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			<title><![CDATA[Feldberg On Kitsune Maison Compilation!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Promising new Icelandic electronic act  Feldberg  have had their single, Dreaming, signed to a compilation put out by hot French label Kitsune. The comp, called simply Kitsune Maison Compilation 9,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1313/Feldberg-On-Kitsune-Maison-Compilation-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Seabear Head To North America!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Lovable pop troupe  Seabear  are about to release their second album,  We Built a Fire  in North America (already out on iTunes worldwide). To celebrate they are heading out on their very first...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1312/Seabear-Head-To-North-America-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds: Debut UK Show And SXSW Dates!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ As the finishing touches are being put to  Ólöf Arnald's&rsquo;  second album, the singer songwriter has announded SXSW show dates as well as her very first UK appearance, with a low-key gig at Café...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1311/UlAf-Arnalds--Debut-UK-Show-And-SXSW-Dates-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2010 Icelandic Music Awards!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The 2010 Icelandic Music Awards will be presented on March 13th at the Reykjavik Opera House. As well as the usual categories, this year's IMA's will also include&nbsp;awards for Most Popular Artist...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1305/2010-Icelandic-Music-Awards-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Maximus Musicus Visits Korea!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland's most famous mouse,  Maximus Musicus , has arrived in Korea! The acclaimed book, Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra and its accompanying CD, which features the Iceland Symphony Orchestra,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1303/Maximus-Musicus-Visits-Korea-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Eliza Newman Plays London]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Singer songwriter  Eliza Newman  will be in London in March, playing two shows at the Troy Bar (acoustic set) and Buffalo Bar (full band) respectively. The shows will present new material from...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1302/Eliza-Newman-Plays-London/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benni Hemm Hemm On Tour!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ In order to promote their excellent new  Retaliate &nbsp;EP,  Benni Hemm Hemm  are hitting the road on an extensive tour that will comprise the band's first ever full UK tour, Iceland and Europe....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1289/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-On-Tour-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bjarnason And Amidon Play Le Poisson Rouge]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Bedroom Community  artists  Daníel Bjarnason  and  Sam Amidon  will play a special show next month at New York's esteemed Le Poisson Rouge. The artists, who have both released superlative albums of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1288/Bjarnason-And-Amidon-Play-Le-Poisson-Rouge/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds: No.1 Of 10 Bands To Watch At SXSW!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Singer-songwriter  Ólöf Arnalds  has been named No. 1 in a top ten list of &quot;bands to watch&quot; at this year's  South By South West  (SXSW) Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. The...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1285/UlAf-Arnalds--No-1-Of-10-Bands-To-Watch-At-SXSW-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[FaMR Offer A Pledge (And Make One Too)!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ For A Minor Reflection  have joined up with  Pledge Music , a company that offers fans the opportunity to get more interactive with the band and help fund their new record. According to the Pledge...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1284/FaMR-Offer-A-Pledge--And-Make-One-Too--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds To Tour China!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Musician-composer  Ólafur Arnalds  has won a place on a forthcoming tour of China Organised by Sonicbids, Planetary Group and Split Works, who have been promoting and organising shows and tours in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1283/Ulafur-Arnalds-To-Tour-China-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lay Low In NYC This Week!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ 2010 promises to be an exciting year for  Lay Low . The &ldquo;Icelandic Patsy Cline&rdquo; (Paste) is set to preview her U.S. debut  &lsquo;Farewell Good Night&rsquo;s Sleep&rsquo;  during shows at...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1281/Lay-Low-In-NYC-This-Week-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[FM Belfast: US Debut And European Tour!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Dance pop groovers&nbsp; FM Belfast  are set to release their debut album How To Make Friends in the US, Due out in Spring 2010 on  Kimi Records , the album is full of careening, zingy electro-pop...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1272/FM-Belfast--US-Debut-And-European-Tour-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland @ By:Larm!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ This year's  By:Larm  festival in Oslo (18th-20th February) is looking to be one of the best editions yet. The program is full of exciting acts from all over Scandinavia: almost fifty handpicked...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1271/Iceland---By-Larm-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jónsi News: Album, Tour And Video!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The release date of Jónsi's debut solo album, 'Go', has recently been confirmed for the week of April 5th around the world. Featuring&nbsp;nine songs drawn from the large pool of material amassed by...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1270/Jonsi-News--Album--Tour-And-Video-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Music Days In Amsterdam!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic Music Days is a three day long music festival starting on the 11th of February until the 13th, 2010. In close co-operation with Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Icelandic Music...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1269/Icelandic-Music-Days-In-Amsterdam-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jóhann Jóhannsson: New Album & Tour News!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ A new  Jóhann Jóhannsson  album, &ldquo;And in the Endless Pause There Came the Sound of Bees&rdquo; is to be released on Type Records in April 2010. The album features Jóhann&acute;s music for Marc...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1267/Johann-Johannsson--New-Album---Tour-News-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:08:32 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Duplex: A Brand New Concert Series In Reykjavík!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Duplex is a brand new concert series in Reykjavik that takes place on the very first Saturday of every month. Joining forces with lauded downtown venues&nbsp;Sódóma and Batteríið, the series began a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1259/Duplex--A-Brand-New-Concert-Series-In-Reykjavik-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pétur Ben On Tour!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ It's been a little while since we heard from singer-songwriter/ composer-arranger  Pétur Ben . Since releasing his superlative debut album  Wine For My Weakness  in 2007, his skills as an arranger,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1254/Petur-Ben-On-Tour-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds To Play New Material In Reykjavík!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ólöf Arnalds  is going to take time out from readying her new album, Innundir Skinni, to play it live for the first time at Þjóðmenningarhúsið on the evening of Saturday, January 23rd. Ólöf recorded...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1253/UlAf-Arnalds-To-Play-New-Material-In-Reykjavik-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland At Nordic Night 4 in Belgium!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Cello-player  Hildur Guðnadóttir , neo classical stalwart  Jóhann Jóhannsson &nbsp;and  Bedroom Community's Valgeir Sigurðsson  and  Ben Frost &nbsp;have been confirmed for the 4th edition of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1251/Iceland-At-Nordic-Night-4-in-Belgium-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dark Music Days Celebrate 30th Anniversary]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Dark Music Days  (Festival Of Contemporary Music) will be held in Reykjavík, Iceland from January 24 th &nbsp;to 31 st &nbsp;2010. This year's edition marks the event's 30 th  anniversary and no...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1249/Dark-Music-Days-Celebrate-30th-Anniversary/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bedroom Community: April Releases And Live Shows]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hot on the heels of releasing  Ben Frost's  remarkable album  By The Throat , Reykjavik label  Bedroom Community  have announced a flurry of new releases from three of their major talents. Label...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1248/Bedroom-Community--April-Releases-And-Live-Shows/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Heads To Midem]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland and the Faroe Islands will be represented by five companies at this year's  Midem  conference, which takes place in Cannes, France, between 24th-27th January, 2010. The companies range from...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1244/Iceland-Heads-To-Midem/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:18:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hafdís Huld To Play Special Talent Showcase At Midem!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Former  Gus Gus  member  Hafdís Huld  has been selected as one of the most promising upcoming international talents by a panel at the major music industry conference MIDEM. Hafdís will be performing...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1240/Hafdis-Huld-To-Play-Special-Talent-Showcase-At-Midem-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hear Iceland At Eurosonic 2010!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic artists are by now a regular feature at  Eurosonic  in Groningen, The Netherlands - and this year is no exception. The event, which this year takes place between 14th and 16th January,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1239/Hear-Iceland-At-Eurosonic-2010-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gramophone Names Icelandic Album One Of Year's Best]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Carmina Chamber Choir's album Melodia has been named one of the best classical albums of the year 2009 by Gramophone,  Reykjavik's Grapevine  newspaper have reported.&nbsp; Melodia, released on...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1238/Gramophone-Names-Icelandic-Album-One-Of-Year's-Best/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mugison Tour In February!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Itinerant musical maverick  Mugison  will be on tour again next month. The mastermind behind esteemed albums such as Mugimama Is This Monkey Music? and 2007's tour de force MugiBoogie, will hit the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1236/Mugison-Tour-In-February-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aldrei Fór Ég Suður Confirmed for 2010!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The organisers of Iceland's most inspired and remote music event,  Aldrei fór ég suður  (the name means &quot;I Never Went South&quot;) have confirmed it will be going ahead once again this year....