narrations straddling the mundane and mythological, sketching out rich emotional territories often concerned with love, equal parts familial, platonic and romantic.

Oyama is a five-piece band hailing from Iceland that has been building a steady reputation as one of Reykjavík’s finest rock bands. Their sound is rooted in the shoegaze of the 90s, and their music pivots between soothing, airy dream pop and fuzzy, psychedelic noise rock. The band reaches high sonic peaks and awakens deep sensations with its mixture of spacious, noisy soundscapes and tender vocal harmonies. Oyama have released two LPs (‘Coolboy’ and ‘Everyone Left’) and two EPs (‘I Wanna’ and ‘Opaque Days’). They have performed at showcase festivals and events all over Europe, including Iceland Airwaves, Eurosonic, by Larm, The Great Escape, Club NME, Ja Ja Ja, and Air D’Islande, as well as playing to packed audiences in Japan.

PISS is a noisy, genre-bending 4-piece punk band from Vancouver B.C. The band combines music, poetry, sound collage, performance art, and various mediums of visual art to address complex themes that blur the line between personal and political.

Born in Brazil and raised in North London, PIXY is a rapidly-emerging artist who pushes boundaries with cinematic soundscapes, bold visuals and emotionally charged storytelling. Her debut EP “XY” has already generated over 26 million streams, driven by the breakout success of “LEGACY”, which gained major viral traction across Central and Eastern Europe. After a sold out London headline show and with more than 1.5 million creates on TikTok tied to the project, PIXY has quickly built a fast-growing international fanbase and is ready to take the stage at festivals across UK and Europe this summer.

If folk and lo-fi punk share any kind of resemblance—strained balladry, a DIY ethos and bewildering sparse arrangements—then an act like Pollyfromthedirt, fluent in both mocking dry wit and heavier techniques, is perfectly poised to disrupt them. His playfully defiant name thumbs its nose at the local archetype of a true northerner. The now London-based artist’s new single highlights his stranger, slightly more pixelated depiction of blighty. It all started after his dad got rid of his PlayStation and the masked artist picked up a guitar instead. Now he’s considered a favourite amongst a new generation of tastemakers. His first EP The Dirt Tape P1 featured previously released tracks “Cherry Seeds”, “Darlos Cowboys”, and “A Weekend in Majorca”, cemented him as one of the most intriguing new voices to emerge from England’s suburbs.

punktò is the audiovisual project of Lithuanian artist Jonas Šarkus – a multidisciplinary creator known for blending analog electronics, theatre, movement, and visual performance into surreal, emotionally charged live experiences. Drawing from lo-fi electronics, synth-pop, disco, minimal wave, industrial textures, and avant-garde performance art, punktò creates a hybrid sound driven by the tactile energy of analog modular synthesis and live experimentation. The project balances raw physicality with introspective storytelling – constantly shifting between humor and melancholy, chaos and precision. Since the release of the acclaimed albums QQ and 2237 SADBOLS, punktò has become one of the most distinctive voices in the contemporary Baltic underground scene, known for immersive performances and a constantly evolving artistic identity.

RAKEL is an Icelandic artist working with song, memory, and atmosphere. Blending voice, field recordings, and subtle electronic textures, she creates music that feels both intimate and expansive. Since her debut EP Nothing Ever Changes (2021), she has become a distinctive presence in the Icelandic music scene. Her debut album, a place to be (2025, OPIA Community), made with Danish producer Sara Flindt, marked a defining moment in her work. Part diary, part landscape, the album draws on recordings from her family’s farm in Iceland as well as bedrooms and studios in Copenhagen and Reykjavík. Birds, breath, creaking floors, and soft electronics shape its immersive sonic world. The album received widespread critical acclaim and earned nominations for Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the Icelandic Music Awards. In 2026, RAKEL was awarded Performer of the Year, further establishing her as a compelling live artist.

Revenge of Calculon bring a full dose of lo-fi beats, sleazy bass grooves and enough old fashioned synth squelch to satisfy even the most hungry of space-funk explorers. Their funkatronic adventures have resulted in a bumper crop of vinyl with their debut LP Manipulator accompanied by release parties and signings at Rough Trade records in the UK and Lucky Records in Reykjavik. Their live shows are always a high-octane Luchador funk fest featuring masked electronic mayhem, psychedelic dance moves and mystery guest rappers. They have been spotted unleashing their funk on the UK festival scene including at The Great Escape, Dot to Dot, ComicCon, Pysch-fi and their infamous off-venue shows during Iceland Airwaves.

