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Airwaves Saturday Super-Review: Blood Cults, Sick Bernds, JFDR-Waves, The Polo & Pan Revoltion
Wow, Airwaves hit us like a whirlwind. What just happened? No seriously, what just happend. Read on, read on… 2 Late 4 2008 and B1B2 A++ I found myself going to bed early (just 2:30 a.m.!) on Friday night, thinking, “Where did…
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Airwaves Friday Super-Review: aYia, BDSM Chomsky & Cell7 School4 2Bad Rappers
Welcome to the eye of the storm. Here’s what went down in the fun and chaos of Iceland Airwaves last night, brought to you by our semi-frayed, somewhat frazzled and partially euphoric festival super-review team. You can listen to our GrapeWaves Daily…
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Airwaves Thursday Super-Review: HELL YES TOMM¥ €A$H & Other Stories
After the excitement of the opening night, which our super-review team spent running between stages, checking out the venues, saying “hi” to old friends, making new ones, and gorging on as many shows as possible, we sank deeper into the rhythm of…
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Coldwave & Ketamine: Grapevine’s Airwaves Wednesday Super-Review
THE AIRWAVES ARE AMONG US. From Peter André lookalikes to taut heartstrings, flowing colours, palace muses, ketamine vs. breakfast cereal, and a coldwave fog spell, here’s what went down on the opening night of Iceland’s legendary winter festival. Also, check out our…
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Iceland Airwaves Begins: Hear Our First GrapeWaves Daily Podcast Now
Airwaves is off and running! As well as our journalist team at-large, this year we’re joined by American radio host and DJ Tim Pogo, who’ll be roaming around talking to Icelandic musicians and faces of the festival about what went down, what’s…
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The Grapevine Pre-Waves What-To-Not-Miss Guide To Airwaves 2018
After months of buildup, the Airwaves are finally upon us. Hundreds of bands will perform in Reykjavík over the coming five days, delighting thousands of festivalgoers from all over the world. The Airwaves Grapevine Super Review Team will be at large throughout,…
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Never Quit: Benny Crespo’s Gang’s Long-Anticipated Second Album Is Here
Benny Crespo’s Gang, the dynamic Icelandic rock quartet, formed in 2003, and their self-titled debut album was released in 2007. They’re worshipped by rock enthusiasts in Reykjavík, and known for their energetic and wild performances. Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir is the singer of…
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A Dark Enigma: GYÐA Steps Forward With ‘Evolution’
There’s always a certain allure to exploring all that is dark and mysterious, and even more so when the unknown darkness holds in its shroud the promise of pure beauty. That’s Gyða Valtýsdóttir for you: a dark enigma moving through space and…
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Máni Orrasson’s New Single Is Steeped In Intimacy, Longing & Desperation
Máni Orrasson is an intriguing Icelandic musician who, having long been based overseas, sometimes sails under the radar on his home turf. With an impressive new video streaming now, we decided to ask him a few questions ahead of his performances at…
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Surfing The Airwaves: Our Essential Festival Survival Guide
Iceland Airwaves has a special way of dragging you through a happy melée of gigs, smiling faces, packed dancefloors, chance encounters and bizarre after-parties, leaving you hanging on for dear life. Disclaimer: We’re not saying these tips will make you a superhuman…
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#GrapeWaves 2K18 is GO! Win An Einstök x Grapevine Goodie Bag, Stuffed With Stuff!
Iceland Airwaves is one of our favourite times of the year—it’s more reliably fun than, for example, Icelandic summer. So, we at the Grapevine like to celebrate the festival in style—and you’re invited to join in. First up, we’re giving away a…
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Meet The Venues: Where You’ll Be Hanging Out At Iceland Airwaves 2018
Iceland Airwaves has taken many forms over its twenty years, from being a concert in an airport hangar, to a gritty 101 party, to a grown-up week-long festival with Harpa as it’s clean ‘n’ tidy hub. 2018 sees slight return to the…
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Ice Fights & Missed Flights: Airwaves Gutters & Strikes With Moshi Moshi
London record label moshi moshi has been involved with Iceland Airwaves for ten years, hosting a stage and bringing bands like Hot Chip, Dirty Projectors, Florence & The Machine, Metronomy and Fuck Buttons to Reykjavík. We asked label boss Stephen Bass to…
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Iceland’s Prime Minister Makes Airwaves Playlist; Likes Björk, Rihanna and Milkywhale
Iceland’s Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, has unveiled a Spotify playlist specially made to celebrate the Iceland Airwaves 20th anniversary edition. Her list includes everything from classic artists like Kate Bush and David Bowie, to current stars Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna, hits singles…
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Airwaves Tipsters 2018: Samantha Shay Recommends SiGRÚN, sóley, JFDR & More
Samantha Shay is a multi-disciplinary artist, among other things, who’s been making waves since she arrived in Iceland from the U.S. a couple of years ago. Here are her picks from the festival lineup. SiGRÚN I saw her play at R6013 last…
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All About The Music: KEXP’s 10 Years Of Airwaves Sessions Have Over 85m Views
Amidst the noise and chaos of Iceland Airwaves, KEXP’s off-venue—which the Seattle radio station has hosted for the last ten years, mostly at Kex Hostel—has been a staple. Each year the station broadcasts live video sessions by established stars and up-and-coming prospects…
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Airwaves Debutantes: What’s New And Who’s Who At Airwaves 2018 #2
Here’s part two of our guide to what’s new and who’s who at Iceland Airwaves 18. Make sure to get tickets—the VIP Upgrade is already sold out. Dadykewl While the hype bubble of Icelandic rap seems to be headed for a traditional…
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Music News: Airwaves Complete Lineup, Hugar Sign With SONY, RVKDTR Are Winning
Iceland Airwaves has announced twenty more bands to complete the 20th anniversary edition of the festival, which will happen in Reykjavík between November 7-11th. From the U.K., The Rhythm Method join the bill, and in a nod to the anniversary, three bands…
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Loud Places: Kjartan Holm Explores Orchestral Noise
Kjartan Holm sits stock still, gazing contemplatively into the middle distance. “It’s gonna be interesting to see how Airwaves will be run this time,” he says, finally. “I liked Harpa as a part of the festival, but it could definitely work without…
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Airwaves Debutantes: What’s New And Who’s Who At Airwaves 2018 #1
Iceland Airwaves built its reputation as a destination festival not by booking loads of big names, but because it’s the single best place to see the freshest faces on the Icelandic music scene. This year, 32 bands will play Airwaves for the…
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It’s Her World: SiGRÚN Prepares To Unleash Debut Album ‘Onælan’
Solo artist SiGRÚN—aka Sigrún Jónsdóttir—is a fascinating presence on the Icelandic music scene. She first appeared in 2016 with the ‘Hringsjá’ EP after an early career spent as a touring musician with Björk, Sigur Rós and Florence and the Machine. “It’s been…
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Airwaves Announcement: Fever Ray Cancels, Ásgeir & 100 Other Bands Added
Iceland Airwaves have released a huge new announcement about the 2018 edition of the festival. News that will disappoint many is that Swedish headliner Fever Ray has cancelled all their remaining live dates this year, citing an ongoing anxiety and panic disorder.…