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1235/Aldrei-For-Ig-Sudur-Confirmed-for-2010-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Best Icelandic Albums Of 2009]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Since everyone else in the music industry seems to have gone End Of Year List 'crazy', we at IMX decided to go for it too, especially since we weren't sure that anyone else would be rounding up the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1233/Best-Icelandic-Albums-Of-2009/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kraumur 2009 Winners Announced!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The new 2009 Kraumur award winners have been announced! From a list of 20 artist/album nominations that included acts like  mum ,  Dikta  and  Sudden Weather Change , the lucky recipients of the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1232/Kraumur-2009-Winners-Announced-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Ólafur Arnalds Documentary]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ A new documentary has just been released about the highly successful Icelandic classical musician  Ólafur Arnalds . Titled &quot;The Sky May Be Falling...But The Stars Look Good On You,&quot; the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1225/New-Ulafur-Arnalds-Documentary/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Win A Trip To Iceland In The Ja Ja Ja Comp!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ In advance of Thursday's Christmas party, Ja Ja Ja is offering the chance of a lifetime to one lucky winner and their event luckier friend...an expenses paid trip to Iceland. All entrants have to do...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1224/Win-A-Trip-To-Iceland-In-The-Ja-Ja-Ja-Comp-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Seabear - New Album News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic 7-piece  Seabear  has announced the release of their anticipated sophomore album, We Built a Fire, in March 2010 on  Morr Music . The band will be making their US touring debut behind the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1223/Seabear---New-Album-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[múm and Seabear Concert In Reykjavík]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ After a year of almost non stop touring through North America, Europe and Asia,  múm  returns to Reykjavik for a celebratory homecoming show on December 18, 2009, in the small but charismatic  Iðnó ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1221/mym-and-Seabear-Concert-In-Reykjavik/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jónsi To Release Solo Album In March 2010!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Parlophone Records today released a press release announcing the forthcoming release of &lsquo;Go&rsquo;, the highly anticipated debut solo album from Jón Thor Birgisson, aka Jónsi, lead singer of ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1214/Jonsi-To-Release-Solo-Album-In-March-2010-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[JA JA JA Xmas Party!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The JA JA JA phenomenon continues in December with a Xmas party special!&nbsp;Following last month's hugely successful  launch night , the Nordic-fuelled madness will continue on the 17th December,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1212/JA-JA-JA-Xmas-Party-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Maxímús - The Mousey Adventure Continues]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The enigmatic Icelandic family concert  Maximus&nbsp;Musicus  has been booked to perform at two of the most respected musical halls in the&nbsp;world. In August 2010 the show will be performed at...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1211/Maximys---The-Mousey-Adventure-Continues/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Music From The Moon!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Calling all Iceland and Greenland Music Fans! The music documentary  Music from the Moon , an intercultural music and puppet show for children,could be coming soon to a cinema near you. The story...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1209/Music-From-The-Moon-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds Releases Dyad 1909 + New Album News!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ólafur Arnalds'  latest musical adventure - the score&nbsp;for a contemporary ballet called&nbsp; 'Dyad 1909' &nbsp;- is to&nbsp;be released on&nbsp;December 7th, 2009. The soundtrack...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1207/Ulafur-Arnalds-Releases-Dyad-1909---New-Album-News-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigur Rós Land Film Deal]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Reykjavik's esteemed local listings and culture magazine  The Grapevine  has recently informed us that a British film due to be released next year will have a soundtrack comprised entirely by  Sigur...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1202/Sigur-Ros-Land-Film-Deal/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Yohanna on Swedish TV]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Eurovision Song Contest runner up  Yohanna  - who achieved 2nd place in the 2009 ESC contest - will perform at the annual Swedish Christmas gala Julgalan in Stockholm, which takes place across...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1196/Yohanna-on-Swedish-TV/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bloodgroup To Play Next JA JA JA]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Electronic renegades  Bloodgroup  are to play the next edition of London's  JA JA JA , a brand new platform for Nordic music in London. JA JA JA got underway last week with a stellar line up that...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1191/Bloodgroup-To-Play-Next-JA-JA-JA/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[3 Icelandic Bands Confirmed For By:Larm]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The organisers of the fantastic Norwegian music festival  By:Larm  has recently announced the first 15 bands from outside Norway that will be playing the 2010 edition in February next year. Of those...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1188/3-Icelandic-Bands-Confirmed-For-By-Larm/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Two New Trad Music Releases!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Calling all Icelandic traditional music fans!  The Iceland Music Information Centre  (ITM) are to publish two new CDs this year. The first features 19 solo songs by Jórunn Viðar, Iceland&acute;s...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1187/Two-New-Trad-Music-Releases-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Helgi Jónsson & Ragga Gröndal On Tour!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The mighty Norðrið returns this month as  Helgi Jónsson  and  Ragga Gröndal  hit the road together and visit Austria, Germany and Switzerland between the 24th and 29th November. Both Helgi and Ragga...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1185/Helgi-Jonsson---Ragga-GrAndal-On-Tour-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Seabear Ready New Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Having enjoyed a fantastic year with his solo project Sin Fang Bous (following his superb debut album  Clangour ), vocalist/producer Sindri Már Sigfússon. , has been busy behind the scenes again...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1178/Seabear-Ready-New-Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Record Records News & Streams]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic label  Record Records  have been busy of late, with a wealth of activity from artists like  Bloodgroup ,  Lára Rúnarsdóttir  and Sykur. To celebrate they're offering some downloads and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1176/Record-Records-News---Streams/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GusGus NEWS]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The latest  GusGus  news is in! The band have finished their highly successful European tour, rounding it off with a stellar show at Reykjavik's Nasa. They are about to release the remixes of their...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1175/GusGus-NEWS/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[JAJAJA]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ JA JA JA  is an exciting new monthly club night in London showcasing the best emerging talent from the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The night aims to provide a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1174/JAJAJA/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds - Two Special NYC Dates]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ólöf Arnalds  is to play two special performances this month: one at the opening of the Roni Horn Retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art on November 6th, where she will perform...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1172/UlAf-Arnalds---Two-Special-NYC-Dates/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bedroom Community's Whale Watching Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland's Bedroom Community record label (formed in 2006 by  Valgeir Sigurðsson , Nico Muhly and  Ben Frost ) are heading out across Europe for  The Whale Watching Tour . More than just a series of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1171/Bedroom-Community's-Whale-Watching-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Björn Thoroddsen Heads Up Guitar Festival]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic guitarist  Björn Thoroddsen  is to lead Reykjavik's 2009 Guitar Festival. The event includes some of Iceland&rsquo;s best known jazz, blues and rock guitarists, who will join forces in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1165/BjArn-Thoroddsen-Heads-Up-Guitar-Festival/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hear Mógil @ Womex]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Experimental jazz / world / folk troupe  Mógil &nbsp; in collaboration with  Kraumur Music Fund  and  Iceland Music Export  will be playing at  WOMEX  (World Music EXPO -- the biggest folk festival...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1151/Hear-Mogil---Womex/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Airwaves '09 Round-Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ So  Iceland Airwaves '09  is officially over. As always, it went off with a bang, as can be seen from the comprehensive coverage of the event by local and international media. Esteemed local...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1159/Iceland-Airwaves-'09-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hildur Guðnadóttir / múm Activity (incl Fever Ray Shows)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Cellist, experimentalist and múm member  Hildur Guðnadóttir  will continue to tour North America with  múm  this winter. She will be opening a handful of shows on their tour with her  solo material...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1152/-Hildur-Gudnadottir-/-mym-Activity--incl-Fever-Ray-Shows-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mammút Head To Europe]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Fans of post punk quintet  Mammút  will be exceptionally pleased to hear that they'll be bringing their angular, melodic sound to Europe throughout November. The band, whose 2008 album  Karkari  is...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1150/Mammyt-Head-To-Europe/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Svavar Knútur German Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic troubadour  Svavar Knútur  lead singer of  Hraun  is to tour Germany between 31st of october to 8th of November. His sensitive songs - dubbed as 'Fjord folk' by some -&nbsp; can be heard...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1149/Svavar-Knytur-German-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sprengjuhöllin In Canada! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Happy popsters  Sprengjuhöllin  will be on the road again as of tomorrow, 21st October, 2009. The band, which has two albums under it's belt, broke through in 2007 with the release of three...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1147/SprengjuhAllin-In-Canada--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jóhann Jóhannsson Krakow Concert + More]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Jóhann Jóhannsson  is to play a special concert with the Krakow Sinfonia in the amazing Krakow Philharmonic Hall on the 22nd of October. The concert is a part of the  Unsound Festival  and will...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1146/Johann-Johannsson-Krakow-Concert---More/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Airwaves Is Underway!