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Track By Track: ‘Lovelife’ By Cryptochrome
Electro-psychedelic-post-hip-hop-pop collective Cryptochrome has consistently been pushing the envelope of sound since they debuted in 2013. The eclectic elders of the booming Reykjavík rap scene, the group is now back with a new EP ‘Lovelife’—an effort chock full of dreamy vocals mixed…
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Music News In Brief: Cryptochrome, Sigur Rós, The Kraumur Awards and more!
Mysterious melty-faced trio GANGLY are pros at testing our patience, releasing one…killer…steady…track…at…a…time. This past week they put out their third track and video for the single ‘Blow Out.’ The track is as meticulous and haunting as the TV murderer Dexter, and the…
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Otherworldly, More Human: Cryptochrome Complete Their Year-Long Video Project
Earlier this year Cryptochrome released their second album, ‘More Human,’ an elaboration and enhancement of their original cyber-blasted, hip-hop and pop infused sound. And they’ve been just as eye-catching as they have been ear-catching. Along with the album a slew of high-quality videos…
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Music News in Brief: Or, All Those Videos You Missed Because, Airwaves
Music videos have come a long way since MTV’s first broadcast in 1980, “Video Killed the Radio Star.” The medium has had its highs and lows over the decades, many thought that the advent of YouTube would override any previous authorities, like…
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Airwaves Tipsters: Teitur Magnússon
Our next Airwaves Tipster is Teitur Magnússon, a firm favourite in Iceland for his band Ojba Rasta, his solo work, and for the relaxed and positive energy he brings to the stage (and to life generally). Here’s what Teitur is looking forward…
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Airwaves Debutantes Part 2: What’s New and Who’s Who
This year over 50 bands are making their Iceland Airwaves debut. Some have been on the scene for decades, others just formed last month. In the remaining weeks before the festival we are sifting through them, ten at a time. We’re not…
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More Human: Cryptochrome Aim To Change The Face Of Pop
Back in 2013, before the ticking time bomb of the Icelandic rap scene had exploded, a new band called Cryptochrome released their debut self-titled album. A mixture of textural electronic interludes and hip-hop, it pricked up the ears of many 101 music…
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Cryptochrome Drop Crazy Little Video
Cryptochrome have unveiled their newest video, for the track “Crazy Little You.” The UK/IS husband-wife hip-hop duo have expanded into an internationally-based four-piece collective. Their new formation adds London, Berlin, Hamburg and LA to their list of hometowns, in addition to their…
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Louder, Brighter, Bigger
In the wake of several live venues closing down in the past few years, news of Gamli Gaukurinn not only staying open, but working on improving its stage, lights and sound system was music to our ears (pardon the pun). To finance…