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["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1460/YAIC---Speaker-List-Expand-As-Date-Nears-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:38:46 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Jón Gnarr, mayor of Reykjavík, Keith Harris, Stevie Wonder's rep, and Andie Nordgren - CCP Geek Girl - will all be speakers at this year’s You Are In Control conference.   Jón Gnarr,..." } [20]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Björk Holds Press Conference!" ["description"]=> string(206) " Singer and icon Björk Guðmundsdóttir recently held a press conference at the Nordic House in Reykjavík to address the sale of Icelandic energy company HS Orka to the Canadian company Magma Energy...." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1458/BjArk-Holds-Press-Conference-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:38:38 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " Singer and icon Björk Guðmundsdóttir recently held a press conference at the Nordic House in Reykjavík to address the sale of Icelandic energy company HS Orka to the Canadian company Magma Energy...." } [21]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Kirkjubæjarklaustur Chamber Music Festival!" ["description"]=> string(198) " The annual Kirkjubæjarklaustur Chamber Music Festival will take place this year on 6 – 8 August 2010 in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, southern Iceland. This year marks the festival’s 20th..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1456/Kirkjubojarklaustur-Chamber-Music-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:41:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The annual Kirkjubæjarklaustur Chamber Music Festival will take place this year on 6 – 8 August 2010 in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, southern Iceland. This year marks the festival’s 20th..." } [22]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Ben Frost To Be Mentored By Brian Eno!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Ben Frost is among six exceptional young talents who have been chosen by some of the world’s most distinguished artists for a year of collaboration and inspiration in the international Rolex..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1454/Ben-Frost-To-Be-Mentored-By-Brian-Eno-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:53:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Ben Frost is among six exceptional young talents who have been chosen by some of the world’s most distinguished artists for a year of collaboration and inspiration in the international Rolex..." } [23]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Mammút Return To Europe!" ["description"]=> string(199) " It's been a while since we heard from post punk troupe Mammút but the word on the street (and on their MySpace ) is that they're going to be playing a slew of dates around Europe between July..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1452/Mammyt-Return-To-Europe-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:20:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " It's been a while since we heard from post punk troupe Mammút but the word on the street (and on their MySpace ) is that they're going to be playing a slew of dates around Europe between July..." } [24]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "You Are In Control - Conference Topics Announced!" ["description"]=> string(199) " You Are In Control will focus on five main themes this year. They will be introduced in the form of presentations on the first day followed by a deep-dive into each topic during workshops on day..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1451/You-Are-In-Control---Conference-Topics-Announced-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:32:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " You Are In Control will focus on five main themes this year. They will be introduced in the form of presentations on the first day followed by a deep-dive into each topic during workshops on day..." } [25]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Iceland 2nd Place in ETEP!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Icelandic musicians have managed a fantastic second place in this year's European Talent Exchange Program ( ETEP ), according to weekly UK industry paper Music Week . The ETEP is an initiative from..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1449/Iceland-2nd-Place-in-ETEP-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:53:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Icelandic musicians have managed a fantastic second place in this year's European Talent Exchange Program ( ETEP ), according to weekly UK industry paper Music Week . The ETEP is an initiative from..." } [26]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "For A Minor Reflection Unleash New Album!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic post-rock quartet For a Minor Reflection are to release their second album, "Höldum í átt að óreiðu" ("Heading Towards Chaos"). The long-awaited follow up to..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1440/For-A-Minor-Reflection-Unleash-New-Album-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:13:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic post-rock quartet For a Minor Reflection are to release their second album, "Höldum í átt að óreiðu" ("Heading Towards Chaos"). The long-awaited follow up to..." } [27]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(47) "Jóhann Jóhannsson Presents The Miners' Hymns!" ["description"]=> string(200) " July will see the premiere of  The Miners´ Hymns - a new collaboration between Jóhann Jóhannsson and the American filmmaker Bill Morrison ("Decasia"), commissioned by the ..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1439/Johann-Johannsson-Presents-The-Miners'-Hymns-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:56:47 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " July will see the premiere of  The Miners´ Hymns - a new collaboration between Jóhann Jóhannsson and the American filmmaker Bill Morrison ("Decasia"), commissioned by the ..." } [28]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "More Bands Added To Airwaves!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The last couple of months have been extremely busy for the Iceland Airwaves organisers. Not only have they moved into an "extra-awesome" new HQ down at the Reykjavík Harbour but they've..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1438/More-Bands-Added-To-Airwaves-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:08:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The last couple of months have been extremely busy for the Iceland Airwaves organisers. Not only have they moved into an "extra-awesome" new HQ down at the Reykjavík Harbour but they've..." } [29]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Sleepless in Reykjavík Finally Unleashed!" ["description"]=> string(199) " The first episode of a new webTV series entitled Sleepless In Reykjavík has been unleashed on the internet. The brainchild of filmmaker and music fanatic Gunnar B. Guðbjörnsson and his music..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1435/Sleepless-in-Reykjavik-Finally-Unleashed-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:15:47 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The first episode of a new webTV series entitled Sleepless In Reykjavík has been unleashed on the internet. The brainchild of filmmaker and music fanatic Gunnar B. Guðbjörnsson and his music..." } [30]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(53) "Björk And Dirty Projectors To Release Collaboration!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Björk and avant indie kids Dirty Projectors are to release an updated version of their Mount Wittenberg Orca suite, a collaboration created to benefit Housing Works in Manhattan at an event put..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1433/BjArk-And-Dirty-Projectors-To-Release-Collaboration-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:51:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Björk and avant indie kids Dirty Projectors are to release an updated version of their Mount Wittenberg Orca suite, a collaboration created to benefit Housing Works in Manhattan at an event put..." } [31]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "Hjálmar & FM Belfast To Play Norway's Træna!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Reggae legends Hjálmar and pop funsters FM Belfast are to play the small but perfectly formed  Træna Festival in Norway this year. Hjálmar will play on Friday July 9th, while their..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1428/Hjalmar---FM-Belfast-To-Play-Norway's-Trona-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:14:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Reggae legends Hjálmar and pop funsters FM Belfast are to play the small but perfectly formed  Træna Festival in Norway this year. Hjálmar will play on Friday July 9th, while their..." } [32]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "'Iceland Inspires' offers Music To The World!" ["description"]=> string(200) " The Inspired by Iceland campaign has announced a special ‘Iceland Inspires’ concert on July 1 at 8pm GMT (9pm BST).  'Iceland Inspires' will be an open air concert held close to..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1422/'Iceland-Inspires'-offers-Music-To-The-World-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:53:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The Inspired by Iceland campaign has announced a special ‘Iceland Inspires’ concert on July 1 at 8pm GMT (9pm BST).  'Iceland Inspires' will be an open air concert held close to..." } [33]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(16) "Seabear On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Everyone's favourite alt. folk/pop troupe Seabear are touring through Europe between now and September. The band have been on a roll this year following the release of their excellent sophomore..." ["link"]=> string(66) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1419/Seabear-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:40:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Everyone's favourite alt. folk/pop troupe Seabear are touring through Europe between now and September. The band have been on a roll this year following the release of their excellent sophomore..." } [34]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(15) "YAIC 2010 News!" ["description"]=> string(198) " You are in Control - an international conference exploring digital business developments in the music, media and arts industries - will take place for the fourth consecutive year in Reykjavík,..." ["link"]=> string(65) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1413/YAIC-2010-News-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:16:42 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " You are in Control - an international conference exploring digital business developments in the music, media and arts industries - will take place for the fourth consecutive year in Reykjavík,..." } [35]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Hafdís Huld Unleashes New Single!" ["description"]=> string(189) " Hafdís Huld's latest single, "Action Man" was released recently. The single has seen solid support on UK radio - Radio 2, 6Music - and was the Sunday Times Culture section's..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1411/Hafdis-Huld-Unleashes-New-Single-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:13:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(189) " Hafdís Huld's latest single, "Action Man" was released recently. The single has seen solid support on UK radio - Radio 2, 6Music - and was the Sunday Times Culture section's..." } [36]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólafur Arnalds Joins RNCM For Special Event!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Ólafur Arnalds is to share a bill with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) for a special event at Manchester's The Bridgewater Hall, on Thursday July 1st, 2010. The RNCM will present a night..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1410/Ulafur-Arnalds-Joins-RNCM-For-Special-Event-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:12:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Ólafur Arnalds is to share a bill with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) for a special event at Manchester's The Bridgewater Hall, on Thursday July 1st, 2010. The RNCM will present a night..." } [37]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(67) "Catch Some Great Icelandic Music At Jónsvaka / Midsummer Festival!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Jónsvaka / Midsummer Festival – a brand new festival platform for Icelandic Art – will pop its cherry in Reykjavík’s centre from the 24th – 27th of June, 2010. The name..." ["link"]=> string(116) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1408/Catch-Some-Great-Icelandic-Music-At-Jonsvaka-/-Midsummer-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:31:37 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Jónsvaka / Midsummer Festival – a brand new festival platform for Icelandic Art – will pop its cherry in Reykjavík’s centre from the 24th – 27th of June, 2010. The name..." } [38]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Sunna Gunnlaugs Makes The Dream Come True!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Sunna Gunnlaugs has launched a fundraising appeal at Kickstarter to raise cash for her new album. In return for giving cash towards the project, donors benefit from a bunch of different prizes,..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1407/Sunna-Gunnlaugs-Makes-The-Dream-Come-True-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:10:32 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Sunna Gunnlaugs has launched a fundraising appeal at Kickstarter to raise cash for her new album. In return for giving cash towards the project, donors benefit from a bunch of different prizes,..." } [39]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Gus Gus Play Two Shows In Copenhagen!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Techno gurus Gus Gus will play two shows in Copenhagen this month. President Bongo will play one of his legendary bass-heavy DJ sets at the Jolene Bar on 4th June. And the whole band will come..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1404/Gus-Gus-Play-Two-Shows-In-Copenhagen-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:41:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Techno gurus Gus Gus will play two shows in Copenhagen this month. President Bongo will play one of his legendary bass-heavy DJ sets at the Jolene Bar on 4th June. And the whole band will come..." } [40]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "AXXE Sign To Two Labels!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Canadian-Icelandic electro-funk band AXXE has signed to two labels: Montreal's Mile End Records and Toronto's Rural Route Records . For Rural Route the band will be releasing a new remix of..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1402/AXXE-Sign-To-Two-Labels-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 May 2010 03:20:02 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Canadian-Icelandic electro-funk band AXXE has signed to two labels: Montreal's Mile End Records and Toronto's Rural Route Records . For Rural Route the band will be releasing a new remix of..." } [41]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Steed Lord Unleash New Single!" ["description"]=> string(191) " Steed Lord are to release the second single from their forthcoming Heart II Heart EP. Called "Vanguardian", the track is driven by a volcanic monster of a bass-line and a heavy..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1401/Steed-Lord-Unleash-New-Single-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 May 2010 02:54:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(191) " Steed Lord are to release the second single from their forthcoming Heart II Heart EP. Called "Vanguardian", the track is driven by a volcanic monster of a bass-line and a heavy..." } [42]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band Goes To Norway!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band have been picked to play the Nattjazz festival in Bergen, Norway. Nattjazz (Nightjazz) is one of the major jazz festivals in Northern Europe. The event was founded..." ["link"]=> string(96) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1399/Samyel-Jon-Samyelsson-Big-Band-Goes-To-Norway-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 May 2010 23:41:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band have been picked to play the Nattjazz festival in Bergen, Norway. Nattjazz (Nightjazz) is one of the major jazz festivals in Northern Europe. The event was founded..." } [43]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "FM Belfast Show Underwear!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Electro-pop trio FM Belfast recently debuted a brand new video for their single  "Underwear" with Stereogum . The website noted that the video contains "lots of fun dancing..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1398/FM-Belfast-Show-Underwear-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 May 2010 17:15:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Electro-pop trio FM Belfast recently debuted a brand new video for their single  "Underwear" with Stereogum . The website noted that the video contains "lots of fun dancing..." } [44]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Kópavogur Jazz And Blues Festival!" ["description"]=> string(201) " The third Kópavogur Jazz and Blues festival will take place between the 4th and 6th of June 2010. On Friday June 4th (9pm) there will be a blues concert at Salurinn that features some of Iceland's..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1396/Kopavogur-Jazz-And-Blues-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 May 2010 16:19:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The third Kópavogur Jazz and Blues festival will take place between the 4th and 6th of June 2010. On Friday June 4th (9pm) there will be a blues concert at Salurinn that features some of Iceland's..." } [45]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "FUNI (Chris Foster and Bára Grímsdóttir) On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(205) " Traditional / world musicians Chris Foster and Bára Grímsdóttir are going on tour through May and June. The duo will perform together (as FUNI - an old Icelandic word meaning fire) and hold..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1393/FUNI--Chris-Foster-and-Bara-Grimsdottir--On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 18 May 2010 11:45:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Traditional / world musicians Chris Foster and Bára Grímsdóttir are going on tour through May and June. The duo will perform together (as FUNI - an old Icelandic word meaning fire) and hold..." } [46]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Björk Awarded 2010 Polar Music Prize!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Björk has been awarded the Polar Music Prize , an annual music prize awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. It was created in 1989 with funds donated by Stig Anderson, manager of ABBA and..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1392/BjArk-Awarded-2010-Polar-Music-Prize-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 18 May 2010 11:19:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Björk has been awarded the Polar Music Prize , an annual music prize awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. It was created in 1989 with funds donated by Stig Anderson, manager of ABBA and..." } [47]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(59) "Kimi Records Join Brainlove And Good Tape At SPOT Festival!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Three independent record labels have joined forces for a very special show at Denmark's urban festival and industry hoedown: SPOT Festival. English Brainlove Records, Icelandic Kimi Records and..." ["link"]=> string(109) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1386/Kimi-Records-Join-Brainlove-And-Good-Tape-At-SPOT-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 13 May 2010 16:37:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Three independent record labels have joined forces for a very special show at Denmark's urban festival and industry hoedown: SPOT Festival. English Brainlove Records, Icelandic Kimi Records and..." } [48]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(53) "FM Belfast To Play Madrid's European Music Day Event!" ["description"]=> string(202) " FM Belfast were recently selected as one of the three best acts to have played Eurosonic 2010 - and will subsequently play this year's European Music Festival Day in Madrid! Hosted by Spanish radio..." ["link"]=> string(103) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1384/FM-Belfast-To-Play-Madrid's-European-Music-Day-Event-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 13 May 2010 15:58:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " FM Belfast were recently selected as one of the three best acts to have played Eurosonic 2010 - and will subsequently play this year's European Music Festival Day in Madrid! Hosted by Spanish radio..." } [49]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Elíza Newman Erupts After Eyjafjallajökull Video!" ["description"]=> string(205) " It may have caused disruption to millions, but for one cult Icelandic singer-songwriter, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano has led to an explosion of interest in her music. Elíza Geirsdóttir Newman has..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1383/Eliza-Newman-Erupts-After-EyjafjallajAkull-Video-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 12 May 2010 13:02:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " It may have caused disruption to millions, but for one cult Icelandic singer-songwriter, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano has led to an explosion of interest in her music. Elíza Geirsdóttir Newman has..." } [50]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Airwaves Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale!" ["description"]=> string(195) " It's official: Iceland Airwaves will return for the twelfth time on October 13th-17th, 2010! Airwaves has become known for its intimacy and party spirit. The festival has been called..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1382/Airwaves-Early-Bird-Tickets-Now-On-Sale-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 12 May 2010 12:40:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " It's official: Iceland Airwaves will return for the twelfth time on October 13th-17th, 2010! Airwaves has become known for its intimacy and party spirit. The festival has been called..." } [51]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Múgsefjun Play Nordischer Klang Festival!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Múgsefjun have been picked to play the Nordischer Klang in Greifswald, Germany, on the 11th of May, 2010. Múgsefjun will be the only Icelandic act at this festival which focuses exclusively on..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1380/Mygsefjun-Play-Nordischer-Klang-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 07 May 2010 20:48:34 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Múgsefjun have been picked to play the Nordischer Klang in Greifswald, Germany, on the 11th of May, 2010. Múgsefjun will be the only Icelandic act at this festival which focuses exclusively on..." } [52]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) "Ja Ja Ja May Show!" ["description"]=> string(199) " April’s Ja Ja Ja party was eventful to say the least. The outfall from the Icelandic volcano prevented two scheduled bands from attending, but Finnish heroes Thunderstone saved the day by..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1375/Ja-Ja-Ja-May-Show-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 04 May 2010 12:17:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " April’s Ja Ja Ja party was eventful to say the least. The outfall from the Icelandic volcano prevented two scheduled bands from attending, but Finnish heroes Thunderstone saved the day by..." } [53]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Seabear & Sóley May Tour!" ["description"]=> string(195) " Iceland's Seabear are having a busy time of it lately, what with the release of their wonderful We Made A Fire album and some excellent shows in the USA, Iceland, Europe and beyond. Their..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1371/Seabear---Soley-May-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:05:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Iceland's Seabear are having a busy time of it lately, what with the release of their wonderful We Made A Fire album and some excellent shows in the USA, Iceland, Europe and beyond. Their..." } [54]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Trúbatrix To Play The UK!" ["description"]=> string(198) " All female music collective Trúbatrix are coming to the UK in May to play two special gigs in London and Brighton. Trúbatrix are a collective of Icelandic female artists who organize concerts,..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1370/Trybatrix-To-Play-The-UK-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:44:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " All female music collective Trúbatrix are coming to the UK in May to play two special gigs in London and Brighton. Trúbatrix are a collective of Icelandic female artists who organize concerts,..." } [55]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólafur Arnalds & FaMR Play Norðrið In May!" ["description"]=> string(198) " The IMX-sponsored Norðrið (Iceland Express Music Club) in May returns to Germany with two of Iceland's most exciting current artists; Ólafur Arnalds and For a Minor Reflection . The mix of..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1368/Ulafur-Arnalds---FaMR-Play-Nordrid-In-May-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:48:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The IMX-sponsored Norðrið (Iceland Express Music Club) in May returns to Germany with two of Iceland's most exciting current artists; Ólafur Arnalds and For a Minor Reflection . The mix of..." } [56]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Ruxpin: Free Album & Europe Shows!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Due to overwhelming demand, Ruxpin's album " Where Do We Float From Here? " (originally released in 2009 on n5MD's digital imprint Enpeg Digital) is now to be rereleased on CD...." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1363/Ruxpin--Free-Album---Europe-Shows-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:50:16 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Due to overwhelming demand, Ruxpin's album " Where Do We Float From Here? " (originally released in 2009 on n5MD's digital imprint Enpeg Digital) is now to be rereleased on CD...." } [57]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Iceland Acts @ Spot and Great Escape!" ["description"]=> string(202) " A splendid array of Icelandic acts have been chosen to play this year's SPOT and Great Escape festivals in May! Brighton's Great Escape which takes place between 13th-15th May, will host shows by ..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1359/Iceland-Acts---Spot-and-Great-Escape-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:38:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " A splendid array of Icelandic acts have been chosen to play this year's SPOT and Great Escape festivals in May! Brighton's Great Escape which takes place between 13th-15th May, will host shows by ..." } [58]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Lay Low Releases Album In States!" ["description"]=> string(202) " A flurry of press has accompanied the recent Stateside release of Lovísa Elísabet's ( Lay Low) second album, Farewell Good Night's Sleep . NPR's Weekend Edition recently ran a story about..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1353/Lay-Low-Releases-Album-In-States-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:42:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " A flurry of press has accompanied the recent Stateside release of Lovísa Elísabet's ( Lay Low) second album, Farewell Good Night's Sleep . NPR's Weekend Edition recently ran a story about..." } [59]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "New Iceland Airwaves Manager Announced!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Following the recent five year deal between Icelandair and  Iceland Music Export regarding taking over the management of Iceland Airwaves , IMX are pleased to announce that yesterday Grímur..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1344/New-Iceland-Airwaves-Manager-Announced-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:58:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Following the recent five year deal between Icelandair and  Iceland Music Export regarding taking over the management of Iceland Airwaves , IMX are pleased to announce that yesterday Grímur..." } [60]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Kira Kira New Video Premiers On Pitchfork!" ["description"]=> string(191) " Experimental artist Kira Kira has had her new video premiered on US muso site Pitchfork. The wonderfully imaginative (read "supremely trippy") animated video is for the single..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1341/Kira-Kira-New-Video-Premiers-On-Pitchfork-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:50:38 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(191) " Experimental artist Kira Kira has had her new video premiered on US muso site Pitchfork. The wonderfully imaginative (read "supremely trippy") animated video is for the single..." } [61]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(59) "Jóhann Jóhannsson: Album, Tour Dates & New Collaboration!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Classical / experimental stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson has announced a brand new collaboration with American filmmaker Bill Morrison. Commissioned by the Durham Brass Festival, the new work is called..." ["link"]=> string(107) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1340/Johann-Johannsson--Album--Tour-Dates---New-Collaboration-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:14:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Classical / experimental stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson has announced a brand new collaboration with American filmmaker Bill Morrison. Commissioned by the Durham Brass Festival, the new work is called..." } [62]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Bedroom Community Hit Europe!" ["description"]=> string(199) " In 2006, Icelandic producer Valgeir Sigurðsson founded the Bedroom Community record label with Nico Muhly and Ben Frost , soon adding Sam Amidon to the intimate roster. After three years of..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1337/Bedroom-Community-Hit-Europe-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:45:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " In 2006, Icelandic producer Valgeir Sigurðsson founded the Bedroom Community record label with Nico Muhly and Ben Frost , soon adding Sam Amidon to the intimate roster. After three years of..." } [63]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Ólöf Reveals New Duet With Björk!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Ólöf Arnalds was recently featured in NPR’s All Things Considered last week. Host Jonathan Richman chatted to the singer songwriter about her new album, and played a snippet of a new song..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1336/UlAf-Reveals-New-Duet-With-BjArk-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:52:39 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Ólöf Arnalds was recently featured in NPR’s All Things Considered last week. Host Jonathan Richman chatted to the singer songwriter about her new album, and played a snippet of a new song..." } [64]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Hafdís Huld Signs With Bucks!" ["description"]=> string(195) " Icelandic singer Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir has signed an agreement with British company Bucks Music Group. Bucks will promote Hafdís' music around the world through film, television and..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1335/Hafdis-Huld-Signs-With-Bucks-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:56 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Icelandic singer Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir has signed an agreement with British company Bucks Music Group. Bucks will promote Hafdís' music around the world through film, television and..." } [65]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Jónsi: "Go" Tour Dates!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has announced new tour dates in North America, Europe and Asia. Having teamed up with the stage production company 59 Productions and Phil Eddolls to create the most..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1333/Jonsi--"Go"-Tour-Dates-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:20:48 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has announced new tour dates in North America, Europe and Asia. Having teamed up with the stage production company 59 Productions and Phil Eddolls to create the most..." } [66]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Benni Hemm Hemm: Free Live Gig In London Tonight!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Benni Hemm Hemm will play a free gig tonight (Friday March 26th) at the Lomography Gallery Store, London. The London show starts at 6pm and the venue address is 3 Newburgh Street, London W1F 7RE...." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1332/Benni-Hemm-Hemm--Free-Live-Gig-In-London-Tonight-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:54:26 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Benni Hemm Hemm will play a free gig tonight (Friday March 26th) at the Lomography Gallery Store, London. The London show starts at 6pm and the venue address is 3 Newburgh Street, London W1F 7RE...." } [67]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Iceland Airwaves gets new management!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export (IMX) has today made a five year agreement with Icelandair regarding Iceland Airwaves. IMX has also made an agreement with Mr Destiny who is the former promoter of the festival..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1331/Iceland-Airwaves-gets-new-management-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:59:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export (IMX) has today made a five year agreement with Icelandair regarding Iceland Airwaves. IMX has also made an agreement with Mr Destiny who is the former promoter of the festival..." } [68]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Aldrei Fór Ég Suður: The Line Up So Far!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Aldrei fór ég suður´s minister of information has mercifully decided to reveal some acts that will be performing this year. News of the return of local grunge heroes Urmull are particularly..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1327/Aldrei-For-Ig-Sudur--The-Line-Up-So-Far-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:20:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Aldrei fór ég suður´s minister of information has mercifully decided to reveal some acts that will be performing this year. News of the return of local grunge heroes Urmull are particularly..." } [69]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Björn Thoroddsen Plays Tokyo!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Jazz aficionado Björn Thoroddsen is to join Kazumi Watanabe in celebrating his 40 years of working as a jazz artist. The pair will hosting an Anniversary Concert in Tokyo, with Björn Thoroddsen..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1324/BjArn-Thoroddsen-Plays-Tokyo-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:28:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Jazz aficionado Björn Thoroddsen is to join Kazumi Watanabe in celebrating his 40 years of working as a jazz artist. The pair will hosting an Anniversary Concert in Tokyo, with Björn Thoroddsen..." } [70]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Iceland Hits Danube!" ["description"]=> string(199) " A veritable truckload of Icelandic Musicians are heading to Austria's Donau Festival between 29th April - 8th May 2010. For the installation-like performance-space of the exhibition, Franz..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1322/Iceland-Hits-Danube-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:28:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " A veritable truckload of Icelandic Musicians are heading to Austria's Donau Festival between 29th April - 8th May 2010. For the installation-like performance-space of the exhibition, Franz..." } [71]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Ólafur Arnalds: New Album & Tour Dates!" ["description"]=> string(192) " Ólafur Arnalds is to release his second full length album in May 2010. The album has the working title "...and they have escaped the weight of darkness". Those expecting a mere..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1321/Ulafur-Arnalds--New-Album---Tour-Dates-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:11:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(192) " Ólafur Arnalds is to release his second full length album in May 2010. The album has the working title "...and they have escaped the weight of darkness". Those expecting a mere..." } [72]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(72) "Peaches, Gus Gus and Air France announced at Reykjavik Fashion Festival!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Next weekend's Reykjavík Fashion Festival's club and music program has been announced! The music line up includes Canadian electro star Peaches, native electronic luminaries Gus Gus and Sweden's..." ["link"]=> string(122) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1319/Peaches--Gus-Gus-and-Air-France-announced-at-Reykjavik-Fashion-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Next weekend's Reykjavík Fashion Festival's club and music program has been announced! The music line up includes Canadian electro star Peaches, native electronic luminaries Gus Gus and Sweden's..." } [73]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Icelandic Music Awards Winners!" ["description"]=> string(200) " The Winners of this year's Icelandic Music Awards (Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin) were announced Saturday, March 13th. The awards took place at the Reykjavík Opera House. As well as the usual..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1318/Icelandic-Music-Awards-Winners-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:03:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The Winners of this year's Icelandic Music Awards (Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin) were announced Saturday, March 13th. The awards took place at the Reykjavík Opera House. As well as the usual..." } [74]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "Steed Lord Sign With AM Only And Release New Single!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Following their move to America, colourful electronic subversives Steed Lord have been making the kind of splash we hoped they would, recently inking a deal with AM Only and signing with Kosher..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1317/Steed-Lord-Sign-With-AM-Only-And-Release-New-Single-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:29:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Following their move to America, colourful electronic subversives Steed Lord have been making the kind of splash we hoped they would, recently inking a deal with AM Only and signing with Kosher..." } [75]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Feldberg On Kitsune Maison Compilation!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Promising new Icelandic electronic act Feldberg have had their single, Dreaming, signed to a compilation put out by hot French label Kitsune. The comp, called simply Kitsune Maison Compilation 9,..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1313/Feldberg-On-Kitsune-Maison-Compilation-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:14:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Promising new Icelandic electronic act Feldberg have had their single, Dreaming, signed to a compilation put out by hot French label Kitsune. The comp, called simply Kitsune Maison Compilation 9,..." } [76]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Seabear Head To North America!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Lovable pop troupe Seabear are about to release their second album, We Built a Fire in North America (already out on iTunes worldwide). To celebrate they are heading out on their very first..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1312/Seabear-Head-To-North-America-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:36:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Lovable pop troupe Seabear are about to release their second album, We Built a Fire in North America (already out on iTunes worldwide). To celebrate they are heading out on their very first..." } [77]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólöf Arnalds: Debut UK Show And SXSW Dates!" ["description"]=> string(205) " As the finishing touches are being put to Ólöf Arnald's’ second album, the singer songwriter has announded SXSW show dates as well as her very first UK appearance, with a low-key gig at Café..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1311/UlAf-Arnalds--Debut-UK-Show-And-SXSW-Dates-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:03:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " As the finishing touches are being put to Ólöf Arnald's’ second album, the singer songwriter has announded SXSW show dates as well as her very first UK appearance, with a low-key gig at Café..." } [78]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "2010 Icelandic Music Awards!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The 2010 Icelandic Music Awards will be presented on March 13th at the Reykjavik Opera House. As well as the usual categories, this year's IMA's will also include awards for Most Popular Artist..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1305/2010-Icelandic-Music-Awards-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:05:27 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The 2010 Icelandic Music Awards will be presented on March 13th at the Reykjavik Opera House. As well as the usual categories, this year's IMA's will also include awards for Most Popular Artist..." } [79]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Maximus Musicus Visits Korea!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland's most famous mouse, Maximus Musicus , has arrived in Korea! The acclaimed book, Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra and its accompanying CD, which features the Iceland Symphony Orchestra,..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1303/Maximus-Musicus-Visits-Korea-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:38:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland's most famous mouse, Maximus Musicus , has arrived in Korea! The acclaimed book, Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra and its accompanying CD, which features the Iceland Symphony Orchestra,..." } [80]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Eliza Newman Plays London" ["description"]=> string(196) " Singer songwriter Eliza Newman will be in London in March, playing two shows at the Troy Bar (acoustic set) and Buffalo Bar (full band) respectively. The shows will present new material from..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1302/Eliza-Newman-Plays-London/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:14:18 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Singer songwriter Eliza Newman will be in London in March, playing two shows at the Troy Bar (acoustic set) and Buffalo Bar (full band) respectively. The shows will present new material from..." } [81]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Benni Hemm Hemm On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(199) " In order to promote their excellent new Retaliate  EP, Benni Hemm Hemm are hitting the road on an extensive tour that will comprise the band's first ever full UK tour, Iceland and Europe...." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1289/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:20:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " In order to promote their excellent new Retaliate  EP, Benni Hemm Hemm are hitting the road on an extensive tour that will comprise the band's first ever full UK tour, Iceland and Europe...." } [82]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Bjarnason And Amidon Play Le Poisson Rouge" ["description"]=> string(202) " Bedroom Community artists Daníel Bjarnason and Sam Amidon will play a special show next month at New York's esteemed Le Poisson Rouge. The artists, who have both released superlative albums of..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1288/Bjarnason-And-Amidon-Play-Le-Poisson-Rouge/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Bedroom Community artists Daníel Bjarnason and Sam Amidon will play a special show next month at New York's esteemed Le Poisson Rouge. The artists, who have both released superlative albums of..." } [83]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Ólöf Arnalds: No.1 Of 10 Bands To Watch At SXSW!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds has been named No. 1 in a top ten list of "bands to watch" at this year's South By South West (SXSW) Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. The..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1285/UlAf-Arnalds--No-1-Of-10-Bands-To-Watch-At-SXSW-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:08:46 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds has been named No. 1 in a top ten list of "bands to watch" at this year's South By South West (SXSW) Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. The..." } [84]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "FaMR Offer A Pledge (And Make One Too)!" ["description"]=> string(200) " For A Minor Reflection have joined up with Pledge Music , a company that offers fans the opportunity to get more interactive with the band and help fund their new record. According to the Pledge..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1284/FaMR-Offer-A-Pledge--And-Make-One-Too--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:34:17 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " For A Minor Reflection have joined up with Pledge Music , a company that offers fans the opportunity to get more interactive with the band and help fund their new record. According to the Pledge..." } [85]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Ólafur Arnalds To Tour China!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Musician-composer Ólafur Arnalds has won a place on a forthcoming tour of China Organised by Sonicbids, Planetary Group and Split Works, who have been promoting and organising shows and tours in..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1283/Ulafur-Arnalds-To-Tour-China-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:20:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Musician-composer Ólafur Arnalds has won a place on a forthcoming tour of China Organised by Sonicbids, Planetary Group and Split Works, who have been promoting and organising shows and tours in..." } [86]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Lay Low In NYC This Week!" ["description"]=> string(202) " 2010 promises to be an exciting year for Lay Low . The “Icelandic Patsy Cline” (Paste) is set to preview her U.S. debut ‘Farewell Good Night’s Sleep’ during shows at..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1281/Lay-Low-In-NYC-This-Week-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:57:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " 2010 promises to be an exciting year for Lay Low . The “Icelandic Patsy Cline” (Paste) is set to preview her U.S. debut ‘Farewell Good Night’s Sleep’ during shows at..." } [87]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "FM Belfast: US Debut And European Tour!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Dance pop groovers  FM Belfast are set to release their debut album How To Make Friends in the US, Due out in Spring 2010 on Kimi Records , the album is full of careening, zingy electro-pop..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1272/FM-Belfast--US-Debut-And-European-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:27:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Dance pop groovers  FM Belfast are set to release their debut album How To Make Friends in the US, Due out in Spring 2010 on Kimi Records , the album is full of careening, zingy electro-pop..." } [88]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) "Iceland @ By:Larm!" ["description"]=> string(198) " This year's By:Larm festival in Oslo (18th-20th February) is looking to be one of the best editions yet. The program is full of exciting acts from all over Scandinavia: almost fifty handpicked..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1271/Iceland---By-Larm-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:04:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " This year's By:Larm festival in Oslo (18th-20th February) is looking to be one of the best editions yet. The program is full of exciting acts from all over Scandinavia: almost fifty handpicked..." } [89]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Jónsi News: Album, Tour And Video!" ["description"]=> string(203) " The release date of Jónsi's debut solo album, 'Go', has recently been confirmed for the week of April 5th around the world. Featuring nine songs drawn from the large pool of material amassed by..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1270/Jonsi-News--Album--Tour-And-Video-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " The release date of Jónsi's debut solo album, 'Go', has recently been confirmed for the week of April 5th around the world. Featuring nine songs drawn from the large pool of material amassed by..." } [90]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Icelandic Music Days In Amsterdam!" ["description"]=> string(194) " Icelandic Music Days is a three day long music festival starting on the 11th of February until the 13th, 2010. In close co-operation with Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Icelandic Music..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1269/Icelandic-Music-Days-In-Amsterdam-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:56:29 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Icelandic Music Days is a three day long music festival starting on the 11th of February until the 13th, 2010. In close co-operation with Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Icelandic Music..." } [91]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Jóhann Jóhannsson: New Album & Tour News!" ["description"]=> string(205) " A new Jóhann Jóhannsson album, “And in the Endless Pause There Came the Sound of Bees” is to be released on Type Records in April 2010. The album features Jóhann´s music for Marc..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1267/Johann-Johannsson--New-Album---Tour-News-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:08:32 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " A new Jóhann Jóhannsson album, “And in the Endless Pause There Came the Sound of Bees” is to be released on Type Records in April 2010. The album features Jóhann´s music for Marc..." } [92]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Duplex: A Brand New Concert Series In Reykjavík!" ["description"]=> string(206) " Duplex is a brand new concert series in Reykjavik that takes place on the very first Saturday of every month. Joining forces with lauded downtown venues Sódóma and Batteríið, the series began a..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1259/Duplex--A-Brand-New-Concert-Series-In-Reykjavik-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:59:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " Duplex is a brand new concert series in Reykjavik that takes place on the very first Saturday of every month. Joining forces with lauded downtown venues Sódóma and Batteríið, the series began a..." } [93]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Pétur Ben On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(202) " It's been a little while since we heard from singer-songwriter/ composer-arranger Pétur Ben . Since releasing his superlative debut album Wine For My Weakness in 2007, his skills as an arranger,..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1254/Petur-Ben-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:14:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " It's been a little while since we heard from singer-songwriter/ composer-arranger Pétur Ben . Since releasing his superlative debut album Wine For My Weakness in 2007, his skills as an arranger,..." } [94]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Ólöf Arnalds To Play New Material In Reykjavík!" ["description"]=> string(211) " Ólöf Arnalds is going to take time out from readying her new album, Innundir Skinni, to play it live for the first time at Þjóðmenningarhúsið on the evening of Saturday, January 23rd. Ólöf recorded..." ["link"]=> string(97) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1253/UlAf-Arnalds-To-Play-New-Material-In-Reykjavik-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:06:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(211) " Ólöf Arnalds is going to take time out from readying her new album, Innundir Skinni, to play it live for the first time at Þjóðmenningarhúsið on the evening of Saturday, January 23rd. Ólöf recorded..." } [95]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Iceland At Nordic Night 4 in Belgium!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Cello-player Hildur Guðnadóttir , neo classical stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson  and Bedroom Community's Valgeir Sigurðsson and Ben Frost  have been confirmed for the 4th edition of..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1251/Iceland-At-Nordic-Night-4-in-Belgium-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:55:24 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Cello-player Hildur Guðnadóttir , neo classical stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson  and Bedroom Community's Valgeir Sigurðsson and Ben Frost  have been confirmed for the 4th edition of..." } [96]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Dark Music Days Celebrate 30th Anniversary" ["description"]=> string(199) " Dark Music Days (Festival Of Contemporary Music) will be held in Reykjavík, Iceland from January 24 th  to 31 st  2010. This year's edition marks the event's 30 th anniversary and no..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1249/Dark-Music-Days-Celebrate-30th-Anniversary/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:04:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Dark Music Days (Festival Of Contemporary Music) will be held in Reykjavík, Iceland from January 24 th  to 31 st  2010. This year's edition marks the event's 30 th anniversary and no..." } [97]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(48) "Bedroom Community: April Releases And Live Shows" ["description"]=> string(198) " Hot on the heels of releasing Ben Frost's remarkable album By The Throat , Reykjavik label Bedroom Community have announced a flurry of new releases from three of their major talents. Label..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1248/Bedroom-Community--April-Releases-And-Live-Shows/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:49:19 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Hot on the heels of releasing Ben Frost's remarkable album By The Throat , Reykjavik label Bedroom Community have announced a flurry of new releases from three of their major talents. Label..." } [98]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "Iceland Heads To Midem" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland and the Faroe Islands will be represented by five companies at this year's Midem conference, which takes place in Cannes, France, between 24th-27th January, 2010. The companies range from..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1244/Iceland-Heads-To-Midem/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:18:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland and the Faroe Islands will be represented by five companies at this year's Midem conference, which takes place in Cannes, France, between 24th-27th January, 2010. The companies range from..." } [99]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(54) "Hafdís Huld To Play Special Talent Showcase At Midem!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Former Gus Gus member Hafdís Huld has been selected as one of the most promising upcoming international talents by a panel at the major music industry conference MIDEM. Hafdís will be performing..." ["link"]=> string(103) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1240/Hafdis-Huld-To-Play-Special-Talent-Showcase-At-Midem-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:34:18 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Former Gus Gus member Hafdís Huld has been selected as one of the most promising upcoming international talents by a panel at the major music industry conference MIDEM. Hafdís will be performing..." } [100]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Hear Iceland At Eurosonic 2010!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Icelandic artists are by now a regular feature at Eurosonic in Groningen, The Netherlands - and this year is no exception. The event, which this year takes place between 14th and 16th January,..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1239/Hear-Iceland-At-Eurosonic-2010-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:58:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Icelandic artists are by now a regular feature at Eurosonic in Groningen, The Netherlands - and this year is no exception. The event, which this year takes place between 14th and 16th January,..." } [101]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Gramophone Names Icelandic Album One Of Year's Best" ["description"]=> string(201) " The Carmina Chamber Choir's album Melodia has been named one of the best classical albums of the year 2009 by Gramophone, Reykjavik's Grapevine newspaper have reported.  Melodia, released on..." ["link"]=> string(101) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1238/Gramophone-Names-Icelandic-Album-One-Of-Year's-Best/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:57:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The Carmina Chamber Choir's album Melodia has been named one of the best classical albums of the year 2009 by Gramophone, Reykjavik's Grapevine newspaper have reported.  Melodia, released on..." } [102]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Mugison Tour In February!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Itinerant musical maverick Mugison will be on tour again next month. The mastermind behind esteemed albums such as Mugimama Is This Monkey Music? and 2007's tour de force MugiBoogie, will hit the..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1236/Mugison-Tour-In-February-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:20:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Itinerant musical maverick Mugison will be on tour again next month. The mastermind behind esteemed albums such as Mugimama Is This Monkey Music? and 2007's tour de force MugiBoogie, will hit the..." } [103]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Aldrei Fór Ég Suður Confirmed for 2010!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The organisers of Iceland's most inspired and remote music event, Aldrei fór ég suður (the name means "I Never Went South") have confirmed it will be going ahead once again this year...." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1235/Aldrei-For-Ig-Sudur-Confirmed-for-2010-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:41:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The organisers of Iceland's most inspired and remote music event, Aldrei fór ég suður (the name means "I Never Went South") have confirmed it will be going ahead once again this year...." } [104]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Best Icelandic Albums Of 2009" ["description"]=> string(201) " Since everyone else in the music industry seems to have gone End Of Year List 'crazy', we at IMX decided to go for it too, especially since we weren't sure that anyone else would be rounding up the..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1233/Best-Icelandic-Albums-Of-2009/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:04:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Since everyone else in the music industry seems to have gone End Of Year List 'crazy', we at IMX decided to go for it too, especially since we weren't sure that anyone else would be rounding up the..." } [105]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Kraumur 2009 Winners Announced!" ["description"]=> string(198) " The new 2009 Kraumur award winners have been announced! From a list of 20 artist/album nominations that included acts like mum , Dikta and Sudden Weather Change , the lucky recipients of the..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1232/Kraumur-2009-Winners-Announced-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:39:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The new 2009 Kraumur award winners have been announced! From a list of 20 artist/album nominations that included acts like mum , Dikta and Sudden Weather Change , the lucky recipients of the..." } [106]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "New Ólafur Arnalds Documentary" ["description"]=> string(200) " A new documentary has just been released about the highly successful Icelandic classical musician Ólafur Arnalds . Titled "The Sky May Be Falling...But The Stars Look Good On You," the..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1225/New-Ulafur-Arnalds-Documentary/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:19:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " A new documentary has just been released about the highly successful Icelandic classical musician Ólafur Arnalds . Titled "The Sky May Be Falling...But The Stars Look Good On You," the..." } [107]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Win A Trip To Iceland In The Ja Ja Ja Comp!" ["description"]=> string(202) " In advance of Thursday's Christmas party, Ja Ja Ja is offering the chance of a lifetime to one lucky winner and their event luckier friend...an expenses paid trip to Iceland. All entrants have to do..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1224/Win-A-Trip-To-Iceland-In-The-Ja-Ja-Ja-Comp-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:20:12 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " In advance of Thursday's Christmas party, Ja Ja Ja is offering the chance of a lifetime to one lucky winner and their event luckier friend...an expenses paid trip to Iceland. All entrants have to do..." } [108]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Seabear - New Album News" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic 7-piece Seabear has announced the release of their anticipated sophomore album, We Built a Fire, in March 2010 on Morr Music . The band will be making their US touring debut behind the..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1223/Seabear---New-Album-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:27:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic 7-piece Seabear has announced the release of their anticipated sophomore album, We Built a Fire, in March 2010 on Morr Music . The band will be making their US touring debut behind the..." } [109]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "múm and Seabear Concert In Reykjavík" ["description"]=> string(205) " After a year of almost non stop touring through North America, Europe and Asia, múm returns to Reykjavik for a celebratory homecoming show on December 18, 2009, in the small but charismatic Iðnó ..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1221/mym-and-Seabear-Concert-In-Reykjavik/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:52:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " After a year of almost non stop touring through North America, Europe and Asia, múm returns to Reykjavik for a celebratory homecoming show on December 18, 2009, in the small but charismatic Iðnó ..." } [110]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Jónsi To Release Solo Album In March 2010!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Parlophone Records today released a press release announcing the forthcoming release of ‘Go’, the highly anticipated debut solo album from Jón Thor Birgisson, aka Jónsi, lead singer of ..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1214/Jonsi-To-Release-Solo-Album-In-March-2010-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:53:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Parlophone Records today released a press release announcing the forthcoming release of ‘Go’, the highly anticipated debut solo album from Jón Thor Birgisson, aka Jónsi, lead singer of ..." } [111]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "JA JA JA Xmas Party!" ["description"]=> string(201) " The JA JA JA phenomenon continues in December with a Xmas party special! Following last month's hugely successful launch night , the Nordic-fuelled madness will continue on the 17th December,..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1212/JA-JA-JA-Xmas-Party-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:04:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The JA JA JA phenomenon continues in December with a Xmas party special! Following last month's hugely successful launch night , the Nordic-fuelled madness will continue on the 17th December,..." } [112]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Maxímús - The Mousey Adventure Continues" ["description"]=> string(199) " The enigmatic Icelandic family concert Maximus Musicus has been booked to perform at two of the most respected musical halls in the world. In August 2010 the show will be performed at..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1211/Maximys---The-Mousey-Adventure-Continues/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:20:33 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The enigmatic Icelandic family concert Maximus Musicus has been booked to perform at two of the most respected musical halls in the world. In August 2010 the show will be performed at..." } [113]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Music From The Moon!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Calling all Iceland and Greenland Music Fans! The music documentary Music from the Moon , an intercultural music and puppet show for children,could be coming soon to a cinema near you. The story..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1209/Music-From-The-Moon-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:06:40 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Calling all Iceland and Greenland Music Fans! The music documentary Music from the Moon , an intercultural music and puppet show for children,could be coming soon to a cinema near you. The story..." } [114]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "Ólafur Arnalds Releases Dyad 1909 + New Album News!" ["description"]=> string(188) " Ólafur Arnalds' latest musical adventure - the score for a contemporary ballet called  'Dyad 1909'  - is to be released on December 7th, 2009. The soundtrack..." ["link"]=> string(101) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1207/Ulafur-Arnalds-Releases-Dyad-1909---New-Album-News-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:10:13 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(188) " Ólafur Arnalds' latest musical adventure - the score for a contemporary ballet called  'Dyad 1909'  - is to be released on December 7th, 2009. The soundtrack..." } [115]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Sigur Rós Land Film Deal" ["description"]=> string(202) " Reykjavik's esteemed local listings and culture magazine The Grapevine has recently informed us that a British film due to be released next year will have a soundtrack comprised entirely by Sigur..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1202/Sigur-Ros-Land-Film-Deal/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:47:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Reykjavik's esteemed local listings and culture magazine The Grapevine has recently informed us that a British film due to be released next year will have a soundtrack comprised entirely by Sigur..." } [116]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(21) "Yohanna on Swedish TV" ["description"]=> string(196) " Eurovision Song Contest runner up Yohanna - who achieved 2nd place in the 2009 ESC contest - will perform at the annual Swedish Christmas gala Julgalan in Stockholm, which takes place across..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1196/Yohanna-on-Swedish-TV/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:04:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Eurovision Song Contest runner up Yohanna - who achieved 2nd place in the 2009 ESC contest - will perform at the annual Swedish Christmas gala Julgalan in Stockholm, which takes place across..." } [117]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Bloodgroup To Play Next JA JA JA" ["description"]=> string(199) " Electronic renegades Bloodgroup are to play the next edition of London's JA JA JA , a brand new platform for Nordic music in London. JA JA JA got underway last week with a stellar line up that..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1191/Bloodgroup-To-Play-Next-JA-JA-JA/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:17 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Electronic renegades Bloodgroup are to play the next edition of London's JA JA JA , a brand new platform for Nordic music in London. JA JA JA got underway last week with a stellar line up that..." } [118]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "3 Icelandic Bands Confirmed For By:Larm" ["description"]=> string(202) " The organisers of the fantastic Norwegian music festival By:Larm has recently announced the first 15 bands from outside Norway that will be playing the 2010 edition in February next year. Of those..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1188/3-Icelandic-Bands-Confirmed-For-By-Larm/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:37 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The organisers of the fantastic Norwegian music festival By:Larm has recently announced the first 15 bands from outside Norway that will be playing the 2010 edition in February next year. Of those..." } [119]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Two New Trad Music Releases!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Calling all Icelandic traditional music fans! The Iceland Music Information Centre (ITM) are to publish two new CDs this year. The first features 19 solo songs by Jórunn Viðar, Iceland´s..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1187/Two-New-Trad-Music-Releases-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Calling all Icelandic traditional music fans! The Iceland Music Information Centre (ITM) are to publish two new CDs this year. The first features 19 solo songs by Jórunn Viðar, Iceland´s..." } [120]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Helgi Jónsson & Ragga Gröndal On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(206) " The mighty Norðrið returns this month as Helgi Jónsson and Ragga Gröndal hit the road together and visit Austria, Germany and Switzerland between the 24th and 29th November. Both Helgi and Ragga..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1185/Helgi-Jonsson---Ragga-GrAndal-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " The mighty Norðrið returns this month as Helgi Jónsson and Ragga Gröndal hit the road together and visit Austria, Germany and Switzerland between the 24th and 29th November. Both Helgi and Ragga..." } [121]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "Seabear Ready New Album" ["description"]=> string(200) " Having enjoyed a fantastic year with his solo project Sin Fang Bous (following his superb debut album Clangour ), vocalist/producer Sindri Már Sigfússon. , has been busy behind the scenes again..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1178/Seabear-Ready-New-Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:50:32 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Having enjoyed a fantastic year with his solo project Sin Fang Bous (following his superb debut album Clangour ), vocalist/producer Sindri Már Sigfússon. , has been busy behind the scenes again..." } [122]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Record Records News & Streams" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic label Record Records have been busy of late, with a wealth of activity from artists like Bloodgroup , Lára Rúnarsdóttir and Sykur. To celebrate they're offering some downloads and..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1176/Record-Records-News---Streams/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:14:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic label Record Records have been busy of late, with a wealth of activity from artists like Bloodgroup , Lára Rúnarsdóttir and Sykur. To celebrate they're offering some downloads and..." } [123]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(11) "GusGus NEWS" ["description"]=> string(201) " The latest GusGus news is in! The band have finished their highly successful European tour, rounding it off with a stellar show at Reykjavik's Nasa. They are about to release the remixes of their..." ["link"]=> string(61) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1175/GusGus-NEWS/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:46:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The latest GusGus news is in! The band have finished their highly successful European tour, rounding it off with a stellar show at Reykjavik's Nasa. They are about to release the remixes of their..." } [124]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(6) "JAJAJA" ["description"]=> string(198) " JA JA JA is an exciting new monthly club night in London showcasing the best emerging talent from the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The night aims to provide a..." ["link"]=> string(56) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1174/JAJAJA/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " JA JA JA is an exciting new monthly club night in London showcasing the best emerging talent from the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The night aims to provide a..." } [125]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Ólöf Arnalds - Two Special NYC Dates" ["description"]=> string(195) " Ólöf Arnalds is to play two special performances this month: one at the opening of the Roni Horn Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art on November 6th, where she will perform..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1172/UlAf-Arnalds---Two-Special-NYC-Dates/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Ólöf Arnalds is to play two special performances this month: one at the opening of the Roni Horn Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art on November 6th, where she will perform..." } [126]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Bedroom Community's Whale Watching Tour" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland's Bedroom Community record label (formed in 2006 by Valgeir Sigurðsson , Nico Muhly and Ben Frost ) are heading out across Europe for The Whale Watching Tour . More than just a series of..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1171/Bedroom-Community's-Whale-Watching-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:39 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland's Bedroom Community record label (formed in 2006 by Valgeir Sigurðsson , Nico Muhly and Ben Frost ) are heading out across Europe for The Whale Watching Tour . More than just a series of..." } [127]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Björn Thoroddsen Heads Up Guitar Festival" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic guitarist Björn Thoroddsen is to lead Reykjavik's 2009 Guitar Festival. The event includes some of Iceland’s best known jazz, blues and rock guitarists, who will join forces in..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1165/BjArn-Thoroddsen-Heads-Up-Guitar-Festival/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:09:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic guitarist Björn Thoroddsen is to lead Reykjavik's 2009 Guitar Festival. The event includes some of Iceland’s best known jazz, blues and rock guitarists, who will join forces in..." } [128]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Hear Mógil @ Womex" ["description"]=> string(202) " Experimental jazz / world / folk troupe Mógil   in collaboration with Kraumur Music Fund and Iceland Music Export will be playing at WOMEX (World Music EXPO -- the biggest folk festival..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1151/Hear-Mogil---Womex/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:49:07 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Experimental jazz / world / folk troupe Mógil   in collaboration with Kraumur Music Fund and Iceland Music Export will be playing at WOMEX (World Music EXPO -- the biggest folk festival..." } [129]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Iceland Airwaves '09 Round-Up" ["description"]=> string(194) " So Iceland Airwaves '09 is officially over. As always, it went off with a bang, as can be seen from the comprehensive coverage of the event by local and international media. Esteemed local..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1159/Iceland-Airwaves-'09-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:48:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " So Iceland Airwaves '09 is officially over. As always, it went off with a bang, as can be seen from the comprehensive coverage of the event by local and international media. Esteemed local..." } [130]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(60) " Hildur Guðnadóttir / múm Activity (incl Fever Ray Shows)" ["description"]=> string(205) " Cellist, experimentalist and múm member Hildur Guðnadóttir will continue to tour North America with múm this winter. She will be opening a handful of shows on their tour with her solo material..." ["link"]=> string(107) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1152/-Hildur-Gudnadottir-/-mym-Activity--incl-Fever-Ray-Shows-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Cellist, experimentalist and múm member Hildur Guðnadóttir will continue to tour North America with múm this winter. She will be opening a handful of shows on their tour with her solo material..." } [131]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "Mammút Head To Europe" ["description"]=> string(202) " Fans of post punk quintet Mammút will be exceptionally pleased to hear that they'll be bringing their angular, melodic sound to Europe throughout November. The band, whose 2008 album Karkari is..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1150/Mammyt-Head-To-Europe/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:43:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Fans of post punk quintet Mammút will be exceptionally pleased to hear that they'll be bringing their angular, melodic sound to Europe throughout November. The band, whose 2008 album Karkari is..." } [132]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Svavar Knútur German Tour" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic troubadour Svavar Knútur lead singer of Hraun is to tour Germany between 31st of october to 8th of November. His sensitive songs - dubbed as 'Fjord folk' by some -  can be heard..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1149/Svavar-Knytur-German-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:24:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic troubadour Svavar Knútur lead singer of Hraun is to tour Germany between 31st of october to 8th of November. His sensitive songs - dubbed as 'Fjord folk' by some -  can be heard..." } [133]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "Sprengjuhöllin In Canada! " ["description"]=> string(194) " Happy popsters Sprengjuhöllin will be on the road again as of tomorrow, 21st October, 2009. The band, which has two albums under it's belt, broke through in 2007 with the release of three..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1147/SprengjuhAllin-In-Canada--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:11:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Happy popsters Sprengjuhöllin will be on the road again as of tomorrow, 21st October, 2009. The band, which has two albums under it's belt, broke through in 2007 with the release of three..." } [134]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "Jóhann Jóhannsson Krakow Concert + More" ["description"]=> string(199) " Jóhann Jóhannsson is to play a special concert with the Krakow Sinfonia in the amazing Krakow Philharmonic Hall on the 22nd of October. The concert is a part of the Unsound Festival and will..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1146/Johann-Johannsson-Krakow-Concert---More/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:12:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Jóhann Jóhannsson is to play a special concert with the Krakow Sinfonia in the amazing Krakow Philharmonic Hall on the 22nd of October. The concert is a part of the Unsound Festival and will..." } [135]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Iceland Airwaves Is Underway!" ["description"]=> string(200) " The mighty Iceland Airwaves Festival is officially up and running (as of yesterday) and Reykjavik is, as speak, literally drowning in sound. As always, every space in the Icelandic capital, from..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1143/Iceland-Airwaves-Is-Underway-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:21:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The mighty Iceland Airwaves Festival is officially up and running (as of yesterday) and Reykjavik is, as speak, literally drowning in sound. As always, every space in the Icelandic capital, from..." } [136]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "ET Tumason's 2nd Polish Tour" ["description"]=> string(199) " Blues veteran ET Tumason is to undertake his second tour of Poland this month. The hyperactive Icelandic blues protege started playing music when he was five, and taught himself the blues when he..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1140/ET-Tumason's-2nd-Polish-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:33:34 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Blues veteran ET Tumason is to undertake his second tour of Poland this month. The hyperactive Icelandic blues protege started playing music when he was five, and taught himself the blues when he..." } [137]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Worm Is Green Unleash Third Album" ["description"]=> string(202) " Electronic maestros Worm Is Green have released their third studio album. Titled Glow, the 10-track album is self-released by the band and will be available only as digital download. The album was..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1139/Worm-Is-Green-Unleash-Third-Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:27:56 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Electronic maestros Worm Is Green have released their third studio album. Titled Glow, the 10-track album is self-released by the band and will be available only as digital download. The album was..." } [138]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(61) "La Ballade of Lady & The Bird: Album & One Off Paris Show" ["description"]=> string(204) " On 5 June 2008, Keren Ann Zeidel and Barði Jóhannsson ( Bang Gang ) provided the closing performance at the Reykjavik Art festival. Their act went down so well that the festival director was keen to..." ["link"]=> string(111) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1138/La-Ballade-of-Lady---The-Bird--Album--amp--One-Off-Paris-Show/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:42:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " On 5 June 2008, Keren Ann Zeidel and Barði Jóhannsson ( Bang Gang ) provided the closing performance at the Reykjavik Art festival. Their act went down so well that the festival director was keen to..." } [139]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "Einar Örn Benediktsson Joins Gorillaz On Next Album" ["description"]=> string(203) " We recently learned from the wonderful folk over at Iceland Review that singer-songwriter Einar Örn Benediktsson of Icelandic experimentalists Ghostigital (and formerly of the Sugarcubes) was in..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1134/Einar-Örn-Benediktsson-Joins-Gorillaz-On-Next-Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:45:10 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " We recently learned from the wonderful folk over at Iceland Review that singer-songwriter Einar Örn Benediktsson of Icelandic experimentalists Ghostigital (and formerly of the Sugarcubes) was in..." } [140]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "gogoyoko Opens In Scandinavia" ["description"]=> string(199) " Innovative new online music platform gogoyoko has opened its doors in Scandinavia! The new version of the site is now up and boasts features like a new, exciting music player and the ability to..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1133/gogoyoko-Opens-In-Scandinavia/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:15:26 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Innovative new online music platform gogoyoko has opened its doors in Scandinavia! The new version of the site is now up and boasts features like a new, exciting music player and the ability to..." } [141]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) "YAIC 2009 Round Up" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export are pleased to report that the third edition of their You Are In Control music and creative media conference was a resounding success. The event, which took place on the 23rd..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1129/YAIC-2009-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:33:39 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export are pleased to report that the third edition of their You Are In Control music and creative media conference was a resounding success. The event, which took place on the 23rd..." } [142]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "múm/Sing Fang Bous Head Stateside" ["description"]=> string(202) " It's been a tremendous year for múm so far. Their fifth album, Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know , was released to incredible critical applause last month (see reviews here ) , and a whole mum..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1128/mym/Sing-Fang-Bous-Head-Stateside/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:15:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " It's been a tremendous year for múm so far. Their fifth album, Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know , was released to incredible critical applause last month (see reviews here ) , and a whole mum..." } [143]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Airwaves - More Tickets, Artists Added! " ["description"]=> string(199) " As the 11th Iceland Airwaves Music Festival , which will be held 14-18th October, looms ever closer, the organisers are still unleashing news and updates. In recent newsletters, the festival has..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1125/Airwaves---More-Tickets--Artists-Added--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:07:13 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " As the 11th Iceland Airwaves Music Festival , which will be held 14-18th October, looms ever closer, the organisers are still unleashing news and updates. In recent newsletters, the festival has..." } [144]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólöf Arnalds releases debut album in the UK" ["description"]=> string(203) " Currently back in the USA for her 5th run of shows in the last 12 months, Icelandic folk chanteuse Ólöf Arnalds has been a prominent figure in her native music scene for several years as a member..