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List Of Bands From Iceland
This is a list of musical bands from the country of Iceland. For listing of singers from Iceland, see List of Icelandic singers. For singer-songwriters from Iceland, see List of singer-songwriters#Iceland __NOTOC__ 0-9 * 200.000 naglbítar A * ADHD * Agent Fresco * Amiina * Ampop * Apparat Organ Quartet * Árstíðir B * Bang Gang * Benny Crespo's Gang * Borko C * Changer D * Dead Skeletons * Dikta * Dimma E * Egó * Elektra * Eurobandið F * Feldberg * FM Belfast * For a Minor Reflection * Fræbbblarnir G * Grýlurnar * GusGus H * Hatari I * Ingó og Veðurguðirnir J * Jagúar * Jakobínarína * JFDR * Júníus Meyvant Júníus Meyvant is the stage name and musical project of Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson, an Icelandic singer-songwriter. NPR Music described his style as "soul-stirring melodies from way up north" in discussing his 2014 single, "Color Decay." That ... * Just Another Snake Cult K * Kukl * Klassart * kimono (band), kimono * Kale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland
Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its surrounding areas) is home to over 65% of the population. Iceland is the biggest part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level, and its central volcanic plateau is erupting almost constantly. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate. According to the ancient manuscript , the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elektra (band)
Elektra is a pop rock band from Iceland formed in 2009. History Elektra is an all-female band from Reykjavík. The lead singer is Nana Alfreds. Their manager is Valgeir Magnússon. In February 2009, with the song "Got No Love", they finished third in the national selection for Eurovision Song Contest. This single was number 1 in Iceland. Members * Nana: guitar, vocals * Brynhildur: guitar, vocals * Eva: bass guitar, vocals * Linda: keyboards, vocals * Dísa: drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... Discography ;Albums * ''Sísí'' (2009) * ''Cobra on Heels'' (2010) ;Singles * "Got no Love" * "Sísí (Fríkar út)" * "I Don't Do Boys" * "Komdu Aftur" * "Cobra on Heels" External links Elektra(www.tonlist.is) Girl groups Icelandic pop music groups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Júníus Meyvant
Júníus Meyvant is the stage name and musical project of Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson, an Icelandic singer-songwriter. NPR Music described his style as "soul-stirring melodies from way up north" in discussing his 2014 single, "Color Decay." That year, KEXP-FM, a Seattle radio station, named the single a song of the day. Meyvant performs internationally, playing his first New York City show in 2017. He also performed at Bumbershoot 2017, a Seattle music festival. He released his ''Floating Harmonies'' album through Record Records, an Icelandic label. The art on the cover is his own work. Awards and recognition At the 2015 Icelandic Music Awards The Icelandic Music Awards ( is, Íslensku tónlistarverðlaunin) are the official annual music awards given in Iceland to commemorate the musical achievements of the year. The award was established in 1993 with an annual rock award given by the ..., Meyvant won Newcomer of the Year and Best Single of the Year for "Color Decay". He wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakobínarína
Jakobínarína were an Icelandic six-piece indie-punk band from Hafnarfjörður near Reykjavik. Jakobinarina were formed by Ágúst Fannar Ásgeirsson, Björgvin Ingi Pétursson, Gunnar Bergmann, Hallberg Dadi Hallbergsson, Heimir Gestur Valdimarsson and Sigurdur Möller Sívertsen in 2004 when they were at school and gained attention and success after they won the Icelandic version of Battle of the Bands, Músíktilraunir in 2005. In 2006, they performed at the South by Southwest festival, and released their first EP ''His Lyrics Are Disastrous'' on Rough Trade Records. They toured Britain and in 2007, they signed to Parlophone and released their debut album ''The First Crusade''. In the autumn of 2007 they toured Europe and the United States but by the following February, the band had folded. They played a final concert on 8 March 2008. Band members * Gunnar Bergmann Ragnarsson – lead vocals * Hallberg Daði Hallbergsson — guitar, backing vocals * Heimir Gestur Val ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagúar (band)
Jagúar () is a funk band formed in 1998 in Reykjavík, Iceland. They went international in 2000, when they performed at the "1000 years since the Vikings found America" celebration in New York City. The band gained critical acclaim for their second album, ''Get the Funk Out'', which won the Icelandic Music Awards' 2001 "Album of the Year". The band and its many current and former members continue to be active in the Icelandic jazz scene. History The original lineup consisted of Daði Birgisson (keyboards), Ingi S. Skúlason ( bass), Jón Indriðason (drums), Börkur H. Birgisson (guitar), Hrafn Ásgeirsson (tenor sax) and Birkir Mattíasson (trumpet), who were interested in playing funk, soul and jazz. In the early days, Jagúar performed in Reykjavík, often playing covers of funk artists such as James Brown, Kool and the Gang, Herbie Hancock and others. The band was soon joined by Samúel Jón Samúelsson on trombone, along with drummer Sigfús Óttarsson (replacing Jón I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingó Og Veðurguðirnir