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The mighty  Iceland Airwaves Festival  is officially up and running (as of yesterday) and Reykjavik is, as speak, literally drowning in sound. As always, every space in the Icelandic capital, from...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1143/Iceland-Airwaves-Is-Underway-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ET Tumason's 2nd Polish Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Blues veteran ET Tumason is to undertake his second tour of Poland this month. The hyperactive Icelandic blues protege started playing music when he was five, and taught himself the blues when he...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1140/ET-Tumason's-2nd-Polish-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Worm Is Green Unleash Third Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Electronic maestros  Worm Is Green  have released their third studio album. Titled Glow, the 10-track album is self-released by the band and will be available only as digital download. The album was...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1139/Worm-Is-Green-Unleash-Third-Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[La Ballade of Lady & The Bird: Album &amp; One Off Paris Show]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ On 5 June 2008, Keren Ann Zeidel and Barði Jóhannsson ( Bang Gang ) provided the closing performance at the Reykjavik Art festival. Their act went down so well that the festival director was keen to...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1138/La-Ballade-of-Lady---The-Bird--Album--amp--One-Off-Paris-Show/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Einar Örn Benediktsson Joins Gorillaz On Next Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ We recently learned from the wonderful folk over at  Iceland Review  that singer-songwriter Einar Örn Benediktsson of Icelandic experimentalists  Ghostigital  (and formerly of the Sugarcubes) was in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1134/Einar-Örn-Benediktsson-Joins-Gorillaz-On-Next-Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[gogoyoko Opens In Scandinavia]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Innovative new online music platform  gogoyoko  has opened its doors in Scandinavia! The new version of the site is now up and boasts features like a new, exciting music player and the ability to...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1133/gogoyoko-Opens-In-Scandinavia/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[YAIC 2009 Round Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland Music Export  are pleased to report that the third edition of their  You Are In Control  music and creative media conference was a resounding success. The event, which took place on the 23rd...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1129/YAIC-2009-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[múm/Sing Fang Bous Head Stateside]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ It's been a tremendous year for  múm  so far. Their fifth album,  Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know , was released to incredible critical applause last month (see reviews  here ) , and a whole mum...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1128/mym/Sing-Fang-Bous-Head-Stateside/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Airwaves - More Tickets, Artists Added! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ As the 11th  Iceland Airwaves Music Festival , which will be held 14-18th October, looms ever closer, the organisers are still unleashing news and updates. In recent newsletters, the festival has...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1125/Airwaves---More-Tickets--Artists-Added--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds releases debut album in the UK]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Currently back in the USA for her 5th run of shows in the last 12 months, Icelandic folk chanteuse  Ólöf Arnalds  has been a prominent figure in her native music scene for several years as a member...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1123/UlAf-Arnalds-releases-debut-album-in-the-UK/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalín / Helgi Jónsson Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Fans of talented pop outfit  Hjaltalín &nbsp; and singer-songwriter/trombonist Helgi Jónsson will be happy to learn that they are both heading out on tour next month. Hjaltalin, who released their...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1122/Hjaltalin-/-Helgi-Jonsson-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GusGus Launch Album @ Nikita]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Calling all  GusGus  fans in Reykjavik this weekend! The mighty techno warriors will be throwing a release party for their sixth album  24/7  in the backyard of the Nikita Clothing record store, on...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1121/GusGus-Launch-Album---Nikita/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[YAIC Countdown]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ There are just 8 &ndash; count &lsquo;em! &ndash; days to go until this year&rsquo;s exciting edition of music and creative media conference  You Are In Control  in Reykjavik. After many months of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1114/YAIC-Countdown/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reykjavík! & Sudden Weather Change - US/Europe Release]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Two of this year's finest Icelandic indie / rock albums are finally to be released in the US and Europe via Iceland's  Kimi Records :  Reykjavík! 's  THE BLOOD  and Sudden Weather Change's  Stop!...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1112/Reykjavik----Sudden-Weather-Change---US/Europe-Release/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Two New Icelandic Labels!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland has a couple of brand new and exciting record labels worth shouting about. First up is Borgin, a new label owned and run by Baldvin Esra, manager of  Kimi Records  along with Guðmundur...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1111/Two-New-Icelandic-Labels-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kira Kira In Berliner Zeitung]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of her forthcoming Berlin show, experimental electronica aficionado  Kira Kira  has been interviewed by the  Berliner Zeitung . The article, written by Markus Schneider is entitled &ldquo;Life...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1109/Kira-Kira-In-Berliner-Zeitung/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Airwaves: Ticket Sales Commence - Additions To Line-Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ For all those who have been waiting patiently (and impatiently) for  Iceland Airwaves  tickets to go on sale - they're finally ready! If you head to the Airwaves site right now you'll even find some...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1102/Iceland-Airwaves--Ticket-Sales-Commence---Additions-To-Line-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Réttir - Reykjavík's New Round Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ As if it wasn't enough for Reykjavik to be offering the  International Film Festival  (September 17-27) and IMX's own  You Are in Control music, arts &amp; media conference  (September 23rd &amp;...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1101/Rettir---Reykjavik's-New-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[FAMR Back In The Studio]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Notorious post rockers  For A Minor Reflection  are back in the studio working on a set of new songs for their second album. LA producer Scott Hackworth flew over to record with them in the infamous...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1095/FAMR-Back-In-The-Studio/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dr. Gunni Writes A Guide Book]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic music historian, journalist all round Don Dada Dr. Gunni (pictured right) has written an Icelandic travel guide - in English. Publishing house Sögur announced the release of the guide,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1094/Dr--Gunni-Writes-A-Guide-Book/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gusgus Album Released + Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ After months of buzz, rumour and hype, the new  GusGus &nbsp; - album&nbsp; &quot;24/7&quot; album is finally ready for release through Germany's Kompakt Records, on 14th September 2009. The album's...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1093/Gusgus-Album-Released---Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[YAIC - Early Bird Ends Today (01.09)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Those wishing to attend this year's music and creative media conference  You Are In Control  in Reykjavik have just a few hours left to take advantage of the event's Early Bird registration. Until...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1091/YAIC---Early-Bird-Ends-Today--01-09-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Who Knew Mini Tour Of Germany! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Indie rock power popsters  Who Knew?  are on a firecracker 6-show date in Germany starting tomorrow. Berliners can watch them kick the tour off&nbsp; tonight at a  101 Berlin  sponsored show (see...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1089/Who-Knew-Mini-Tour-Of-Germany--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Airwaves - New Additions To Line Up!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The organisers of this year's notorious  Iceland Airwaves festival  (14th &ndash; 18th October 2009) have announced some more bands. As always the event will feature a mixture of local talent and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1082/Iceland-Airwaves---New-Additions-To-Line-Up-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[See Skátar's Last Show - TONIGHT!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ah, today is a sad day for Icelandic music: the mighty  Skátar  are breaking up! This means no more Skátar songs to sing along; no more glittery golden pants, deranged humour and weirdly hooky...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1078/See-Skatar's-Last-Show---TONIGHT-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Win A 3-Day Trip To YAIC in Reykjavík!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland Music Export  (IMX), Iceland Express and Hilton Reykjavík Nordica have teamed up to offer one lucky individual the chance to win a return trip to Reykjavik for three days. Not only do you...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1074/Win-A-3-Day-Trip-To-YAIC-in-Reykjavik-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sólstafir Embark On Major European Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic progressive doomsters  Sólstafir  are heading&nbsp; on a comprehensive tour of Europe this month. In 2004 Sólstafir, well known for their incredibly dynamic and epic live performances,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1072/Solstafir-Embark-On-Major-European-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kira Kira & Klive - Norðrið Tour In Germany]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Norðrið &ndash; Iceland Express Musik Klub&quot; is on the road again in September! Following up on a highly successful summer - featuring killer shows from  Lay Low ,  Reykjavík! ,  Mammút...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1071/Kira-Kira---Klive---Nordrid-Tour-In-Germany/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Bands In US Documentary]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ An article in the  Iceland Review  last week has revealed that the Icelandic bands  múm ,  Ruxpin  and  GusGus  are to be featured in an upcoming documentary series, In Search of Sound. Over fifty...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1063/Icelandic-Bands-In-US-Documentary/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX Social Media Course Goes International]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ IMX &lsquo;s innovative course in online marketing has gone international with confirmed participants from Northern-Ireland, the Faroe Islands and requests from Estonia. This nine week online course...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1057/IMX-Social-Media-Course-Goes-International/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Make Music For Save Galtarviti Campaign!