Róshildur is the musical alias of the Icelandic/Danish producer, songwriter and performer Anna Róshildur. Her alternative pop sound combines layered vocal loops, heavy bass and a distorted saxophone. She weaves together warm synths and textured beats, creating an intimate yet spacious soundscape that carries Róshildur’s melancholic and clever lyrics, sung in Icelandic.

RSP is a Faroese rap group made up of Heini Ronnason á Heygum, Steingrímur Hallsson, and Bjarki Jónasson. They are known for energetic hip-hop in Faroese, combining catchy beats with humorous, bold lyrics. The group gained attention through the Sement competition and broke through in 2023, winning Breakout Artist of the Year and Radio Hit of the Year for “Send mær meira pengar.” RSP is especially popular among younger audiences and is known for lively performances at festivals like G! Festival and Summarfestivalurin. They are considered a key part of the new wave of Faroese rap.

SAKARIS is the musical project of Faroese songwriter, producer and performer Sakaris Emil Joensen. Known for blending imaginative synth-pop, indie goofiness and earnest songwriting, he has become a highly regarded name on the Faroese and Nordic music scene over the past decade. Since the release of his debut ablum I Have Beautiful Eyes in 2012, SAKARIS has developed a distinctive sound that combines catchy melodies with humorous and slightly self-deprecating lyrics dealing with themes such as millennial anxiety, personal/financial woes of the artisté, the domestic dream and the state-of-the-world in general. Drawing inspiration from 80s pop, videogame music and new-wave weirdness, his songs balance upbeat production with a pessimistic and often humorously self-deprecating perspective.

Sandrayati is a Filipina-American singer-songwriter whose music moves between folk, ambient, and alternative. Raised between Java and Bali and now rooted in Reykjavík, she explores identity, embodiment, and belonging in her intimate, immersive songwriting. Following her Decca debut Safe Ground, produced by Ólafur Arnalds, Sandrayati has collaborated with Damien Rice, JFDR, and Shahzad Ismaily. Her second album, INHABIT (2025), produced with SOHN, and James Forde Stewart, explores the body’s seasons, and our connection to the natural world. Alongside the album, she created Inhabiting Bodies, an instrumental companion and immersive movement workshop series, and Inhabiting Words, an audio journal, poetically outlining to the writing process of INHABIT. Now writing new music that moves deeper into electronic, folk, and ambient landscapes, Sandrayati continues to create work that invites us into a deeper relationship with ourselves and the living world

Sævar Jóhannsson is an award-winning pianist and composer based in Reykjavík, Iceland. His music blends introspective piano melodies with warm string arrangements, exploring the fullness of humanity; sometimes melancholic, but at the same time playful and hopeful. His latest album Quiet Presence (2025) received widespread acclaim, earning three nominations at the Icelandic Music Awards and winning Album of the Year. A deeply personal reflection on home, belonging, and identity, ‘Quiet Presence’ is inspired by a childhood shaped by frequent relocations. Through organic piano textures, strings and subtle electronics, the album searches for ground in a shifting world. “For every grammy-nominated, internationally-touring, Ólafur Arnalds there’s a Sævar Jóhannsson: quietly putting out beautiful music.” -Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards 2023

SCAM debuted their live show at Iceland Airwaves in fall of 2025 and immediately got booked for Roskilde Festival, catapulting them to a cult status in the local Reykjavík scene. The multilayered, high intensity electro-pop project of Icelandic composers and music producers Herdís Stefánsdóttir and Salka Valsdóttir started when classically trained musician and film composer Stefansdottir met Salka as she was performing her music at a small venue in Reykjavik. Inspired by the sound of Valsdóttir’s unique music production, the two began exchanging ideas as long-distance penpals, trading music ideas over email. This creative dialogue evolved over a few years ultimately forming SCAM. SCAM is an attempt to carve out space for the musicians resulting in a larger than life sound that is Irresistible, lush yet gritty, feminine yet hard: a collision between techno, gabber, metal, pop and large cinematic arrangements

Sex Week is an art rock duo compromised of Pearl Amanda Dickson and Richard Orofino, they came together as creative collaborators when Orofino fell in love with Dickson’s taste via a wildly eclectic playlist she made. Sex Week have mastered honing structural strangeness into something more recognizable — their appetite for pop music apparent. There’s an undeniable charm in how they pair those rough edges with that surprising playfulness, finding a hopeful glow in the gloom and vice versa on nearly every track.

