Probably the biggest dance export from Iceland, Gus Gus have been bringing their incredible energy in different forms since 1995. Their albums Polydistortion, This Is Normal, Attention, & Forever have been instant classics to many, and they have just announced that their new album is ready to be released! The album will be 56 minutes [...]
Our own Kira Kira is currently on the road, touring around Europe! Don’t miss your chance to see her as she comes to a city near you. If you’re not familiar with Kira Kira, check out the myspace page at: www.myspace.com/trallaladykirakira or check out her music at the Smekkleysa Webshop at: http://www.smekkleysa.net/shop/kira-kira Here are the [...]
Well, first off we have to tell you about two great concerts coming up this next week in Iceland. Tonight, Dikta will be playing at Grand Rokk in downtown Reykjavík. Other acts for the night will include Toggi, Mugsefjun, and Buff. Entrance is 1000 kronur and the show starts at 23:00. Then on December 22nd, [...]
Christmas is well underway here in Iceland and each day, the 13 Yule Lads are coming and leaving little gifts for us at the Smekkleysa Shop that we are sharing with you.. for FREE!!! Check each day as they upload a new song from Smekkleysa artists as a free download! The links will appear on [...]
We liked this article written in Iceland Review. It is about our own Dr Spock’s brand new album, which is available now! ”Icelandic punk rockers Dr. Spock released their second album this week, entitled Falcon Christ. The band’s first album, Dr. Phil, was released in 2005 and was described as a “cold and nutritional splash [...]
Our very own Dikta have just posted a blog on their myspace page announcing that a new song titled Let Go is now being mixed. This exciting news is also accompanied by a video of Haukur, their lead singer, laying down some vocals for it. Recording vocals for Let Go Also, Dikta has recorded a [...]
Jeff Who’s incredible sophomore album has finally come out and delivers more of the fun pop, rock, and incredible energy that has made Jeff Who? one of Iceland’s best known bands. They invite you to celebrate this release with them this Friday, November 28th at NASA in downtown Reykjavík! This promises to be the event [...]
Ghostigital along with Finnbogi Pétursson and Skúli Sverrisson have come out with a new collaboration called Aero: Music Composed For Aeroplanes. It is an instrumental album that was specially mixed and enhanced for your headphone listening experience. Perfect to listen to as you cross the oceans on a plane. The album was recorded both in [...]
Múm’s world tour for their latest release, Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy, has finished, but those in Bucharest will be able to see a VERY special DJ Set at Club Control this Saturday night, 22nd of November! Múm DJ Sets are quite unique and memorable.. we know you will love it, so go!! And [...]
Minehead in Somerset, UK will be the place to be in a few weeks when Melvins and Mike Patton curate an incredible event.. The Nightmare Before Christmas, being held between the 5th and 7th of December. Representing Iceland will be Ghostigital and Mugison. Other acts include Squarepusher, Rahzel, Fantomas, Melvins, Butthole Surfers, Dalek, Leila (Arab), [...]