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Somewhere in the remote region of the Icelandic Westfjords stands an abandoned lighthouse. That lighthouse is called  Galtarviti . It&rsquo;s every bit as remote as it sounds: it can only be reached...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1051/Make-Music-For-Save-Galtarviti-Campaign-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[YAIC Speakers Announced]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The first panelists and speakers for September's  You Are In Control  conference have been announced. This year some of the key issues discussed will be new consumer behaviour, mass appeal, on-line...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1050/YAIC-Speakers-Announced/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reykjavík Jazz Festival - 20th Anniversary!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Reykjavik Jazz Festival , which has its origins in the Nordic Jazz Days of 1990, will this year celebrate its 20th festival! It's been an inspiring and incredible two decades for the event and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1049/Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival---20th-Anniversary-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Explosive Proms Debut From Legendary Icelandic Composer]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Hekla&quot;, a legendary piece of music written by Icelandic classical colossus Jón Leifs, will be performed at the BBC's Proms at Royal Albert Hall in London today (Saturday 1st August)....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1048/Explosive-Proms-Debut-From-Legendary-Icelandic-Composer/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Retro Stefson Play Berlin This Weekend!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Retro Stefson  have had an excellent 2009. Their debut album  Montaña  has been roundly applauded by all who've set ears upon it and their youthful, exuberant performances at countless concerts...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1047/Retro-Stefson-Play-Berlin-This-Weekend-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mugison Joins Amnesty For NYC Dates]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Mugi-boogie maestro  Mugison  is to return to New York to play a special Five Boroughs In One Day tour. Working alongside  Amnesty International ,&nbsp; Iceland's hardest working resident superstar...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1046/Mugison-Joins-Amnesty-For-NYC-Dates/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[múm tour - Update]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ múm  have confirmed a whole string of new tour dates across the summer. The band, whose new album  Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know  just received five stars for its first print review in  Mojo ,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1045/mym-tour---Update/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Megas, Hjaltalin, Amiina, Who Knew? - New Additions To Innipúkinn!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The line up for this weekend's Innipúkinn festival is still expanding! Despite last week's  line-up  being more than impressive, the festival organisers have just announced even more local talent,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1044/Megas--Hjaltalin--Amiina--Who-Knew?---New-Additions-To-Innipykinn-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Amiina Play Free Iceland Shows]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Renowned female string quartet  Amiina  are to play a few special concerts in the North and East of Iceland over the next few days. Starting tonight (24th July), the girls will play at the Blue...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1043/Amiina-Play-Free-Iceland-Shows/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rökkurró - Covers Giveaway + Album News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ You may have been wondering what on earth eclectic troupe  Rökkurró  have been up to of late? Well, they've been busy writing some sterling covers of beautiful songs by Bon Iver (Skinny Love - ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1041/RAkkurro---Covers-Giveaway---Album-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Innipúkinn - First Line-up Announced]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The first line up has been announced for Innipúkinn, Iceland's excellent summer music event - and it's kick-ass! The event will take place on July 31 - August 2nd 2009 (an Icelandic bank holiday...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1038/Innipykinn---First-Line-up-Announced/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Björn Thoroddsen Bites The Big Apple]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Jazz veteran  Björn Thoroddsen  will play with his band Guitar Islancio at New York's&nbsp; Scandinavia House on Thursday July 23rd. Thoroddsen will be joined by Hjörtur Steinarsson (guitar) and Jón...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1037/BjArn-Thoroddsen-Bites-The-Big-Apple/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gus Gus Free Remix Download!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Calling all fans of dancefloor renegades  Gus Gus ! We have great news for you. Their label - Germany's legendary  Kompakt Records  are giving away a free remix of one of the singles from their new...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1036/Gus-Gus-Free-Remix-Download-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gogoyoko Launches In Iceland]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ After months of hard work and sleepless nights, the people behind the revolutionary social networking music site  Gogoyoko  are finally ready to open their doors for their countrymen in Iceland....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1035/Gogoyoko-Launches-In-Iceland/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:36:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Emiliana Scores First Icelandic No. 1 in Germany! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Emiliana Torrini  made Icelandic music history last week when her single &quot;Jungle Drums&quot; managed to top the German singles charts. The single is strong in its position and looks set to stay...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1026/Emiliana-Scores-First-Icelandic-No--1-in-Germany--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelander featured in Beck’s new Record Club]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic musician / Thenewno2 member  Þórunn Antonía Magnúsdottir  was recently involved in a new project by US superstar Beck. Called Record Club, the informal venture involves getting people into...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1025/Icelander-featured-in-Beck’s-new-Record-Club/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kira Kira July Shows]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Fans of experimental artist  Kira Kira  will be pleased to know she has three live dates this month. You can catch her idiosyncratic show at Trästock Festivalen (Sweden) on July 16th; Stockholm Jazz...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1023/Kira-Kira-July-Shows/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Traditional Icelandic Music Workshops in Scotland]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic folk performers and educators Bára Grimsdottir and Chris Foster will be teaching and performing in Scotland this month and next. The duo will be taking part in a series of summer schools...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1022/Traditional-Icelandic-Music-Workshops-in-Scotland/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sometime Re-release Debut Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ This July, pop supremos  Sometime  will re-issue their currently sold-out debut album &quot;Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious&quot;. The re-release will come with killer remixes courtesy of Trulz...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1021/Sometime-Re-release-Debut-Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Worm Is Green Single]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Electro pop crew  Worm Is Green  is giving away a brand new song to all you lucky music lovers. The track is called &quot;The Silencer&quot; and can be found in the Playlist section of the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1018/Free-Worm-Is-Green-Single/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Airwaves 09 Goes Ahead!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Despite raging uncertainty, rampant rumours and lots of mixed messages from all over, it finally seems clear that  Iceland Airwaves  will happen again this October and, yes, it will as per usual...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1013/Iceland-Airwaves-09-Goes-Ahead-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jóhann Jóhannsson: Tour Dates + Ltd Ed CD!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Jóhann Jóhannsson  is touring the US east coast this month for the first time, and to celebrate, a special CD will be released of Jóhann&acute;s award-winning score for Marc Craste&acute;s acclaimed...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1011/Johann-Johannsson--Tour-Dates---Ltd-Ed-CD-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[YAIC 2009 - Early Bird Prices Available NOW!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Early bird registration is now available for  YAIC , an international conference taking place in Reykjavík on the 23rd and 24th September 2009 (register  here! ). Last year, YAIC explored the latest...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1010/YAIC-2009---Early-Bird-Prices-Available-NOW-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hafdís Huld - New Single "Könguló" + June Tour Dates]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Pop sensation  Hafdís Huld , currently on tour in the UK, is to release a brand new single &quot;Könguló&quot; this month. The up-beat, percussion-driven track, released on Hafdós&rsquo;s own label...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1009/Hafdis-Huld---New-Single-"KAngulo"---June-Tour-Dates/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bloodgroup / Benny Crespo's Gang Go to Canada!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Heady electro groovers  Bloodgroup  and rock-pop outfit  Benny Crespo's Gang  (whose members include lauded blues and country singer  Lay Low ) are heading out on a tour of Canada! Taking in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1008/Bloodgroup-/-Benny-Crespo's-Gang-Go-to-Canada-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Agent Fresco Hit Copenhagen!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Award-winning Icelandic outfit Agent Fresco are to play two special shows in Copenhagen this week. The band, who won Best Icelandic Release last year for their debut release &quot;Lightbulb...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1005/Agent-Fresco-Hit-Copenhagen-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sunna Gunnlaugs - Exclusive US Shows!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Jazz pianist  Sunna Gunnlaugs  will be appearing in three cities in the US to promote her album &quot;Songs from Iceland&quot; as well as preparing for a new recording with her quartet. Her mini...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1004/Sunna-Gunnlaugs---Exclusive-US-Shows-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kimi Records Hits Europe!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Kimi Records , one of Iceland's most pro-active and forward-thinking record labels, is to unleash some of its best recent domestic releases into the European market. Skakkamanage's dazzling &quot;...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1001/Kimi-Records-Hits-Europe-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trúbatrix Tour & Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Trúbatrix girls are on a roll this summer with a brand new album release on the 2nd of June, and a tour around Iceland to boot! The album features 15 songs all by Icelandic female artists...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/997/Trybatrix-Tour---Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benni Hemm Hemm Tour Dates + European Release]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Benni Hemm Hemm  the band formed by Benedikt H Hermansson in 2003, are to head out on tour. Named Most Promising Act at the 2005 Icelandic Music Awards, BHH have released solid and wildly popular...