Hatari from Iceland Shakes up Eurovision and Capitalism
They are here to destroy capitalism and perhaps sell a few t-shirts while they are at it. Their challenge to Israeli prime minister Netanyahu to a bout of traditional Icelandic wrestling, ‘Glíma’, has made international news. They will represent Iceland at the 2019 Eurovision song...
The 2019 Iceland Music Awards – Find the Best Icelandic Music
The Icelandic music scene is world famous. This is no wonder. Iceland punches far above its weight when it comes to music. And the Icelandic music scene continues to be extremely dynamic. This was evident at the 2019 Iceland music awards which were held on...
Iceland Music Experience – On Experiencing Sigur Rós in Iceland
Nancy Claus traveled to Iceland on a whim and had a life changing Iceland music experience. Listening live from Reykjavik The band Sigur Rós has stirred my soul from the moment I accidentally stumbled upon them early 2006. The song that made me an instant...
Soul of Iceland is found in its music and sound says Leandro Cerro
Since starting the Stuck in Iceland travel blog back in 2012 I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great people from around the world who have just one thing in common: They really love Iceland and make it their mission to explore...
Eistnaflug – The Most Brilliant Festival in the World
I have been collecting festival and concert experiences throughout the world for many years. Many great memories are linked to the different festivals, and I made lots of great experiences and friends at the different locations. In this way, it came that I have been...
The Sheer Joy of Eistnaflug Metal Festival
´We should go to Eistnaflug´ my wife said to me last spring. I was a bit sceptical. I dislike long drives intensely and this main (and only) metal festival in Iceland is held at Neskaupstadur, right at the other end of the country. From Reykjavik...
Eistnaflug is the Most Hardcore Icelandic Metal Festival. Ever.
Eistnaflug. Try to say that word after three pints of beer. We´ll make it easier for you and translate it. Ready? The literal translation is “Flying Testicles.” Yes. I really mean that. This is how we experienced the 2015 festival Eistnaflug is the heaviest of...
Discover The Essence of Icelandic Music in the Film Tónlist
Words by Tim Boddy Pictures by Will Cook and Nick Miners During my formative years in the 2000s, my fascination with Nordic music began, with this subsequently bleeding into a passion for Nordic culture in general. I became a walking cliche, you know, listening to Sigur Rós (like many, my...