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1123/UlAf-Arnalds-releases-debut-album-in-the-UK/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:40:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Currently back in the USA for her 5th run of shows in the last 12 months, Icelandic folk chanteuse Ólöf Arnalds has been a prominent figure in her native music scene for several years as a member..." } [145]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Hjaltalín / Helgi Jónsson Tour" ["description"]=> string(202) " Fans of talented pop outfit Hjaltalín   and singer-songwriter/trombonist Helgi Jónsson will be happy to learn that they are both heading out on tour next month. Hjaltalin, who released their..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1122/Hjaltalin-/-Helgi-Jonsson-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:45:56 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Fans of talented pop outfit Hjaltalín   and singer-songwriter/trombonist Helgi Jónsson will be happy to learn that they are both heading out on tour next month. Hjaltalin, who released their..." } [146]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "GusGus Launch Album @ Nikita" ["description"]=> string(201) " Calling all GusGus fans in Reykjavik this weekend! The mighty techno warriors will be throwing a release party for their sixth album 24/7 in the backyard of the Nikita Clothing record store, on..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1121/GusGus-Launch-Album---Nikita/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Calling all GusGus fans in Reykjavik this weekend! The mighty techno warriors will be throwing a release party for their sixth album 24/7 in the backyard of the Nikita Clothing record store, on..." } [147]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(14) "YAIC Countdown" ["description"]=> string(200) " There are just 8 – count ‘em! – days to go until this year’s exciting edition of music and creative media conference You Are In Control in Reykjavik. After many months of..." ["link"]=> string(64) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1114/YAIC-Countdown/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:49:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " There are just 8 – count ‘em! – days to go until this year’s exciting edition of music and creative media conference You Are In Control in Reykjavik. After many months of..." } [148]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(55) "Reykjavík! & Sudden Weather Change - US/Europe Release" ["description"]=> string(200) " Two of this year's finest Icelandic indie / rock albums are finally to be released in the US and Europe via Iceland's Kimi Records : Reykjavík! 's THE BLOOD and Sudden Weather Change's Stop!..." ["link"]=> string(104) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1112/Reykjavik----Sudden-Weather-Change---US/Europe-Release/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:14:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Two of this year's finest Icelandic indie / rock albums are finally to be released in the US and Europe via Iceland's Kimi Records : Reykjavík! 's THE BLOOD and Sudden Weather Change's Stop!..." } [149]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Two New Icelandic Labels!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Iceland has a couple of brand new and exciting record labels worth shouting about. First up is Borgin, a new label owned and run by Baldvin Esra, manager of Kimi Records along with Guðmundur..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1111/Two-New-Icelandic-Labels-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:52:33 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Iceland has a couple of brand new and exciting record labels worth shouting about. First up is Borgin, a new label owned and run by Baldvin Esra, manager of Kimi Records along with Guðmundur..." } [150]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Kira Kira In Berliner Zeitung" ["description"]=> string(202) " Ahead of her forthcoming Berlin show, experimental electronica aficionado Kira Kira has been interviewed by the Berliner Zeitung . The article, written by Markus Schneider is entitled “Life..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1109/Kira-Kira-In-Berliner-Zeitung/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:49:18 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Ahead of her forthcoming Berlin show, experimental electronica aficionado Kira Kira has been interviewed by the Berliner Zeitung . The article, written by Markus Schneider is entitled “Life..." } [151]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(62) "Iceland Airwaves: Ticket Sales Commence - Additions To Line-Up" ["description"]=> string(202) " For all those who have been waiting patiently (and impatiently) for Iceland Airwaves tickets to go on sale - they're finally ready! If you head to the Airwaves site right now you'll even find some..." ["link"]=> string(112) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1102/Iceland-Airwaves--Ticket-Sales-Commence---Additions-To-Line-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:06:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " For all those who have been waiting patiently (and impatiently) for Iceland Airwaves tickets to go on sale - they're finally ready! If you head to the Airwaves site right now you'll even find some..." } [152]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Réttir - Reykjavík's New Round Up" ["description"]=> string(199) " As if it wasn't enough for Reykjavik to be offering the International Film Festival (September 17-27) and IMX's own You Are in Control music, arts & media conference (September 23rd &..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1101/Rettir---Reykjavik's-New-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:26:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " As if it wasn't enough for Reykjavik to be offering the International Film Festival (September 17-27) and IMX's own You Are in Control music, arts & media conference (September 23rd &..." } [153]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "FAMR Back In The Studio" ["description"]=> string(202) " Notorious post rockers For A Minor Reflection are back in the studio working on a set of new songs for their second album. LA producer Scott Hackworth flew over to record with them in the infamous..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1095/FAMR-Back-In-The-Studio/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:27:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Notorious post rockers For A Minor Reflection are back in the studio working on a set of new songs for their second album. LA producer Scott Hackworth flew over to record with them in the infamous..." } [154]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Dr. Gunni Writes A Guide Book" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic music historian, journalist all round Don Dada Dr. Gunni (pictured right) has written an Icelandic travel guide - in English. Publishing house Sögur announced the release of the guide,..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1094/Dr--Gunni-Writes-A-Guide-Book/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:14:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic music historian, journalist all round Don Dada Dr. Gunni (pictured right) has written an Icelandic travel guide - in English. Publishing house Sögur announced the release of the guide,..." } [155]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Gusgus Album Released + Tour" ["description"]=> string(202) " After months of buzz, rumour and hype, the new GusGus   - album  "24/7" album is finally ready for release through Germany's Kompakt Records, on 14th September 2009. The album's..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1093/Gusgus-Album-Released---Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:58:27 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " After months of buzz, rumour and hype, the new GusGus   - album  "24/7" album is finally ready for release through Germany's Kompakt Records, on 14th September 2009. The album's..." } [156]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "YAIC - Early Bird Ends Today (01.09)" ["description"]=> string(200) " Those wishing to attend this year's music and creative media conference You Are In Control in Reykjavik have just a few hours left to take advantage of the event's Early Bird registration. Until..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1091/YAIC---Early-Bird-Ends-Today--01-09-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:28:42 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Those wishing to attend this year's music and creative media conference You Are In Control in Reykjavik have just a few hours left to take advantage of the event's Early Bird registration. Until..." } [157]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Who Knew Mini Tour Of Germany! " ["description"]=> string(199) " Indie rock power popsters Who Knew? are on a firecracker 6-show date in Germany starting tomorrow. Berliners can watch them kick the tour off  tonight at a 101 Berlin sponsored show (see..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1089/Who-Knew-Mini-Tour-Of-Germany--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:49:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Indie rock power popsters Who Knew? are on a firecracker 6-show date in Germany starting tomorrow. Berliners can watch them kick the tour off  tonight at a 101 Berlin sponsored show (see..." } [158]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Iceland Airwaves - New Additions To Line Up!" ["description"]=> string(199) " The organisers of this year's notorious Iceland Airwaves festival (14th – 18th October 2009) have announced some more bands. As always the event will feature a mixture of local talent and..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1082/Iceland-Airwaves---New-Additions-To-Line-Up-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:11:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The organisers of this year's notorious Iceland Airwaves festival (14th – 18th October 2009) have announced some more bands. As always the event will feature a mixture of local talent and..." } [159]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "See Skátar's Last Show - TONIGHT!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Ah, today is a sad day for Icelandic music: the mighty Skátar are breaking up! This means no more Skátar songs to sing along; no more glittery golden pants, deranged humour and weirdly hooky..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1078/See-Skatar's-Last-Show---TONIGHT-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:53:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Ah, today is a sad day for Icelandic music: the mighty Skátar are breaking up! This means no more Skátar songs to sing along; no more glittery golden pants, deranged humour and weirdly hooky..." } [160]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Win A 3-Day Trip To YAIC in Reykjavík!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Iceland Music Export (IMX), Iceland Express and Hilton Reykjavík Nordica have teamed up to offer one lucky individual the chance to win a return trip to Reykjavik for three days. Not only do you..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1074/Win-A-3-Day-Trip-To-YAIC-in-Reykjavik-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:12:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Iceland Music Export (IMX), Iceland Express and Hilton Reykjavík Nordica have teamed up to offer one lucky individual the chance to win a return trip to Reykjavik for three days. Not only do you..." } [161]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Sólstafir Embark On Major European Tour" ["description"]=> string(200) " Icelandic progressive doomsters Sólstafir are heading  on a comprehensive tour of Europe this month. In 2004 Sólstafir, well known for their incredibly dynamic and epic live performances,..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1072/Solstafir-Embark-On-Major-European-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:55:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Icelandic progressive doomsters Sólstafir are heading  on a comprehensive tour of Europe this month. In 2004 Sólstafir, well known for their incredibly dynamic and epic live performances,..." } [162]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Kira Kira & Klive - Norðrið Tour In Germany" ["description"]=> string(203) " "Norðrið – Iceland Express Musik Klub" is on the road again in September! Following up on a highly successful summer - featuring killer shows from Lay Low , Reykjavík! , Mammút..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1071/Kira-Kira---Klive---Nordrid-Tour-In-Germany/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:12:09 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " "Norðrið – Iceland Express Musik Klub" is on the road again in September! Following up on a highly successful summer - featuring killer shows from Lay Low , Reykjavík! , Mammút..." } [163]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Icelandic Bands In US Documentary" ["description"]=> string(201) " An article in the Iceland Review last week has revealed that the Icelandic bands múm , Ruxpin and GusGus are to be featured in an upcoming documentary series, In Search of Sound. Over fifty..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1063/Icelandic-Bands-In-US-Documentary/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:00:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " An article in the Iceland Review last week has revealed that the Icelandic bands múm , Ruxpin and GusGus are to be featured in an upcoming documentary series, In Search of Sound. Over fifty..." } [164]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "IMX Social Media Course Goes International" ["description"]=> string(202) " IMX ‘s innovative course in online marketing has gone international with confirmed participants from Northern-Ireland, the Faroe Islands and requests from Estonia. This nine week online course..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1057/IMX-Social-Media-Course-Goes-International/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:06:25 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " IMX ‘s innovative course in online marketing has gone international with confirmed participants from Northern-Ireland, the Faroe Islands and requests from Estonia. This nine week online course..." } [165]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Make Music For Save Galtarviti Campaign!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Somewhere in the remote region of the Icelandic Westfjords stands an abandoned lighthouse. That lighthouse is called Galtarviti . It’s every bit as remote as it sounds: it can only be reached..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1051/Make-Music-For-Save-Galtarviti-Campaign-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:47:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Somewhere in the remote region of the Icelandic Westfjords stands an abandoned lighthouse. That lighthouse is called Galtarviti . It’s every bit as remote as it sounds: it can only be reached..." } [166]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "YAIC Speakers Announced" ["description"]=> string(201) " The first panelists and speakers for September's You Are In Control conference have been announced. This year some of the key issues discussed will be new consumer behaviour, mass appeal, on-line..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1050/YAIC-Speakers-Announced/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:35:40 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The first panelists and speakers for September's You Are In Control conference have been announced. This year some of the key issues discussed will be new consumer behaviour, mass appeal, on-line..." } [167]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Reykjavík Jazz Festival - 20th Anniversary!" ["description"]=> string(200) " The Reykjavik Jazz Festival , which has its origins in the Nordic Jazz Days of 1990, will this year celebrate its 20th festival! It's been an inspiring and incredible two decades for the event and..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1049/Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival---20th-Anniversary-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:59:37 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The Reykjavik Jazz Festival , which has its origins in the Nordic Jazz Days of 1990, will this year celebrate its 20th festival! It's been an inspiring and incredible two decades for the event and..." } [168]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(55) "Explosive Proms Debut From Legendary Icelandic Composer" ["description"]=> string(198) " "Hekla", a legendary piece of music written by Icelandic classical colossus Jón Leifs, will be performed at the BBC's Proms at Royal Albert Hall in London today (Saturday 1st August)...." ["link"]=> string(105) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1048/Explosive-Proms-Debut-From-Legendary-Icelandic-Composer/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:44:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " "Hekla", a legendary piece of music written by Icelandic classical colossus Jón Leifs, will be performed at the BBC's Proms at Royal Albert Hall in London today (Saturday 1st August)...." } [169]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Retro Stefson Play Berlin This Weekend!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Retro Stefson have had an excellent 2009. Their debut album Montaña has been roundly applauded by all who've set ears upon it and their youthful, exuberant performances at countless concerts..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1047/Retro-Stefson-Play-Berlin-This-Weekend-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:25:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Retro Stefson have had an excellent 2009. Their debut album Montaña has been roundly applauded by all who've set ears upon it and their youthful, exuberant performances at countless concerts..." } [170]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Mugison Joins Amnesty For NYC Dates" ["description"]=> string(201) " Mugi-boogie maestro Mugison is to return to New York to play a special Five Boroughs In One Day tour. Working alongside Amnesty International ,  Iceland's hardest working resident superstar..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1046/Mugison-Joins-Amnesty-For-NYC-Dates/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:17:33 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Mugi-boogie maestro Mugison is to return to New York to play a special Five Boroughs In One Day tour. Working alongside Amnesty International ,  Iceland's hardest working resident superstar..." } [171]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) "múm tour - Update" ["description"]=> string(202) " múm have confirmed a whole string of new tour dates across the summer. The band, whose new album Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know just received five stars for its first print review in Mojo ,..." ["link"]=> string(67) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1045/mym-tour---Update/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:36:19 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " múm have confirmed a whole string of new tour dates across the summer. The band, whose new album Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know just received five stars for its first print review in Mojo ,..." } [172]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(67) "Megas, Hjaltalin, Amiina, Who Knew? - New Additions To Innipúkinn!" ["description"]=> string(201) " The line up for this weekend's Innipúkinn festival is still expanding! Despite last week's line-up being more than impressive, the festival organisers have just announced even more local talent,..." ["link"]=> string(116) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1044/Megas--Hjaltalin--Amiina--Who-Knew?---New-Additions-To-Innipykinn-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:11:09 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The line up for this weekend's Innipúkinn festival is still expanding! Despite last week's line-up being more than impressive, the festival organisers have just announced even more local talent,..." } [173]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Amiina Play Free Iceland Shows" ["description"]=> string(197) " Renowned female string quartet Amiina are to play a few special concerts in the North and East of Iceland over the next few days. Starting tonight (24th July), the girls will play at the Blue..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1043/Amiina-Play-Free-Iceland-Shows/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:07:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Renowned female string quartet Amiina are to play a few special concerts in the North and East of Iceland over the next few days. Starting tonight (24th July), the girls will play at the Blue..." } [174]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "Rökkurró - Covers Giveaway + Album News" ["description"]=> string(199) " You may have been wondering what on earth eclectic troupe Rökkurró have been up to of late? Well, they've been busy writing some sterling covers of beautiful songs by Bon Iver (Skinny Love - ..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1041/RAkkurro---Covers-Giveaway---Album-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:51:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " You may have been wondering what on earth eclectic troupe Rökkurró have been up to of late? Well, they've been busy writing some sterling covers of beautiful songs by Bon Iver (Skinny Love - ..." } [175]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Innipúkinn - First Line-up Announced" ["description"]=> string(199) " The first line up has been announced for Innipúkinn, Iceland's excellent summer music event - and it's kick-ass! The event will take place on July 31 - August 2nd 2009 (an Icelandic bank holiday..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1038/Innipykinn---First-Line-up-Announced/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:28:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The first line up has been announced for Innipúkinn, Iceland's excellent summer music event - and it's kick-ass! The event will take place on July 31 - August 2nd 2009 (an Icelandic bank holiday..." } [176]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Björn Thoroddsen Bites The Big Apple" ["description"]=> string(205) " Jazz veteran Björn Thoroddsen will play with his band Guitar Islancio at New York's  Scandinavia House on Thursday July 23rd. Thoroddsen will be joined by Hjörtur Steinarsson (guitar) and Jón..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1037/BjArn-Thoroddsen-Bites-The-Big-Apple/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:22:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Jazz veteran Björn Thoroddsen will play with his band Guitar Islancio at New York's  Scandinavia House on Thursday July 23rd. Thoroddsen will be joined by Hjörtur Steinarsson (guitar) and Jón..." } [177]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Gus Gus Free Remix Download!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Calling all fans of dancefloor renegades Gus Gus ! We have great news for you. Their label - Germany's legendary Kompakt Records are giving away a free remix of one of the singles from their new..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1036/Gus-Gus-Free-Remix-Download-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:47:48 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Calling all fans of dancefloor renegades Gus Gus ! We have great news for you. Their label - Germany's legendary Kompakt Records are giving away a free remix of one of the singles from their new..." } [178]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Gogoyoko Launches In Iceland" ["description"]=> string(198) " After months of hard work and sleepless nights, the people behind the revolutionary social networking music site Gogoyoko are finally ready to open their doors for their countrymen in Iceland...." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1035/Gogoyoko-Launches-In-Iceland/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:36:12 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " After months of hard work and sleepless nights, the people behind the revolutionary social networking music site Gogoyoko are finally ready to open their doors for their countrymen in Iceland...." } [179]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Emiliana Scores First Icelandic No. 1 in Germany! " ["description"]=> string(202) " Emiliana Torrini made Icelandic music history last week when her single "Jungle Drums" managed to top the German singles charts. The single is strong in its position and looks set to stay..." ["link"]=> string(100) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1026/Emiliana-Scores-First-Icelandic-No--1-in-Germany--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:27:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Emiliana Torrini made Icelandic music history last week when her single "Jungle Drums" managed to top the German singles charts. The single is strong in its position and looks set to stay..." } [180]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "Icelander featured in Beck’s new Record Club" ["description"]=> string(206) " Icelandic musician / Thenewno2 member Þórunn Antonía Magnúsdottir was recently involved in a new project by US superstar Beck. Called Record Club, the informal venture involves getting people into..." ["link"]=> string(96) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1025/Icelander-featured-in-Beck’s-new-Record-Club/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:13:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " Icelandic musician / Thenewno2 member Þórunn Antonía Magnúsdottir was recently involved in a new project by US superstar Beck. Called Record Club, the informal venture involves getting people into..." } [181]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Kira Kira July Shows" ["description"]=> string(203) " Fans of experimental artist Kira Kira will be pleased to know she has three live dates this month. You can catch her idiosyncratic show at Trästock Festivalen (Sweden) on July 16th; Stockholm Jazz..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1023/Kira-Kira-July-Shows/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:47:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Fans of experimental artist Kira Kira will be pleased to know she has three live dates this month. You can catch her idiosyncratic show at Trästock Festivalen (Sweden) on July 16th; Stockholm Jazz..." } [182]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Traditional Icelandic Music Workshops in Scotland" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic folk performers and educators Bára Grimsdottir and Chris Foster will be teaching and performing in Scotland this month and next. The duo will be taking part in a series of summer schools..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1022/Traditional-Icelandic-Music-Workshops-in-Scotland/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:38:19 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic folk performers and educators Bára Grimsdottir and Chris Foster will be teaching and performing in Scotland this month and next. The duo will be taking part in a series of summer schools..." } [183]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Sometime Re-release Debut Album" ["description"]=> string(200) " This July, pop supremos Sometime will re-issue their currently sold-out debut album "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". The re-release will come with killer remixes courtesy of Trulz..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1021/Sometime-Re-release-Debut-Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:41:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " This July, pop supremos Sometime will re-issue their currently sold-out debut album "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". The re-release will come with killer remixes courtesy of Trulz..." } [184]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Free Worm Is Green Single" ["description"]=> string(192) " Electro pop crew Worm Is Green is giving away a brand new song to all you lucky music lovers. The track is called "The Silencer" and can be found in the Playlist section of the..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1018/Free-Worm-Is-Green-Single/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:37:19 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(192) " Electro pop crew Worm Is Green is giving away a brand new song to all you lucky music lovers. The track is called "The Silencer" and can be found in the Playlist section of the..." } [185]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Iceland Airwaves 09 Goes Ahead!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Despite raging uncertainty, rampant rumours and lots of mixed messages from all over, it finally seems clear that Iceland Airwaves will happen again this October and, yes, it will as per usual..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1013/Iceland-Airwaves-09-Goes-Ahead-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:33:17 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Despite raging uncertainty, rampant rumours and lots of mixed messages from all over, it finally seems clear that Iceland Airwaves will happen again this October and, yes, it will as per usual..." } [186]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Jóhann Jóhannsson: Tour Dates + Ltd Ed CD!" ["description"]=> string(205) " Jóhann Jóhannsson is touring the US east coast this month for the first time, and to celebrate, a special CD will be released of Jóhann´s award-winning score for Marc Craste´s acclaimed..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1011/Johann-Johannsson--Tour-Dates---Ltd-Ed-CD-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:55:24 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Jóhann Jóhannsson is touring the US east coast this month for the first time, and to celebrate, a special CD will be released of Jóhann´s award-winning score for Marc Craste´s acclaimed..." } [187]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "YAIC 2009 - Early Bird Prices Available NOW!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Early bird registration is now available for YAIC , an international conference taking place in Reykjavík on the 23rd and 24th September 2009 (register here! ). Last year, YAIC explored the latest..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1010/YAIC-2009---Early-Bird-Prices-Available-NOW-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:05:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Early bird registration is now available for YAIC , an international conference taking place in Reykjavík on the 23rd and 24th September 2009 (register here! ). Last year, YAIC explored the latest..." } [188]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(55) "Hafdís Huld - New Single "Könguló" + June Tour Dates" ["description"]=> string(205) " Pop sensation Hafdís Huld , currently on tour in the UK, is to release a brand new single "Könguló" this month. The up-beat, percussion-driven track, released on Hafdós’s own label..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1009/Hafdis-Huld---New-Single-"KAngulo"---June-Tour-Dates/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:24:37 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Pop sensation Hafdís Huld , currently on tour in the UK, is to release a brand new single "Könguló" this month. The up-beat, percussion-driven track, released on Hafdós’s own label..." } [189]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "Bloodgroup / Benny Crespo's Gang Go to Canada!" ["description"]=> string(194) " Heady electro groovers Bloodgroup and rock-pop outfit Benny Crespo's Gang (whose members include lauded blues and country singer Lay Low ) are heading out on a tour of Canada! Taking in..." ["link"]=> string(96) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1008/Bloodgroup-/-Benny-Crespo's-Gang-Go-to-Canada-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:06:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Heady electro groovers Bloodgroup and rock-pop outfit Benny Crespo's Gang (whose members include lauded blues and country singer Lay Low ) are heading out on a tour of Canada! Taking in..." } [190]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Agent Fresco Hit Copenhagen!" ["description"]=> string(193) " Award-winning Icelandic outfit Agent Fresco are to play two special shows in Copenhagen this week. The band, who won Best Icelandic Release last year for their debut release "Lightbulb..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1005/Agent-Fresco-Hit-Copenhagen-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:37:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(193) " Award-winning Icelandic outfit Agent Fresco are to play two special shows in Copenhagen this week. The band, who won Best Icelandic Release last year for their debut release "Lightbulb..." } [191]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Sunna Gunnlaugs - Exclusive US Shows!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Jazz pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs will be appearing in three cities in the US to promote her album "Songs from Iceland" as well as preparing for a new recording with her quartet. Her mini..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1004/Sunna-Gunnlaugs---Exclusive-US-Shows-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:29:56 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Jazz pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs will be appearing in three cities in the US to promote her album "Songs from Iceland" as well as preparing for a new recording with her quartet. Her mini..." } [192]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Kimi Records Hits Europe!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Kimi Records , one of Iceland's most pro-active and forward-thinking record labels, is to unleash some of its best recent domestic releases into the European market. Skakkamanage's dazzling "..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1001/Kimi-Records-Hits-Europe-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:24:12 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Kimi Records , one of Iceland's most pro-active and forward-thinking record labels, is to unleash some of its best recent domestic releases into the European market. Skakkamanage's dazzling "..." } [193]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "Trúbatrix Tour & Album" ["description"]=> string(196) " The Trúbatrix girls are on a roll this summer with a brand new album release on the 2nd of June, and a tour around Iceland to boot! The album features 15 songs all by Icelandic female artists..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/997/Trybatrix-Tour---Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:22:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " The Trúbatrix girls are on a roll this summer with a brand new album release on the 2nd of June, and a tour around Iceland to boot! The album features 15 songs all by Icelandic female artists..." } [194]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Benni Hemm Hemm Tour Dates + European Release" ["description"]=> string(199) " Benni Hemm Hemm the band formed by Benedikt H Hermansson in 2003, are to head out on tour. Named Most Promising Act at the 2005 Icelandic Music Awards, BHH have released solid and wildly popular..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/996/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-Tour-Dates---European-Release/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:46:42 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Benni Hemm Hemm the band formed by Benedikt H Hermansson in 2003, are to head out on tour. Named Most Promising Act at the 2005 Icelandic Music Awards, BHH have released solid and wildly popular..." } [195]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(47) "Sigur Rós Open For Dalai Lama + New Album News" ["description"]=> string(205) " The mighty Sigur Rós will be playing a short set for none other than the Dalai Lama at his public talk in laugardalshöllin arena in Reykjavík, on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009. The band will be joined by..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/995/Sigur-Ros-Open-For-Dalai-Lama---New-Album-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:40:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " The mighty Sigur Rós will be playing a short set for none other than the Dalai Lama at his public talk in laugardalshöllin arena in Reykjavík, on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009. The band will be joined by..." } [196]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Ólöf Arnalds: Back By Popular Demand" ["description"]=> string(205) " Following a rapturous series of performances in New York (including being cherry picked by Björk   to open for her and the Dirty Projectors), Icelandic folk chanteuse Ólöf Arnalds returns to..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/989/UlAf-Arnalds--Back-By-Popular-Demand/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 27 May 2009 15:45:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Following a rapturous series of performances in New York (including being cherry picked by Björk   to open for her and the Dirty Projectors), Icelandic folk chanteuse Ólöf Arnalds returns to..." } [197]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Icelandic Guitar Tuner Sold To Nokia" ["description"]=> string(194) " Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia is to market an Iceland-designed guitar tuner worldwide. Tunerific an interactive guitar tuner, tone-tuner and chord-finder for mobile phones was invented by..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/985/Icelandic-Guitar-Tuner-Sold-To-Nokia/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 24 May 2009 19:43:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia is to market an Iceland-designed guitar tuner worldwide. Tunerific an interactive guitar tuner, tone-tuner and chord-finder for mobile phones was invented by..." } [198]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "GusGus Album + Tour News" ["description"]=> string(200) " Although their new album, "24/7", will not be released until early September (on Germany's Kompakt Records), Icelandic electronic gurus Gus Gus will be hitting the road from the end of..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/984/GusGus-Album---Tour-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 22 May 2009 17:54:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Although their new album, "24/7", will not be released until early September (on Germany's Kompakt Records), Icelandic electronic gurus Gus Gus will be hitting the road from the end of..." } [199]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Famous Icelandic studio invades Denmark" ["description"]=> string(198) " Sýrland Studio , one of the most notable commercial studios in Iceland, is to expand into Denmark. The studio, which opened in 1988 and recorded The Sugarcubes' "Here today, Tomorrow, Next..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/983/Famous-Icelandic-studio-invades-Denmark/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 22 May 2009 17:43:29 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Sýrland Studio , one of the most notable commercial studios in Iceland, is to expand into Denmark. The studio, which opened in 1988 and recorded The Sugarcubes' "Here today, Tomorrow, Next..." } [200]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Iceland Win 2nd Place In Eurovision" ["description"]=> string(205) " Icelandic chanteuse Jóhanna Guðrún secured Iceland a solid second place win in 2009's Eurovision contest with the song "Is It True?" While Norway was declared the out and out winner with a..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/981/Iceland-Win-2nd-Place-In-Eurovision/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:56 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Icelandic chanteuse Jóhanna Guðrún secured Iceland a solid second place win in 2009's Eurovision contest with the song "Is It True?" While Norway was declared the out and out winner with a..." } [201]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) "Við Djúpið News" ["description"]=> string(198) " The 7th edition of Við Djúpið - a classical music festival and series of summer courses - will this year be held between the 18th-23rd of June. The festival takes place in Ísafjörður and..." ["link"]=> string(64) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/980/Vid-Djypid-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 18 May 2009 12:47:10 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The 7th edition of Við Djúpið - a classical music festival and series of summer courses - will this year be held between the 18th-23rd of June. The festival takes place in Ísafjörður and..." } [202]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Major For a Minor Reflection Tour" ["description"]=> string(196) " Everyone's favourite new Icelandic post-rock outfit, For a Minor Reflection , are embarking upon a giant tour of Europe, that will take them through Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany,..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/978/Major-For-a-Minor-Reflection-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 13 May 2009 12:41:48 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Everyone's favourite new Icelandic post-rock outfit, For a Minor Reflection , are embarking upon a giant tour of Europe, that will take them through Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany,..." } [203]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Five Icelandic Artists @ SPOT" ["description"]=> string(201) " No less than five Icelandic acts have been confirmed to play the acclaimed Spot Festival in Aarhus, Denmark. This year's event will take place between the 21st and 23rd May, 2009 and will feature..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/977/Five-Icelandic-Artists---SPOT/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 13 May 2009 11:37:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " No less than five Icelandic acts have been confirmed to play the acclaimed Spot Festival in Aarhus, Denmark. This year's event will take place between the 21st and 23rd May, 2009 and will feature..." } [204]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Norðrið May / June" ["description"]=> string(198) " The IMX/Iceland Express collaboration Norðrið (Iceland Express Musik Klub) continues apace over the next few weeks with two more mini-tours of Germany! First up in May are massively talented..." ["link"]=> string(67) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/970/Nordrid-May-/-June/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 11 May 2009 18:50:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The IMX/Iceland Express collaboration Norðrið (Iceland Express Musik Klub) continues apace over the next few weeks with two more mini-tours of Germany! First up in May are massively talented..." } [205]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Icelandic Music Through Unconventional Means" ["description"]=> string(204) " A very special concert is taking place on May 15th, 2009 , at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Bedroom Community boss, producer and musician Valgeir Sigurdsson ( Björk , múm , Bonnie 'Prince'..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/968/Icelandic-Music-Through-Unconventional-Means/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 08 May 2009 17:20:27 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " A very special concert is taking place on May 15th, 2009 , at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Bedroom Community boss, producer and musician Valgeir Sigurdsson ( Björk , múm , Bonnie 'Prince'..." } [206]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "NEWSFLASH! Ólöf Arnalds Back In NYC from Tonight!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic folk chanteuse Ólöf Arnalds returns to the states for a string of shows in NYC, starting tonight! Following her sold out show at Le Poisson Rouge in September 2008, and her stunning..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/965/NEWSFLASH--UlAf-Arnalds-Back-In-NYC-from-Tonight-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 05 May 2009 15:52:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic folk chanteuse Ólöf Arnalds returns to the states for a string of shows in NYC, starting tonight! Following her sold out show at Le Poisson Rouge in September 2008, and her stunning..." } [207]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Hjaltalín & Sin Fang Bous @ Europavox" ["description"]=> string(195) " Alt. pop luminaries Hjaltalín and Sin Fang Bous (featuring Seabear frontman Sindri Már) have both been confirmed to play France's ambitious and exciting Europavox festival. The aim of..