Part Belle and Sebastian, part Godspeed, You Black Emperor, this up-and-coming Icelandic band has hit it big in Reykjavik. Their songs have a solid pop sensibility, using strong hooks and catchy chord progressions, but are supplemented in a decidedly non-pop fashion with orchestral backings, quiet reflective moments, and thoughtful lyrics. As with many Icelandic bands, their music is inspired by the landscape around them- the bleak, cold, isolation of the countryside met with the warmth and connection of Iceland's well-connected human element. The band itself consists of ten… read more
Part Belle and Sebastian, part Godspeed, You Black Emperor, this up-and-coming Icelandic band has hit it big in Reykjavik. Their songs have a solid … read more
Part Belle and Sebastian, part Godspeed, You Black Emperor, this up-and-coming Icelandic band has hit it big in Reykjavik. Their songs have a solid pop sensibility, using strong hooks a… read more
The band Hjaltalín began as a one-act thing in the music scene of MH, a Reykjavík gymnasium (in 2004) that is renowned for harboring musicians. Things have evolved since then, personnel changed, and the band has actually changed course regarding musical styles in the meantime, although the band is certainly hard to categorize with influences ranging from contemporary indie rock to 60’s pop music to classical music or acid jazz. Högni Egilsson - Vocals & guitar Sigríður Thorlacius - Vocals Axel Haraldsson - Drums Guðmundur Óskar Guðmundsson - Bass Hjörtur Ingvi Jóhannsson - Keybo… read more
The band Hjaltalín began as a one-act thing in the music scene of MH, a Reykjavík gymnasium (in 2004) that is renowned for harboring musicians. Things have evolved since then, personnel cha… read more
The band Hjaltalín began as a one-act thing in the music scene of MH, a Reykjavík gymnasium (in 2004) that is renowned for harboring musicians. Things have evolved since then, personnel changed, and the band has actually changed course… read more