Author: Davíð Roach
The Best-Waves
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
We are extra excited for this year’s festival because for the first time we, Straumur, are having our very own…
The Knife, Neutral Timberlake And The French Connection
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
Just as it appeared that Iceland Airwaves’ giant lineup couldn’t get any more packed with big name international acts (see:…
Seven Icelandic Elf Songs
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
In keeping with this issue’s theme…“Álfareiðin” (“The Elf Ride”) “Álfareiðin” is one of Iceland’s most beloved elf-themed songs, and is…
Parties Of The North
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
Following a tremendously successful All Tomorrow’s Parties festival (ATP), the organisers have announced the headliner for next year’s fest, indie…
Straumur: Best Of Music
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
It’s That Time Of Year…Best album: GusGus’s ‘Mexico’ The greats of Icelandic dance music, GusGus, have yet to slip up…
The Festival Season Has Commenced
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
StraumurBy the time this paper comes out we will be up and away at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark enjoying…
Never Ending Never
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
We still can’t shake the smile off our faces after seeing a fantastic Pixies concert at Laugardalshöll on June 11. They…
Planet Of Sound
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
The great summer of concerts begins with a bang on June 11 with the legendary American indie band Pixies playing…
Is Charm Something You Can Hoard?
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
Ft. Prins Pólo, Mar and VAR We’ve had Prins Póló’s second LP, `Sorrí,’ on repeat since it came out on…
Brighter Days Ahead
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
StraumurFirst things first, we’d like to thank Phédre, Ken Park, Nolo and everybody who showed up for our summer celebration…
Spring Bangers
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
Five songs to celebrate the coming of springSince our winters are very long and dark (with seasonal affective disorder being…
Contagious Joy, Merrymaking, Serial Killers And Trash
by Óli Dóri and Davíð Roach
We have been busy listening to some new music these days. FM Belfast released their long-awaited third LP, including the…