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Description:
The Iceland Airwaves festival presents local and international rock artists in downown Reykjavik. Iceland Airwaves has become one of the premier showcases for new music – Icelandic and otherwise – in the world. It's been called "the most innovative music festival since CMJ" and "as responsible for all of Reykjavík's recent positive press as Björk herself". Some of the world's most exciting artists, including Suede, The Flaming Lips, The Hives, Fatboy Slim, Sparta, and Thievery Corporation, have made the short hop from Europe or North America to share the stages with Iceland's finest talents: Sigur Rós, Gus Gus, Jagúar, Quarashi, Leaves, Trabant, Ulpa, Apparat Organ Quartet and many, many more. And when the live bands are finished, top DJs spin across the city until dawn.
Performers:
Icelandic Bands: Æla, Ampop, Apparat Organ Quartet, Bacon // Live Support Unit, Bang Gang, Búdrýgindi, Changer, www.icelandairwaves.com
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