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/996/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-Tour-Dates---European-Release/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigur Rós Open For Dalai Lama + New Album News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The mighty  Sigur Rós  will be playing a short set for none other than the Dalai Lama at his public talk in laugardalshöllin arena in Reykjavík, on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009. The band will be joined by...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/995/Sigur-Ros-Open-For-Dalai-Lama---New-Album-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds: Back By Popular Demand]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Following a rapturous series of performances in New York (including being cherry picked by  Björk &nbsp; to open for her and the Dirty Projectors), Icelandic folk chanteuse  Ólöf Arnalds  returns to...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/989/UlAf-Arnalds--Back-By-Popular-Demand/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 15:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Guitar Tuner Sold To Nokia]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia is to market an Iceland-designed guitar tuner worldwide. Tunerific an interactive guitar tuner, tone-tuner and chord-finder for mobile phones was invented by...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/985/Icelandic-Guitar-Tuner-Sold-To-Nokia/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 19:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GusGus Album + Tour News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Although their new album, &quot;24/7&quot;, will not be released until early September (on Germany's Kompakt Records), Icelandic electronic gurus  Gus Gus  will be hitting the road from the end of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/984/GusGus-Album---Tour-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 17:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Famous Icelandic studio invades Denmark]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sýrland Studio , one of the most notable commercial studios in Iceland, is to expand into Denmark. The studio, which opened in 1988 and recorded The Sugarcubes' &quot;Here today, Tomorrow, Next...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/983/Famous-Icelandic-studio-invades-Denmark/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 17:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Win 2nd Place In Eurovision]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic chanteuse Jóhanna Guðrún secured Iceland a solid second place win in 2009's Eurovision contest with the song &quot;Is It True?&quot; While Norway was declared the out and out winner with a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/981/Iceland-Win-2nd-Place-In-Eurovision/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 16:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Við Djúpið News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The 7th edition of  Við Djúpið  - a classical music festival and series of summer courses - will this year be held between the 18th-23rd of June. The festival takes place in Ísafjörður and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/980/Vid-Djypid-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 12:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Major For a Minor Reflection Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Everyone's favourite new Icelandic post-rock outfit,  For a Minor Reflection , are embarking upon a giant tour of Europe, that will take them through Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/978/Major-For-a-Minor-Reflection-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 12:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Icelandic Artists @ SPOT]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ No less than five Icelandic acts have been confirmed to play the acclaimed  Spot Festival  in Aarhus, Denmark. This year's event will take place between the 21st and 23rd May, 2009 and will feature...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/977/Five-Icelandic-Artists---SPOT/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 11:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Norðrið May / June]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The IMX/Iceland Express collaboration  Norðrið  (Iceland Express Musik Klub) continues apace over the next few weeks with two more mini-tours of Germany! First up in May are massively talented...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/970/Nordrid-May-/-June/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 18:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Music Through Unconventional Means]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ A very special concert is taking place on  May 15th, 2009 , at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Bedroom Community boss, producer and musician  Valgeir Sigurdsson  ( Björk ,  múm , Bonnie 'Prince'...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/968/Icelandic-Music-Through-Unconventional-Means/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 17:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NEWSFLASH! Ólöf Arnalds Back In NYC from Tonight!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic folk chanteuse  Ólöf Arnalds  returns to the states for a string of shows in NYC, starting tonight! Following her sold out show at Le Poisson Rouge in September 2008, and her stunning...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/965/NEWSFLASH--UlAf-Arnalds-Back-In-NYC-from-Tonight-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 15:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalín & Sin Fang Bous @ Europavox]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Alt. pop luminaries  Hjaltalín  and Sin Fang Bous (featuring  Seabear  frontman Sindri Már) have both been confirmed to play France's ambitious and exciting  Europavox  festival. The aim of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/964/Hjaltalin---Sin-Fang-Bous---Europavox/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 15:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Borko + Sin Fang Bous join Morr Music Label Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic  Morr Music  artists Borko and Sin Fang Bous (lead by  Seabear  founder Sindri Már) will join Swedish/Berlin duo  It&rsquo;s A Musical  for an upcoming Morr Music Label Tour through Europe...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/962/Borko---Sin-Fang-Bous-join-Morr-Music-Label-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 17:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ISO perform Maximus Musicus in Reykjavik]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Iceland Symphony Orchestra  will perform the Maximus Musicus concert program on Saturday May 9th at 14.00 in Háskolabíó, Reykjavík. This popular symphonic entertainment is based on the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/961/ISO-perform-Maximus-Musicus-in-Reykjavik/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 17:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First Norðrið Podcasts In]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The all new Norðrid pocasts, created by the creative folk over at  101 Berlin  are now ready! The first two feature sounds and interviews with funky punky funsters  Reykjavík!  and youthful...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/953/First-Nordrid-Podcasts-In/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aldrei 09 - The IMX Round Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ This year&rsquo;s  Aldrei fór ég suður  &ndash; the unique community festival started in the remote Westfjords by  Mugison  in 2003 &ndash; was yet another roaring success. The vibe was essentially...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/952/Aldrei-09---The-IMX-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland To Brighton]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ On Sunday, 3rd May, 2009, Brighton's Sidewinder will host an all day celebration of Icelandic music and art. Delicious roast dinners and BBQ will be served and local and Icelandic art and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/951/Iceland-To-Brighton/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benni Hemm Hemm Solo Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Benedikt H. Hermannsson, best known as the frontman for indie pop funsters  Benni Hemm Hemm  is to undertake some solo shows around Europe during May. Benedikt will ibe performing with a couple of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/950/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-Solo-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigur rós frontman in new project: Riceboy Sleeps]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Known primarily for his haunting falsetto and other-worldly presence as the singer in  Sigur Rós , Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson has - together with his partner Alex Somers - been exhibiting artwork and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/949/Sigur-ros-frontman-in-new-project--Riceboy-Sleeps/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dýrðin Play Nordischer Klang]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Upbeat indie popsters  Dýrðin  are to play the  Nordischer Klang  festival in Greifswald, Germany, on May 9th, 2009. Nordischer Klang (English: Nordic Sound) is a major festival of Scandinavian...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/944/Dbrdin-Play-Nordischer-Klang/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds presents Found Songs]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Neo-classical luminary  Ólafur Arnalds  is to stream seven brand new songs this week for free. Having set up a project called &quot;Found Songs&quot;, the idea is to release music that Ólafur likes,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/939/Ulafur-Arnalds-presents-Found-Songs/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Die Isländer kommen. Reykjavík! und Mammút on Tour!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ &bdquo;Nordrid - Iceland Express Musik Klub 2&ldquo; - die schönsten Isländer des Jahres.  Reykjavík!  +  Mammút : Di. 21. April, Studio 101 Admiralspalast, Berlin. Mi. 22. April, Studio 672, Köln....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/938/Die-Isländer-kommen--Reykjavik--und-Mammyt-on-Tour-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland @ Brighton’s Great Escape]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Two Icelandic acts have been confirmed for the excellent  Great Escape  festival in Brighton, UK. Singer-songwriter  Lay Low  will perform songs from her critically acclaimed country-tinged album...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/937/Iceland---Brighton’s-Great-Escape/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sprengjuhöllin - North America Success]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Indie-pop sensations  Sprengjuhöllin  have been busy in the USA for the last few weeks. They caused a refreshing stir at the Canadian Music Week festival in Toronto when both the band's official...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/936/SprengjuhAllin---North-America-Success/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jóhann Jóhannsson Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Jóhann's Jóhannsson  whose recent album Fordlandia was voted album of the year in the category Classical and Contemporary Music at the Icelandic Music Awards, is on tour in Europe and the USA this...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/935/Johann-Johannsson-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[We Made God UK Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic rock quartet  We Made God  -&nbsp; - will be touring the U.K in the upcoming month. The tour will start on the 19th of april in Edinburgh and from there they will visit Glasgow, Leeds and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/934/We-Made-God-UK-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sweden vs. Iceland in Guitar Heaven]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Guitarists  Björn Thoroddsen  from Iceland and Ulf Wakenius from Sweden are to perform together at a concert in Nalen, Stockholm, on the 3rd April. They will be joined by bassist Jón Rafnsson. Ulf...