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Purrkur Pillnikk
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Þeyr
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Þeyr (also known as Theyr) was a renowned Icelandic New Wave band from the early eighties. Shrouded under a veil of mystery, their three-ye… read moreÞeyr (also known as Theyr) was a renowned Icelandic New Wave band from the early eighties. Shrouded under a veil of mystery, their three-year existence was characterized by a deep interest in ancient wisdom. Þeyr helped bring about the N… read moreÞeyr (also known as Theyr) was a renowned Icelandic New Wave band from the early eighties. Shrouded under a veil of mystery, their three-year existence was characterized by a deep interest in ancient wisdom. Þeyr helped bring about the New Wave movement in Iceland and became one of the first Icel… read more -
Q4U
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Q4U is a post-punk band from Reykjavík. It was active in 1980-1983 and again in 1996-1997. It was started by Steinþór Stefánsson (guitar) a… read moreQ4U is a post-punk band from Reykjavík. It was active in 1980-1983 and again in 1996-1997. It was started by Steinþór Stefánsson (guitar) and girlfriend Linda Garðarsdóttir (voice), Ellý Halldórsdóttir (voice) and her boyfriend Gunnþór S… read moreQ4U is a post-punk band from Reykjavík. It was active in 1980-1983 and again in 1996-1997. It was started by Steinþór Stefánsson (guitar) and girlfriend Linda Garðarsdóttir (voice), Ellý Halldórsdóttir (voice) and her boyfriend Gunnþór Sigurðsson (bass) and Helgi the drummer. Már was the synth pl… read more -
Fræbbblarnir
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Fræbbblarnir were formed in Iceland in 1978 and released a number of records until they quit early 1983. A punk / pop band in the happy-go-… read moreFræbbblarnir were formed in Iceland in 1978 and released a number of records until they quit early 1983. A punk / pop band in the happy-go-lucky “sector” of the punk era playing short, melodic songs fast and raw. Inspired by the Ramones,… read moreFræbbblarnir were formed in Iceland in 1978 and released a number of records until they quit early 1983. A punk / pop band in the happy-go-lucky “sector” of the punk era playing short, melodic songs fast and raw. Inspired by the Ramones, Clash, Stranglers, Jam, Sex Pistols, Damned, Alberto Y Lost… read more -
The Elgar Sisters
622 listeners
The Elgar Sisters was an Icelandic duo formed by singer Björk Guðmundsdóttir and guitarist Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson in 1984. The Elgar … read moreThe Elgar Sisters was an Icelandic duo formed by singer Björk Guðmundsdóttir and guitarist Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson in 1984. The Elgar Sisters coexisted with KUKL, another group they were part of. The origin of the duo’s name dates b… read moreThe Elgar Sisters was an Icelandic duo formed by singer Björk Guðmundsdóttir and guitarist Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson in 1984. The Elgar Sisters coexisted with KUKL, another group they were part of. The origin of the duo’s name dates back to the recording sessions when engineer Mel Jefferson na… read more -
Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar
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Björk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar was an Icelandic jazz and bebop music band. The band formed in Reykjavík, Iceland in… read moreBjörk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar was an Icelandic jazz and bebop music band. The band formed in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1990 when the singer-songwriter Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals and harmonica), who at the time sang… read moreBjörk Guðmundsdóttir & tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar was an Icelandic jazz and bebop music band. The band formed in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1990 when the singer-songwriter Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals and harmonica), who at the time sang and wrote for The Sugarcubes, joined the Tríó Guðmundar Ing… read more -
Egó
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Egó is a rock band that was formed by Bubbi Morthens (GCD, Utangarðsmenn/Outsiders, Das Kapital…). In Egó was Bubbi Morthens the sing… read moreEgó is a rock band that was formed by Bubbi Morthens (GCD, Utangarðsmenn/Outsiders, Das Kapital…). In Egó was Bubbi Morthens the singer, Jakob Smári Magnússon on bass, Hrafn Thoroddsen on the organ, Bergsveinn Morthens on the guita… read moreEgó is a rock band that was formed by Bubbi Morthens (GCD, Utangarðsmenn/Outsiders, Das Kapital…). In Egó was Bubbi Morthens the singer, Jakob Smári Magnússon on bass, Hrafn Thoroddsen on the organ, Bergsveinn Morthens on the guitar and Magnús Stefánsson on drums. Egó was formed in Septembe… read more