Reykjavik Calling: Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue

Hear some of Iceland's most exciting up-and-coming artists play live at KEXP for the Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue concert.

KEXP is proud to present Taste of Iceland and the return of Reykjavik (Ray-gyah-veek) Calling - Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue on Thursday, October 5, at KEXP’s Gathering Space. Join us for this free concert featuring lúpína and Sunna Margrét. KEXP's Kevin Cole will co-emcee with DJ Hermigervill to get things off the ground. This event is free, 21+, and open to the public. Doors at 7 PM and show at 8 PM—more information and registration at KEXP.

Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes will be on-site during the concert. Several lucky guests will be randomly selected for the chance to spin to win a round-trip flight from Seattle to Iceland and assorted goods from Iceland.

The show is free and will be first-come, first-served at the door at KEXP.

lúpína

The Icelandic artist, songwriter, and producer lúpína embarked on her solo journey by releasing her dreamy Icelandic synth-pop single alein in the autumn of 2022. Since then, she has captivated audiences with her singles and her debut album ringluð, in early 2023, which will soon be followed by her upcoming sophomore album marglytta or "jellyfish" in English. The album includes complex layers of synths, soundscapes, and captivating lyrics. Marglytta is an ode to herself, allowing people to see through her and her emotions—just like a jellyfish.

lúpína's music is a fusion of Icelandic lyric-focused Scandi pop. She explores the boundaries of pop music, seamlessly blending different genres. She brings a fresh perspective to Icelandic music, infusing it with global appeal while staying true to her roots. As she continues to evolve as an artist, her music promises to leave an indelible mark on the local and international music scene.

Find out more and listen to lúpína on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube.

Sunna Margrét

Of Sunna Margrét's recently released debut album Finger on Tongue, The Quietus said, "Oddball Icelandic pop packs a dense punch, heavy with ideas." A fitting description for one of the most intriguing artists to emerge from Iceland in recent years. Drawing from influences such as CAN, Suzanne Ciani, and PJ Harvey, Sunna has also been described as "weaving reinvented trip-hop" (Electronic Sound Magazine). She's received enthusiastic support from KCRW, Under The Radar, BBC 6 Music, Radio X, and Soho Radio, and hosting an hour-long Freak Zone playlist show on BBC 6 Music. As well as featuring prominently in the May issue of Record Collector, enthusing about her favourite sounds and rarities from her extensive vinyl collection. Sunna Margrét played The Great Escape in May 2024 and the final LungA Festival in East Iceland and will play Iceland Airwaves in November.

To find out more and listen to Sunna Margrét, Spotify Artist Profile, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Highlight Song

Hermigervill

DJ Hermigervill will host the evening and will play Icelandic tunes with a twist to keep the guests moving between sets. A longtime heavyweight of the Icelandic music scene, Hermigervill, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and DJ, has worked with many notable Icelandic artists, produced many Icelandic number-one hits, and released innumerable records under various guises.

The music is in Reykjavík

Reykjavík has long been known for its vibrant music scene and massive creative output. Internationally revered musicians such as Björk, Of Monsters and Men, Sigur Rós, Ásgeir, Emiliana Torrini, múm, Kaleo, Ólafur Arnalds, and Gus Gus, along with composers like Hildur Guðnadóttir, Víkingur Heiðar, Anna Thorvalds, and the late Jóhann Jóhannsson have all played a part in establishing Reykjavík's reputation as a unique place to enjoy live music. The city's eclectic mix of genres, venues, events, and performers makes any music experience memorable. No matter what time of year, a visit to Reykjavík is incomplete without exploring its unique music scene! For upcoming music festivals (from opera to metal), record stores, and an interactive list of venues, check it out.
Reykjavík Music City

Iceland Airwaves Festival

Iceland Airwaves is an award-winning multi-genre music festival in Iceland's beautiful and vibrant capital, Reykjavík. Each year in November, music lovers and adventure seekers from around the world gather in the city for three days and nights of music in venues across downtown Reykjavík, including a church, a museum, and the city's iconic music venues.

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OFFICIAL ICELAND MUSIC PLAYLISTS

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Iceland’s wealth of contemporary artists in myriad genres has had an indelible impact on the globe, with creative talent punching high above its weight class.

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