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/964/Hjaltalin---Sin-Fang-Bous---Europavox/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 04 May 2009 15:15:48 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Alt. pop luminaries Hjaltalín and Sin Fang Bous (featuring Seabear frontman Sindri Már) have both been confirmed to play France's ambitious and exciting Europavox festival. The aim of..." } [208]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(48) "Borko + Sin Fang Bous join Morr Music Label Tour" ["description"]=> string(203) " Icelandic Morr Music artists Borko and Sin Fang Bous (lead by Seabear founder Sindri Már) will join Swedish/Berlin duo It’s A Musical for an upcoming Morr Music Label Tour through Europe..." ["link"]=> string(97) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/962/Borko---Sin-Fang-Bous-join-Morr-Music-Label-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 01 May 2009 17:43:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Icelandic Morr Music artists Borko and Sin Fang Bous (lead by Seabear founder Sindri Már) will join Swedish/Berlin duo It’s A Musical for an upcoming Morr Music Label Tour through Europe..." } [209]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "ISO perform Maximus Musicus in Reykjavik" ["description"]=> string(196) " The Iceland Symphony Orchestra will perform the Maximus Musicus concert program on Saturday May 9th at 14.00 in Háskolabíó, Reykjavík. This popular symphonic entertainment is based on the..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/961/ISO-perform-Maximus-Musicus-in-Reykjavik/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 01 May 2009 17:34:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " The Iceland Symphony Orchestra will perform the Maximus Musicus concert program on Saturday May 9th at 14.00 in Háskolabíó, Reykjavík. This popular symphonic entertainment is based on the..." } [210]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "First Norðrið Podcasts In" ["description"]=> string(195) " The all new Norðrid pocasts, created by the creative folk over at 101 Berlin are now ready! The first two feature sounds and interviews with funky punky funsters Reykjavík! and youthful..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/953/First-Nordrid-Podcasts-In/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:44:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " The all new Norðrid pocasts, created by the creative folk over at 101 Berlin are now ready! The first two feature sounds and interviews with funky punky funsters Reykjavík! and youthful..." } [211]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Aldrei 09 - The IMX Round Up" ["description"]=> string(204) " This year’s Aldrei fór ég suður – the unique community festival started in the remote Westfjords by Mugison in 2003 – was yet another roaring success. The vibe was essentially..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/952/Aldrei-09---The-IMX-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:32:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " This year’s Aldrei fór ég suður – the unique community festival started in the remote Westfjords by Mugison in 2003 – was yet another roaring success. The vibe was essentially..." } [212]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Iceland To Brighton" ["description"]=> string(191) " On Sunday, 3rd May, 2009, Brighton's Sidewinder will host an all day celebration of Icelandic music and art. Delicious roast dinners and BBQ will be served and local and Icelandic art and..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/951/Iceland-To-Brighton/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:52:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(191) " On Sunday, 3rd May, 2009, Brighton's Sidewinder will host an all day celebration of Icelandic music and art. Delicious roast dinners and BBQ will be served and local and Icelandic art and..." } [213]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Benni Hemm Hemm Solo Tour" ["description"]=> string(200) " Benedikt H. Hermannsson, best known as the frontman for indie pop funsters Benni Hemm Hemm is to undertake some solo shows around Europe during May. Benedikt will ibe performing with a couple of..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/950/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-Solo-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:39:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Benedikt H. Hermannsson, best known as the frontman for indie pop funsters Benni Hemm Hemm is to undertake some solo shows around Europe during May. Benedikt will ibe performing with a couple of..." } [214]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Sigur rós frontman in new project: Riceboy Sleeps" ["description"]=> string(207) " Known primarily for his haunting falsetto and other-worldly presence as the singer in Sigur Rós , Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson has - together with his partner Alex Somers - been exhibiting artwork and..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/949/Sigur-ros-frontman-in-new-project--Riceboy-Sleeps/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:30:33 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(207) " Known primarily for his haunting falsetto and other-worldly presence as the singer in Sigur Rós , Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson has - together with his partner Alex Somers - been exhibiting artwork and..." } [215]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Dýrðin Play Nordischer Klang" ["description"]=> string(199) " Upbeat indie popsters Dýrðin are to play the Nordischer Klang festival in Greifswald, Germany, on May 9th, 2009. Nordischer Klang (English: Nordic Sound) is a major festival of Scandinavian..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/944/Dbrdin-Play-Nordischer-Klang/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:39:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Upbeat indie popsters Dýrðin are to play the Nordischer Klang festival in Greifswald, Germany, on May 9th, 2009. Nordischer Klang (English: Nordic Sound) is a major festival of Scandinavian..." } [216]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Ólafur Arnalds presents Found Songs" ["description"]=> string(204) " Neo-classical luminary Ólafur Arnalds is to stream seven brand new songs this week for free. Having set up a project called "Found Songs", the idea is to release music that Ólafur likes,..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/939/Ulafur-Arnalds-presents-Found-Songs/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:06:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Neo-classical luminary Ólafur Arnalds is to stream seven brand new songs this week for free. Having set up a project called "Found Songs", the idea is to release music that Ólafur likes,..." } [217]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(54) "Die Isländer kommen. Reykjavík! und Mammút on Tour!" ["description"]=> string(206) " „Nordrid - Iceland Express Musik Klub 2“ - die schönsten Isländer des Jahres. Reykjavík! + Mammút : Di. 21. April, Studio 101 Admiralspalast, Berlin. Mi. 22. April, Studio 672, Köln...." ["link"]=> string(101) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/938/Die-Isländer-kommen--Reykjavik--und-Mammyt-on-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:09:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " „Nordrid - Iceland Express Musik Klub 2“ - die schönsten Isländer des Jahres. Reykjavík! + Mammút : Di. 21. April, Studio 101 Admiralspalast, Berlin. Mi. 22. April, Studio 672, Köln...." } [218]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Iceland @ Brighton’s Great Escape" ["description"]=> string(199) " Two Icelandic acts have been confirmed for the excellent Great Escape festival in Brighton, UK. Singer-songwriter Lay Low will perform songs from her critically acclaimed country-tinged album..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/937/Iceland---Brighton’s-Great-Escape/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:27:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Two Icelandic acts have been confirmed for the excellent Great Escape festival in Brighton, UK. Singer-songwriter Lay Low will perform songs from her critically acclaimed country-tinged album..." } [219]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Sprengjuhöllin - North America Success" ["description"]=> string(199) " Indie-pop sensations Sprengjuhöllin have been busy in the USA for the last few weeks. They caused a refreshing stir at the Canadian Music Week festival in Toronto when both the band's official..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/936/SprengjuhAllin---North-America-Success/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:48:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Indie-pop sensations Sprengjuhöllin have been busy in the USA for the last few weeks. They caused a refreshing stir at the Canadian Music Week festival in Toronto when both the band's official..." } [220]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Jóhann Jóhannsson Tour" ["description"]=> string(202) " Jóhann's Jóhannsson whose recent album Fordlandia was voted album of the year in the category Classical and Contemporary Music at the Icelandic Music Awards, is on tour in Europe and the USA this..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/935/Johann-Johannsson-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:49:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Jóhann's Jóhannsson whose recent album Fordlandia was voted album of the year in the category Classical and Contemporary Music at the Icelandic Music Awards, is on tour in Europe and the USA this..." } [221]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "We Made God UK Tour" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic rock quartet We Made God -  - will be touring the U.K in the upcoming month. The tour will start on the 19th of april in Edinburgh and from there they will visit Glasgow, Leeds and..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/934/We-Made-God-UK-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:40:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic rock quartet We Made God -  - will be touring the U.K in the upcoming month. The tour will start on the 19th of april in Edinburgh and from there they will visit Glasgow, Leeds and..." } [222]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Sweden vs. Iceland in Guitar Heaven" ["description"]=> string(202) " Guitarists Björn Thoroddsen from Iceland and Ulf Wakenius from Sweden are to perform together at a concert in Nalen, Stockholm, on the 3rd April. They will be joined by bassist Jón Rafnsson. Ulf..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/929/Sweden-vs--Iceland-in-Guitar-Heaven/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:15:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Guitarists Björn Thoroddsen from Iceland and Ulf Wakenius from Sweden are to perform together at a concert in Nalen, Stockholm, on the 3rd April. They will be joined by bassist Jón Rafnsson. Ulf..." } [223]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "Kimono Gig + Album News" ["description"]=> string(202) " Icelandic/Canadian prog-rock outfit Kimono are to play their first show in almost a year at Sódóma Reykjavík on April 9th, 2009. They will perform alongside The Bent Moustache (NL) and up and..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/926/Kimono-Gig---Album-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:14:38 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Icelandic/Canadian prog-rock outfit Kimono are to play their first show in almost a year at Sódóma Reykjavík on April 9th, 2009. They will perform alongside The Bent Moustache (NL) and up and..." } [224]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Aldrei – Easter Line Up Confirmed!" ["description"]=> string(206) " The line-up for the 6th instalment of Ísafjörður’s " Aldrei fór ég suður " (“Never went South”) festival has finally been confirmed! The festival, which will take place..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/928/Aldrei-–-Easter-Line-Up-Confirmed-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:19:18 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " The line-up for the 6th instalment of Ísafjörður’s " Aldrei fór ég suður " (“Never went South”) festival has finally been confirmed! The festival, which will take place..." } [225]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(17) "Steed Lord @ SXSW" ["description"]=> string(196) " Steed Lord have just returned from a very successful SXSW trip. After playing a showcase gig at Elysium and another at Loose Canvas, they managed to conjure up radio and press interviews - and..." ["link"]=> string(66) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/923/Steed-Lord---SXSW/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:32:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Steed Lord have just returned from a very successful SXSW trip. After playing a showcase gig at Elysium and another at Loose Canvas, they managed to conjure up radio and press interviews - and..." } [226]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Hjaltalín Hit Europe Again!" ["description"]=> string(195) " Irrepressible popsters Hjaltalín are hitting the road in Europe once again next month. As well as the dates listed below they have also been confirmed for a number of festivals, including ..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/918/Hjaltalin-Hit-Europe-Again-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:55:34 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Irrepressible popsters Hjaltalín are hitting the road in Europe once again next month. As well as the dates listed below they have also been confirmed for a number of festivals, including ..." } [227]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Ólafur Arnalds Does Techno! " ["description"]=> string(194) " Icelandic neo-classical prodigy Ólafur Arnalds has teamed up with Bloodgroup member Janus Rasmussen for a new project – KIASMOS. In order to shorten the waiting period on Arnald's..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/915/Ulafur-Arnalds-Does-Techno--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:28:07 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Icelandic neo-classical prodigy Ólafur Arnalds has teamed up with Bloodgroup member Janus Rasmussen for a new project – KIASMOS. In order to shorten the waiting period on Arnald's..." } [228]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "Rökkurró On The Road!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Folk/rock/pop band Rökkurró are hitting the road! After having their first LP, Það kólnar í kvöld... (released in Iceland in 2007) released in Japan at the end of 2008 by the esteemed Rallye..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/909/RAkkurro-On-The-Road-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:05:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Folk/rock/pop band Rökkurró are hitting the road! After having their first LP, Það kólnar í kvöld... (released in Iceland in 2007) released in Japan at the end of 2008 by the esteemed Rallye..." } [229]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "GusGus – 1st Concert Of The Year" ["description"]=> string(199) " The last time GusGus performed in Reykjavik was at last year’s Iceland Airwaves to a great ovation from the concert audience and music critics, local and foreign alike. In the meantime,..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/908/GusGus-–-1st-Concert-Of-The-Year/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:54:12 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The last time GusGus performed in Reykjavik was at last year’s Iceland Airwaves to a great ovation from the concert audience and music critics, local and foreign alike. In the meantime,..." } [230]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Hafdís Huld - album preview gigs" ["description"]=> string(203) " Last summer, Hafdís Huld moved out of London to concentrate on writing her second album (her debut, Dirty Paper Cup, received a strong critical response in 2007 e.g. The Guardian "Deliciously..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/901/Hafdis-Huld---album-preview-gigs/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:29:13 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Last summer, Hafdís Huld moved out of London to concentrate on writing her second album (her debut, Dirty Paper Cup, received a strong critical response in 2007 e.g. The Guardian "Deliciously..." } [231]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Gogoyoko Blog Player Launched" ["description"]=> string(201) " Innovative new music portal Gogoyoko is taking its first steps in showcasing a new music player on the gogoyoko blog . Featuring a wide selection of hand picked music from Iceland and elsewhere,..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/904/Gogoyoko-Blog-Player-Launched/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:10:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Innovative new music portal Gogoyoko is taking its first steps in showcasing a new music player on the gogoyoko blog . Featuring a wide selection of hand picked music from Iceland and elsewhere,..." } [232]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "IMX Geschenke: NORÐRIÐ" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export (IMX), Iceland Express und das Admiralpalast Theater (Berlin) haben ein innovatives Abkommen geschmiedet: ab März 2009 gehen jeden Monat isländische Musiker in Deutschland auf..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/893/IMX-Geschenke--NORERIE/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:29:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export (IMX), Iceland Express und das Admiralpalast Theater (Berlin) haben ein innovatives Abkommen geschmiedet: ab März 2009 gehen jeden Monat isländische Musiker in Deutschland auf..." } [233]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(54) "Sprengjuhöllin Coming To America (Eddie Murphy style)" ["description"]=> string(200) " Indie-pop band Sprengjuhöllin are to embark on a tour of North America. Founded in 2005, the band has already seen much success in its home country. After having monopolized the top spot of the..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/900/SprengjuhAllin-Coming-To-America--Eddie-Murphy-style-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:34:55 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Indie-pop band Sprengjuhöllin are to embark on a tour of North America. Founded in 2005, the band has already seen much success in its home country. After having monopolized the top spot of the..." } [234]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Sudden Weather Change prepare Debut" ["description"]=> string(203) " Sudden Weather Change - recently elected by Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið as the hottest new act of 2009 - will release their snappily-titled debut album, "Stop! Handgrenade in the name of..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/899/Sudden-Weather-Change-prepare-Debut/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:09:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Sudden Weather Change - recently elected by Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið as the hottest new act of 2009 - will release their snappily-titled debut album, "Stop! Handgrenade in the name of..." } [235]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Icelandic Photos & Music in London" ["description"]=> string(203) " Icelandic photographer María Kjartansdóttir is to present her first solo exhibition in London, in collaboration with composer and frontman of Blindfold , Biggi Hilmarsson, who recently signed with..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/897/Icelandic-Photos---Music-in-London/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:45:26 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Icelandic photographer María Kjartansdóttir is to present her first solo exhibition in London, in collaboration with composer and frontman of Blindfold , Biggi Hilmarsson, who recently signed with..." } [236]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) " AFS: múm, Dr. Spock, Reykjavík!,Confirmed " ["description"]=> string(205) " Plans for the sixth edition of Mugison ’s acclaimed music festival  " Aldrei fór ég suður " (“I never went South”) are underway. As always the event will take place..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/895/-AFS--mym--Dr--Spock--Reykjavik--Confirmed-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:55:24 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Plans for the sixth edition of Mugison ’s acclaimed music festival  " Aldrei fór ég suður " (“I never went South”) are underway. As always the event will take place..." } [237]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Iceland Smash It @ by:Larm" ["description"]=> string(205) " Last month’s by:Larm event in Norway proved fertile ground for Icelandic artists, with Hjaltalín , Ólafur Arnalds and Retro Stefson all receiving blistering reviews. Hjaltalín managed..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/890/Iceland-Smash-It---by-Larm/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:15:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Last month’s by:Larm event in Norway proved fertile ground for Icelandic artists, with Hjaltalín , Ólafur Arnalds and Retro Stefson all receiving blistering reviews. Hjaltalín managed..." } [238]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(54) "Sigur Rós Composers Of Year At Icelandic Music Awards" ["description"]=> string(201) " The Icelandic Music Awards were established in 1993. Their purpose is to encourage and reward Icelandic musicians and to further the local and international reputation of Icelandic music. The 15th..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/888/Sigur-Ros-Composers-Of-Year-At-Icelandic-Music-Awards/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:51:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The Icelandic Music Awards were established in 1993. Their purpose is to encourage and reward Icelandic musicians and to further the local and international reputation of Icelandic music. The 15th..." } [239]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Noise Finalise "Divided"" ["description"]=> string(199) " Noise are heading to the UK in February to mix their new album "Divided," with Jolyon Thomas. According to the band, "Divided" is an upbeat mixture of metal & pop, with a..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/887/Noise-Finalise-"Divided"/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:26:25 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Noise are heading to the UK in February to mix their new album "Divided," with Jolyon Thomas. According to the band, "Divided" is an upbeat mixture of metal & pop, with a..." } [240]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Kimi Start New Indie Label" ["description"]=> string(200) " Kimi Records , home to some of Iceland’s awesomest rock and pop bands ( Hjaltalín , Reykjavik! , Skakkamanage ,  Retro Stefson , FM Belfast to name but a few)  have started a..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/884/Kimi-Start-New-Indie-Label/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:16:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Kimi Records , home to some of Iceland’s awesomest rock and pop bands ( Hjaltalín , Reykjavik! , Skakkamanage ,  Retro Stefson , FM Belfast to name but a few)  have started a..." } [241]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Amex Customers Dig Iceland's Scene" ["description"]=> string(202) " According to a poll conducted last fall by the American Express credit card company, Iceland is one of their customers' top ten destinations,  in particular because of the music scene. This was..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/883/Amex-Customers-Dig-Iceland's-Scene/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:15:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " According to a poll conducted last fall by the American Express credit card company, Iceland is one of their customers' top ten destinations,  in particular because of the music scene. This was..." } [242]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(17) "News from By:Larm" ["description"]=> string(202) " As Norway’s annual By:Larm event gets underway, Iceland has already made quite an impact. Hjaltalín who have never played in Norway before, played to a packed house at Oslo Kongresssenter..." ["link"]=> string(66) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/882/News-from-By-Larm/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:33:42 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " As Norway’s annual By:Larm event gets underway, Iceland has already made quite an impact. Hjaltalín who have never played in Norway before, played to a packed house at Oslo Kongresssenter..." } [243]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "GusGus Announce New LP" ["description"]=> string(198) " Veteran dancefloor dons GusGus are putting the finishing touches to their sixth studio album, their label Smekkleysa have revealed. Entitled  "24/7", the record will allegedly..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/881/GusGus-Announce-New-LP/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:28:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Veteran dancefloor dons GusGus are putting the finishing touches to their sixth studio album, their label Smekkleysa have revealed. Entitled  "24/7", the record will allegedly..." } [244]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Great Feedback For Icelandic Eurosonic Bands" ["description"]=> string(196) " The four Icelandic bands that performed at Holland’s Eurosonic Festival back in January have all reported excellent feedback from the event. Hjaltalín , who played three shows at the..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/874/Great-Feedback-For-Icelandic-Eurosonic-Bands/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:03:40 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " The four Icelandic bands that performed at Holland’s Eurosonic Festival back in January have all reported excellent feedback from the event. Hjaltalín , who played three shows at the..." } [245]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) " Blindfold Headline Winter Bush" ["description"]=> string(194) " Still reeling from being described by Radio Two’s Janice Long as "one of my favourite ever sessions," and the release of their new single “Sad Face”, London-based..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/877/--Blindfold-Headline-Winter-Bush/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:50:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Still reeling from being described by Radio Two’s Janice Long as "one of my favourite ever sessions," and the release of their new single “Sad Face”, London-based..." } [246]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "Norðrið – Iceland to tour Germany monthly!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export (IMX), Iceland Express and Admirals Palast theatre (Berlin) have forged an innovative agreement to tour Icelandic musicians in Germany every month starting in March, 2009...." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/872/Nordrid-–-Iceland-to-tour-Germany-monthly-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:45:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export (IMX), Iceland Express and Admirals Palast theatre (Berlin) have forged an innovative agreement to tour Icelandic musicians in Germany every month starting in March, 2009...." } [247]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "Hafdís Huld – New Album + Preview Gigs" ["description"]=> string(201) " Following the critical and commercial success of her debut album 'Dirty Paper Cup', pop supremo  Hafdís Huld has been busy writing and recording her second record with an impressive line-up..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/871/Hafdis-Huld-–-New-Album---Preview-Gigs/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:13:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Following the critical and commercial success of her debut album 'Dirty Paper Cup', pop supremo  Hafdís Huld has been busy writing and recording her second record with an impressive line-up..." } [248]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "ET Tumason hits Poland" ["description"]=> string(201) " Badass blues don ET Tumason is to undertake a debut tour of Poland this month. If you haven’t yet heard Tumason’s sound, imagine Robert Johnson suffering from cabin fever after taking..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/866/ET-Tumason-hits-Poland/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:43:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Badass blues don ET Tumason is to undertake a debut tour of Poland this month. If you haven’t yet heard Tumason’s sound, imagine Robert Johnson suffering from cabin fever after taking..." } [249]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) " Iceland Day in Amsterdam" ["description"]=> string(195) " On the 14th February, 2009 a newly founded IE Chamber Orchestra will present Icelandic Music to the people of Amsterdam. Leading Icelandic musicians of the younger generation join forces with..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/865/-Iceland-Day-in-Amsterdam/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:29:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " On the 14th February, 2009 a newly founded IE Chamber Orchestra will present Icelandic Music to the people of Amsterdam. Leading Icelandic musicians of the younger generation join forces with..." } [250]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Björn Thoroddsen does Gershwin" ["description"]=> string(194) " From the symphonic classical jazz composition “Rhapsody in Blue” to the sultry sounds of “Embraceable You” and the driving tempo of “I Got Rhythm”, George..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/853/BjArn-Thoroddsen-does-Gershwin/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:43:46 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " From the symphonic classical jazz composition “Rhapsody in Blue” to the sultry sounds of “Embraceable You” and the driving tempo of “I Got Rhythm”, George..." } [251]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Gogoyoko Gets Cash Injection " ["description"]=> string(199) " IT start-up gogoyoko has raised 100 million ISK from The New Venture Business Fund in Iceland and private investor Vilhjálmur Thorsteinsson. The company, founded by musicians in November 2007,..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/852/Gogoyoko-Gets-Cash-Injection-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:29:25 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " IT start-up gogoyoko has raised 100 million ISK from The New Venture Business Fund in Iceland and private investor Vilhjálmur Thorsteinsson. The company, founded by musicians in November 2007,..." } [252]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Dark Music Days One Week Away!" ["description"]=> string(200) " The 19th edition of Iceland’s premier classical music event, Dark Music Days is to take place between the 6th and 13th of February. The event, which has been running since 1980, celebrates..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/849/Dark-Music-Days-One-Week-Away-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:17:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The 19th edition of Iceland’s premier classical music event, Dark Music Days is to take place between the 6th and 13th of February. The event, which has been running since 1980, celebrates..." } [253]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) " Emiliana Torrini 2009 UK Tour" ["description"]=> string(198) " Emiliana Torrini is on tour again! Following the success of the 2008’s wonderful “ Me And Armini ” (see press quotes below), and following also the sell-out mayhem of her last..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/848/-Emiliana-Torrini-2009-UK-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:27:40 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Emiliana Torrini is on tour again! Following the success of the 2008’s wonderful “ Me And Armini ” (see press quotes below), and following also the sell-out mayhem of her last..." } [254]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Valgeir Sigurðsson UK Dates! " ["description"]=> string(202) " Producer, composer and Bedroom Community founder Valgeir Sigurðsson has announced some special UK dates for later this month/beginning of February. Valgeir will primarily be performing music from..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/846/Valgeir-Sigurdsson-UK-Dates--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:16:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Producer, composer and Bedroom Community founder Valgeir Sigurðsson has announced some special UK dates for later this month/beginning of February. Valgeir will primarily be performing music from..." } [255]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) " Sudden Weather Change Sign To Kimi" ["description"]=> string(197) " Sudden Weather Change whose 6-track EP back in December 2006 sent small crowds wild, and who rocked bigger audiences at both the 2007 and 2008 Airwaves with their brand of soulful, energetic..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/845/-Sudden-Weather-Change-Sign-To-Kimi/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:36:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Sudden Weather Change whose 6-track EP back in December 2006 sent small crowds wild, and who rocked bigger audiences at both the 2007 and 2008 Airwaves with their brand of soulful, energetic..." } [256]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Intimate Mugison Tourdates This Week!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Non-stop rock & roll machine Mugison , the man behind the acclaimed MugiBoogie album, is to play some special one-man shows in Europe this week. Normally backed by anything from a bristling..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/842/Intimate-Mugison-Tourdates-This-Week-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:48:16 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Non-stop rock & roll machine Mugison , the man behind the acclaimed MugiBoogie album, is to play some special one-man shows in Europe this week. Normally backed by anything from a bristling..." } [257]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Hjaltalín: MIDEM + Extra Tour Date" ["description"]=> string(199) " Melodic, magical, multi-layered pop sensations Hjaltalín are to play music-bizz mainstay Midem on Wednesday 21st January, 2008. They will perform at the Midem Talent night (Magic Mirrors) at..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/840/Hjaltalin--MIDEM---Extra-Tour-Date/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:23:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Melodic, magical, multi-layered pop sensations Hjaltalín are to play music-bizz mainstay Midem on Wednesday 21st January, 2008. They will perform at the Midem Talent night (Magic Mirrors) at..." } [258]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Iceland Heads To By:Larm" ["description"]=> string(204) " Ólafur Arnalds , Hjaltalín and Retro Stefson will head to Oslo next month to play the lauded By:Larm festival, which takes place between 19th-21st February. A conference by day and festival by..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/839/Iceland-Heads-To-By-Larm/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:11:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Ólafur Arnalds , Hjaltalín and Retro Stefson will head to Oslo next month to play the lauded By:Larm festival, which takes place between 19th-21st February. A conference by day and festival by..." } [259]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Kira Kira & Hafdís Huld @ Nordklang" ["description"]=> string(200) " Two of Iceland’s most enigmatic female starlets will play the third edition of the excellent Nordklang Festival in St. Gallen, East Switzerland next month. Experimental composer and visual..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/837/Kira-Kira---Hafdis-Huld---Nordklang/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:13:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Two of Iceland’s most enigmatic female starlets will play the third edition of the excellent Nordklang Festival in St. Gallen, East Switzerland next month. Experimental composer and visual..." } [260]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "Lay Low Signs With Nettwerk" ["description"]=> string(199) " Smoky-voiced country-blues singer Lay Low has signed a worldwide record deal (excluding Iceland) with Canada’s leading independent label Nettwerk . The deal came about after Nettwerk CEO..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/833/Lay-Low-Signs-With-Nettwerk/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:33:45 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Smoky-voiced country-blues singer Lay Low has signed a worldwide record deal (excluding Iceland) with Canada’s leading independent label Nettwerk . The deal came about after Nettwerk CEO..." } [261]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Stórsveit Nix Noltes Join Fat Cat" ["description"]=> string(195) " UK label FatCat   are to release Stórsveit Nix Noltes’ stellar new album “Royal Family – Divorce” this spring. The label recently signed Iceland’s finest..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/832/Storsveit-Nix-Noltes-Join-Fat-Cat/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:19:55 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " UK label FatCat   are to release Stórsveit Nix Noltes’ stellar new album “Royal Family – Divorce” this spring. The label recently signed Iceland’s finest..." } [262]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "Hjaltalín Hit Europe!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Colourful nine-piece Hjaltalín begin their first ever European tour next Thursday 15th January. They will continue bringing their vivid, melodic palette of sound to the masses until January 24th,..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/828/Hjaltalin-Hit-Europe-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:59:25 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Colourful nine-piece Hjaltalín begin their first ever European tour next Thursday 15th January. They will continue bringing their vivid, melodic palette of sound to the masses until January 24th,..." } [263]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Reminder! Iceland @ Eurosonic! " ["description"]=> string(196) " Just a reminder that four Icelandic bands will represent Iceland at Holland’s Eurosonic festival which takes place between the 15th-17th January, 2009 - i.e. next week! Hometown heroes..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/825/Reminder--Iceland---Eurosonic--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:38:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Just a reminder that four Icelandic bands will represent Iceland at Holland’s Eurosonic festival which takes place between the 15th-17th January, 2009 - i.e. next week! Hometown heroes..." } [264]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) " 101 Reykjavík in Belgium!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Belgium’s Cultuurhuis Maison (located in the town of Maldegem) is to host a series of Icelandic Music concerts under the concept banner of “101 Reykjavík”, between January 17th..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/822/-101-Reykjavik-in-Belgium-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:49:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Belgium’s Cultuurhuis Maison (located in the town of Maldegem) is to host a series of Icelandic Music concerts under the concept banner of “101 Reykjavík”, between January 17th..." } [265]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Björk Puts Her Name To Venture Fund" ["description"]=> string(190) " Björk has loaned her name to a venture capital fund focused on "incorporating feminine values into the world of finance". The fund is intended for investors seeking investment..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/819/BjArk-Puts-Her-Name-To-Venture-Fund/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:30:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(190) " Björk has loaned her name to a venture capital fund focused on "incorporating feminine values into the world of finance". The fund is intended for investors seeking investment..." } [266]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Free Music Goodies Up For Grabs!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export have teamed up with some of Iceland's leading labels to bring you just what you need for Xmas: Fabulous Icelandic Music...Absolutely Free! World-class imprints such as Sena , ..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/818/Free-Music-Goodies-Up-For-Grabs-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:21:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export have teamed up with some of Iceland's leading labels to bring you just what you need for Xmas: Fabulous Icelandic Music...Absolutely Free! World-class imprints such as Sena , ..." } [267]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(21) "IMA Nominees for 2008" ["description"]=> string(199) " Nominations for the 2008 Icelandic Music Awards - a cause for excitement every year both inside and outside of Iceland for Icelandic music fans - have been announced.  The organization has..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/809/IMA-Nominees-for-2008/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:46:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Nominations for the 2008 Icelandic Music Awards - a cause for excitement every year both inside and outside of Iceland for Icelandic music fans - have been announced.  The organization has..." } [268]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Kimi Video Promos + Xmas Giveaways!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Kimi Records - along with Skakkapopp and World Champion Records - have been busy making short, funny and plain barmy promotional videos for their key 2008 albums, including Retro Stefson , FM..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/807/Kimi-Video-Promos---Xmas-Giveaways-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:51:07 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Kimi Records - along with Skakkapopp and World Champion Records - have been busy making short, funny and plain barmy promotional videos for their key 2008 albums, including Retro Stefson , FM..." } [269]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Iceland @ Eurosonic" ["description"]=> string(204) " Four Icelandic bands will represent Iceland at Holland’s Eurosonic festival which takes place between the 15th-17th January, 2009. Hometown heroes Hjaltalín, For a Minor Reflection, Dísa and..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/804/Iceland---Eurosonic/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:29:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Four Icelandic bands will represent Iceland at Holland’s Eurosonic festival which takes place between the 15th-17th January, 2009. Hometown heroes Hjaltalín, For a Minor Reflection, Dísa and..." } [270]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "ISO nominated for Grammy Award" ["description"]=> string(196) " The Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Rumon Gamba, the orchestra’s main conductor, have been nominated for the respected Grammy Awards for their masterly take on the work of French composer..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/802/ISO-nominated-for-Grammy-Award/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:41:13 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " The Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Rumon Gamba, the orchestra’s main conductor, have been nominated for the respected Grammy Awards for their masterly take on the work of French composer..." } [271]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "Kraumur Award Winners 2008!