Category Archives: Iceland Airwaves

Live Video: Sóley at KEX Hostel

By Jim Beckmann | Published: November 20, 2012

We first heard Sóley perform a year ago at Gym and Tonic, the back room at KEX Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves ’11. We were intrigued by her at then recently released debut LP, We Sink, but hadn’t had time yet to really dig into it. We figured, let’s record a few songs withRead more...

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Song of the Day: Sin Fang - Shine for Me

By Jim Beckmann | Published: November 7, 2012

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s selection, featured on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “Shine For Me” by SinRead more...

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, Day 3: Sin Fang

By KEXP | Published: November 2, 2012

It’s always sad to end a live broadcast, especially one as special as this year’s broadcast from during Iceland Airwaves, but what a great way to end -- with Iceland pop wunderkind Sin Fang. You might recognize him as Sindri, the man behind Seabear. But Seabear is a pretty fluid band, and most of theRead more...

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, Day 3: Úlfur Úlfur

By KEXP | Published: November 2, 2012

Úlfur Úlfur (or “Wolf Wolf” in Icelandic) is a hip hop trio that is currently one of Reykjavík’s most popular bands. Their overall style and creative melodies would fit well with Seattle acts like Blue Scholars and Macklemore. During their set for KEXP’s broadcast live during Iceland Airwaves, they played primarily new songs, the firstRead more...

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, Day 3: Sólstafir

By KEXP | Published: November 2, 2012

Any American metalheads who don’t recognize these viking metal gods are seriously missing something. Sólstafir have been shredding since 1994, and not once in their nearly two-decade career have they let up. They take their name from the Icelandic word for crepuscular rays - in layman’s terms, the rays of the sun that shine throughRead more...

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, Day 3: Ghostigital

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: November 2, 2012

Ghostigital is the project of former Sugarcubes member and current Reykjavik city councilman Einar Örn and NYC-based Icelandic producer Curver. This genre-bending twisting dance music has previously featured a cast of all-star contributors, like David Byrne, Damon Albarn, and Nick Zinner.

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, Day 3: Ojba Rasta

By KEXP | Published: November 2, 2012

Ojba Rasta is the second Icelandic reggae band to be broadcast live on KEXP at Iceland Airwaves this year. Where Hjálmar is relaxed and spacey, Ojba Rasta is a big ol’ party. This 11-piece band (featuring members of Sin Fang, Retro Stefson, and other popular Icelandic bands) has sped up grooves, horns, synths, and vocalRead more...

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves: The Final Day!

By KEXP | Published: November 2, 2012

Today, we conclude our broadcast from KEX Hostel in Reykjavik for Iceland Airwaves! Our entire broadcast features 15 exclusive live performances between today, October 31st, and Friday, November 2nd, from 6am-2pm PST daily. Over the last two days, we featured 10 amazing sets from Sóley, Olafur Arnalds, Tilbury, Apparat Organ Quartet, and FM Belfast. Today,Read more...

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, Day 2: Exitmusic

By KEXP | Published: November 2, 2012

The songs of Exitmusic are some of the most haunting and memorable of the year. Aleksa Palladino and Devon Church make some seriously gorgeous music. Take “Passage”, for instance - it’s the title track of their excellent 2012 release on Secretly Canadian. Starting with quiet pianos and deliberate melodies, the song builds to a earsplittingRead more...

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KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, Day 2: Shabazz Palaces and THEESatisfaction

By KEXP | Published: November 1, 2012

Anyone from Seattle knows that this double bill is about as good as it gets. Shabazz Palaces and THEESatisfaction both have exploded onto the Seattle scene in the last two years with excellent LP releases on Sub Pop Records. The two are a symbiotic connection - a yin and yang of sorts. Shabazz Palaces’ BlackRead more...

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