Ingó og Veðurguðirnir (in English Ingó and the Weathergods) is an Icelandic musical formation made up of Ingó (full name Ingólfur Þórarinsson) as main vocalist and acoustic guitar player with Maggi (guitar), Eyþór (bass) and Óskar (drums). Ingó og Veðurguðirnir are best known for their summer hit " Bahama". The song stayed at the top of Tónlist, the official Icelandic Singles Chart for 9 consecutive weeks in 2008. They peaked the Iceland charts for one week in 2009 with "Nóttin er liðin". Another hit for Ingó og Veðurguðirnir called "Gestalistinn" stayed for 9 weeks at the top of Tónlist charts (2009 weeks 39 to 46 and week 48). Other releases by the formation include "Argentína". Ingó (solo) Ingólfur Þórarinsson better known by his mononym Ingó has had also releases of his own, notably taking part in ''Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins'' in 2009, the 2009 Icelandic selection for Eurovision Song Contest The Eurovision Song Contest (), sometimes abb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hatari (band)
Hatari (; ) are an Icelandic techno, industrial and punk rock band and performance art group from Reykjavík. Their public image incorporates elements of anti-capitalism and BDSM attire. The band consists of Klemens Hannigan, Matthías Haraldsson and Einar Stefánsson, and has released one album and one extended play, encompassing several singles. Hatari represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with their song "Hatrið mun sigra", finishing 10th in the final. History Early history (2015–2018) Hatari was formed in mid-2015 by cousins Klemens Hannigan and Matthías Haraldsson. At the time, Klemens had begun writing electronic music that Matthías would provide screaming vocals for. Klemens later presented the songs to Einar Stefánsson, who joined the duo as their drummer. Klemens and Einar, together with drummer Sólrún Mjöll Kjartansdóttir, had previously also formed the band Kjurr in late 2012; in the band, Klemens played the guitar and provided vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GusGus
GusGus is an electronic music band from Reykjavík, Iceland. Although initially a film and acting collective, the group is mostly known for its electronic music. The group's discography consists of eleven studio albums. History GusGus was initially formed in 1995 as a film and acting collective. The band's name refers to the 1974 German film '' Ali: Fear Eats the Soul'' (german: Angst essen Seele auf) by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, where a female character is cooking couscous for her lover, pronouncing it ''Gusgus''. GusGus' music is eclectic, and although primarily classified as techno, trip hop, and house music, the band has experimented with other styles. They have remixed songs of popular artists such as Björk, Depeche Mode, Moloko, and Sigur Rós. Membership in the band has varied, and included: * Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson * Emilíana Torrini Davíðsdóttir * Magnús Jónsson (aka Blake) * Hafdís Huld Þrastardóttir * Urður Hákonardóttir (aka Earth) * Högni E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fræbbblarnir
Fræbbblarnir is an Icelandic punk-pop musical group. They were formed in Iceland in 1978 and released a number of records until they quit early in 1983. A punk-pop band playing short, melodic songs fast and raw, they were inspired by the Ramones, Clash, Stranglers, Jam, Sex Pistols, Damned, Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias, Stiff Little Fingers, Undertones, Buzzcocks, Crass, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury and the rest of the early punk and New Wave scene, as well as 1960s bands like the Kinks and Troggs. They appeared in the documentary Rokk í Reykjavík, and the album “Viltu nammi væna?” is regarded as a classic. Its members continued playing on and off under various names until a compilation album was released by Smekkleysa (“Bad Taste”) in 1996, when the original band was re-formed. The band is still active. Members ;Current * Valgarður Guðjónsson: lead vocals, guitar (1978–present) * Arnór 'Assi' Snorrason: guitar (1981, 1996–present) * Ríkharður H. Friðriksson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For A Minor Reflection
For a Minor Reflection is a post-rock band from Reykjavík, Iceland. Their self-produced debut album ''Reistu þig við, sólin er komin á loft...'' (which translates as "Rise and shine, the sun is up") featuring six songs lasting an hour in total, all recorded over a weekend in Iceland. The record, as well as their energetic live shows, earned them a slew of accolades, including favourable comparisons to Explosions in the Sky. Their fellow Icelanders Sigur Rós even described them as “a band with the potential to out Mogwai Mogwai () are a Scottish post-rock band, formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar), and Martin Bulloch (drums). Mog ...” and invited them on a 15 dates European tour with them in November 2008. History Starting life as a hard rock duo in a tiny garage in Reykjavík, Iceland, For a Minor Reflection morphed into an indie r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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