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Free and Vibrant Music: Recommended Icelandic Artists — Popular Singers and Bands

Iceland, an island nation of magnificent, unspoiled nature.

Here, we’ll introduce some wonderful artists that Iceland has produced!

Though the population is only around 300,000, the overall music scene has been rising year by year, led by artists like Björk and Sigur Rós.

Iceland also feels familiar to Japan in certain ways—from being an island nation, to the interesting contrasts between what’s popular domestically and internationally, and the deep connections among artists.

Above all, the free and unique styles born from generous, rich music education are a must-hear!

Enjoy discovering their distinctive charm!

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Free and Vibrant Music: Recommended Icelandic Artists — Popular Singers and Bands
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1Little TalksOf Monsters and MenA male–female twin vocal with a pleasantly soothing harmony to the ears...
2King And CrossÁsgeirI started to take an interest in Icelandic music, and...
3WaitingVökIf you like dream pop, this is a must-check…
4HoppípollaSigur RósIn 2022, their first Japan tour in about five years became a hot topic...
5Green Grass of TunnelMúmAn electronica band from Iceland, ...
6samanOlafur ArnaldsI heard about a genre called post-classical…
7BlessKiraKiraA leading figure in Iceland’s music scene, …
8JógaBjörkLove from renowned artists around the world…
9Color DecayJúníus MeyvantAn Icelandic singer-songwriter...
10Dansi DansFor a Minor ReflectionImagine the rich natural landscapes of Iceland...
11Daisy, DaisyJóhann JóhannssonBecame known by providing music for films and theatrical plays...
12KolniðurJónsiKnown as the frontman of Sigur Rós…
13Brighter DaysFM BELFASTIn a track pulsating with danceable beats, the listener is...
14Murr MurrMugisonWith soulful vocals and a bluesy track, it’s so...
15SaltMammútIceland’s flagship music event, “Mu…”
16City LightsCell7The ai… who is also active as an audio engineer
17EsjanBríetA singer who conveys a unique worldview with a delicate voice...
18Jungle DrumEmiliana TorriniA singer-songwriter with a charming, girlish singing voice...
19Sweet ImpressionsHjaltalinA large seven-member indie rock outfit...
20Hring eftir hringSupersport!A young indie rock band from Iceland...
21Sing SwimSeabearSeabear is an ice b—
22SexfaldurAmiinaAmiina is a group from the 1990s…
23PatienceOlöf AmaldsOlöf Amalds (Ólöf Arnalds…
24PaperSVALASVALA (Subara) was born in 1977...
25GrowSólelySóley is a member of Seabear...
26All The Pretty GirlsKaleoKaleo (カレオ) was formed in 2012...
27Á kaf liveVARVAR is a female singer from Iceland...
28Candyland feat. JónsiSin FangSin Fang is Sea…
29Frigid/BagStafraenn HakonStafraenn Hakon (Stafra…
30GleipnirSKÁLMÖLDA Viking themed around Norse mythology and history...
31GoodbyeDiktaDikta was founded in 1999...
32By and ByLay LowLay Low is, in 1982...
33ChicagoQuarashiQuarashi (Karashi) is, in 1996…
34R4vinSamarisSamaris was formed in 2011…
35GlowWorm Is GreenWorm Is Green (ワーム・イズ・グリーン)
36KonamiApparat Organ QuartetApparat Organ Quarte…
37Reykjavíkurnætur promotional video (1987) featuring BjörkMegasMegas was born in 1945...
38BirthdayThe SugarcubesThe Sugarcubes (Shugāki…