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/929/Sweden-vs--Iceland-in-Guitar-Heaven/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kimono Gig + Album News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic/Canadian prog-rock outfit  Kimono  are to play their first show in almost a year at Sódóma Reykjavík on April 9th, 2009. They will perform alongside  The Bent Moustache  (NL) and up and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/926/Kimono-Gig---Album-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aldrei – Easter Line Up Confirmed!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The line-up for the 6th instalment of Ísafjörður&rsquo;s &quot; Aldrei fór ég suður &quot; (&ldquo;Never went South&rdquo;) festival has finally been confirmed! The festival, which will take place...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/928/Aldrei-–-Easter-Line-Up-Confirmed-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steed Lord @ SXSW]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Steed Lord have just returned from a very successful SXSW trip. After playing a showcase gig at Elysium and another at Loose Canvas, they managed to conjure up radio and press interviews - and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/923/Steed-Lord---SXSW/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalín Hit Europe Again!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Irrepressible popsters  Hjaltalín  are hitting the road in Europe once again next month. As well as the dates listed below they have also been confirmed for a number of festivals, including ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/918/Hjaltalin-Hit-Europe-Again-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds Does Techno! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic neo-classical prodigy  Ólafur Arnalds  has teamed up with  Bloodgroup  member Janus Rasmussen for a new project &ndash; KIASMOS. In order to shorten the waiting period on Arnald's...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/915/Ulafur-Arnalds-Does-Techno--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rökkurró On The Road!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Folk/rock/pop band  Rökkurró  are hitting the road! After having their first LP, Það kólnar í kvöld... (released in Iceland in 2007) released in Japan at the end of 2008 by the esteemed  Rallye...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/909/RAkkurro-On-The-Road-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GusGus – 1st Concert Of The Year]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The last time  GusGus  performed in Reykjavik was at last year&rsquo;s  Iceland Airwaves  to a great ovation from the concert audience and music critics, local and foreign alike. In the meantime,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/908/GusGus-–-1st-Concert-Of-The-Year/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hafdís Huld - album preview gigs]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Last summer,  Hafdís Huld  moved out of London to concentrate on writing her second album (her debut, Dirty Paper Cup, received a strong critical response in 2007 e.g. The Guardian &quot;Deliciously...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/901/Hafdis-Huld---album-preview-gigs/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gogoyoko Blog Player Launched]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Innovative new music portal  Gogoyoko  is taking its first steps in showcasing a new music player on the  gogoyoko blog . Featuring a wide selection of hand picked music from Iceland and elsewhere,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/904/Gogoyoko-Blog-Player-Launched/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX Geschenke: NORÐRIÐ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland Music Export (IMX), Iceland Express und das Admiralpalast Theater (Berlin) haben ein innovatives Abkommen geschmiedet: ab März 2009 gehen jeden Monat isländische Musiker in Deutschland auf...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/893/IMX-Geschenke--NORERIE/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sprengjuhöllin Coming To America (Eddie Murphy style)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Indie-pop band  Sprengjuhöllin  are to embark on a tour of North America. Founded in 2005, the band has already seen much success in its home country. After having monopolized the top spot of the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/900/SprengjuhAllin-Coming-To-America--Eddie-Murphy-style-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sudden Weather Change prepare Debut]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sudden Weather Change  - recently elected by Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið as the hottest new act of 2009 - will release their snappily-titled debut album, &quot;Stop! Handgrenade in the name of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/899/Sudden-Weather-Change-prepare-Debut/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Photos & Music in London]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic photographer María Kjartansdóttir is to present her first solo exhibition in London, in collaboration with composer and frontman of  Blindfold , Biggi Hilmarsson, who recently signed with...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/897/Icelandic-Photos---Music-in-London/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ AFS: múm, Dr. Spock, Reykjavík!,Confirmed ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Plans for the sixth edition of  Mugison &rsquo;s acclaimed music festival&nbsp; &quot; Aldrei fór ég suður &quot; (&ldquo;I never went South&rdquo;) are underway. As always the event will take place...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/895/-AFS--mym--Dr--Spock--Reykjavik--Confirmed-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Smash It @ by:Larm]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Last month&rsquo;s  by:Larm event  in Norway proved fertile ground for Icelandic artists, with  Hjaltalín ,  Ólafur Arnalds  and  Retro Stefson  all receiving blistering reviews.  Hjaltalín  managed...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/890/Iceland-Smash-It---by-Larm/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigur Rós Composers Of Year At Icelandic Music Awards]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Icelandic Music Awards  were established in 1993. Their purpose is to encourage and reward Icelandic musicians and to further the local and international reputation of Icelandic music. The 15th...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/888/Sigur-Ros-Composers-Of-Year-At-Icelandic-Music-Awards/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Noise Finalise "Divided"]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Noise  are heading to the UK in February to mix their new album &quot;Divided,&quot; with Jolyon Thomas. According to the band, &quot;Divided&quot; is an upbeat mixture of metal &amp; pop, with a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/887/Noise-Finalise-"Divided"/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kimi Start New Indie Label]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Kimi Records , home to some of Iceland&rsquo;s awesomest rock and pop bands ( Hjaltalín ,  Reykjavik! ,  Skakkamanage ,&nbsp;  Retro Stefson ,  FM Belfast  to name but a few)&nbsp; have started a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/884/Kimi-Start-New-Indie-Label/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Amex Customers Dig Iceland's Scene]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ According to a poll conducted last fall by the American Express credit card company, Iceland is one of their customers' top ten destinations,&nbsp; in particular because of the music scene. This was...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/883/Amex-Customers-Dig-Iceland's-Scene/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[News from By:Larm]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ As Norway&rsquo;s annual  By:Larm  event gets underway, Iceland has already made quite an impact.  Hjaltalín  who have never played in Norway before, played to a packed house at Oslo Kongresssenter...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/882/News-from-By-Larm/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GusGus Announce New LP]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Veteran dancefloor dons  GusGus  are putting the finishing touches to their sixth studio album, their label  Smekkleysa  have revealed. Entitled&nbsp; &quot;24/7&quot;, the record will allegedly...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/881/GusGus-Announce-New-LP/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great Feedback For Icelandic Eurosonic Bands]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The four Icelandic bands that performed at Holland&rsquo;s  Eurosonic Festival  back in January have all reported excellent feedback from the event.  Hjaltalín , who played three shows at the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/874/Great-Feedback-For-Icelandic-Eurosonic-Bands/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[  Blindfold Headline Winter Bush]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Still reeling from being described by Radio Two&rsquo;s Janice Long as &quot;one of my favourite ever sessions,&quot; and the release of their new single &ldquo;Sad Face&rdquo;, London-based...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/877/--Blindfold-Headline-Winter-Bush/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Norðrið – Iceland to tour Germany monthly!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland Music Export  (IMX),  Iceland Express  and  Admirals Palast  theatre (Berlin) have forged an innovative agreement to tour Icelandic musicians in Germany every month starting in March, 2009....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/872/Nordrid-–-Iceland-to-tour-Germany-monthly-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hafdís Huld – New Album + Preview Gigs]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Following the critical and commercial success of her debut album 'Dirty Paper Cup', pop supremo&nbsp;  Hafdís Huld  has been busy writing and recording her second record with an impressive line-up...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/871/Hafdis-Huld-–-New-Album---Preview-Gigs/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ET Tumason hits Poland]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Badass blues don  ET Tumason  is to undertake a debut tour of Poland this month. If you haven&rsquo;t yet heard Tumason&rsquo;s sound, imagine Robert Johnson suffering from cabin fever after taking...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/866/ET-Tumason-hits-Poland/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:43:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Iceland Day in Amsterdam]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ On the 14th February, 2009 a newly founded IE Chamber Orchestra will present Icelandic Music to the people of Amsterdam. Leading Icelandic musicians of the younger generation join forces with...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/865/-Iceland-Day-in-Amsterdam/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Björn Thoroddsen does Gershwin]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ From the symphonic classical jazz composition &ldquo;Rhapsody in Blue&rdquo; to the sultry sounds of &ldquo;Embraceable You&rdquo; and the driving tempo of &ldquo;I Got Rhythm&rdquo;, George...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/853/BjArn-Thoroddsen-does-Gershwin/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gogoyoko Gets Cash Injection ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ IT start-up  gogoyoko  has raised 100 million ISK from The New Venture Business Fund in Iceland and private investor Vilhjálmur Thorsteinsson. The company, founded by musicians in November 2007,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/852/Gogoyoko-Gets-Cash-Injection-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dark Music Days One Week Away!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The 19th edition of Iceland&rsquo;s premier classical music event,  Dark Music Days  is to take place between the 6th and 13th of February. The event, which has been running since 1980, celebrates...