Helgi Jonsson Performs For Iceland Airwaves Podcast

Enjoy his stunning take on 'Ashes Away' below. Visit Helgi Jonsson on MySpace.


MP3: Helgi Jonsson - Jolalag

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Iceland Airwaves Unveils Initial 2008 Line-Up

This year's festival will include:

Final Fantasy
These New Puritans
Florence & The Machine
The Young Knives
Dirty Projectors
Junior Boys
Simian Mobile Disco
Crystal Castles

View the rest here.

MP3: Crystal Castles - Alice Practice (Future Cop Mix)

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Of Montreal: 'Like The Grateful Dead, We Never Stop'

Check out a great interview with Kevin Barnes & the gang from last month's Iceland Airwaves in the clip below. Download a fabulous Of Montreal tune at bottom of post.


MP3: Of Montreal - Disconnect The Dots

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Amiina Lights Up Iceland Airwaves

While Jen & I were busy CMJing, a slew of amazing acts took to Reykjavik and blew away the tens of thousands in attendance for Iceland Airwaves. One of those bands was Iceland's very own, Amiina. Check out their superb performance of 'Glamur' in the clip below. Learn more about Amiina here at their official site. Amiina MP3 at bottom of post.


MP3: Amiina - Ammaelis [alternate link]

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Iceland Airwaves Announces First Round Of Acts

This year, Iceland Airwaves Festival will take place between October 17th and October 21st. Bands confirmed thus far include many Music Slut faves, such as: Of Montreal, !!!, Bloc Party, Ra Ra Riot, Bonde Do Role, Chromeo & Annuals. Iceland-specific acts on the roster: Mum, Ampop, and new crush, Benni Hemm Hemm (who will making their US premiere at NYC's Mercury Lounge on July 5th!).

More info and artist announcements will be posted here on Iceland Airwaves' official site shortly. Anybody wanna buy your sluts some plane tickets? Pretty please?

MP3s: Benni Hemm Hemm - Stoffer + !!! - Feel Good Hit Of The Fall

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