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Last week saw the newly appointed Kraumur Awards announce their Best Icelandic Albums of 2008. The Awards are sponsored by the Kraumur Music Fund, an independent fund established by the Aurora..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/799/Kraumur-Award-Winners-2008-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:16:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Last week saw the newly appointed Kraumur Awards announce their Best Icelandic Albums of 2008. The Awards are sponsored by the Kraumur Music Fund, an independent fund established by the Aurora..." } [272]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Gusgus - New Album & Gigs" ["description"]=> string(203) " Gusgus are putting the final touches to their new album, "24/7". Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson , President Bongo and Biggi Veira recently spent a week at Studio Tankurinn in Flateyri where..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/797/Gusgus---New-Album---Gigs/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:21:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Gusgus are putting the final touches to their new album, "24/7". Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson , President Bongo and Biggi Veira recently spent a week at Studio Tankurinn in Flateyri where..." } [273]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) " Elíza Newman joins Effective Music" ["description"]=> string(198) " Icelandic singer-songwriter Elíza Geirsdóttir Newman has signed a publishing deal with UK label Effective Music. The agreement includes Elíza’s two first solo records. The first album..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/793/--Eliza-Newman-joins-Effective-Music/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:58:45 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Icelandic singer-songwriter Elíza Geirsdóttir Newman has signed a publishing deal with UK label Effective Music. The agreement includes Elíza’s two first solo records. The first album..." } [274]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Helgi Hrafn Jónsson UK Tour" ["description"]=> string(175) " Having just completed a 20 date sell out tour with Tina Dico in Denmark in support of his single “Digging Up A Tree” (currently playlisted on P3 in Denmark),..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/791/Helgi-Hrafn-Jonsson-UK-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:02:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(175) " Having just completed a 20 date sell out tour with Tina Dico in Denmark in support of his single “Digging Up A Tree” (currently playlisted on P3 in Denmark),..." } [275]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) " Lay Low in London This Week! " ["description"]=> string(202) " Lovísa Elisabet Sigrúnardottir, otherwise known as Lay Low is to make two special appearances in London this week. On Thursday Nov 27th she will appear live on Xposure with John Kennedy at XFM..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/783/-Lay-Low-in-London-This-Week--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:45:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Lovísa Elisabet Sigrúnardottir, otherwise known as Lay Low is to make two special appearances in London this week. On Thursday Nov 27th she will appear live on Xposure with John Kennedy at XFM..." } [276]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Agent Fresco win Iceland BOTB" ["description"]=> string(197) " Agent Fresco have been named as the winners of Iceland’s prestigious Battle Of The Bands competition. The band beat down stiff competition from The Pet Cemetery (second) and Bárujárn..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/779/Agent-Fresco-win-Iceland-BOTB/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:36:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Agent Fresco have been named as the winners of Iceland’s prestigious Battle Of The Bands competition. The band beat down stiff competition from The Pet Cemetery (second) and Bárujárn..." } [277]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Mugison - December Dates" ["description"]=> string(201) " Mugison , one of the Iceland’s hardest working musicians, has been on the road all summer and autumn, but is showing no signs of slowing down for winter! Those who haven’t yet heard the..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/777/Mugison---December-Dates/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:35:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Mugison , one of the Iceland’s hardest working musicians, has been on the road all summer and autumn, but is showing no signs of slowing down for winter! Those who haven’t yet heard the..." } [278]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Hjaltalín support Cold War Kids" ["description"]=> string(199) " Following the release of their stunning debut album ' Sleepdrunk Seasons ' (produced by Benni Hemm Hemm and Gunni Tynes of múm and to be released in Europe January 12th, 2009), Icelandic pop..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/775/Hjaltalin-support-Cold-War-Kids/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:33:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Following the release of their stunning debut album ' Sleepdrunk Seasons ' (produced by Benni Hemm Hemm and Gunni Tynes of múm and to be released in Europe January 12th, 2009), Icelandic pop..." } [279]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Benni Hemm Hemm Does Solo Shows" ["description"]=> string(195) " Benedikt Hermann Hermannson, the man behind the fantabulous Benni Hemm Hemm project, is striking out for the first time to play his band’s songs on his own. So far there are two shows..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/773/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-Does-Solo-Shows/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:14:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Benedikt Hermann Hermannson, the man behind the fantabulous Benni Hemm Hemm project, is striking out for the first time to play his band’s songs on his own. So far there are two shows..." } [280]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Hafdís Huld covers Sam Brown" ["description"]=> string(200) " Hafdís Huld has released a brand new single - a cover version of Sam Brown’s classic “Stop”, which originally recorded a cappella for a pan-European Mercedes TV ad campaign. The..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/770/Hafdis-Huld-covers-Sam-Brown/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:12:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Hafdís Huld has released a brand new single - a cover version of Sam Brown’s classic “Stop”, which originally recorded a cappella for a pan-European Mercedes TV ad campaign. The..." } [281]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Kimi Sign Two More!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Kimi Records signed two new acts last week. The label, which has established itself as one of Iceland’s leading imprints in the last year or so, are co-releasing (with Morr Music) the debut..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/767/Kimi-Sign-Two-More-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:55:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Kimi Records signed two new acts last week. The label, which has established itself as one of Iceland’s leading imprints in the last year or so, are co-releasing (with Morr Music) the debut..." } [282]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Skátar UK Gigs - THIS WEEKEND! " ["description"]=> string(200) " Iceland's notorious five piece Skátar visit the UK for the third time next weekend, playing Cardiff and London. The band will play at the Windmill Brixton with Maupa (On Song) on Saturday 15th,..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/762/Skatar-UK-Gigs---THIS-WEEKEND--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:24:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Iceland's notorious five piece Skátar visit the UK for the third time next weekend, playing Cardiff and London. The band will play at the Windmill Brixton with Maupa (On Song) on Saturday 15th,..." } [283]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Dísa’s Danish Winter Warmers" ["description"]=> string(199) " 21-year-old singer/songwriter Dísa is to play two concerts in the coming weeks. Both happen to be on a Thursday and both are in Copenhagen. The first is at Islandsbrygge and will take place on..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/759/Disa’s-Danish-Winter-Warmers/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:43:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " 21-year-old singer/songwriter Dísa is to play two concerts in the coming weeks. Both happen to be on a Thursday and both are in Copenhagen. The first is at Islandsbrygge and will take place on..." } [284]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "Free Icelandic Electronica!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The first ever Weirdcore compilation is out - and it’s being given away for free! The anthology brings together eleven of Iceland’s top electronic artists and offers a fresh insight into..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/757/Free-Icelandic-Electronica-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:22:33 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The first ever Weirdcore compilation is out - and it’s being given away for free! The anthology brings together eleven of Iceland’s top electronic artists and offers a fresh insight into..." } [285]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "IMX partners w/ NSM" ["description"]=> string(205) " Anna Hildur, MD of Iceland Music Export , promoter/manager Kári Sturluson and Eldar Ástþórsson, promoter/director of the Kraumur music fund, all recently attended Nova Scotia Music Week last week...." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/751/IMX-partners-w/-NSM/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:15:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Anna Hildur, MD of Iceland Music Export , promoter/manager Kári Sturluson and Eldar Ástþórsson, promoter/director of the Kraumur music fund, all recently attended Nova Scotia Music Week last week...." } [286]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) " Nista Release New EP " ["description"]=> string(202) " Montreal based popsters Nista have just released a brand new EP. Comprised of four songs and two interludes, the EP includes the song "Teenage Dreams", which has been making fans aplenty..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/750/-Nista-Release-New-EP--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:15:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Montreal based popsters Nista have just released a brand new EP. Comprised of four songs and two interludes, the EP includes the song "Teenage Dreams", which has been making fans aplenty..." } [287]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Ólöf Arnalds Womex Success" ["description"]=> string(198) " Folksy singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds , recently invited to be the first Icelandic music artist to play Womex, gave a stellar performance at the event over the weekend and was rewarded with a..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/747/UlAf-Arnalds-Womex-Success/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:46:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Folksy singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds , recently invited to be the first Icelandic music artist to play Womex, gave a stellar performance at the event over the weekend and was rewarded with a..." } [288]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Darknote On Metal Edge CD" ["description"]=> string(198) " Haven’t heard thrash metal quintet Darknote yet? Well now’s your chance. The band, which formed in 2004 out of a mutual passion for prog-rock and metal, have had one of their songs..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/744/Darknote-On-Metal-Edge-CD/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:09:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Haven’t heard thrash metal quintet Darknote yet? Well now’s your chance. The band, which formed in 2004 out of a mutual passion for prog-rock and metal, have had one of their songs..." } [289]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "Gogoyoko Ready to Gogo" ["description"]=> string(195) " Not satisfied with being one of the world’s biggest per-capita producers of innovative music, Iceland is now set to lead the way in terms of online music sales platforms. The project in..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/743/Gogoyoko-Ready-to-Gogo/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:02:45 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Not satisfied with being one of the world’s biggest per-capita producers of innovative music, Iceland is now set to lead the way in terms of online music sales platforms. The project in..." } [290]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) " Bang Gang Crash Europe" ["description"]=> string(199) " Sonorous superstars Bang Gang, headed up by the charismatic Barði Johannsson, are currently on tour around Europe. The band, who have been busy collaborating with Air and inking new distribution..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/739/-Bang-Gang-Crash-Europe/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:30:37 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Sonorous superstars Bang Gang, headed up by the charismatic Barði Johannsson, are currently on tour around Europe. The band, who have been busy collaborating with Air and inking new distribution..." } [291]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Noise - Tour & Third Album" ["description"]=> string(198) " Heavy duty rock quartet Noise will be touring the UK between the 8th-15th November, 2009. Having recently completed tours of the Netherlands and Belgium, the band are on top form live and have..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/738/Noise---Tour---Third-Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:42:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Heavy duty rock quartet Noise will be touring the UK between the 8th-15th November, 2009. Having recently completed tours of the Netherlands and Belgium, the band are on top form live and have..." } [292]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) " YAIC '08 Round Up" ["description"]=> string(200) " Running parallel to the 10th Anniversary of Iceland Airwaves Reykjavik also played host to the inaugural year of You Are In Control! the first international music conference of its kind, which..." ["link"]=> string(67) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/736/-YAIC-'08-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:51:02 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Running parallel to the 10th Anniversary of Iceland Airwaves Reykjavik also played host to the inaugural year of You Are In Control! the first international music conference of its kind, which..." } [293]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Sigur Rós - Tour, Singles, Films & More" ["description"]=> string(202) " Sigur Rós round off their phenomenal year with the release of a new single, a special edition of their recent Top 5 album (including two stunning new films and a 196 page hardbound book), a hugely..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/735/Sigur-Ros---Tour--Singles--Films---More/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:31:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Sigur Rós round off their phenomenal year with the release of a new single, a special edition of their recent Top 5 album (including two stunning new films and a 196 page hardbound book), a hugely..." } [294]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(21) "Airwaves '08 Round Up" ["description"]=> string(200) " This year’s edition of Iceland Airwaves – the festival's 10th anniversary – was one of the most successful and dynamic yet, with international stars like Vampire Weekend, CSS and..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/734/Airwaves-'08-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:41:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " This year’s edition of Iceland Airwaves – the festival's 10th anniversary – was one of the most successful and dynamic yet, with international stars like Vampire Weekend, CSS and..." } [295]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "Blindfold Play Freebie " ["description"]=> string(200) " In the light of relations between UK and Iceland and the recent financial turmoil, Icelandic outfit Blindfold will be giving a one-off exclusive FREE gig to fans in London. The concert will take..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/727/Blindfold-Play-Freebie-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:39:46 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " In the light of relations between UK and Iceland and the recent financial turmoil, Icelandic outfit Blindfold will be giving a one-off exclusive FREE gig to fans in London. The concert will take..." } [296]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "New Björk Track Náttúra Out Now! " ["description"]=> string(201) " Earlier today, the mighty Björk unleashed her new single, the flag-raising, blood curdling Náttúra. It will initially be iTunes exclusive, except for in Iceland, where it can be acquired from ..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/724/New-BjArk-Track-Nattyra-Out-Now--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:29 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Earlier today, the mighty Björk unleashed her new single, the flag-raising, blood curdling Náttúra. It will initially be iTunes exclusive, except for in Iceland, where it can be acquired from ..." } [297]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Mugison To Play ATP" ["description"]=> string(199) " Mugison creator of the year’s most swinging, raw, bluesy album, Mugiboogie, has been added to December’s All Tomorrows Parties bill. This year’s edition will be curated by Mike..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/723/Mugison-To-Play-ATP/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:28:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Mugison creator of the year’s most swinging, raw, bluesy album, Mugiboogie, has been added to December’s All Tomorrows Parties bill. This year’s edition will be curated by Mike..." } [298]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "SIGN - European Tour" ["description"]=> string(194) " Having just completed their successful UK tour, visceral ‘rokk & roll’ crew SIGN are now on tour in Europe. From the 16th-31st October the band will play a host of shows in..." ["link"]=> string(69) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/718/SIGN---European-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:10:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Having just completed their successful UK tour, visceral ‘rokk & roll’ crew SIGN are now on tour in Europe. From the 16th-31st October the band will play a host of shows in..." } [299]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) " You Are In Control - Day 2 Report" ["description"]=> string(201) " Day two of YAIC got underway in the best way possible - with a mini concert from the wonderful Ólafur Arnalds who massaged attendees (and their hangovers) with meandering string-led sounds while..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/715/-You-Are-In-Control---Day-2-Report/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:50:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Day two of YAIC got underway in the best way possible - with a mini concert from the wonderful Ólafur Arnalds who massaged attendees (and their hangovers) with meandering string-led sounds while..." } [300]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "Ladies Night with Trubatrix" ["description"]=> string(201) " What do cool female artists, art auctions, pancakes and sweet, sweer music have in common? Normally not so much, but when the Trubatrix troupe are in town – as they are for Airwaves with an..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/714/Ladies-Night-with-Trubatrix/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:27:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " What do cool female artists, art auctions, pancakes and sweet, sweer music have in common? Normally not so much, but when the Trubatrix troupe are in town – as they are for Airwaves with an..." } [301]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "You Are In Control - Day 1 Report " ["description"]=> string(196) " …and so to Reykjavik’s intriguingly retro-modern Hotel Saga, where IMX’s first major conference, You Are In Control, is about to begin. The setting: an unusual yet strangely..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/711/You-Are-In-Control---Day-1-Report-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:16:39 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " …and so to Reykjavik’s intriguingly retro-modern Hotel Saga, where IMX’s first major conference, You Are In Control, is about to begin. The setting: an unusual yet strangely..." } [302]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólafur Arnalds London Concert, European Tour" ["description"]=> string(196) " Icelandic innovator Ólafur Arnalds will play a special concert at London’s Union Chapel on Saturday 25th October at 8pm. Following a summer of touring in the Europe, including several..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/708/Ulafur-Arnalds-London-Concert--European-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:56:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Icelandic innovator Ólafur Arnalds will play a special concert at London’s Union Chapel on Saturday 25th October at 8pm. Following a summer of touring in the Europe, including several..." } [303]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Weird Girls vs. Ghostigital " ["description"]=> string(200) " The Weird Girls - a creative project headed up by British ex-pat Kitty von-Sometime and involving anything up to a dozen Icelandic girls who dress up in custom-made costumes and take part in music..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/707/Weird-Girls-vs--Ghostigital-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:21:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The Weird Girls - a creative project headed up by British ex-pat Kitty von-Sometime and involving anything up to a dozen Icelandic girls who dress up in custom-made costumes and take part in music..." } [304]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(62) "YOU ARE IN CONTROL! INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE TO GO AHEAD" ["description"]=> string(197) " Despite concerns that the first You Are In Control! International Music Conference to be held in Reykjavik, Iceland next week would be cancelled due to the country’s economic troubles, ..." ["link"]=> string(111) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/698/YOU-ARE-IN-CONTROL--INTERNATIONAL-MUSIC-CONFERENCE-TO-GO-AHEAD/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:29:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Despite concerns that the first You Are In Control! International Music Conference to be held in Reykjavik, Iceland next week would be cancelled due to the country’s economic troubles, ..." } [305]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "Kimi Records Showcase at Iceland Airwaves" ["description"]=> string(197) " Iceland’s newest and most exciting record label, Kimi Records , is to host a label showcase to kick off the Iceland Airwaves Festival in style. The night takes places on Wednesday 15th..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/697/Kimi-Records-Showcase-at-Iceland-Airwaves/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:26:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Iceland’s newest and most exciting record label, Kimi Records , is to host a label showcase to kick off the Iceland Airwaves Festival in style. The night takes places on Wednesday 15th..." } [306]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Blindfold On A Roll " ["description"]=> string(196) " The lead single from Blindfold ’s eponymous debut album, a song called “Myrkfælni” has been featured in renowned director Deepa Mehta’s brand new movie ' Heaven &..." ["link"]=> string(69) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/696/Blindfold-On-A-Roll-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:11:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " The lead single from Blindfold ’s eponymous debut album, a song called “Myrkfælni” has been featured in renowned director Deepa Mehta’s brand new movie ' Heaven &..." } [307]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Iceland Airwaves: Line-Up Complete!" ["description"]=> string(198) " After a slew of recent additions to the bill (including Bristol's Fuck Buttons, The Mae Shi from California and Icelandic artists such as Cocktail Vomit , Sykur,  experimental electro-jazz..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/692/Iceland-Airwaves--Line-Up-Complete-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:39:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " After a slew of recent additions to the bill (including Bristol's Fuck Buttons, The Mae Shi from California and Icelandic artists such as Cocktail Vomit , Sykur,  experimental electro-jazz..." } [308]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Sólstafir - Album & Festie News" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic metal gurus Sólstafir will perform at the black metal event Aurora Infernalis in Arnhem, Holland over the weekend of 17 & 18th of October, 2008. They will be joined by bands such..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/689/Solstafir---Album---Festie-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:43:25 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic metal gurus Sólstafir will perform at the black metal event Aurora Infernalis in Arnhem, Holland over the weekend of 17 & 18th of October, 2008. They will be joined by bands such..." } [309]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Skátar Release New Single" ["description"]=> string(201) " Skronk-rockers Skátar have today released their new single, Goth báðu megin (“Goth on Both Sides”) on 7” vinyl and also in downloadable format. The main song in the single is..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/687/Skatar-Release-New-Single/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:39:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Skronk-rockers Skátar have today released their new single, Goth báðu megin (“Goth on Both Sides”) on 7” vinyl and also in downloadable format. The main song in the single is..." } [310]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) " Lay Low - New Album & Release Party" ["description"]=> string(205) " Iceland’s bluesiest chanteuse Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir – a.k.a. LayLow - is finally ready with a new album. After setting worlds ablaze and topping the Icelandic charts with her..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/686/--Lay-Low---New-Album---Release-Party/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:21:38 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Iceland’s bluesiest chanteuse Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir – a.k.a. LayLow - is finally ready with a new album. After setting worlds ablaze and topping the Icelandic charts with her..." } [311]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Reykjavík! - BLOOD News" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland’s most electrifying rock & roll troupe Reykjavík! are putting the finishing touches to their long-awaited new album. Recorded with Australian-born/Iceland-resident Ben Frost ,..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/681/Reykjavik----BLOOD-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:29:02 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland’s most electrifying rock & roll troupe Reykjavík! are putting the finishing touches to their long-awaited new album. Recorded with Australian-born/Iceland-resident Ben Frost ,..." } [312]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Iceblah joins Icelandmusic.is" ["description"]=> string(192) " Icelandic Music Export has teamed up with venerable Icelandic Music blog Iceblah to keep its readers even more up to date on the island’s constant flurry of sonic mischief. Run by..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/680/Iceblah-joins-Icelandmusic-is/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:00:16 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(192) " Icelandic Music Export has teamed up with venerable Icelandic Music blog Iceblah to keep its readers even more up to date on the island’s constant flurry of sonic mischief. Run by..." } [313]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Noise: Tour + Album News" ["description"]=> string(202) " Icelandic rock troupe noise, whose excellent sophomore album "Wicked" was released back in 2006, are to tour the Netherlands and Belgium from the 24th of September till the 1st of October...." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/679/Noise--Tour---Album-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:23:09 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Icelandic rock troupe noise, whose excellent sophomore album "Wicked" was released back in 2006, are to tour the Netherlands and Belgium from the 24th of September till the 1st of October...." } [314]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Ólafur Arnalds To Tour the UK" ["description"]=> string(201) " Following on from his hugely successful August tour with fellow Icelanders Sigur Rós , Ólafur Arnalds is to embark on an extensive UK tour in October, which will take in unique venues like the..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/676/Ulafur-Arnalds-To-Tour-the-UK/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:42:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Following on from his hugely successful August tour with fellow Icelanders Sigur Rós , Ólafur Arnalds is to embark on an extensive UK tour in October, which will take in unique venues like the..." } [315]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Kimi Records - Scandi News" ["description"]=> string(202) " Icelandic record label Kimi Records are to launch their Scandinavian offensive on the 22nd of September with the release of Hellvar’s impressive debut album Bat out of Hellvar . Following..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/673/Kimi-Records---Scandi-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:40:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Icelandic record label Kimi Records are to launch their Scandinavian offensive on the 22nd of September with the release of Hellvar’s impressive debut album Bat out of Hellvar . Following..." } [316]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "SIGN - UK & Europe Tour " ["description"]=> string(200) " Icelandic heavy rock icons SIGN   are preparing to go on tour in the UK and Europe from 1st-31st October, 2008. In the UK the band will be supporting Aiden and Slaves to Gravity, and will be..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/670/SIGN---UK---Europe-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:56:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Icelandic heavy rock icons SIGN   are preparing to go on tour in the UK and Europe from 1st-31st October, 2008. In the UK the band will be supporting Aiden and Slaves to Gravity, and will be..." } [317]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "For a Minor Reflection To Support Sigur Rós" ["description"]=> string(206) " Up and coming Icelandic instrumental rockers For a Minor Reflectio n are to tour with the mighty Sigur Rós this coming November. The band, whose debut album Reistu þig við, sólin er komin á loft..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/669/For-a-Minor-Reflection-To-Support-Sigur-Ros/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:38:16 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " Up and coming Icelandic instrumental rockers For a Minor Reflectio n are to tour with the mighty Sigur Rós this coming November. The band, whose debut album Reistu þig við, sólin er komin á loft..." } [318]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Mugison Takes On America " ["description"]=> string(200) " Iceland’s most hotly tipped music hero, Mugison , embarks on his landmark US tour this month. With rave reviews of both his album and his live show all around Europe, his trip to America is..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/662/Mugison-Takes-On-America-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:06:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Iceland’s most hotly tipped music hero, Mugison , embarks on his landmark US tour this month. With rave reviews of both his album and his live show all around Europe, his trip to America is..." } [319]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Icelandic Acts Play London Airwaves" ["description"]=> string(201) " Five Icelandic acts have been confirmed to play at this month’s special London Airwaves event: energetic popsters Retro Stefson , President Bongo of Gusgus (DJ Set), electro groovers FM..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/661/Icelandic-Acts-Play-London-Airwaves/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:31:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Five Icelandic acts have been confirmed to play at this month’s special London Airwaves event: energetic popsters Retro Stefson , President Bongo of Gusgus (DJ Set), electro groovers FM..." } [320]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "Emilíana Gets Intimate" ["description"]=> string(198) " In anticipation of her new album Me And Armini Icelandic songstress Emilíana Torrini will play two intimate dates in the beautiful environs of Trinity Hall and St Giles Churches, located in..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/659/Emiliana-Gets-Intimate/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:16:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " In anticipation of her new album Me And Armini Icelandic songstress Emilíana Torrini will play two intimate dates in the beautiful environs of Trinity Hall and St Giles Churches, located in..." } [321]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(21) "Bang Gang Tour Dates " ["description"]=> string(198) " Icelandic troubadours Bang Gang, who recently released their third album Ghosts From The Past , will play a slew of international dates throughout September, October and November, 2008. Ghosts..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/658/Bang-Gang-Tour-Dates-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:11:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Icelandic troubadours Bang Gang, who recently released their third album Ghosts From The Past , will play a slew of international dates throughout September, October and November, 2008. Ghosts..." } [322]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) " Icelandic Artists Confirmed For Popkomm" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export , booking agency Toutpartout and record labels Cargo and Morr Music have joined forces to present three key Icelandic artists – Mugison , Seabear and Borko - at this..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/657/-Icelandic-Artists-Confirmed-For-Popkomm/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:01:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export , booking agency Toutpartout and record labels Cargo and Morr Music have joined forces to present three key Icelandic artists – Mugison , Seabear and Borko - at this..." } [323]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(71) "Ólöf Arnalds and Skúli Sverrisson debut their albums in full in NYC " ["description"]=> string(208) " On September 9, Skúli Sverrisson and Ólöf Arnalds will debut their respective albums, Sería and Við og Við in full at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Seen as brother and sister albums, each was..." ["link"]=> string(117) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/649/UlAf-Arnalds-and-Skyli-Sverrisson-debut-their-albums-in-full-in-NYC-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:05:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(208) " On September 9, Skúli Sverrisson and Ólöf Arnalds will debut their respective albums, Sería and Við og Við in full at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Seen as brother and sister albums, each was..." } [324]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Last Chance for RJF Tickets!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Last chance to get those jazz-hands a-wavin’! The world-renowned Reykjavik Jazz Festival kicks off in Reykjavik on the 26th August and blows on 'til the 30th August. The stellar line up for..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/648/Last-Chance-for-RJF-Tickets-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:52:27 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Last chance to get those jazz-hands a-wavin’! The world-renowned Reykjavik Jazz Festival kicks off in Reykjavik on the 26th August and blows on 'til the 30th August. The stellar line up for..." } [325]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "IMX / Stereogum Readers Competition" ["description"]=> string(204) " Wanna rock out in the beautiful ancestral homeland of Björk and Sigur Rós ? In conjunction with Icelandair and Iceland Music Export, venerable online magazine Stereogum are giving away a trip..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/647/IMX-/-Stereogum-Readers-Competition/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:46:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Wanna rock out in the beautiful ancestral homeland of Björk and Sigur Rós ? In conjunction with Icelandair and Iceland Music Export, venerable online magazine Stereogum are giving away a trip..." } [326]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Undercover Music Lovers Hit Reykjavik" ["description"]=> string(202) " The Icelandic branch of Undercover Music Lovers, an international network of musicians and music lovers, is to host a two day acoustic festival at the newly opened Café Rosenberg in Klapparstígur,..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/644/Undercover-Music-Lovers-Hit-Reykjavik/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:30:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The Icelandic branch of Undercover Music Lovers, an international network of musicians and music lovers, is to host a two day acoustic festival at the newly opened Café Rosenberg in Klapparstígur,..." } [327]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "IMX Conference - Early Bird Discount Extension" ["description"]=> string(199) " Early Bird tickets for IMX’s forthcoming You Are In Control conference have been extended to 15th September. Tickets for the conference can be purchased for the discounted price £80..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/643/IMX-Conference---Early-Bird-Discount-Extension/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:01:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Early Bird tickets for IMX’s forthcoming You Are In Control conference have been extended to 15th September. Tickets for the conference can be purchased for the discounted price £80..." } [328]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(21) "Vax - New Song & Tour" ["description"]=> string(203) " Icelandic band Vax are to head out on an Icelandic tour alongside Rokkabilly band Reykjavíkur later this month. Starting from the 22nd August the band will play around 15 concerts all over Iceland..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/642/Vax---New-Song---Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:42:29 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Icelandic band Vax are to head out on an Icelandic tour alongside Rokkabilly band Reykjavíkur later this month. Starting from the 22nd August the band will play around 15 concerts all over Iceland..." } [329]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) " Warner/Chappell's Jane Dyball confirmed for YAIC" ["description"]=> string(201) " Senior Vice-President of International Legal & Business Affairs, Warner/Chappell Music Ltd, Jane Dyball, has been confirmed to speak at IMX forthcoming October conference, You Are In Control ...." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/641/-Warner/Chappell's-Jane-Dyball-confirmed-for-YAIC/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:17:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Senior Vice-President of International Legal & Business Affairs, Warner/Chappell Music Ltd, Jane Dyball, has been confirmed to speak at IMX forthcoming October conference, You Are In Control ...." } [330]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) " SIGN kick off UK mini tour" ["description"]=> string(198) " Sign have had a massively successful 2008 so far. Not only have they received accolade after accolade for their fifth studio album, “ The Hope ,” but they’ve also covered Iron..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/640/--SIGN-kick-off-UK-mini-tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:05:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Sign have had a massively successful 2008 so far. Not only have they received accolade after accolade for their fifth studio album, “ The Hope ,” but they’ve also covered Iron..." } [331]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "GusGus/Mínus Singers Drop Esja Debut" ["description"]=> string(203) " Coming from metal band Mínus and electronica band Gusgus , Krummi and Daniel Ágúst met by coincidence at an after-party in an ill lit basement room in downtown Reykjavik. Instantly they started..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/639/GusGus/Minus-Singers-Drop-Esja-Debut/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:28:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Coming from metal band Mínus and electronica band Gusgus , Krummi and Daniel Ágúst met by coincidence at an after-party in an ill lit basement room in downtown Reykjavik. Instantly they started..." } [332]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "London Airwaves Music Festival Announced" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland’s most innovative music festival, Iceland Airwaves, celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this year and will land in East London for an all-night extravaganza of cutting edge music..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/632/London-Airwaves-Music-Festival-Announced/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:09:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland’s most innovative music festival, Iceland Airwaves, celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this year and will land in East London for an all-night extravaganza of cutting edge music..." } [333]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Terry McBride Joins IMX Conference" ["description"]=> string(199) " Terry McBride, CEO and one of three founders of the Nettwerk music group, which includes Nettwerk Productions, Canada’s largest independent record label, Nettwerk Management (artist, DJ and..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/631/Terry-McBride-Joins-IMX-Conference/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:44:16 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Terry McBride, CEO and one of three founders of the Nettwerk music group, which includes Nettwerk Productions, Canada’s largest independent record label, Nettwerk Management (artist, DJ and..." } [334]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Reykjavik Jazz Festival 26-30 August" ["description"]=> string(201) " The line up for this month’s highly anticipated Reykjavík Jazz Festival is now confirmed. Starting on the 26th August with shows by pianist Agnar Már Magnússon ( alongside New Yorkers Ben..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/630/Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival-26-30-August/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:05:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The line up for this month’s highly anticipated Reykjavík Jazz Festival is now confirmed. Starting on the 26th August with shows by pianist Agnar Már Magnússon ( alongside New Yorkers Ben..." } [335]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Nista - Montreal Shows & Studio News" ["description"]=> string(197) " Icelandic outfit Nista are gearing up to play two dates in their adopted hometown of Montreal, Canada. On August 14th, they will perform their savvy mix of pop, electronica and jazz alongside..