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…
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Elíza Newman Erupts After Eyjafjallajökull Video!
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Icelandic Faust Heads for London
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Icelandic theater company Vesturport’s production of Goethe’s Faust, directed by Gísli Örn Gardarsson with music by Nick Cave, has been chosen to be staged in the renowned Young Vic Theater in London in the coming autumn.
Music from the Moon – North American Premiere @ Doxa Documentary Film Festival 9. May 2010
Sunday, May 9th, 2010How to put music blogs on the MAP
Monday, March 15th, 2010Hafdis Huld @ Ja Ja Ja Music 18. March 2010
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Icelandic Musician Part of BAFTA Winning Team
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Icelandic songwriter Gunnlaug Thorvaldsdóttir wrote the music and was responsible for the sound processing for I Do Air, which was named Best Short Film at the BAFTA Awards this week.
Hjaltalín @ Ja Ja Ja Music @ Tabernacle, London 11. March 2010
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Icelandic Music Tattoo: Siggi Pönk of DYS
Sunday, February 14th, 2010Jóhann Jóhannsson: New Album & Tour News!
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010A 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…
The Sound of Iceland – The Importance of Icelandic Music
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010Esmé Boyce dances on music by Jóhann Jóhannsson
Saturday, January 9th, 2010Mugison Tour In February!
Monday, January 4th, 2010Itinerant 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…
Seabear – New Album News
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Icelandic 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…
Takk … Merci …. Thank you for the Icelandic music, Veerle & Leo
Saturday, November 28th, 2009Icelandic Language Day Celebrated
Monday, November 16th, 2009
Today is the Icelandic Language Day, celebrated on the birthday of national poet Jónas Hallgrímsson. Events include an evening with music and poetry at the Culture House in Reykjavík, which begins at 5:15 pm. The day has been celebrated since 1996.
Songs Publishing and Iceland’s Lay Low Sign Agreement
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Icelandic singer-songwriter Lay Low has signed an agreement with American company Songs Publishing on the copyright of her songs. It includes that part of the revenue for Lay Low’s music tariffs abroad will go to the company, which in exchange will promote her songs.
Songs Publishing and Lay Low Sign Agreement
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009Icelandic singer-songwriter Lay Low has signed an agreement with American company Songs Publishing on the copyright of her songs. It includes that part of the revenue for Lay Low’s music tariffs abroad will go to the company, which in exchange will promote her songs.
Icelandic Music @ The Netherlands: Reykjavik to Rotterdam, 17-19. December 2009
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Lennon Ono Peace Tower lights up again
Friday, October 9th, 2009
The Imagine Peace Tower on Videy Island near Reykjavik will be lit up again tonight at 20.00. Today is John Lennon’s birthday.
To celebrate the Tower’s third year, Lennon’s widow and Peace Tower mastermind Yoko Ono is offering free trips to the island today and all weekend. There will also be a memorial concert for John Lennon tonight at 22.00 in the Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhusid.
According to a press release from the City of Reykjavik, boats to Videy will start today at 18.45 and continue until 20.00.
Refreshments will be on offer and guests are encouraged to write their hopes and dreams on Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree. Music will be provided by the Hamrahlid Choir.
The lighting ceremony will take place at 20.00 and boats back to Reykjavik will begin at 20.30 and end at 21.30, or until needed.
The free trips on Saturday and Sunday will leave for Videy at 20.00 and return at 22.00.
The Imagine Peace Tower will shine every night until the 8th December – the anniversary of John Lennon’s assassination. More details here.
(Photo: flickr.com/olafur)