Sísý Ey is an Icelandic electronic house band formed by sisters Sigga, Beta and Elín, and producer Oculus. Blending signature vocal harmonies with deep house and electronic production, the group has built a loyal following in Iceland and internationally, touring across Europe and reaching audiences around the world. Their debut single, Ain’t Got Nobody, reached No. 1 on the Icelandic charts in 2013. Since then, they have collaborated with acclaimed artists including Andy Butler (Hercules & Love Affair) and Kasper Bjørke.

Skeler is a defining force in electronic music, blending cloud rap, downtempo, melodic trap, and trance into euphoric, bass-rich soundscapes. A pioneer of the ‘wave’ genre, his atmospheric, forward-thinking productions have amassed over 915,000 monthly Spotify listeners and 470 Million YouTube views. His acclaimed Night Drive mix series continues to push creative boundaries, while tracks like Arcadia and Tel Aviv have cemented his global influence. Supported by industry heavyweights like RL Grime and Deathpact, Skeler has captivated audiences worldwide, from club nights in Europe to major U.S. festivals and headline tours, including Red Rocks and ADE.

Hailing from Taiwan, someshiit is a defining voice in contemporary hip-hop, celebrated for his “Bedroom Rap” style backed by a powerful all-star live band. Influenced by UK, Japanese, and Korean rap, his cold, prose-like lyricism explores the nuances of human connection. His debut album, A FOOL, earned him Best New Artist at the 36th Golden Melody Awards and Best Hip-hop Album at the 16th GIMA. someshiit’s explosive live presence has captivated audiences on prestigious global stages, including SXSW 2026 (USA), Asian Pop Festival (South Korea), and his Vagabond Japan Mini Tour. someshiit continues to elevate the “Band Sound” rap genre, bridging poetic narrative with high-octane performance energy across the international stage.

Spacestation are a four-piece alternative rock band from Reykjavík, Iceland, known for their energetic live shows and a sound that moves between dreamy indie rock, shoegaze, post-punk and psychedelia. Since emerging from Reykjavík’s grassroots scene, the band have become an established name in Icelandic alternative music while steadily building an audience abroad. Their debut album “Reykjavík Syndrome” introduced Spacestation’s melodic yet restless sound, while their sophomore LP, “Who Killed Spacestation?”, sees the band pushing into heavier, more atmospheric and experimental territory. Following extensive touring and performances at festivals and showcases across Europe and beyond, Spacestation have developed a reputation as a powerful live band. With a growing international presence and a new album on the way, they’re entering their most ambitious chapter yet.

Born in Canada, Joel Durksen cut his teeth in the UK’s music scene, performing and recording with numerous bands before relocating to rural Iceland in 2023. Despite a growing profile as a multi-instrumentalist for Brad Stank, Dent May, and Two Blinks I Love You, he found himself increasingly disconnected, unsure whether he was moving closer to his own voice or further from it. What followed was Spouses. Based on a horse-breeding farm in South Iceland, Durksen wrote and recorded the debut album, I Could Be Your Dog (released 22 May 2026 via Kálfholt Records), largely alone in a small loft above a stable (Kálfholt Studios). Mixed by Finn Howells at Alan Moulder’s A.M.C. Studios, the album blends the guitar-driven energy of The Bends-era Radiohead with folk and folktronica influences. Songs from the record have received support from The Reykjavik Grapevine, RÚV, The Line of Best Fit, BIRP!, and For The Rabbits.

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Ágústa Eva Erlendsdottir and Gunni Hilmarsson unite as the dynamic music duo, Sycamore Tree. Since their debut single release in 2016, the duo has rapidly ascended the ranks of Iceland’s music scene, leaving an indelible mark with their enchanting blend of ethereal melodies and Folk pop sensibilities.In nine short years, Sycamore Tree has achieved remarkable success, with an impressive 21 singles soaring to the top 10 of Icelandic radio charts. Their meteoric rise has not gone unnoticed, earning them nominations for prestigious awards and accolades. With four albums and three EPs under their belt, each comprising a captivating array of their chart-topping singles, Sycamore Tree has solidified their position as one of Iceland’s most cherished musical treasures. Yet, their journey is far from over. The duo is currently immersed in the creation of their highly anticipated fifth album, slated for release in Q2 of 2027.