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/849/Dark-Music-Days-One-Week-Away-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Emiliana Torrini 2009 UK Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Emiliana Torrini  is on tour again! Following the success of the 2008&rsquo;s wonderful &ldquo; Me And Armini &rdquo; (see press quotes below), and following also the sell-out mayhem of her last...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/848/-Emiliana-Torrini-2009-UK-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Valgeir Sigurðsson UK Dates! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Producer, composer and Bedroom Community founder  Valgeir Sigurðsson  has announced some special UK dates for later this month/beginning of February. Valgeir will primarily be performing music from...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/846/Valgeir-Sigurdsson-UK-Dates--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Sudden Weather Change Sign To Kimi]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sudden Weather Change  whose 6-track EP back in December 2006 sent small crowds wild, and who rocked bigger audiences at both the 2007 and 2008  Airwaves  with their brand of soulful, energetic...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/845/-Sudden-Weather-Change-Sign-To-Kimi/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:36:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Intimate Mugison Tourdates This Week!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Non-stop rock &amp; roll machine  Mugison , the man behind the acclaimed MugiBoogie album, is to play some special one-man shows in Europe this week. Normally backed by anything from a bristling...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/842/Intimate-Mugison-Tourdates-This-Week-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalín: MIDEM + Extra Tour Date]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Melodic, magical, multi-layered pop sensations  Hjaltalín  are to play music-bizz mainstay  Midem  on Wednesday 21st January, 2008. They will perform at the Midem Talent night (Magic Mirrors) at...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/840/Hjaltalin--MIDEM---Extra-Tour-Date/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Heads To By:Larm]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ólafur Arnalds ,  Hjaltalín  and  Retro Stefson  will head to Oslo next month to play the lauded  By:Larm  festival, which takes place between 19th-21st February. A conference by day and festival by...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/839/Iceland-Heads-To-By-Larm/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kira Kira & Hafdís Huld @ Nordklang]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Two of Iceland&rsquo;s most enigmatic female starlets will play the third edition of the excellent  Nordklang Festival  in St. Gallen, East Switzerland next month. Experimental composer and visual...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/837/Kira-Kira---Hafdis-Huld---Nordklang/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lay Low Signs With Nettwerk]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Smoky-voiced country-blues singer  Lay Low  has signed a worldwide record deal (excluding Iceland) with Canada&rsquo;s leading independent label  Nettwerk . The deal came about after Nettwerk CEO...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/833/Lay-Low-Signs-With-Nettwerk/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stórsveit Nix Noltes Join Fat Cat]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ UK label FatCat &nbsp; are to release  Stórsveit Nix Noltes&rsquo;  stellar new album &ldquo;Royal Family &ndash; Divorce&rdquo; this spring. The label recently signed Iceland&rsquo;s finest...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/832/Storsveit-Nix-Noltes-Join-Fat-Cat/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalín Hit Europe!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Colourful nine-piece  Hjaltalín  begin their first ever European tour next Thursday 15th January. They will continue bringing their vivid, melodic palette of sound to the masses until January 24th,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/828/Hjaltalin-Hit-Europe-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reminder! Iceland @ Eurosonic! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Just a reminder that four Icelandic bands will represent Iceland at Holland&rsquo;s  Eurosonic festival  which takes place between the 15th-17th January, 2009 - i.e. next week! Hometown heroes...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/825/Reminder--Iceland---Eurosonic--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ 101 Reykjavík in Belgium!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Belgium&rsquo;s  Cultuurhuis Maison  (located in the town of Maldegem) is to host a series of Icelandic Music concerts under the concept banner of &ldquo;101 Reykjavík&rdquo;, between January 17th...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/822/-101-Reykjavik-in-Belgium-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Björk Puts Her Name To Venture Fund]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Björk has loaned her name to a venture capital fund focused on &quot;incorporating feminine values into the world of finance&quot;. The fund is intended for investors seeking investment...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/819/BjArk-Puts-Her-Name-To-Venture-Fund/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Music Goodies Up For Grabs!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland Music Export  have teamed up with some of Iceland's leading labels to bring you just what you need for Xmas: Fabulous Icelandic Music...Absolutely Free! World-class imprints such as  Sena , ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/818/Free-Music-Goodies-Up-For-Grabs-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMA Nominees for 2008]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Nominations for the 2008  Icelandic Music Awards  - a cause for excitement every year both inside and outside of Iceland for Icelandic music fans - have been announced.&nbsp; The organization has...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/809/IMA-Nominees-for-2008/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kimi Video Promos + Xmas Giveaways!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Kimi Records  - along with Skakkapopp and World Champion Records - have been busy making short, funny and plain barmy promotional videos for their key 2008 albums, including  Retro Stefson ,  FM...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/807/Kimi-Video-Promos---Xmas-Giveaways-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland @ Eurosonic]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Four Icelandic bands will represent Iceland at Holland&rsquo;s  Eurosonic festival  which takes place between the 15th-17th January, 2009. Hometown heroes Hjaltalín, For a Minor Reflection, Dísa and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/804/Iceland---Eurosonic/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ISO nominated for Grammy Award]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Rumon Gamba, the orchestra&rsquo;s main conductor, have been nominated for the respected Grammy Awards for their masterly take on the work of French composer...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/802/ISO-nominated-for-Grammy-Award/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kraumur Award Winners 2008!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Last week saw the newly appointed  Kraumur Awards  announce their Best Icelandic Albums of 2008. The Awards are sponsored by the Kraumur Music Fund, an independent fund established by the  Aurora...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/799/Kraumur-Award-Winners-2008-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gusgus - New Album & Gigs]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Gusgus  are putting the final touches to their new album, &quot;24/7&quot;.  Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson , President Bongo and Biggi Veira recently spent a week at  Studio Tankurinn  in Flateyri where...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/797/Gusgus---New-Album---Gigs/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[  Elíza Newman joins Effective Music]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic singer-songwriter  Elíza Geirsdóttir Newman  has signed a publishing deal with UK label Effective Music. The agreement includes Elíza&rsquo;s two first solo records. The first album...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/793/--Eliza-Newman-joins-Effective-Music/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Helgi Hrafn Jónsson UK Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Having just completed a 20 date sell out tour with  Tina Dico  in Denmark in support of his single &ldquo;Digging Up A Tree&rdquo; (currently playlisted on P3 in Denmark),...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/791/Helgi-Hrafn-Jonsson-UK-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Lay Low in London This Week! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Lovísa Elisabet Sigrúnardottir, otherwise known as  Lay Low  is to make two special appearances in London this week. On Thursday Nov 27th she will appear live on  Xposure  with John Kennedy at XFM...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/783/-Lay-Low-in-London-This-Week--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Agent Fresco win Iceland BOTB]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Agent Fresco  have been named as the winners of Iceland&rsquo;s prestigious Battle Of The Bands competition. The band beat down stiff competition from  The Pet Cemetery  (second) and Bárujárn...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/779/Agent-Fresco-win-Iceland-BOTB/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mugison - December Dates]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Mugison , one of the Iceland&rsquo;s hardest working musicians, has been on the road all summer and autumn, but is showing no signs of slowing down for winter! Those who haven&rsquo;t yet heard the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/777/Mugison---December-Dates/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalín support Cold War Kids]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Following the release of their stunning debut album ' Sleepdrunk Seasons ' (produced by  Benni Hemm Hemm  and Gunni Tynes of  múm  and to be released in Europe January 12th, 2009), Icelandic pop...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/775/Hjaltalin-support-Cold-War-Kids/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benni Hemm Hemm Does Solo Shows]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Benedikt Hermann Hermannson, the man behind the fantabulous  Benni Hemm Hemm  project, is striking out for the first time to play his band&rsquo;s songs on his own. So far there are two shows...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/773/Benni-Hemm-Hemm-Does-Solo-Shows/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hafdís Huld covers Sam Brown]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hafdís Huld has released a brand new single - a cover version of Sam Brown&rsquo;s classic &ldquo;Stop&rdquo;, which originally recorded a cappella for a pan-European Mercedes TV ad campaign. The...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/770/Hafdis-Huld-covers-Sam-Brown/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kimi Sign Two More!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Kimi Records  signed two new acts last week. The label, which has established itself as one of Iceland&rsquo;s leading imprints in the last year or so, are co-releasing (with Morr Music) the debut...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/767/Kimi-Sign-Two-More-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Skátar UK Gigs - THIS WEEKEND! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland's notorious five piece  Skátar  visit the UK for the third time next weekend, playing Cardiff and London. The band will play at the Windmill Brixton with Maupa (On Song) on Saturday 15th,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/762/Skatar-UK-Gigs---THIS-WEEKEND--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:24:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dísa’s Danish Winter Warmers]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ 21-year-old singer/songwriter  Dísa  is to play two concerts in the coming weeks. Both happen to be on a Thursday and both are in Copenhagen. The first is at Islandsbrygge and will take place on...