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/627/Nista---Montreal-Shows---Studio-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:55:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Icelandic outfit Nista are gearing up to play two dates in their adopted hometown of Montreal, Canada. On August 14th, they will perform their savvy mix of pop, electronica and jazz alongside..." } [336]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Steed Lord Rip Up North America" ["description"]=> string(198) " Icelandic electro renegades Steed Lord are currently rippin' it up in North America. Following a couple of high profile support gigs with the mighty Chromeo and a string of successful West Coast..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/626/Steed-Lord-Rip-Up-North-America/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:40:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Icelandic electro renegades Steed Lord are currently rippin' it up in North America. Following a couple of high profile support gigs with the mighty Chromeo and a string of successful West Coast..." } [337]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Seabear + Borko Prepare European Tour" ["description"]=> string(200) " After a highly successful tour with fellow Icelanders mùm , melodic popsters Seabear and quirky experimentalist Borko are about to embark on their own tour during September and October. Both..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/625/Seabear---Borko-Prepare-European-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:35:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " After a highly successful tour with fellow Icelanders mùm , melodic popsters Seabear and quirky experimentalist Borko are about to embark on their own tour during September and October. Both..." } [338]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) " Sound on Sight - a fusion of music and film" ["description"]=> string(196) " A conference on the relationship between films and music will take place during the 5th edition of the Reykjavík International Film Festival. On October 2nd music supervisors, film producers,..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/624/-Sound-on-Sight---a-fusion-of-music-and-film/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:11:26 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " A conference on the relationship between films and music will take place during the 5th edition of the Reykjavík International Film Festival. On October 2nd music supervisors, film producers,..." } [339]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Celestine, Momentum Throw Release Bash" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic rockers Celestine are to this month release a brand new full length album. Cheerily entitled "This Home Will Be Our Grave" the album makes good on the promise of the band's EP..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/623/Celestine--Momentum-Throw-Release-Bash/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:41:42 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic rockers Celestine are to this month release a brand new full length album. Cheerily entitled "This Home Will Be Our Grave" the album makes good on the promise of the band's EP..." } [340]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Bedroom Community Mainstays do US Tour " ["description"]=> string(202) " Fellow Vermont-to-New York transplants Nico Muhly, Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman) like to make music together: They have appeared in each other's shows, played on each other's records,..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/622/Bedroom-Community-Mainstays-do-US-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:07:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Fellow Vermont-to-New York transplants Nico Muhly, Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman) like to make music together: They have appeared in each other's shows, played on each other's records,..." } [341]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "You Are In Control - First Details Announced" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export are proud to announce the first year of the International Music Conference ‘You Are In Control!’ to be held in Reykjavik from 15th–16th October. ‘You Are..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/621/You-Are-In-Control---First-Details-Announced/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:41:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland Music Export are proud to announce the first year of the International Music Conference ‘You Are In Control!’ to be held in Reykjavik from 15th–16th October. ‘You Are..." } [342]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) " Vote Lay Low in Stern!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic star Lay Low has been chosen as one of Stern.de’s Talents Of The Week! Each week the German magazine presents three up and coming artists online, along with one of their videos...." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/620/-Vote-Lay-Low-in-Stern-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:40:02 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic star Lay Low has been chosen as one of Stern.de’s Talents Of The Week! Each week the German magazine presents three up and coming artists online, along with one of their videos...." } [343]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Kenya To Play At Sildajazz" ["description"]=> string(202) " Icelandic soul sensation Kenya will play Sildajazz, an international jazz festival held in Haugesund, Norway between the 6th and 10th of August, 2008. In addition to Norwegian bands and musicians,..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/619/Kenya-To-Play-At-Sildajazz/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:35:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Icelandic soul sensation Kenya will play Sildajazz, an international jazz festival held in Haugesund, Norway between the 6th and 10th of August, 2008. In addition to Norwegian bands and musicians,..." } [344]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Sigur Ros - UK Tour & New Single" ["description"]=> string(203) " Sigur Rós follow the Top 5 success of their new album Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (With a buzz in our ears we play endlessly), with the release of the single ‘Inní mér syngur..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/615/Sigur-Ros---UK-Tour---New-Single/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:20:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Sigur Rós follow the Top 5 success of their new album Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (With a buzz in our ears we play endlessly), with the release of the single ‘Inní mér syngur..." } [345]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Kristjana Stefáns: Better Day Blues" ["description"]=> string(197) " The leading lady of Icelandic Jazz, Kristjana Stefáns has finished the recording of her fifth solo album “Better Days Blues”. The album will be released on 20th of August, with a..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/614/Kristjana-Stefans--Better-Day-Blues/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:06:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " The leading lady of Icelandic Jazz, Kristjana Stefáns has finished the recording of her fifth solo album “Better Days Blues”. The album will be released on 20th of August, with a..." } [346]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(59) "Ólafur Arnalds - festival dates + Sigur Rós support slots" ["description"]=> string(199) " Nearly 1000 people turned up for Ólafur’s Arnalds ’ headline show at the Barbican last month. Fans will be pleased to know that he will return to the UK at the end of July for a few..." ["link"]=> string(106) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/613/Ulafur-Arnalds---festival-dates---Sigur-Ros-support-slots/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:39 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Nearly 1000 people turned up for Ólafur’s Arnalds ’ headline show at the Barbican last month. Fans will be pleased to know that he will return to the UK at the end of July for a few..." } [347]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(21) "Sign Run To The Hills" ["description"]=> string(199) " Having recently completed another hugely successful UK tour (including a dazzling final gig at the Download Festival main stage; the first Icelandic band to play there) - Icelandic rockers Sign ..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/609/Sign-Run-To-The-Hills/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:38:13 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Having recently completed another hugely successful UK tour (including a dazzling final gig at the Download Festival main stage; the first Icelandic band to play there) - Icelandic rockers Sign ..." } [348]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Ólöf Arnalds First Icelander To Showcase at WOMEX" ["description"]=> string(204) " Fresh from a win at the Icelandic Music Awards and her recent performance at the Náttúra concert, Ólöf Arnald s has been offered a prestigious showcase slot at WOMEX 2008, the World Music Expo...." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/608/UlAf-Arnalds-First-Icelander-To-Showcase-at-WOMEX/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:07:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Fresh from a win at the Icelandic Music Awards and her recent performance at the Náttúra concert, Ólöf Arnald s has been offered a prestigious showcase slot at WOMEX 2008, the World Music Expo...." } [349]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "DiS/IMX Comp Winner Posts Photos from Náttúra Trip" ["description"]=> string(201) " A few weeks ago, us at IMX along with our favourite (and leading) UK music site Drowned in Sound   ran a competition to win tickets to attend the recent Náttúra concert here in Iceland,..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/607/DiS/IMX-Comp-Winner-Posts-Photos-from-Nattyra-Trip/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:29:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " A few weeks ago, us at IMX along with our favourite (and leading) UK music site Drowned in Sound   ran a competition to win tickets to attend the recent Náttúra concert here in Iceland,..." } [350]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Björk, Sigur Rós named Friends of United Nations" ["description"]=> string(210) " Björk , Sigur Rós and Náttúra organisers Einar Örn and Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir have been officially named Friends of the United Nations in recognition of their achievements in spreading a positive..." ["link"]=> string(97) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/606/BjArk--Sigur-Ros-named-Friends-of-United-Nations/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:18:42 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(210) " Björk , Sigur Rós and Náttúra organisers Einar Örn and Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir have been officially named Friends of the United Nations in recognition of their achievements in spreading a positive..." } [351]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Bræðslan - headlined by Damien Rice - Sold Out!" ["description"]=> string(206) " The four-year-old music festival Bræðslan, held at Borgarfjörður Eystri village (population 140 people) for one day only, has sold all of its 1.500 tickets. Organised by brothers Áskell Heiðar and..." ["link"]=> string(96) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/599/Brodslan---headlined-by-Damien-Rice---Sold-Out-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:04:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " The four-year-old music festival Bræðslan, held at Borgarfjörður Eystri village (population 140 people) for one day only, has sold all of its 1.500 tickets. Organised by brothers Áskell Heiðar and..." } [352]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Emilíana Torrini Prepares New Album" ["description"]=> string(202) " Following on from her critically acclaimed albums 'Love In The Time Of Science' and her Rough Trade debut 'Fisherman's Woman', Icelandic chanteuse Emiliana Torrini is to release her third album, 'Me..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/598/Emiliana-Torrini-Prepares-New-Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:50:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Following on from her critically acclaimed albums 'Love In The Time Of Science' and her Rough Trade debut 'Fisherman's Woman', Icelandic chanteuse Emiliana Torrini is to release her third album, 'Me..." } [353]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "MugiMania in Deutschland!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Mugison ’s European tour – which celebrates the release of his best-selling “Mugiboogie” album – has been going so well that he recently had to ‘upgrade’..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/597/MugiMania-in-Deutschland-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:13:16 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Mugison ’s European tour – which celebrates the release of his best-selling “Mugiboogie” album – has been going so well that he recently had to ‘upgrade’..." } [354]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Lay Low's Second Coming " ["description"]=> string(203) " Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir a.k.a. Lay Low has officially started work on her highly anticipated follow up to the platinum-selling "Please Don’t Hate Me". Lovisa is currently..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/596/Lay-Low's-Second-Coming-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:34:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir a.k.a. Lay Low has officially started work on her highly anticipated follow up to the platinum-selling "Please Don’t Hate Me". Lovisa is currently..." } [355]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(48) "RIFF Festival launches Sound on Sight Initiative" ["description"]=> string(201) " Demand for music-focused films is rising. The frontier between the music industry and the film industry is not clear anymore with the emergence of an “iPod” generation of film directors..." ["link"]=> string(97) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/595/RIFF-Festival-launches-Sound-on-Sight-Initiative/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:26:29 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Demand for music-focused films is rising. The frontier between the music industry and the film industry is not clear anymore with the emergence of an “iPod” generation of film directors..." } [356]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Ólafur Arnalds Hits N. America" ["description"]=> string(202) " Rising Icelandic talent Ólafur Arnalds will release his new EP, “Variations of Static” in North America on the 8th of July, 2008. The release is set to introduce Arnalds to a relatively..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/592/Ulafur-Arnalds-Hits-N--America/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:54:13 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Rising Icelandic talent Ólafur Arnalds will release his new EP, “Variations of Static” in North America on the 8th of July, 2008. The release is set to introduce Arnalds to a relatively..." } [357]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "July Events Round Up" ["description"]=> string(204) " Rock festival Eistnaflug (literally: "Flight of the Testes". Don't ask) will be held this year between 10th-13th July in Egilsbúð, Neskaupstað. The event has been putting on the best in..." ["link"]=> string(69) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/590/July-Events-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:14:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Rock festival Eistnaflug (literally: "Flight of the Testes". Don't ask) will be held this year between 10th-13th July in Egilsbúð, Neskaupstað. The event has been putting on the best in..." } [358]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "IMX Conference - You are in Control!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic Music Export has teamed up with the Trade Council of Iceland to explore the latest creative and business development trends in music and media in an exciting international conference..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/581/IMX-Conference---You-are-in-Control-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:04:17 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic Music Export has teamed up with the Trade Council of Iceland to explore the latest creative and business development trends in music and media in an exciting international conference..." } [359]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(53) "Daníel Bjarnason Bags 2nd In Prestigious Competition" ["description"]=> string(202) " Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason was awarded 2nd place and a special recommendation in the category of composers under 30 at the 55th International Rostrum of Composers in Dublin, June 9th-13th,..." ["link"]=> string(101) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/578/Daniel-Bjarnason-Bags-2nd-In-Prestigious-Competition/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:48:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason was awarded 2nd place and a special recommendation in the category of composers under 30 at the 55th International Rostrum of Composers in Dublin, June 9th-13th,..." } [360]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) " Blindfold To Play London's Roundhouse " ["description"]=> string(198) " Blindfold is made up of four of Iceland’s newest and most cutting-edge young musicians, who live in North London and have been in the UK for the last few years creating their music. Their..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/576/--Blindfold-To-Play-London's-Roundhouse-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:46:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Blindfold is made up of four of Iceland’s newest and most cutting-edge young musicians, who live in North London and have been in the UK for the last few years creating their music. Their..." } [361]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Half Tiger - The Secret's Out!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Icelandic electro indie-pop outfit Half Tiger are to perform a string of shows in London this week, starting at Monkey Chews in Chalk farm this coming Thursday 26th June. Following a secret show..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/571/Half-Tiger---The-Secret's-Out-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:08:19 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Icelandic electro indie-pop outfit Half Tiger are to perform a string of shows in London this week, starting at Monkey Chews in Chalk farm this coming Thursday 26th June. Following a secret show..." } [362]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) " Sigur Rós - New Album & Tour" ["description"]=> string(198) " Sigur Rós will release their fifth album, Med suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (English translation: With a buzz in our ears we play endlessly ), on June 23rd, 2008 via EMI Records. With A..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/567/-Sigur-Ros---New-Album---Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:24:09 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Sigur Rós will release their fifth album, Med suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (English translation: With a buzz in our ears we play endlessly ), on June 23rd, 2008 via EMI Records. With A..." } [363]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Reykjavik Jazz Festival 2008 Hots Up" ["description"]=> string(202) " This year's Reykjavík Jazz Festival will kick off on Tuesday the 26th of August and come to an incredible climax on Saturday the 30th. The line up is looking more and more exciting. Piano player ..." ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/565/Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival-2008-Hots-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " This year's Reykjavík Jazz Festival will kick off on Tuesday the 26th of August and come to an incredible climax on Saturday the 30th. The line up is looking more and more exciting. Piano player ..." } [364]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "Location confirmed for Björk & Sigur Rós Gig" ["description"]=> string(204) " The location has now been confirmed for the free Björk and Sigur Rós concert in Iceland. The concert will be held in Laugardalur (in Thvottalaugabrekkunni) on June 28th. Doors will open at 17.00..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/564/Location-confirmed-for-BjArk---Sigur-Ros-Gig/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:40:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " The location has now been confirmed for the free Björk and Sigur Rós concert in Iceland. The concert will be held in Laugardalur (in Thvottalaugabrekkunni) on June 28th. Doors will open at 17.00..." } [365]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Ólafur Arnalds to support Sigur Rós" ["description"]=> string(204) " As well as landing a prestigious upcoming gig at London’s Barbican on June 20th , Icelandic starlet Ólafur Arnalds has also been confirmed to support fellow Icelanders Sigur Rós for a few..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/563/Ulafur-Arnalds-to-support-Sigur-Ros/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:16:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " As well as landing a prestigious upcoming gig at London’s Barbican on June 20th , Icelandic starlet Ólafur Arnalds has also been confirmed to support fellow Icelanders Sigur Rós for a few..." } [366]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Icelandic Producers Set Up London Studio" ["description"]=> string(201) " An entrepreneurial collective of Icelandic producers and songwriters, including northern hip hop maverick Siggi Sadjei and singer/songwriter Gísli, have set up a studio in Cricklewood, NorthWest..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/562/Icelandic-Producers-Set-Up-London-Studio/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:03:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " An entrepreneurial collective of Icelandic producers and songwriters, including northern hip hop maverick Siggi Sadjei and singer/songwriter Gísli, have set up a studio in Cricklewood, NorthWest..." } [367]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Airwaves Announces First Line Up" ["description"]=> string(202) " The globally renowned Iceland Airwaves Festival has announced the preliminary line-up for its forthcoming 10th Anniversary. The festival will take place during the third week of October in various..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/559/Airwaves-Announces-First-Line-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:34:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The globally renowned Iceland Airwaves Festival has announced the preliminary line-up for its forthcoming 10th Anniversary. The festival will take place during the third week of October in various..." } [368]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Akureyri's AIM Kicks Off This Week" ["description"]=> string(189) " The much anticipated Akureyri International Music Festival (AIM) festival (June 12th-16th) kicks off this week. Music fans and tourists alike will want to be in Iceland’s thriving..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/553/Akureyri's-AIM-Kicks-Off-This-Week/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:59:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(189) " The much anticipated Akureyri International Music Festival (AIM) festival (June 12th-16th) kicks off this week. Music fans and tourists alike will want to be in Iceland’s thriving..." } [369]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "One Week 'Til Við Djúpið" ["description"]=> string(204) " Up in Ísafjörður in the spectacular Westfjords, Við Djúpið’s combination of festival and summer courses takes place between the17th-23rd of June. Artists confirmed so far include violinist..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/552/One-Week-'Til-Vid-Djypid/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:45:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Up in Ísafjörður in the spectacular Westfjords, Við Djúpið’s combination of festival and summer courses takes place between the17th-23rd of June. Artists confirmed so far include violinist..." } [370]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Hjaltalin - Debut UK Gigs" ["description"]=> string(198) " Iceland's newest rising stars Hjaltalín will make their UK public debut tonight (June 9th) at The Freebutt, Brighton & tomorrow (June 10th) at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen. Having been..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/550/Hjaltalin---Debut-UK-Gigs/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:04:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Iceland's newest rising stars Hjaltalín will make their UK public debut tonight (June 9th) at The Freebutt, Brighton & tomorrow (June 10th) at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen. Having been..." } [371]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Björk and Sigur Rós Plot Eco-gig " ["description"]=> string(202) " Two of Iceland’s biggest music stars, Björk and Sigur Rós are to play together in Reykjavík on June 28th, to raise awareness of environmental issues in Iceland. Both are critical of the..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/541/BjArk-and-Sigur-Ros-Plot-Eco-gig-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:58:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Two of Iceland’s biggest music stars, Björk and Sigur Rós are to play together in Reykjavík on June 28th, to raise awareness of environmental issues in Iceland. Both are critical of the..." } [372]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Hear Iceland! @ Spot Festival" ["description"]=> string(199) " Four Icelandic acts are to play Denmark’s Spot festival in early June. Below you may find their stage-times and also edited quotes from the official Spot programme about each artist, except..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/540/Hear-Iceland----Spot-Festival/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:47:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Four Icelandic acts are to play Denmark’s Spot festival in early June. Below you may find their stage-times and also edited quotes from the official Spot programme about each artist, except..." } [373]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Sigur Rós talk Gobbledigook - Free download" ["description"]=> string(205) " Sigur Rós are to release their fifth album, ‘Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust’ (‘with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly’), on June 23rd, 2008 (EMI).  The first..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/539/Sigur-Ros-talk-Gobbledigook---Free-download/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 30 May 2008 11:07:26 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Sigur Rós are to release their fifth album, ‘Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust’ (‘with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly’), on June 23rd, 2008 (EMI).  The first..." } [374]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Dísa Releases Stunning Debut" ["description"]=> string(202) " Cod music are to release the debut album from Icelandic singer-songwriter Dísa. Though just 20 years old, Dísa’s eponymous debut showcases a talent that belies her youth. Featuring eleven..." ["link"]=> string(77) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/537/Disa-Releases-Stunning-Debut/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 May 2008 05:45:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Cod music are to release the debut album from Icelandic singer-songwriter Dísa. Though just 20 years old, Dísa’s eponymous debut showcases a talent that belies her youth. Featuring eleven..." } [375]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "Smekkleysa sign 1st Foreign Act - From Africa!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Africa and Iceland may seem literally ‘poles apart’ but the countries have come together in a blaze of music and solidarity. Following a show in Iceland in 2007, world-music legends..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/534/Smekkleysa-sign-1st-Foreign-Act---From-Africa-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 28 May 2008 20:48:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Africa and Iceland may seem literally ‘poles apart’ but the countries have come together in a blaze of music and solidarity. Following a show in Iceland in 2007, world-music legends..." } [376]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Ólafur Arnalds Lands Barbican Gig" ["description"]=> string(190) " Icelandic classical/electronica/post-rock artist Ólafur Arnalds will play the Barbican on 20th June 2008. Having dropped jaws with his  Eulogy For Evolution album and his recent..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/533/Ulafur-Arnalds-Lands-Barbican-Gig/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 28 May 2008 14:43:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(190) " Icelandic classical/electronica/post-rock artist Ólafur Arnalds will play the Barbican on 20th June 2008. Having dropped jaws with his  Eulogy For Evolution album and his recent..." } [377]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Bang Gang Take on the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra" ["description"]=> string(203) " On the even of releasing his third album as Bang Gang (‘Ghost From The Past’), Icelandic ‘master of melancholy’ and pop rock aficionado Barði Johannson is to play a special..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/532/Bang-Gang-Take-on-the-Icelandic-Symphony-Orchestra/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 28 May 2008 14:37:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " On the even of releasing his third album as Bang Gang (‘Ghost From The Past’), Icelandic ‘master of melancholy’ and pop rock aficionado Barði Johannson is to play a special..." } [378]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(48) "Garðar Cortes Prepares To Release Second Album " ["description"]=> string(196) " After a phenomenally successful year in the UK with a No 1 selling album, sell out tours and a Classical Brit Award nomination, Icelandic Classical singing sensation Garðar Cortes is set to..." ["link"]=> string(96) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/530/Gardar-Cortes-Prepares-To-Release-Second-Album-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 28 May 2008 13:17:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " After a phenomenally successful year in the UK with a No 1 selling album, sell out tours and a Classical Brit Award nomination, Icelandic Classical singing sensation Garðar Cortes is set to..." } [379]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "June Festivals Round Up" ["description"]=> string(200) " Next month sees Iceland’s summer season take off properly with a slew of sunny festivals.  Hipsters will definitely want to head north to Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest town..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/523/June-Festivals-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 17 May 2008 13:47:48 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Next month sees Iceland’s summer season take off properly with a slew of sunny festivals.  Hipsters will definitely want to head north to Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest town..." } [380]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(17) "Sign Tour & Album" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic rock demons Sign , famed for their direct, unpretentious rock songs underlaid with driving and emotive riffs and the distinctive, potent voice of frontman Zolberg, are to release their..." ["link"]=> string(66) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/522/Sign-Tour---Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 17 May 2008 13:41:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic rock demons Sign , famed for their direct, unpretentious rock songs underlaid with driving and emotive riffs and the distinctive, potent voice of frontman Zolberg, are to release their..." } [381]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Mugiboogie Launches in London" ["description"]=> string(194) " Icelandic superstar Mugison will officially launch his new album “Mugiboogie” in the UK on May 22nd, 2008. “Mugiboogie” has already become the best selling album in..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/521/Mugiboogie-Launches-in-London/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 17 May 2008 13:30:24 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Icelandic superstar Mugison will officially launch his new album “Mugiboogie” in the UK on May 22nd, 2008. “Mugiboogie” has already become the best selling album in..." } [382]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Ólafur Arnalds EP & Tour" ["description"]=> string(193) " Ólafur Arnalds: Godlike Following his stunning “ Eulogy for Evolution” album, young Icelandic starlet Ólafur Arnalds is set to drop a follow-up EP called "Varations of..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/520/Ulafur-Arnalds-EP---Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 17 May 2008 13:01:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(193) " Ólafur Arnalds: Godlike Following his stunning “ Eulogy for Evolution” album, young Icelandic starlet Ólafur Arnalds is set to drop a follow-up EP called "Varations of..." } [383]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Valgeir Sigurðsson and Sam Amidon On Tour" ["description"]=> string(204) " Valgeir Sigurðsson, enjoying a bit of coffee Bedroom Community founder Valgeir Sigurðs son (producer for Björk , múm , Bonnie Prince Billy, amongst others) and US folk artist Sam Amidon are..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/519/Valgeir-Sigurdsson-and-Sam-Amidon-On-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 17 May 2008 12:50:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Valgeir Sigurðsson, enjoying a bit of coffee Bedroom Community founder Valgeir Sigurðs son (producer for Björk , múm , Bonnie Prince Billy, amongst others) and US folk artist Sam Amidon are..." } [384]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Hjaltalín Play Time for Peace Awards " ["description"]=> string(200) " Hjaltalín strike a pose in their living room Icelandic nine-piece Hjaltalín have been confirmed to perform at the Time for Peace Film & Music awards in London tonight (May 12th, 2008). The..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/515/Hjaltalin-Play-Time-for-Peace-Awards-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 12 May 2008 21:57:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Hjaltalín strike a pose in their living room Icelandic nine-piece Hjaltalín have been confirmed to perform at the Time for Peace Film & Music awards in London tonight (May 12th, 2008). The..." } [385]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Happy Birthday 12 Tónar!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Seminal Icelandic record-shop-cum-label 12 Tónar is celebrating 10 years in the business! Founded in 1998 in Reykjavík, 12 Tónar has been well received by music lovers from the offset, when it..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/509/Happy-Birthday-12-Tonar-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:42:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Seminal Icelandic record-shop-cum-label 12 Tónar is celebrating 10 years in the business! Founded in 1998 in Reykjavík, 12 Tónar has been well received by music lovers from the offset, when it..." } [386]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Jaguar Funk Up Finland & Baltic States" ["description"]=> string(198) " Icelandic funk renegades Jaguar, whose trunk-bouncing fourth album “Shake It Good” was released last year, are set to tour Finland and the Baltic states on April 24th-26th. They will..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/501/Jaguar-Funk-Up-Finland---Baltic-States/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:20:35 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Icelandic funk renegades Jaguar, whose trunk-bouncing fourth album “Shake It Good” was released last year, are set to tour Finland and the Baltic states on April 24th-26th. They will..." } [387]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(48) "Icelandic teens Soundspell win coveted ISC award" ["description"]=> string(197) " Icelandic band Soundspell have won First Place in the Teen category (for songwriters 18 years old and younger) of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition. The songwriters of the..." ["link"]=> string(97) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/500/Icelandic-teens-Soundspell-win-coveted-ISC-award/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:46:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Icelandic band Soundspell have won First Place in the Teen category (for songwriters 18 years old and younger) of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition. The songwriters of the..." } [388]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Icelandic Music Awards – The Winners Are In" ["description"]=> string(201) " Results of the annual Icelandic Music Awards are in! 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["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/467/Sigtryggur-Invited-To-Be-A-Womex-Samurai/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:22:12 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Former Sugarcube and all-round Icelandic music veteran Sigtryggur Baldursson has been chosen to sit on the jury for the prestigious Womex festival, held this year in Sevilla between Oct 29th-Nov..." } [390]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "NME, Clash Magazine praise Aldrei Fór Ég Suður" ["description"]=> string(205) " Rave reviews have already started appearing for the fifth annual Aldrei Fór Ég Suður festival, which took place this weekend. Festival gurus Mugison and Mugipapa have declared the festival –..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/466/NME--Clash-Magazine-praise-Aldrei-For-Ig-Sudur/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:35:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Rave reviews have already started appearing for the fifth annual Aldrei Fór Ég Suður festival, which took place this weekend. Festival gurus Mugison and Mugipapa have declared the festival –..." } [391]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Aldrei Line Up Looking Hot, Hot, Hot!" ["description"]=> string(203) " The annual Aldrei fór ég suður music festival, beloved brainchild of musical mastermind Mugison , is set to take place for the fifth time in his hometown of Ísafjördur this Easter. A two day,..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/465/Aldrei-Line-Up-Looking-Hot--Hot--Hot-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:41:45 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " The annual Aldrei fór ég suður music festival, beloved brainchild of musical mastermind Mugison , is set to take place for the fifth time in his hometown of Ísafjördur this Easter. A two day,..." } [392]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "Reykjavik Gets The Blues…" ["description"]=> string(195) " The 5th anniversary of the Reykjavik Blues Festival kicks off on Tuesday, March 18th and lasts until Friday, March 21st. This years headliners will be the world famous Yardbirds, as well as..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/464/Reykjavik-Gets-The-Blues…/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:30:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " The 5th anniversary of the Reykjavik Blues Festival kicks off on Tuesday, March 18th and lasts until Friday, March 21st. 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Iceland's biggest international music event is to showcase three of the country's finest homegrown artists at various USA student campuses across three weekends..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1489/Iceland-Airwaves-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:15:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland Airwaves are going on tour! Iceland's biggest international music event is to showcase three of the country's finest homegrown artists at various USA student campuses across three weekends..." } [5]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Last Chance for YAIC Early Bird Offer!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Remember to register before September 5 to receive the early bird offer of 20.000 ISK (125 €), a 33% discount of the regular admission price of 30.000 ISK (192 €). For accommodation, a..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1488/Last-Chance-for-YAIC-Early-Bird-Offer-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:42:47 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Remember to register before September 5 to receive the early bird offer of 20.000 ISK (125 €), a 33% discount of the regular admission price of 30.000 ISK (192 €). For accommodation, a..." } [6]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Myrká Goes On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Icelandic gothic rock band Myrká will kick off a North American tour on September 16th in New York. The tour will support Myrká's debut album "13" which can be found in CD stores across..." ["link"]=> string(69) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1487/Myrka-Goes-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:03:47 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Icelandic gothic rock band Myrká will kick off a North American tour on September 16th in New York. The tour will support Myrká's debut album "13" which can be found in CD stores across..." } [7]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Hafdís Huld Secures Licensing Deals & Tours!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Hafdís Huld’s second album, Synchronised Swimmers, has been licensed to a number of respected independent labels worldwide. The album will be release in Scandinavia on the 23rd May (via..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1481/Hafdis-Huld-Secures-Licensing-Deals---Tours-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:24:40 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Hafdís Huld’s second album, Synchronised Swimmers, has been licensed to a number of respected independent labels worldwide. The album will be release in Scandinavia on the 23rd May (via..." } [8]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Icelandic Acts Headline Polish Festival!" ["description"]=> string(197) " This year's edition of contemporary music festival Sacrum Profanum , which will have a dedicated Nordic theme, will be book-ended with headlining performances from Icelandic acts  Jónsi ..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1478/Icelandic-Acts-Headline-Polish-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:14:47 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " This year's edition of contemporary music festival Sacrum Profanum , which will have a dedicated Nordic theme, will be book-ended with headlining performances from Icelandic acts  Jónsi ..." } [9]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(47) "Metal Hammer/Ja Ja Ja Offer Free Airwaves Trip!" ["description"]=> string(201) " After a reformative summer break, London's premier Nordic music night Ja Ja Ja is back in September with a night of heavy metal curated by Metal Hammer Editor Alexander Milas. ‘A Night of..." ["link"]=> string(97) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1473/Metal-Hammer/Ja-Ja-Ja-Offer-Free-Airwaves-Trip-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:24:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " After a reformative summer break, London's premier Nordic music night Ja Ja Ja is back in September with a night of heavy metal curated by Metal Hammer Editor Alexander Milas. ‘A Night of..." } [10]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Dikta To Play London 12th August!" ["description"]=> string(202) " After its previous sold out gig with FM Belfast in March and as the co-promoters of Iceland Airwaves and the London Airwaves Festival in 2008 (which included Florence And The Machine, Metronomy,..