SYL is a Copenhagen-based hardcore band best experienced live. With their piercing energy and intense, emotionally charged performances, they have quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting new acts on the Danish scene. Their music combines the raw power of hardcore with elements of post-punk, noise rock, and metal, creating a sound that captures both anxiety, helplessness, and vulnerability. Benjamin Clemens’ aggressive and intense vocals cut through the band’s noisy backdrop of hard-hitting hardcore, creating a shared space for catharsis. The audience is invited to release emotions that might otherwise remain suppressed. SYL is the hardcore band you didn’t know you loved and their shows are an experience that opens the doors to everyone, including those discovering hardcore’s intense sense of connection for the first time.

TÁR is the dreamy and innovative Icelandic alternative-folk partnership of Elín Ey and Zöe Ruth Erwin. While their sound dances between the genres of folk, country, and alternative and pop, it somehow lands onto an island all its own. Together, they create a vast world of storytelling and musical tapestry; navigating through life’s most tangible themes, big and small. Combining their shared experiences in life with an emotive approach to instrumentation and soundscapes, TÁR zooms in on the relatable narratives of everyday life and offers a shared space for the listener to recognize themselves within it on a deeply human level. Their combination of intimate acoustic instrumental foundation, ethereal and haunting vocals, playful synth and atmospheric layers, and lyrics that both cut with brutal honesty and then lighten with witty sarcasm, conjures an experience that is both soothing and hilarious.

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Pairing dancefloor fillers with disenchanted pop songwriting, The Itch are both a product of and an antidote to an age of pessimism. After packing-out basement parties around the UK for the last 18 months, their debut album – It’s The Hope That Kills You – is out now via Fiction Records and I OH YOU.

Emerging from Sintra, Portugal, Them Flying Monkeys blend post punk urgency with neo psychedelic atmospheres, earning a distinct place in Europe’s alternative scene. Known for their melodic precision and explosive live shows, the five piece evolved from DIY roots into one of Portugal’s most export ready acts. Their latest album, Best Behavior (2025), released via gig.ROCKS! and Only Lovers Records, fused rock with bold electronic textures and received praise from Rolling Stone France, It’s Psychedelic Baby, Addict Culture, Muzzart, Negative White and Persona Edition. In 2025, they played over 40 shows across Portugal, Spain and France, including appearances at ESNS, WestWay Lab, New Colossus, FOCUS Wales, Reeperbahn and Monkey Week. Following ESNS 2026, they toured the UK and Europe extensively. Their new single Attrition, out May 27 and mixed by Dom Mitchison (Bristol), explores emotional overload, anxiety and the gradual collapse caused by repetition.

Tunghoyrt is an alternative rock/grunge band from the Faroe Islands. “Tunghoyrt” in faroese means “heavy hearing” or almost deaf. They play loudand heavy, with songs that have an emotional weight to it. The 4 members in tunghoyrt are all 19 years old and have taken their home country with storm.

Úlfur Úlfur (Wolf Wolf) has been among the most influential acts in Iceland for a decade now. A small town rap duo turned big city popstars, Úlfur Úlfur has been grinding since 2011 in a country known for its musicians, performing non-stop everywhere where there’s a need for 808s and heartbreaks Their music spans genres while staying rooted in sharp songwriting, memorable hooks and raw energy. Made up of childhood friends Helgi Sæmundur and Arnar Freyr, Úlfur Úlfur has always pushed beyond the boundaries of traditional rap, blending styles and influences into something uniquely their own. Their latest release, Svarti Skuggi (2025), draws inspiration from country music, combining twangy guitars and cinematic landscapes with the grit, humor and hooks that have become hallmarks of the band. Through the years the band has gained experience and muscles and even though these two party dudes have become middle-aged dads, the wolf is still hungry.

Una Torfa is a singer-songwriter from Vesturbær, Reykjavík, who writes and performs songs in Icelandic about love, rejection, heartbreak, and happiness. Her music captures emotions with remarkable precision, turning fleeting thoughts and small moments into vivid, heartfelt lyrics. Una has been nominated for numerous awards and has won the Icelandic Music Awards twice: as Female Singer of the Year in 2022 and Performer of the Year in 2024. Her debut album, Flækt og týnd og einmana, received the Kraumur Music Award in 2022, while her album Sundurlaus samtöl was nominated for the Icelandic Music Awards.

