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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos, Bríet, Moses Hightower & More
Even though it’s almost the middle of July, that doesn’t stop the Icelandic sniffles. Currently writing this with a sore throat (what is this, February?!), the summer has not delivered like May promised it would. Whatever, just dress for the wind, cold,…
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Grapevine New Music: Moses Hightower, Kiasmos, Una Torfa & More
It’s officially the second day of summer. We hope you’re basking in the warmth of Reykjavík’s ten degrees, or wherever you may be. While you’re at it, why not pop on some tunes? Maybe you’d like to hear the late, great Prins…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Gugusar, Önnu Jónu Son, Cell7 & More
What a fine week! After all, we’ve seen an eruption happening on the Reykjanes peninsula – the third one in as many years. The eruption site was closed due to the dangerous conditions that presented in its aftermath, but hopefully, we’ll see…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Prins Póló and Moses Hightower, Foreign Monkeys, and Gustaf Ljunggren with Skúli Sverrisson
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, there are finally little leaves on the trees. Hark, is that the sound of summer come at last? Oh, it’s only 4 degrees. Well, it was a nice thought while it lasted, and in…
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Airwaves Tipsters: Daði Freyr
Daði Freyr captivated Iceland with his geek-chic electro-pop in the Icelandic Eurovision finals. While he didn’t win, the dark horse—complete with synchronized dancing and pixilated sweaters—put on a performance that has been talked about ever since. Whatever he’s got planned for Airwaves,…
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Track By Track: ‘Fjallaloft’ By Moses Hightower
Moses Hightower is known for skillful playing, soothing voices, and advanced compositions. A live review from the Grapevine once said their performance, “[made] the audience feel like they were right in the band’s living room.” The group recently released their third album,…
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Comets And Trúnó: Moses Hightower On Knowing How To Break The Rules
Moses Hightower might be one of the busiest bands in Reykjavík. As we sit down to talk, lead singer and keyboardist Steingrímur “Steini” Karl Teague is about to embark on a monthlong tour; drummer Magnús “Maggi” Trygvason Eliassen is in more bands…
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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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PHOTOS: Moses Hightower Soothes The Crowd At Húrra
The only certain way to unwind after the holidays was to catch Moses Hightower performing at Húrra on the first post X-mas workday, December 29. Known for their skilful playing, soothing voices and advanced compositions, they sure knew how to finish 2015 off…
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Icelandic Musicians Unite For Gaza Charity Album
Nineteen Icelandic bands and artists have donated tracks to a new compilation from the Iceland-Palestine Association. Entitled Fyrir Gaza (“For Gaza”), the album features tracks from some of Iceland’s most notable acts, such as GusGus, Sin Fang, Ólafur Arnalds and Mugison, with all the…
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Iceland Airwaves: Most Wanted
Downtown Reykjavík during Airwaves is something to see. Every shop seems to sprout a sound system, and live music is everywhere. Amongst the happy throng are the musicians making it happen, many playing the festival multiple times, running from venue to venue…
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Icelandic Soul Is Life Of The Party
The decision to spend the last night of Airwaves at Gamli Gaukurinn was one of the better ones I made over this four-day music bender. Though Gamli was hot and packed and people were by now sweating beer, there was a sense…
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Jon Hopkins Destroyed My Face
An unedited conversation about the bands I saw last night, which ended up being a ridiculous amount of fun. Not that surprising considering the night ended with John Hopkins bringing “all the party”, and FM Belfast doing their best to claim their spot as…