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1472/Dikta-To-Play-London-12th-August-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:40:38 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " After its previous sold out gig with FM Belfast in March and as the co-promoters of Iceland Airwaves and the London Airwaves Festival in 2008 (which included Florence And The Machine, Metronomy,..." } [11]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Ian Livingstone - Keynote Speaker At YAIC!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Ian Livingstone, who founded Games Workshop and is currently serving as Life President of the international gaming company Eidos, has distributed such legendary hits such as Dungeons & Dragons,..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1470/Ian-Livingstone---Keynote-Speaker-At-YAIC-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:48:25 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Ian Livingstone, who founded Games Workshop and is currently serving as Life President of the international gaming company Eidos, has distributed such legendary hits such as Dungeons & Dragons,..." } [12]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Kira Kira To Open Helsinki Festival!" ["description"]=> string(195) " Iceland's Kira Kira is to play the opening of the Helsinki Festival on August 20th. She will play alongside established collaborators Samuli Kosminen and Eiríkur Orri, plus three Finnish..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1468/Kira-Kira-To-Open-Helsinki-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:32:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Iceland's Kira Kira is to play the opening of the Helsinki Festival on August 20th. She will play alongside established collaborators Samuli Kosminen and Eiríkur Orri, plus three Finnish..." } [13]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Jónsi Announces USA Autumn Tour!" ["description"]=> string(201) " The dates for Jónsi's second and final US 'Go' album tour have been confirmed and tickets are on sale via www.jonsi.com now. The show has drawn plaudits to equal - and possibly even eclipse - ..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1467/Jonsi-Announces-USA-Autumn-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:56:32 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The dates for Jónsi's second and final US 'Go' album tour have been confirmed and tickets are on sale via www.jonsi.com now. The show has drawn plaudits to equal - and possibly even eclipse - ..." } [14]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Maximus Musicus Premiers In Amsterdam!" ["description"]=> string(199) " The premier of the Maximus Musicus Children's Project on the European mainland will take place at the highly renowned Concertgebouw Concert Hall in Amsterdam on the 22nd of August. The concert is..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1465/Maximus-Musicus-Premiers-In-Amsterdam-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:46:24 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The premier of the Maximus Musicus Children's Project on the European mainland will take place at the highly renowned Concertgebouw Concert Hall in Amsterdam on the 22nd of August. The concert is..." } [15]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Innipúkinn 2010 Starts This Weekend!" ["description"]=> string(204) " In Reykjavík this weekend? Great timing as this year's installment of the fabulous Innipúkinn festival kicks off this Friday at 5:00pm, and continues right through until August 1 at 2:30am. Taking..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1464/Innipykinn-2010-Starts-This-Weekend-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:37:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " In Reykjavík this weekend? Great timing as this year's installment of the fabulous Innipúkinn festival kicks off this Friday at 5:00pm, and continues right through until August 1 at 2:30am. Taking..." } [16]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Reykjavík Jazz Festival Turns 21!" ["description"]=> string(201) " The 2010 Reykjavík Jazz Festival celebrates its 21st annual program with fifteen days of jazz between August 14th and the 29th. The RJF program this year is to a large extent made up by the..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1463/Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival-Turns-21-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:42:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The 2010 Reykjavík Jazz Festival celebrates its 21st annual program with fifteen days of jazz between August 14th and the 29th. The RJF program this year is to a large extent made up by the..." } [17]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Maximus Musicus Helps Kickstart Fancy Pants Global!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The success of the globally renowned children's music project, Maximus Musicus, has provided a powerful catalyst for a brand new games company in Iceland. Fancy Pants Global was founded several..." ["link"]=> string(101) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1459/Maximus-Musicus-Helps-Kickstart-Fancy-Pants-Global-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The success of the globally renowned children's music project, Maximus Musicus, has provided a powerful catalyst for a brand new games company in Iceland. Fancy Pants Global was founded several..." } [18]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Hellvar Embark On US Tour!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Esoteric outfit Hellvar are hitting the States in August for a string of shows that kicks off with a free show at Peint O Gwrw (13 Railroad Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037) on the 5th August,..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1461/Hellvar-Embark-On-US-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:56:09 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Esoteric outfit Hellvar are hitting the States in August for a string of shows that kicks off with a free show at Peint O Gwrw (13 Railroad Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037) on the 5th August,..." } [19]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "YAIC - Speaker List Expand As Date Nears!" ["description"]=> string(205) " Jón Gnarr, mayor of Reykjavík, Keith Harris, Stevie Wonder's rep, and Andie Nordgren - CCP Geek Girl - will all be speakers at this year’s You Are In Control conference.   Jón Gnarr,..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1460/YAIC---Speaker-List-Expand-As-Date-Nears-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:38:46 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Jón Gnarr, mayor of Reykjavík, Keith Harris, Stevie Wonder's rep, and Andie Nordgren - CCP Geek Girl - will all be speakers at this year’s You Are In Control conference.   Jón Gnarr,..." } [20]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Björk Holds Press Conference!" ["description"]=> string(206) " Singer and icon Björk Guðmundsdóttir recently held a press conference at the Nordic House in Reykjavík to address the sale of Icelandic energy company HS Orka to the Canadian company Magma Energy...." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1458/BjArk-Holds-Press-Conference-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:38:38 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " Singer and icon Björk Guðmundsdóttir recently held a press conference at the Nordic House in Reykjavík to address the sale of Icelandic energy company HS Orka to the Canadian company Magma Energy...." } [21]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Kirkjubæjarklaustur Chamber Music Festival!" ["description"]=> string(198) " The annual Kirkjubæjarklaustur Chamber Music Festival will take place this year on 6 – 8 August 2010 in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, southern Iceland. This year marks the festival’s 20th..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1456/Kirkjubojarklaustur-Chamber-Music-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:41:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The annual Kirkjubæjarklaustur Chamber Music Festival will take place this year on 6 – 8 August 2010 in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, southern Iceland. This year marks the festival’s 20th..." } [22]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Ben Frost To Be Mentored By Brian Eno!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Ben Frost is among six exceptional young talents who have been chosen by some of the world’s most distinguished artists for a year of collaboration and inspiration in the international Rolex..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1454/Ben-Frost-To-Be-Mentored-By-Brian-Eno-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:53:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Ben Frost is among six exceptional young talents who have been chosen by some of the world’s most distinguished artists for a year of collaboration and inspiration in the international Rolex..." } [23]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Mammút Return To Europe!" ["description"]=> string(199) " It's been a while since we heard from post punk troupe Mammút but the word on the street (and on their MySpace ) is that they're going to be playing a slew of dates around Europe between July..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1452/Mammyt-Return-To-Europe-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:20:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " It's been a while since we heard from post punk troupe Mammút but the word on the street (and on their MySpace ) is that they're going to be playing a slew of dates around Europe between July..." } [24]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "You Are In Control - Conference Topics Announced!" ["description"]=> string(199) " You Are In Control will focus on five main themes this year. They will be introduced in the form of presentations on the first day followed by a deep-dive into each topic during workshops on day..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1451/You-Are-In-Control---Conference-Topics-Announced-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:32:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " You Are In Control will focus on five main themes this year. They will be introduced in the form of presentations on the first day followed by a deep-dive into each topic during workshops on day..." } [25]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Iceland 2nd Place in ETEP!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Icelandic musicians have managed a fantastic second place in this year's European Talent Exchange Program ( ETEP ), according to weekly UK industry paper Music Week . The ETEP is an initiative from..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1449/Iceland-2nd-Place-in-ETEP-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:53:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Icelandic musicians have managed a fantastic second place in this year's European Talent Exchange Program ( ETEP ), according to weekly UK industry paper Music Week . The ETEP is an initiative from..." } [26]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "For A Minor Reflection Unleash New Album!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic post-rock quartet For a Minor Reflection are to release their second album, "Höldum í átt að óreiðu" ("Heading Towards Chaos"). The long-awaited follow up to..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1440/For-A-Minor-Reflection-Unleash-New-Album-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:13:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic post-rock quartet For a Minor Reflection are to release their second album, "Höldum í átt að óreiðu" ("Heading Towards Chaos"). The long-awaited follow up to..." } [27]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(47) "Jóhann Jóhannsson Presents The Miners' Hymns!" ["description"]=> string(200) " July will see the premiere of  The Miners´ Hymns - a new collaboration between Jóhann Jóhannsson and the American filmmaker Bill Morrison ("Decasia"), commissioned by the ..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1439/Johann-Johannsson-Presents-The-Miners'-Hymns-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:56:47 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " July will see the premiere of  The Miners´ Hymns - a new collaboration between Jóhann Jóhannsson and the American filmmaker Bill Morrison ("Decasia"), commissioned by the ..." } [28]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "More Bands Added To Airwaves!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The last couple of months have been extremely busy for the Iceland Airwaves organisers. Not only have they moved into an "extra-awesome" new HQ down at the Reykjavík Harbour but they've..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1438/More-Bands-Added-To-Airwaves-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:08:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The last couple of months have been extremely busy for the Iceland Airwaves organisers. Not only have they moved into an "extra-awesome" new HQ down at the Reykjavík Harbour but they've..." } [29]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Sleepless in Reykjavík Finally Unleashed!" ["description"]=> string(199) " The first episode of a new webTV series entitled Sleepless In Reykjavík has been unleashed on the internet. The brainchild of filmmaker and music fanatic Gunnar B. Guðbjörnsson and his music..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1435/Sleepless-in-Reykjavik-Finally-Unleashed-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:15:47 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The first episode of a new webTV series entitled Sleepless In Reykjavík has been unleashed on the internet. The brainchild of filmmaker and music fanatic Gunnar B. Guðbjörnsson and his music..." } [30]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(53) "Björk And Dirty Projectors To Release Collaboration!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Björk and avant indie kids Dirty Projectors are to release an updated version of their Mount Wittenberg Orca suite, a collaboration created to benefit Housing Works in Manhattan at an event put..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1433/BjArk-And-Dirty-Projectors-To-Release-Collaboration-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:51:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Björk and avant indie kids Dirty Projectors are to release an updated version of their Mount Wittenberg Orca suite, a collaboration created to benefit Housing Works in Manhattan at an event put..." } [31]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(46) "Hjálmar & FM Belfast To Play Norway's Træna!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Reggae legends Hjálmar and pop funsters FM Belfast are to play the small but perfectly formed  Træna Festival in Norway this year. Hjálmar will play on Friday July 9th, while their..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1428/Hjalmar---FM-Belfast-To-Play-Norway's-Trona-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:14:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Reggae legends Hjálmar and pop funsters FM Belfast are to play the small but perfectly formed  Træna Festival in Norway this year. Hjálmar will play on Friday July 9th, while their..." } [32]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "'Iceland Inspires' offers Music To The World!" ["description"]=> string(200) " The Inspired by Iceland campaign has announced a special ‘Iceland Inspires’ concert on July 1 at 8pm GMT (9pm BST).  'Iceland Inspires' will be an open air concert held close to..." ["link"]=> string(95) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1422/'Iceland-Inspires'-offers-Music-To-The-World-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:53:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The Inspired by Iceland campaign has announced a special ‘Iceland Inspires’ concert on July 1 at 8pm GMT (9pm BST).  'Iceland Inspires' will be an open air concert held close to..." } [33]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(16) "Seabear On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Everyone's favourite alt. folk/pop troupe Seabear are touring through Europe between now and September. The band have been on a roll this year following the release of their excellent sophomore..." ["link"]=> string(66) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1419/Seabear-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:40:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Everyone's favourite alt. folk/pop troupe Seabear are touring through Europe between now and September. The band have been on a roll this year following the release of their excellent sophomore..." } [34]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(15) "YAIC 2010 News!" ["description"]=> string(198) " You are in Control - an international conference exploring digital business developments in the music, media and arts industries - will take place for the fourth consecutive year in Reykjavík,..." ["link"]=> string(65) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1413/YAIC-2010-News-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:16:42 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " You are in Control - an international conference exploring digital business developments in the music, media and arts industries - will take place for the fourth consecutive year in Reykjavík,..." } [35]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Hafdís Huld Unleashes New Single!" ["description"]=> string(189) " Hafdís Huld's latest single, "Action Man" was released recently. The single has seen solid support on UK radio - Radio 2, 6Music - and was the Sunday Times Culture section's..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1411/Hafdis-Huld-Unleashes-New-Single-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:13:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(189) " Hafdís Huld's latest single, "Action Man" was released recently. The single has seen solid support on UK radio - Radio 2, 6Music - and was the Sunday Times Culture section's..." } [36]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólafur Arnalds Joins RNCM For Special Event!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Ólafur Arnalds is to share a bill with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) for a special event at Manchester's The Bridgewater Hall, on Thursday July 1st, 2010. The RNCM will present a night..." ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1410/Ulafur-Arnalds-Joins-RNCM-For-Special-Event-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:12:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Ólafur Arnalds is to share a bill with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) for a special event at Manchester's The Bridgewater Hall, on Thursday July 1st, 2010. The RNCM will present a night..." } [37]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(67) "Catch Some Great Icelandic Music At Jónsvaka / Midsummer Festival!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Jónsvaka / Midsummer Festival – a brand new festival platform for Icelandic Art – will pop its cherry in Reykjavík’s centre from the 24th – 27th of June, 2010. The name..." ["link"]=> string(116) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1408/Catch-Some-Great-Icelandic-Music-At-Jonsvaka-/-Midsummer-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:31:37 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Jónsvaka / Midsummer Festival – a brand new festival platform for Icelandic Art – will pop its cherry in Reykjavík’s centre from the 24th – 27th of June, 2010. The name..." } [38]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Sunna Gunnlaugs Makes The Dream Come True!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Sunna Gunnlaugs has launched a fundraising appeal at Kickstarter to raise cash for her new album. In return for giving cash towards the project, donors benefit from a bunch of different prizes,..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1407/Sunna-Gunnlaugs-Makes-The-Dream-Come-True-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:10:32 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Sunna Gunnlaugs has launched a fundraising appeal at Kickstarter to raise cash for her new album. In return for giving cash towards the project, donors benefit from a bunch of different prizes,..." } [39]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Gus Gus Play Two Shows In Copenhagen!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Techno gurus Gus Gus will play two shows in Copenhagen this month. President Bongo will play one of his legendary bass-heavy DJ sets at the Jolene Bar on 4th June. And the whole band will come..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1404/Gus-Gus-Play-Two-Shows-In-Copenhagen-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:41:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Techno gurus Gus Gus will play two shows in Copenhagen this month. President Bongo will play one of his legendary bass-heavy DJ sets at the Jolene Bar on 4th June. And the whole band will come..." } [40]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "AXXE Sign To Two Labels!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Canadian-Icelandic electro-funk band AXXE has signed to two labels: Montreal's Mile End Records and Toronto's Rural Route Records . For Rural Route the band will be releasing a new remix of..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1402/AXXE-Sign-To-Two-Labels-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 May 2010 03:20:02 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Canadian-Icelandic electro-funk band AXXE has signed to two labels: Montreal's Mile End Records and Toronto's Rural Route Records . For Rural Route the band will be releasing a new remix of..." } [41]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Steed Lord Unleash New Single!" ["description"]=> string(191) " Steed Lord are to release the second single from their forthcoming Heart II Heart EP. Called "Vanguardian", the track is driven by a volcanic monster of a bass-line and a heavy..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1401/Steed-Lord-Unleash-New-Single-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 31 May 2010 02:54:52 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(191) " Steed Lord are to release the second single from their forthcoming Heart II Heart EP. Called "Vanguardian", the track is driven by a volcanic monster of a bass-line and a heavy..." } [42]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band Goes To Norway!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band have been picked to play the Nattjazz festival in Bergen, Norway. Nattjazz (Nightjazz) is one of the major jazz festivals in Northern Europe. The event was founded..." ["link"]=> string(96) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1399/Samyel-Jon-Samyelsson-Big-Band-Goes-To-Norway-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 May 2010 23:41:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band have been picked to play the Nattjazz festival in Bergen, Norway. Nattjazz (Nightjazz) is one of the major jazz festivals in Northern Europe. The event was founded..." } [43]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "FM Belfast Show Underwear!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Electro-pop trio FM Belfast recently debuted a brand new video for their single  "Underwear" with Stereogum . The website noted that the video contains "lots of fun dancing..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1398/FM-Belfast-Show-Underwear-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 May 2010 17:15:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Electro-pop trio FM Belfast recently debuted a brand new video for their single  "Underwear" with Stereogum . The website noted that the video contains "lots of fun dancing..." } [44]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Kópavogur Jazz And Blues Festival!" ["description"]=> string(201) " The third Kópavogur Jazz and Blues festival will take place between the 4th and 6th of June 2010. On Friday June 4th (9pm) there will be a blues concert at Salurinn that features some of Iceland's..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1396/Kopavogur-Jazz-And-Blues-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 26 May 2010 16:19:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The third Kópavogur Jazz and Blues festival will take place between the 4th and 6th of June 2010. On Friday June 4th (9pm) there will be a blues concert at Salurinn that features some of Iceland's..." } [45]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "FUNI (Chris Foster and Bára Grímsdóttir) On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(205) " Traditional / world musicians Chris Foster and Bára Grímsdóttir are going on tour through May and June. The duo will perform together (as FUNI - an old Icelandic word meaning fire) and hold..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1393/FUNI--Chris-Foster-and-Bara-Grimsdottir--On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 18 May 2010 11:45:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Traditional / world musicians Chris Foster and Bára Grímsdóttir are going on tour through May and June. The duo will perform together (as FUNI - an old Icelandic word meaning fire) and hold..." } [46]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Björk Awarded 2010 Polar Music Prize!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Björk has been awarded the Polar Music Prize , an annual music prize awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. It was created in 1989 with funds donated by Stig Anderson, manager of ABBA and..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1392/BjArk-Awarded-2010-Polar-Music-Prize-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 18 May 2010 11:19:49 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Björk has been awarded the Polar Music Prize , an annual music prize awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. It was created in 1989 with funds donated by Stig Anderson, manager of ABBA and..." } [47]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(59) "Kimi Records Join Brainlove And Good Tape At SPOT Festival!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Three independent record labels have joined forces for a very special show at Denmark's urban festival and industry hoedown: SPOT Festival. English Brainlove Records, Icelandic Kimi Records and..." ["link"]=> string(109) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1386/Kimi-Records-Join-Brainlove-And-Good-Tape-At-SPOT-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 13 May 2010 16:37:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Three independent record labels have joined forces for a very special show at Denmark's urban festival and industry hoedown: SPOT Festival. English Brainlove Records, Icelandic Kimi Records and..." } [48]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(53) "FM Belfast To Play Madrid's European Music Day Event!" ["description"]=> string(202) " FM Belfast were recently selected as one of the three best acts to have played Eurosonic 2010 - and will subsequently play this year's European Music Festival Day in Madrid! Hosted by Spanish radio..." ["link"]=> string(103) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1384/FM-Belfast-To-Play-Madrid's-European-Music-Day-Event-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 13 May 2010 15:58:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " FM Belfast were recently selected as one of the three best acts to have played Eurosonic 2010 - and will subsequently play this year's European Music Festival Day in Madrid! Hosted by Spanish radio..." } [49]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Elíza Newman Erupts After Eyjafjallajökull Video!" ["description"]=> string(205) " It may have caused disruption to millions, but for one cult Icelandic singer-songwriter, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano has led to an explosion of interest in her music. Elíza Geirsdóttir Newman has..." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1383/Eliza-Newman-Erupts-After-EyjafjallajAkull-Video-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 12 May 2010 13:02:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " It may have caused disruption to millions, but for one cult Icelandic singer-songwriter, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano has led to an explosion of interest in her music. Elíza Geirsdóttir Newman has..." } [50]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Airwaves Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale!" ["description"]=> string(195) " It's official: Iceland Airwaves will return for the twelfth time on October 13th-17th, 2010! Airwaves has become known for its intimacy and party spirit. The festival has been called..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1382/Airwaves-Early-Bird-Tickets-Now-On-Sale-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 12 May 2010 12:40:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " It's official: Iceland Airwaves will return for the twelfth time on October 13th-17th, 2010! Airwaves has become known for its intimacy and party spirit. The festival has been called..." } [51]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Múgsefjun Play Nordischer Klang Festival!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Múgsefjun have been picked to play the Nordischer Klang in Greifswald, Germany, on the 11th of May, 2010. Múgsefjun will be the only Icelandic act at this festival which focuses exclusively on..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1380/Mygsefjun-Play-Nordischer-Klang-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 07 May 2010 20:48:34 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Múgsefjun have been picked to play the Nordischer Klang in Greifswald, Germany, on the 11th of May, 2010. Múgsefjun will be the only Icelandic act at this festival which focuses exclusively on..." } [52]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) "Ja Ja Ja May Show!" ["description"]=> string(199) " April’s Ja Ja Ja party was eventful to say the least. The outfall from the Icelandic volcano prevented two scheduled bands from attending, but Finnish heroes Thunderstone saved the day by..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1375/Ja-Ja-Ja-May-Show-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 04 May 2010 12:17:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " April’s Ja Ja Ja party was eventful to say the least. The outfall from the Icelandic volcano prevented two scheduled bands from attending, but Finnish heroes Thunderstone saved the day by..." } [53]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Seabear & Sóley May Tour!" ["description"]=> string(195) " Iceland's Seabear are having a busy time of it lately, what with the release of their wonderful We Made A Fire album and some excellent shows in the USA, Iceland, Europe and beyond. Their..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1371/Seabear---Soley-May-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:05:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Iceland's Seabear are having a busy time of it lately, what with the release of their wonderful We Made A Fire album and some excellent shows in the USA, Iceland, Europe and beyond. Their..." } [54]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Trúbatrix To Play The UK!" ["description"]=> string(198) " All female music collective Trúbatrix are coming to the UK in May to play two special gigs in London and Brighton. Trúbatrix are a collective of Icelandic female artists who organize concerts,..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1370/Trybatrix-To-Play-The-UK-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:44:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " All female music collective Trúbatrix are coming to the UK in May to play two special gigs in London and Brighton. Trúbatrix are a collective of Icelandic female artists who organize concerts,..." } [55]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólafur Arnalds & FaMR Play Norðrið In May!" ["description"]=> string(198) " The IMX-sponsored Norðrið (Iceland Express Music Club) in May returns to Germany with two of Iceland's most exciting current artists; Ólafur Arnalds and For a Minor Reflection . The mix of..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1368/Ulafur-Arnalds---FaMR-Play-Nordrid-In-May-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:48:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The IMX-sponsored Norðrið (Iceland Express Music Club) in May returns to Germany with two of Iceland's most exciting current artists; Ólafur Arnalds and For a Minor Reflection . The mix of..." } [56]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Ruxpin: Free Album & Europe Shows!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Due to overwhelming demand, Ruxpin's album " Where Do We Float From Here? " (originally released in 2009 on n5MD's digital imprint Enpeg Digital) is now to be rereleased on CD...." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1363/Ruxpin--Free-Album---Europe-Shows-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:50:16 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Due to overwhelming demand, Ruxpin's album " Where Do We Float From Here? " (originally released in 2009 on n5MD's digital imprint Enpeg Digital) is now to be rereleased on CD...." } [57]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Iceland Acts @ Spot and Great Escape!" ["description"]=> string(202) " A splendid array of Icelandic acts have been chosen to play this year's SPOT and Great Escape festivals in May! Brighton's Great Escape which takes place between 13th-15th May, will host shows by ..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1359/Iceland-Acts---Spot-and-Great-Escape-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:38:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " A splendid array of Icelandic acts have been chosen to play this year's SPOT and Great Escape festivals in May! Brighton's Great Escape which takes place between 13th-15th May, will host shows by ..." } [58]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "Lay Low Releases Album In States!" ["description"]=> string(202) " A flurry of press has accompanied the recent Stateside release of Lovísa Elísabet's ( Lay Low) second album, Farewell Good Night's Sleep . NPR's Weekend Edition recently ran a story about..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1353/Lay-Low-Releases-Album-In-States-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:42:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " A flurry of press has accompanied the recent Stateside release of Lovísa Elísabet's ( Lay Low) second album, Farewell Good Night's Sleep . NPR's Weekend Edition recently ran a story about..." } [59]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "New Iceland Airwaves Manager Announced!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Following the recent five year deal between Icelandair and  Iceland Music Export regarding taking over the management of Iceland Airwaves , IMX are pleased to announce that yesterday Grímur..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1344/New-Iceland-Airwaves-Manager-Announced-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:58:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Following the recent five year deal between Icelandair and  Iceland Music Export regarding taking over the management of Iceland Airwaves , IMX are pleased to announce that yesterday Grímur..." } [60]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Kira Kira New Video Premiers On Pitchfork!" ["description"]=> string(191) " Experimental artist Kira Kira has had her new video premiered on US muso site Pitchfork. The wonderfully imaginative (read "supremely trippy") animated video is for the single..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1341/Kira-Kira-New-Video-Premiers-On-Pitchfork-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:50:38 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(191) " Experimental artist Kira Kira has had her new video premiered on US muso site Pitchfork. The wonderfully imaginative (read "supremely trippy") animated video is for the single..." } [61]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(59) "Jóhann Jóhannsson: Album, Tour Dates & New Collaboration!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Classical / experimental stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson has announced a brand new collaboration with American filmmaker Bill Morrison. Commissioned by the Durham Brass Festival, the new work is called..." ["link"]=> string(107) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1340/Johann-Johannsson--Album--Tour-Dates---New-Collaboration-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:14:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Classical / experimental stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson has announced a brand new collaboration with American filmmaker Bill Morrison. Commissioned by the Durham Brass Festival, the new work is called..." } [62]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Bedroom Community Hit Europe!" ["description"]=> string(199) " In 2006, Icelandic producer Valgeir Sigurðsson founded the Bedroom Community record label with Nico Muhly and Ben Frost , soon adding Sam Amidon to the intimate roster. After three years of..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1337/Bedroom-Community-Hit-Europe-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:45:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " In 2006, Icelandic producer Valgeir Sigurðsson founded the Bedroom Community record label with Nico Muhly and Ben Frost , soon adding Sam Amidon to the intimate roster. After three years of..." } [63]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(36) "Ólöf Reveals New Duet With Björk!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Ólöf Arnalds was recently featured in NPR’s All Things Considered last week. Host Jonathan Richman chatted to the singer songwriter about her new album, and played a snippet of a new song..." ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1336/UlAf-Reveals-New-Duet-With-BjArk-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:52:39 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Ólöf Arnalds was recently featured in NPR’s All Things Considered last week. Host Jonathan Richman chatted to the singer songwriter about her new album, and played a snippet of a new song..." } [64]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Hafdís Huld Signs With Bucks!" ["description"]=> string(195) " Icelandic singer Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir has signed an agreement with British company Bucks Music Group. Bucks will promote Hafdís' music around the world through film, television and..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1335/Hafdis-Huld-Signs-With-Bucks-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:56 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Icelandic singer Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir has signed an agreement with British company Bucks Music Group. Bucks will promote Hafdís' music around the world through film, television and..." } [65]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Jónsi: "Go" Tour Dates!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has announced new tour dates in North America, Europe and Asia. Having teamed up with the stage production company 59 Productions and Phil Eddolls to create the most..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1333/Jonsi--"Go"-Tour-Dates-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:20:48 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has announced new tour dates in North America, Europe and Asia. Having teamed up with the stage production company 59 Productions and Phil Eddolls to create the most..." } [66]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Benni Hemm Hemm: Free Live Gig In London Tonight!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Benni Hemm Hemm will play a free gig tonight (Friday March 26th) at the Lomography Gallery Store, London. The London show starts at 6pm and the venue address is 3 Newburgh Street, London W1F 7RE...." ["link"]=> string(99) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1332/Benni-Hemm-Hemm--Free-Live-Gig-In-London-Tonight-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:54:26 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Benni Hemm Hemm will play a free gig tonight (Friday March 26th) at the Lomography Gallery Store, London. The London show starts at 6pm and the venue address is 3 Newburgh Street, London W1F 7RE...." } [67]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Iceland Airwaves gets new management!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export (IMX) has today made a five year agreement with Icelandair regarding Iceland Airwaves. IMX has also made an agreement with Mr Destiny who is the former promoter of the festival..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1331/Iceland-Airwaves-gets-new-management-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:59:43 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland Music Export (IMX) has today made a five year agreement with Icelandair regarding Iceland Airwaves. IMX has also made an agreement with Mr Destiny who is the former promoter of the festival..." } [68]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Aldrei Fór Ég Suður: The Line Up So Far!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Aldrei fór ég suður´s minister of information has mercifully decided to reveal some acts that will be performing this year. News of the return of local grunge heroes Urmull are particularly..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1327/Aldrei-For-Ig-Sudur--The-Line-Up-So-Far-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:20:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Aldrei fór ég suður´s minister of information has mercifully decided to reveal some acts that will be performing this year. News of the return of local grunge heroes Urmull are particularly..." } [69]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Björn Thoroddsen Plays Tokyo!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Jazz aficionado Björn Thoroddsen is to join Kazumi Watanabe in celebrating his 40 years of working as a jazz artist. The pair will hosting an Anniversary Concert in Tokyo, with Björn Thoroddsen..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1324/BjArn-Thoroddsen-Plays-Tokyo-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:28:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Jazz aficionado Björn Thoroddsen is to join Kazumi Watanabe in celebrating his 40 years of working as a jazz artist. The pair will hosting an Anniversary Concert in Tokyo, with Björn Thoroddsen..." } [70]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Iceland Hits Danube!" ["description"]=> string(199) " A veritable truckload of Icelandic Musicians are heading to Austria's Donau Festival between 29th April - 8th May 2010. For the installation-like performance-space of the exhibition, Franz..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1322/Iceland-Hits-Danube-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:28:54 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " A veritable truckload of Icelandic Musicians are heading to Austria's Donau Festival between 29th April - 8th May 2010. For the installation-like performance-space of the exhibition, Franz..." } [71]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Ólafur Arnalds: New Album & Tour Dates!" ["description"]=> string(192) " Ólafur Arnalds is to release his second full length album in May 2010. The album has the working title "...and they have escaped the weight of darkness". Those expecting a mere..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1321/Ulafur-Arnalds--New-Album---Tour-Dates-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:11:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(192) " Ólafur Arnalds is to release his second full length album in May 2010. The album has the working title "...and they have escaped the weight of darkness". Those expecting a mere..." } [72]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(72) "Peaches, Gus Gus and Air France announced at Reykjavik Fashion Festival!