Valborg Ólafs is an Icelandic singer-songwriter whose intimate blend of indie folk and atmospheric country has earned her a reputation as one of Iceland’s most distinctive emerging voices. She is known for a rare vocal presence, whisper-soft yet captivating, capable of filling a room while drawing listeners into moments of stillness and connection. Based beneath the Eyjafjallajökull volcano on Iceland’s south coast, Valborg creates music shaped by vast landscapes, and emotional honesty. Since her debut release in 2019, she has performed at showcase festivals in Iceland and Canada, introducing international audiences to her cinematic sound and immersive live performances. With songs that explore freedom, growth, love, and belonging, Valborg’s music invites listeners to slow down, and reconnect. New music from her forthcoming third album arrives in 2026, further establishing her as a compelling new voice from Iceland. She is one of those rare artists best experienced live.

Vicky Sometani is an American London-based singer-songwriter writing and releasing soul and indie music. Her songwriting is defined by emotional honesty and a sensitivity that connects deeply with listeners. Her most notable releases include her colaboration with MAX RAD, Caling Out Your Love, which has surpassed 3.5 million streams, introducing her to an international audience. She followed this in 2025, with viral success on Tiktok with Where Were You. Now embedding herself in London’s creative scene, Vicky continues to evolve, blending soulful vocals with alternative indie music while exploring new ways to share her music across platforms and mediums. Vicky enjoys working acros both music and film, bringing a cinematic quality to her releases that sets her project apart.

Victoryland is the Brooklyn-based project of musician Julian McCamman and Daniel Howard. Their label debut, My Heart Is A Room With No Cameras In It, released January 23, 2026, via Good English, is a triumphant, despondent, and ultimately fun experimental pop-rock album. My Heart wrangles with heavy subject matter (love, disconnection, sexual frustration, emptiness, etc.), but the terminal statement of the record is about the cleansing nature of pop music. That, if a song can force you to “bliss out” over a hook or a loop, or even make you dance, it can be the spoonful of sugar to swallow the hard pill with; this is what Victoryland strives to do: package the most exhausting realities of life, love, and the search for connection in a world starved of it, into a fun 2-5 minutes, and for the runtime of Victoryland’s first major statement, you might even feel like you’re not alone.

virgin orchestra is a band from Reykjavík that combines post-punk with experimental soundscape, dreampop and noise. They have been attracting attention in Iceland and throughout Europe after their 2023 debut ‘fragments’ released via the Icelandic label Bad Taste/Smekkleysa, followed by their EP release ‘Let It Burn’ in 2025. As they have been gaining a ground with music appearing in local and UK TV series, they have started recording their third album with the first single planned for a release by mid-2026, followed by a UK and Europe tour in July.

WARHAUS – HA HA Heartbeats Warhaus invites audiences into a universe unlike anything the project has explored before. Ha Ha Heartbeats is a series of exclusive festival appearances, built around a duo setup and driven by live electronics. Darker, bolder and more hypnotic. These performances blur the line between concert and club, revealing a new dimension of the Warhaus universe. A fleeting encounter with what’s next.

In 2024, Worldpeace DMT dropped the debut EP Brass Invaders, which cracked open the eclectic, zany and exciting world of Leo Fincham. With the debut album The Velvet Underground and Rowan released last year, Leo enlisted friend and collaborator Rowan Please of The Femcels to join the band, which brought forth a whole new layer to the project. With The Velvet Underground and Rowan, Worldpeace DMT created what Pitchfork described as “a brilliant and irreverent underground pop album.” Earlier this year, Worldpeace DMT shared the music video for the song “Love Yourself,” which appeared on their 2025 debut album, and teamed up with Bassvictim for the collaborative track “Year of the Dragon.” A surprise release of their new mixtape Flowers Powers in August arrived alongside the official announcement of their anticipated sophomore album Stick Around For Tea, set to arrive this October.

Blending folk storytelling with multimedia world-building, Yaelokre creates character-driven songs performed in elaborate costume. Their single “Harpy Hare” went viral, topping Spotify’s Global Viral Songs Chart.

YARD are a gripping three piece electro noise band from Dublin, Ireland. Bridging the gap between techno and noise rock, their music can only be described as an intense and immersive sensory experience. Visually represented by their eerie mascot ‘Bucketman’, YARD will leave you sweaty, energized and strangely unnerved. Having supported bands like Shame, Psychotic Monks, Mandy Indiana, CLT DRP, Scaler, Enola Gay and Chalk and with coveted slots at Eurosonic, The Great Escape and Primavera Pro in 2024, YARD are going from strength to strength. Drawing inspiration from SUUNS, Gilla Band, Death Grips, Nine Inch Nails among others, YARD is creating an experience truly like no other.