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Next weekend's Reykjavík Fashion Festival's club and music program has been announced! The music line up includes Canadian electro star Peaches, native electronic luminaries Gus Gus and Sweden's..." ["link"]=> string(122) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1319/Peaches--Gus-Gus-and-Air-France-announced-at-Reykjavik-Fashion-Festival-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Next weekend's Reykjavík Fashion Festival's club and music program has been announced! The music line up includes Canadian electro star Peaches, native electronic luminaries Gus Gus and Sweden's..." } [73]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Icelandic Music Awards Winners!" ["description"]=> string(200) " The Winners of this year's Icelandic Music Awards (Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin) were announced Saturday, March 13th. The awards took place at the Reykjavík Opera House. As well as the usual..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1318/Icelandic-Music-Awards-Winners-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:03:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " The Winners of this year's Icelandic Music Awards (Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin) were announced Saturday, March 13th. The awards took place at the Reykjavík Opera House. As well as the usual..." } [74]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "Steed Lord Sign With AM Only And Release New Single!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Following their move to America, colourful electronic subversives Steed Lord have been making the kind of splash we hoped they would, recently inking a deal with AM Only and signing with Kosher..." ["link"]=> string(102) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1317/Steed-Lord-Sign-With-AM-Only-And-Release-New-Single-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:29:20 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Following their move to America, colourful electronic subversives Steed Lord have been making the kind of splash we hoped they would, recently inking a deal with AM Only and signing with Kosher..." } [75]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Feldberg On Kitsune Maison Compilation!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Promising new Icelandic electronic act Feldberg have had their single, Dreaming, signed to a compilation put out by hot French label Kitsune. The comp, called simply Kitsune Maison Compilation 9,..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1313/Feldberg-On-Kitsune-Maison-Compilation-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:14:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Promising new Icelandic electronic act Feldberg have had their single, Dreaming, signed to a compilation put out by hot French label Kitsune. The comp, called simply Kitsune Maison Compilation 9,..." } [76]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Seabear Head To North America!" ["description"]=> string(197) " Lovable pop troupe Seabear are about to release their second album, We Built a Fire in North America (already out on iTunes worldwide). To celebrate they are heading out on their very first..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1312/Seabear-Head-To-North-America-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:36:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(197) " Lovable pop troupe Seabear are about to release their second album, We Built a Fire in North America (already out on iTunes worldwide). To celebrate they are heading out on their very first..." } [77]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(45) "Ólöf Arnalds: Debut UK Show And SXSW Dates!" ["description"]=> string(205) " As the finishing touches are being put to Ólöf Arnald's’ second album, the singer songwriter has announded SXSW show dates as well as her very first UK appearance, with a low-key gig at Café..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1311/UlAf-Arnalds--Debut-UK-Show-And-SXSW-Dates-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:03:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " As the finishing touches are being put to Ólöf Arnald's’ second album, the singer songwriter has announded SXSW show dates as well as her very first UK appearance, with a low-key gig at Café..." } [78]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "2010 Icelandic Music Awards!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The 2010 Icelandic Music Awards will be presented on March 13th at the Reykjavik Opera House. As well as the usual categories, this year's IMA's will also include awards for Most Popular Artist..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1305/2010-Icelandic-Music-Awards-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:05:27 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The 2010 Icelandic Music Awards will be presented on March 13th at the Reykjavik Opera House. As well as the usual categories, this year's IMA's will also include awards for Most Popular Artist..." } [79]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Maximus Musicus Visits Korea!" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland's most famous mouse, Maximus Musicus , has arrived in Korea! The acclaimed book, Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra and its accompanying CD, which features the Iceland Symphony Orchestra,..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1303/Maximus-Musicus-Visits-Korea-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:38:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland's most famous mouse, Maximus Musicus , has arrived in Korea! The acclaimed book, Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra and its accompanying CD, which features the Iceland Symphony Orchestra,..." } [80]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Eliza Newman Plays London" ["description"]=> string(196) " Singer songwriter Eliza Newman will be in London in March, playing two shows at the Troy Bar (acoustic set) and Buffalo Bar (full band) respectively. The shows will present new material from..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1302/Eliza-Newman-Plays-London/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:14:18 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Singer songwriter Eliza Newman will be in London in March, playing two shows at the Troy Bar (acoustic set) and Buffalo Bar (full band) respectively. The shows will present new material from..." } [81]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Benni Hemm Hemm On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(199) " In order to promote their excellent new Retaliate  EP, Benni Hemm Hemm are hitting the road on an extensive tour that will comprise the band's first ever full UK tour, Iceland and Europe...." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1289/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:20:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " In order to promote their excellent new Retaliate  EP, Benni Hemm Hemm are hitting the road on an extensive tour that will comprise the band's first ever full UK tour, Iceland and Europe...." } [82]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Bjarnason And Amidon Play Le Poisson Rouge" ["description"]=> string(202) " Bedroom Community artists Daníel Bjarnason and Sam Amidon will play a special show next month at New York's esteemed Le Poisson Rouge. The artists, who have both released superlative albums of..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1288/Bjarnason-And-Amidon-Play-Le-Poisson-Rouge/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:28 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Bedroom Community artists Daníel Bjarnason and Sam Amidon will play a special show next month at New York's esteemed Le Poisson Rouge. The artists, who have both released superlative albums of..." } [83]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Ólöf Arnalds: No.1 Of 10 Bands To Watch At SXSW!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds has been named No. 1 in a top ten list of "bands to watch" at this year's South By South West (SXSW) Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. The..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1285/UlAf-Arnalds--No-1-Of-10-Bands-To-Watch-At-SXSW-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:08:46 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds has been named No. 1 in a top ten list of "bands to watch" at this year's South By South West (SXSW) Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. The..." } [84]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "FaMR Offer A Pledge (And Make One Too)!" ["description"]=> string(200) " For A Minor Reflection have joined up with Pledge Music , a company that offers fans the opportunity to get more interactive with the band and help fund their new record. According to the Pledge..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1284/FaMR-Offer-A-Pledge--And-Make-One-Too--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:34:17 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " For A Minor Reflection have joined up with Pledge Music , a company that offers fans the opportunity to get more interactive with the band and help fund their new record. According to the Pledge..." } [85]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(30) "Ólafur Arnalds To Tour China!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Musician-composer Ólafur Arnalds has won a place on a forthcoming tour of China Organised by Sonicbids, Planetary Group and Split Works, who have been promoting and organising shows and tours in..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1283/Ulafur-Arnalds-To-Tour-China-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:20:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Musician-composer Ólafur Arnalds has won a place on a forthcoming tour of China Organised by Sonicbids, Planetary Group and Split Works, who have been promoting and organising shows and tours in..." } [86]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Lay Low In NYC This Week!" ["description"]=> string(202) " 2010 promises to be an exciting year for Lay Low . The “Icelandic Patsy Cline” (Paste) is set to preview her U.S. debut ‘Farewell Good Night’s Sleep’ during shows at..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1281/Lay-Low-In-NYC-This-Week-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:57:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " 2010 promises to be an exciting year for Lay Low . The “Icelandic Patsy Cline” (Paste) is set to preview her U.S. debut ‘Farewell Good Night’s Sleep’ during shows at..." } [87]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "FM Belfast: US Debut And European Tour!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Dance pop groovers  FM Belfast are set to release their debut album How To Make Friends in the US, Due out in Spring 2010 on Kimi Records , the album is full of careening, zingy electro-pop..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1272/FM-Belfast--US-Debut-And-European-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:27:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Dance pop groovers  FM Belfast are set to release their debut album How To Make Friends in the US, Due out in Spring 2010 on Kimi Records , the album is full of careening, zingy electro-pop..." } [88]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(18) "Iceland @ By:Larm!" ["description"]=> string(198) " This year's By:Larm festival in Oslo (18th-20th February) is looking to be one of the best editions yet. The program is full of exciting acts from all over Scandinavia: almost fifty handpicked..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1271/Iceland---By-Larm-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:04:03 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " This year's By:Larm festival in Oslo (18th-20th February) is looking to be one of the best editions yet. The program is full of exciting acts from all over Scandinavia: almost fifty handpicked..." } [89]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Jónsi News: Album, Tour And Video!" ["description"]=> string(203) " The release date of Jónsi's debut solo album, 'Go', has recently been confirmed for the week of April 5th around the world. Featuring nine songs drawn from the large pool of material amassed by..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1270/Jonsi-News--Album--Tour-And-Video-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " The release date of Jónsi's debut solo album, 'Go', has recently been confirmed for the week of April 5th around the world. Featuring nine songs drawn from the large pool of material amassed by..." } [90]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(34) "Icelandic Music Days In Amsterdam!" ["description"]=> string(194) " Icelandic Music Days is a three day long music festival starting on the 11th of February until the 13th, 2010. In close co-operation with Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Icelandic Music..." ["link"]=> string(84) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1269/Icelandic-Music-Days-In-Amsterdam-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:56:29 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Icelandic Music Days is a three day long music festival starting on the 11th of February until the 13th, 2010. In close co-operation with Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Icelandic Music..." } [91]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Jóhann Jóhannsson: New Album & Tour News!" ["description"]=> string(205) " A new Jóhann Jóhannsson album, “And in the Endless Pause There Came the Sound of Bees” is to be released on Type Records in April 2010. The album features Jóhann´s music for Marc..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1267/Johann-Johannsson--New-Album---Tour-News-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:08:32 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " A new Jóhann Jóhannsson album, “And in the Endless Pause There Came the Sound of Bees” is to be released on Type Records in April 2010. The album features Jóhann´s music for Marc..." } [92]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(49) "Duplex: A Brand New Concert Series In Reykjavík!" ["description"]=> string(206) " Duplex is a brand new concert series in Reykjavik that takes place on the very first Saturday of every month. Joining forces with lauded downtown venues Sódóma and Batteríið, the series began a..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1259/Duplex--A-Brand-New-Concert-Series-In-Reykjavik-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:59:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " Duplex is a brand new concert series in Reykjavik that takes place on the very first Saturday of every month. Joining forces with lauded downtown venues Sódóma and Batteríið, the series began a..." } [93]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Pétur Ben On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(202) " It's been a little while since we heard from singer-songwriter/ composer-arranger Pétur Ben . Since releasing his superlative debut album Wine For My Weakness in 2007, his skills as an arranger,..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1254/Petur-Ben-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:14:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " It's been a little while since we heard from singer-songwriter/ composer-arranger Pétur Ben . Since releasing his superlative debut album Wine For My Weakness in 2007, his skills as an arranger,..." } [94]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Ólöf Arnalds To Play New Material In Reykjavík!" ["description"]=> string(211) " Ólöf Arnalds is going to take time out from readying her new album, Innundir Skinni, to play it live for the first time at Þjóðmenningarhúsið on the evening of Saturday, January 23rd. Ólöf recorded..." ["link"]=> string(97) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1253/UlAf-Arnalds-To-Play-New-Material-In-Reykjavik-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:06:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(211) " Ólöf Arnalds is going to take time out from readying her new album, Innundir Skinni, to play it live for the first time at Þjóðmenningarhúsið on the evening of Saturday, January 23rd. Ólöf recorded..." } [95]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Iceland At Nordic Night 4 in Belgium!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Cello-player Hildur Guðnadóttir , neo classical stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson  and Bedroom Community's Valgeir Sigurðsson and Ben Frost  have been confirmed for the 4th edition of..." ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1251/Iceland-At-Nordic-Night-4-in-Belgium-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:55:24 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Cello-player Hildur Guðnadóttir , neo classical stalwart Jóhann Jóhannsson  and Bedroom Community's Valgeir Sigurðsson and Ben Frost  have been confirmed for the 4th edition of..." } [96]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Dark Music Days Celebrate 30th Anniversary" ["description"]=> string(199) " Dark Music Days (Festival Of Contemporary Music) will be held in Reykjavík, Iceland from January 24 th  to 31 st  2010. This year's edition marks the event's 30 th anniversary and no..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1249/Dark-Music-Days-Celebrate-30th-Anniversary/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:04:08 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Dark Music Days (Festival Of Contemporary Music) will be held in Reykjavík, Iceland from January 24 th  to 31 st  2010. This year's edition marks the event's 30 th anniversary and no..." } [97]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(48) "Bedroom Community: April Releases And Live Shows" ["description"]=> string(198) " Hot on the heels of releasing Ben Frost's remarkable album By The Throat , Reykjavik label Bedroom Community have announced a flurry of new releases from three of their major talents. Label..." ["link"]=> string(98) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1248/Bedroom-Community--April-Releases-And-Live-Shows/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:49:19 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Hot on the heels of releasing Ben Frost's remarkable album By The Throat , Reykjavik label Bedroom Community have announced a flurry of new releases from three of their major talents. Label..." } [98]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "Iceland Heads To Midem" ["description"]=> string(201) " Iceland and the Faroe Islands will be represented by five companies at this year's Midem conference, which takes place in Cannes, France, between 24th-27th January, 2010. The companies range from..." ["link"]=> string(72) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1244/Iceland-Heads-To-Midem/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:18:15 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Iceland and the Faroe Islands will be represented by five companies at this year's Midem conference, which takes place in Cannes, France, between 24th-27th January, 2010. The companies range from..." } [99]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(54) "Hafdís Huld To Play Special Talent Showcase At Midem!" ["description"]=> string(204) " Former Gus Gus member Hafdís Huld has been selected as one of the most promising upcoming international talents by a panel at the major music industry conference MIDEM. Hafdís will be performing..." ["link"]=> string(103) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1240/Hafdis-Huld-To-Play-Special-Talent-Showcase-At-Midem-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:34:18 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(204) " Former Gus Gus member Hafdís Huld has been selected as one of the most promising upcoming international talents by a panel at the major music industry conference MIDEM. Hafdís will be performing..." } [100]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Hear Iceland At Eurosonic 2010!" ["description"]=> string(198) " Icelandic artists are by now a regular feature at Eurosonic in Groningen, The Netherlands - and this year is no exception. The event, which this year takes place between 14th and 16th January,..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1239/Hear-Iceland-At-Eurosonic-2010-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:58:36 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " Icelandic artists are by now a regular feature at Eurosonic in Groningen, The Netherlands - and this year is no exception. The event, which this year takes place between 14th and 16th January,..." } [101]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Gramophone Names Icelandic Album One Of Year's Best" ["description"]=> string(201) " The Carmina Chamber Choir's album Melodia has been named one of the best classical albums of the year 2009 by Gramophone, Reykjavik's Grapevine newspaper have reported.  Melodia, released on..." ["link"]=> string(101) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1238/Gramophone-Names-Icelandic-Album-One-Of-Year's-Best/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:57:31 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The Carmina Chamber Choir's album Melodia has been named one of the best classical albums of the year 2009 by Gramophone, Reykjavik's Grapevine newspaper have reported.  Melodia, released on..." } [102]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Mugison Tour In February!" ["description"]=> string(201) " Itinerant musical maverick Mugison will be on tour again next month. The mastermind behind esteemed albums such as Mugimama Is This Monkey Music? and 2007's tour de force MugiBoogie, will hit the..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1236/Mugison-Tour-In-February-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:20:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Itinerant musical maverick Mugison will be on tour again next month. The mastermind behind esteemed albums such as Mugimama Is This Monkey Music? and 2007's tour de force MugiBoogie, will hit the..." } [103]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Aldrei Fór Ég Suður Confirmed for 2010!" ["description"]=> string(202) " The organisers of Iceland's most inspired and remote music event, Aldrei fór ég suður (the name means "I Never Went South") have confirmed it will be going ahead once again this year...." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1235/Aldrei-For-Ig-Sudur-Confirmed-for-2010-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:41:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The organisers of Iceland's most inspired and remote music event, Aldrei fór ég suður (the name means "I Never Went South") have confirmed it will be going ahead once again this year...." } [104]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Best Icelandic Albums Of 2009" ["description"]=> string(201) " Since everyone else in the music industry seems to have gone End Of Year List 'crazy', we at IMX decided to go for it too, especially since we weren't sure that anyone else would be rounding up the..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1233/Best-Icelandic-Albums-Of-2009/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:04:11 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Since everyone else in the music industry seems to have gone End Of Year List 'crazy', we at IMX decided to go for it too, especially since we weren't sure that anyone else would be rounding up the..." } [105]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "Kraumur 2009 Winners Announced!" ["description"]=> string(198) " The new 2009 Kraumur award winners have been announced! From a list of 20 artist/album nominations that included acts like mum , Dikta and Sudden Weather Change , the lucky recipients of the..." ["link"]=> string(81) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1232/Kraumur-2009-Winners-Announced-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:39:01 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " The new 2009 Kraumur award winners have been announced! From a list of 20 artist/album nominations that included acts like mum , Dikta and Sudden Weather Change , the lucky recipients of the..." } [106]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(31) "New Ólafur Arnalds Documentary" ["description"]=> string(200) " A new documentary has just been released about the highly successful Icelandic classical musician Ólafur Arnalds . Titled "The Sky May Be Falling...But The Stars Look Good On You," the..." ["link"]=> string(80) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1225/New-Ulafur-Arnalds-Documentary/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:19:59 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " A new documentary has just been released about the highly successful Icelandic classical musician Ólafur Arnalds . Titled "The Sky May Be Falling...But The Stars Look Good On You," the..." } [107]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Win A Trip To Iceland In The Ja Ja Ja Comp!" ["description"]=> string(202) " In advance of Thursday's Christmas party, Ja Ja Ja is offering the chance of a lifetime to one lucky winner and their event luckier friend...an expenses paid trip to Iceland. All entrants have to do..." ["link"]=> string(93) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1224/Win-A-Trip-To-Iceland-In-The-Ja-Ja-Ja-Comp-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:20:12 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " In advance of Thursday's Christmas party, Ja Ja Ja is offering the chance of a lifetime to one lucky winner and their event luckier friend...an expenses paid trip to Iceland. All entrants have to do..." } [108]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(24) "Seabear - New Album News" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic 7-piece Seabear has announced the release of their anticipated sophomore album, We Built a Fire, in March 2010 on Morr Music . The band will be making their US touring debut behind the..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1223/Seabear---New-Album-News/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:27:23 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic 7-piece Seabear has announced the release of their anticipated sophomore album, We Built a Fire, in March 2010 on Morr Music . The band will be making their US touring debut behind the..." } [109]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "múm and Seabear Concert In Reykjavík" ["description"]=> string(205) " After a year of almost non stop touring through North America, Europe and Asia, múm returns to Reykjavik for a celebratory homecoming show on December 18, 2009, in the small but charismatic Iðnó ..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1221/mym-and-Seabear-Concert-In-Reykjavik/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:52:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " After a year of almost non stop touring through North America, Europe and Asia, múm returns to Reykjavik for a celebratory homecoming show on December 18, 2009, in the small but charismatic Iðnó ..." } [110]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(43) "Jónsi To Release Solo Album In March 2010!" ["description"]=> string(203) " Parlophone Records today released a press release announcing the forthcoming release of ‘Go’, the highly anticipated debut solo album from Jón Thor Birgisson, aka Jónsi, lead singer of ..." ["link"]=> string(92) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1214/Jonsi-To-Release-Solo-Album-In-March-2010-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:53:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(203) " Parlophone Records today released a press release announcing the forthcoming release of ‘Go’, the highly anticipated debut solo album from Jón Thor Birgisson, aka Jónsi, lead singer of ..." } [111]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "JA JA JA Xmas Party!" ["description"]=> string(201) " The JA JA JA phenomenon continues in December with a Xmas party special! Following last month's hugely successful launch night , the Nordic-fuelled madness will continue on the 17th December,..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1212/JA-JA-JA-Xmas-Party-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:04:44 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The JA JA JA phenomenon continues in December with a Xmas party special! Following last month's hugely successful launch night , the Nordic-fuelled madness will continue on the 17th December,..." } [112]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Maxímús - The Mousey Adventure Continues" ["description"]=> string(199) " The enigmatic Icelandic family concert Maximus Musicus has been booked to perform at two of the most respected musical halls in the world. In August 2010 the show will be performed at..." ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1211/Maximys---The-Mousey-Adventure-Continues/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:20:33 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " The enigmatic Icelandic family concert Maximus Musicus has been booked to perform at two of the most respected musical halls in the world. In August 2010 the show will be performed at..." } [113]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(20) "Music From The Moon!" ["description"]=> string(199) " Calling all Iceland and Greenland Music Fans! The music documentary Music from the Moon , an intercultural music and puppet show for children,could be coming soon to a cinema near you. The story..." ["link"]=> string(70) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1209/Music-From-The-Moon-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:06:40 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Calling all Iceland and Greenland Music Fans! The music documentary Music from the Moon , an intercultural music and puppet show for children,could be coming soon to a cinema near you. The story..." } [114]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(52) "Ólafur Arnalds Releases Dyad 1909 + New Album News!" ["description"]=> string(188) " Ólafur Arnalds' latest musical adventure - the score for a contemporary ballet called  'Dyad 1909'  - is to be released on December 7th, 2009. The soundtrack..." ["link"]=> string(101) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1207/Ulafur-Arnalds-Releases-Dyad-1909---New-Album-News-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:10:13 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(188) " Ólafur Arnalds' latest musical adventure - the score for a contemporary ballet called  'Dyad 1909'  - is to be released on December 7th, 2009. The soundtrack..." } [115]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(25) "Sigur Rós Land Film Deal" ["description"]=> string(202) " Reykjavik's esteemed local listings and culture magazine The Grapevine has recently informed us that a British film due to be released next year will have a soundtrack comprised entirely by Sigur..." ["link"]=> string(74) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1202/Sigur-Ros-Land-Film-Deal/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:47:51 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Reykjavik's esteemed local listings and culture magazine The Grapevine has recently informed us that a British film due to be released next year will have a soundtrack comprised entirely by Sigur..." } [116]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(21) "Yohanna on Swedish TV" ["description"]=> string(196) " Eurovision Song Contest runner up Yohanna - who achieved 2nd place in the 2009 ESC contest - will perform at the annual Swedish Christmas gala Julgalan in Stockholm, which takes place across..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1196/Yohanna-on-Swedish-TV/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:04:22 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(196) " Eurovision Song Contest runner up Yohanna - who achieved 2nd place in the 2009 ESC contest - will perform at the annual Swedish Christmas gala Julgalan in Stockholm, which takes place across..." } [117]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(32) "Bloodgroup To Play Next JA JA JA" ["description"]=> string(199) " Electronic renegades Bloodgroup are to play the next edition of London's JA JA JA , a brand new platform for Nordic music in London. JA JA JA got underway last week with a stellar line up that..." ["link"]=> string(82) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1191/Bloodgroup-To-Play-Next-JA-JA-JA/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:17 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Electronic renegades Bloodgroup are to play the next edition of London's JA JA JA , a brand new platform for Nordic music in London. JA JA JA got underway last week with a stellar line up that..." } [118]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "3 Icelandic Bands Confirmed For By:Larm" ["description"]=> string(202) " The organisers of the fantastic Norwegian music festival By:Larm has recently announced the first 15 bands from outside Norway that will be playing the 2010 edition in February next year. Of those..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1188/3-Icelandic-Bands-Confirmed-For-By-Larm/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:37 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " The organisers of the fantastic Norwegian music festival By:Larm has recently announced the first 15 bands from outside Norway that will be playing the 2010 edition in February next year. Of those..." } [119]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(28) "Two New Trad Music Releases!" ["description"]=> string(200) " Calling all Icelandic traditional music fans! The Iceland Music Information Centre (ITM) are to publish two new CDs this year. The first features 19 solo songs by Jórunn Viðar, Iceland´s..." ["link"]=> string(78) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1187/Two-New-Trad-Music-Releases-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:14 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Calling all Icelandic traditional music fans! The Iceland Music Information Centre (ITM) are to publish two new CDs this year. The first features 19 solo songs by Jórunn Viðar, Iceland´s..." } [120]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(40) "Helgi Jónsson & Ragga Gröndal On Tour!" ["description"]=> string(206) " The mighty Norðrið returns this month as Helgi Jónsson and Ragga Gröndal hit the road together and visit Austria, Germany and Switzerland between the 24th and 29th November. Both Helgi and Ragga..." ["link"]=> string(88) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1185/Helgi-Jonsson---Ragga-GrAndal-On-Tour-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:30 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(206) " The mighty Norðrið returns this month as Helgi Jónsson and Ragga Gröndal hit the road together and visit Austria, Germany and Switzerland between the 24th and 29th November. Both Helgi and Ragga..." } [121]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(23) "Seabear Ready New Album" ["description"]=> string(200) " Having enjoyed a fantastic year with his solo project Sin Fang Bous (following his superb debut album Clangour ), vocalist/producer Sindri Már Sigfússon. , has been busy behind the scenes again..." ["link"]=> string(73) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1178/Seabear-Ready-New-Album/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:50:32 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(200) " Having enjoyed a fantastic year with his solo project Sin Fang Bous (following his superb debut album Clangour ), vocalist/producer Sindri Már Sigfússon. , has been busy behind the scenes again..." } [122]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Record Records News & Streams" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic label Record Records have been busy of late, with a wealth of activity from artists like Bloodgroup , Lára Rúnarsdóttir and Sykur. To celebrate they're offering some downloads and..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1176/Record-Records-News---Streams/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:14:06 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic label Record Records have been busy of late, with a wealth of activity from artists like Bloodgroup , Lára Rúnarsdóttir and Sykur. To celebrate they're offering some downloads and..." } [123]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(11) "GusGus NEWS" ["description"]=> string(201) " The latest GusGus news is in! The band have finished their highly successful European tour, rounding it off with a stellar show at Reykjavik's Nasa. They are about to release the remixes of their..." ["link"]=> string(61) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1175/GusGus-NEWS/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:46:57 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " The latest GusGus news is in! The band have finished their highly successful European tour, rounding it off with a stellar show at Reykjavik's Nasa. They are about to release the remixes of their..." } [124]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(6) "JAJAJA" ["description"]=> string(198) " JA JA JA is an exciting new monthly club night in London showcasing the best emerging talent from the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The night aims to provide a..." ["link"]=> string(56) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1174/JAJAJA/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:05 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(198) " JA JA JA is an exciting new monthly club night in London showcasing the best emerging talent from the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The night aims to provide a..." } [125]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(38) "Ólöf Arnalds - Two Special NYC Dates" ["description"]=> string(195) " Ólöf Arnalds is to play two special performances this month: one at the opening of the Roni Horn Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art on November 6th, where she will perform..." ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1172/UlAf-Arnalds---Two-Special-NYC-Dates/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:53 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(195) " Ólöf Arnalds is to play two special performances this month: one at the opening of the Roni Horn Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art on November 6th, where she will perform..." } [126]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Bedroom Community's Whale Watching Tour" ["description"]=> string(202) " Iceland's Bedroom Community record label (formed in 2006 by Valgeir Sigurðsson , Nico Muhly and Ben Frost ) are heading out across Europe for The Whale Watching Tour . More than just a series of..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1171/Bedroom-Community's-Whale-Watching-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:39 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Iceland's Bedroom Community record label (formed in 2006 by Valgeir Sigurðsson , Nico Muhly and Ben Frost ) are heading out across Europe for The Whale Watching Tour . More than just a series of..." } [127]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(42) "Björn Thoroddsen Heads Up Guitar Festival" ["description"]=> string(199) " Icelandic guitarist Björn Thoroddsen is to lead Reykjavik's 2009 Guitar Festival. The event includes some of Iceland’s best known jazz, blues and rock guitarists, who will join forces in..." ["link"]=> string(91) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1165/BjArn-Thoroddsen-Heads-Up-Guitar-Festival/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:09:21 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(199) " Icelandic guitarist Björn Thoroddsen is to lead Reykjavik's 2009 Guitar Festival. The event includes some of Iceland’s best known jazz, blues and rock guitarists, who will join forces in..." } [128]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(19) "Hear Mógil @ Womex" ["description"]=> string(202) " Experimental jazz / world / folk troupe Mógil   in collaboration with Kraumur Music Fund and Iceland Music Export will be playing at WOMEX (World Music EXPO -- the biggest folk festival..." ["link"]=> string(68) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1151/Hear-Mogil---Womex/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:49:07 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Experimental jazz / world / folk troupe Mógil   in collaboration with Kraumur Music Fund and Iceland Music Export will be playing at WOMEX (World Music EXPO -- the biggest folk festival..." } [129]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Iceland Airwaves '09 Round-Up" ["description"]=> string(194) " So Iceland Airwaves '09 is officially over. As always, it went off with a bang, as can be seen from the comprehensive coverage of the event by local and international media. Esteemed local..." ["link"]=> string(79) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1159/Iceland-Airwaves-'09-Round-Up/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:48:00 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " So Iceland Airwaves '09 is officially over. As always, it went off with a bang, as can be seen from the comprehensive coverage of the event by local and international media. Esteemed local..." } [130]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(60) " Hildur Guðnadóttir / múm Activity (incl Fever Ray Shows)" ["description"]=> string(205) " Cellist, experimentalist and múm member Hildur Guðnadóttir will continue to tour North America with múm this winter. She will be opening a handful of shows on their tour with her solo material..." ["link"]=> string(107) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1152/-Hildur-Gudnadottir-/-mym-Activity--incl-Fever-Ray-Shows-/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:58 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(205) " Cellist, experimentalist and múm member Hildur Guðnadóttir will continue to tour North America with múm this winter. She will be opening a handful of shows on their tour with her solo material..." } [131]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(22) "Mammút Head To Europe" ["description"]=> string(202) " Fans of post punk quintet Mammút will be exceptionally pleased to hear that they'll be bringing their angular, melodic sound to Europe throughout November. The band, whose 2008 album Karkari is..." ["link"]=> string(71) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1150/Mammyt-Head-To-Europe/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:43:04 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(202) " Fans of post punk quintet Mammút will be exceptionally pleased to hear that they'll be bringing their angular, melodic sound to Europe throughout November. The band, whose 2008 album Karkari is..." } [132]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(26) "Svavar Knútur German Tour" ["description"]=> string(201) " Icelandic troubadour Svavar Knútur lead singer of Hraun is to tour Germany between 31st of october to 8th of November. His sensitive songs - dubbed as 'Fjord folk' by some -  can be heard..." ["link"]=> string(75) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1149/Svavar-Knytur-German-Tour/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:24:41 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(201) " Icelandic troubadour Svavar Knútur lead singer of Hraun is to tour Germany between 31st of october to 8th of November. His sensitive songs - dubbed as 'Fjord folk' by some -  can be heard..." } [133]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(27) "Sprengjuhöllin In Canada! " ["description"]=> string(194) " Happy popsters Sprengjuhöllin will be on the road again as of tomorrow, 21st October, 2009. The band, which has two albums under it's belt, broke through in 2007 with the release of three..." ["link"]=> string(76) "http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1147/SprengjuhAllin-In-Canada--/default.aspx" ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:11:50 +0000" ["summary"]=> string(194) " Happy popsters Sprengjuhöllin will be on the road again as of tomorrow, 21st October, 2009. The band, which has two albums under it's belt, broke through in 2007 with the release of three..." } [134]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(41) "Jóhann Jóhannsson Krakow Concert + More" ["description"]=> string(199) " Jóhann Jóhannsson is to play a special concert with the Krakow Sinfonia in the amazing Krakow Philharmonic Hall on the 22nd of October. The concert is a part of the Unsound Festival and will..." ["link"]=> string(89) "http://www.