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/759/Disa’s-Danish-Winter-Warmers/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Icelandic Electronica!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The first ever Weirdcore compilation is out - and it&rsquo;s being given away for free! The anthology brings together eleven of Iceland&rsquo;s top electronic artists and offers a fresh insight into...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/757/Free-Icelandic-Electronica-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX partners w/ NSM]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Anna Hildur, MD of  Iceland Music Export , promoter/manager Kári Sturluson and Eldar Ástþórsson, promoter/director of the Kraumur music fund, all recently attended Nova Scotia Music Week last week....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/751/IMX-partners-w/-NSM/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Nista Release New EP  ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Montreal based popsters  Nista  have just released a brand new EP. Comprised of four songs and two interludes, the EP includes the song &quot;Teenage Dreams&quot;, which has been making fans aplenty...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/750/-Nista-Release-New-EP--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:15:43 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds Womex Success]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Folksy singer-songwriter  Ólöf Arnalds , recently invited to be the first Icelandic music artist to play Womex, gave a stellar performance at the event over the weekend and was rewarded with a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/747/UlAf-Arnalds-Womex-Success/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:46:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Darknote On Metal Edge CD]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Haven&rsquo;t heard thrash metal quintet  Darknote  yet? Well now&rsquo;s your chance. The band, which formed in 2004 out of a mutual passion for prog-rock and metal, have had one of their songs...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/744/Darknote-On-Metal-Edge-CD/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gogoyoko Ready to Gogo]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Not satisfied with being one of the world&rsquo;s biggest per-capita producers of innovative music, Iceland is now set to lead the way in terms of online music sales platforms. The project in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/743/Gogoyoko-Ready-to-Gogo/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Bang Gang Crash Europe]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sonorous superstars Bang Gang, headed up by the charismatic Barði Johannsson, are currently on tour around Europe. The band, who have been busy collaborating with Air and inking new distribution...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/739/-Bang-Gang-Crash-Europe/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:30:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Noise - Tour & Third Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Heavy duty rock quartet  Noise  will be touring the UK between the 8th-15th November, 2009. Having recently completed tours of the Netherlands and Belgium, the band are on top form live and have...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/738/Noise---Tour---Third-Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ YAIC '08 Round Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Running parallel to the 10th Anniversary of  Iceland Airwaves  Reykjavik also played host to the inaugural year of  You Are In Control!  the first international music conference of its kind, which...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/736/-YAIC-'08-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigur Rós - Tour, Singles, Films & More]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sigur Rós  round off their phenomenal year with the release of a new single, a special edition of their recent Top 5 album (including two stunning new films and a 196 page hardbound book), a hugely...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/735/Sigur-Ros---Tour--Singles--Films---More/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Airwaves '08 Round Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ This year&rsquo;s edition of Iceland Airwaves &ndash; the festival's 10th anniversary &ndash; was one of the most successful and dynamic yet, with international stars like Vampire Weekend, CSS and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/734/Airwaves-'08-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blindfold Play Freebie ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ In the light of relations between UK and Iceland and the recent financial turmoil, Icelandic outfit  Blindfold  will be giving a one-off exclusive FREE gig to fans in London. The concert will take...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/727/Blindfold-Play-Freebie-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Björk Track Náttúra Out Now! ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Earlier today, the mighty  Björk  unleashed her new single, the flag-raising, blood curdling Náttúra. It will initially be iTunes exclusive, except for in Iceland, where it can be acquired from ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/724/New-BjArk-Track-Nattyra-Out-Now--/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mugison To Play ATP]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Mugison  creator of the year&rsquo;s most swinging, raw, bluesy album, Mugiboogie, has been added to December&rsquo;s All Tomorrows Parties bill. This year&rsquo;s edition will be curated by Mike...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/723/Mugison-To-Play-ATP/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SIGN - European Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Having just completed their successful UK tour, visceral &lsquo;rokk &amp; roll&rsquo; crew  SIGN  are now on tour in Europe. From the 16th-31st October the band will play a host of shows in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/718/SIGN---European-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ You Are In Control - Day 2 Report]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Day two of YAIC got underway in the best way possible - with a mini concert from the wonderful  Ólafur Arnalds  who massaged attendees (and their hangovers) with meandering string-led sounds while...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/715/-You-Are-In-Control---Day-2-Report/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ladies Night with Trubatrix]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ What do cool female artists, art auctions, pancakes and sweet, sweer music have in common? Normally not so much, but when the Trubatrix troupe are in town &ndash; as they are for  Airwaves  with an...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/714/Ladies-Night-with-Trubatrix/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[You Are In Control - Day 1 Report ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ &hellip;and so to Reykjavik&rsquo;s intriguingly retro-modern Hotel Saga, where IMX&rsquo;s first major conference, You Are In Control, is about to begin. The setting: an unusual yet strangely...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/711/You-Are-In-Control---Day-1-Report-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds London Concert, European Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic innovator  Ólafur Arnalds  will play a special concert at London&rsquo;s Union Chapel on Saturday 25th October at 8pm. Following a summer of touring in the Europe, including several...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/708/Ulafur-Arnalds-London-Concert--European-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:56:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weird Girls vs. Ghostigital ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Weird Girls - a creative project headed up by British ex-pat Kitty von-Sometime and involving anything up to a dozen Icelandic girls who dress up in custom-made costumes and take part in music...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/707/Weird-Girls-vs--Ghostigital-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[YOU ARE IN CONTROL! INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE TO GO AHEAD]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Despite concerns that the first  You Are In Control!  International Music Conference to be held in Reykjavik, Iceland next week would be cancelled due to the country&rsquo;s economic troubles, ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/698/YOU-ARE-IN-CONTROL--INTERNATIONAL-MUSIC-CONFERENCE-TO-GO-AHEAD/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kimi Records Showcase at Iceland Airwaves]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland&rsquo;s newest and most exciting record label,  Kimi Records , is to host a label showcase to kick off the  Iceland Airwaves Festival  in style. The night takes places on Wednesday 15th...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/697/Kimi-Records-Showcase-at-Iceland-Airwaves/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blindfold On A Roll ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The lead single from  Blindfold &rsquo;s eponymous debut album, a song called &ldquo;Myrkfælni&rdquo; has been featured in renowned director Deepa Mehta&rsquo;s brand new movie ' Heaven &amp;...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/696/Blindfold-On-A-Roll-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Airwaves: Line-Up Complete!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ After a slew of recent additions to the bill (including Bristol's Fuck Buttons, The Mae Shi from California and Icelandic artists such as  Cocktail Vomit , Sykur,&nbsp; experimental electro-jazz...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/692/Iceland-Airwaves--Line-Up-Complete-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sólstafir - Album & Festie News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic metal gurus  Sólstafir  will perform at the black metal event  Aurora Infernalis  in Arnhem, Holland over the weekend of 17 &amp; 18th of October, 2008. They will be joined by bands such...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/689/Solstafir---Album---Festie-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Skátar Release New Single]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Skronk-rockers  Skátar  have today released their new single, Goth báðu megin (&ldquo;Goth on Both Sides&rdquo;) on 7&rdquo; vinyl and also in downloadable format. The main song in the single is...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/687/Skatar-Release-New-Single/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[  Lay Low - New Album & Release Party]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland&rsquo;s bluesiest chanteuse Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir &ndash; a.k.a.  LayLow  - is finally ready with a new album. After setting worlds ablaze and topping the Icelandic charts with her...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/686/--Lay-Low---New-Album---Release-Party/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reykjavík! - BLOOD News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland&rsquo;s most electrifying rock &amp; roll troupe  Reykjavík!  are putting the finishing touches to their long-awaited new album. Recorded with Australian-born/Iceland-resident  Ben Frost ,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/681/Reykjavik----BLOOD-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceblah joins Icelandmusic.is]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic Music Export  has teamed up with venerable Icelandic Music blog  Iceblah  to keep its readers even more up to date on the island&rsquo;s constant flurry of sonic mischief. Run by...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/680/Iceblah-joins-Icelandmusic-is/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Noise: Tour + Album News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic rock troupe noise, whose excellent sophomore album &quot;Wicked&quot; was released back in 2006, are to tour the Netherlands and Belgium from the 24th of September till the 1st of October....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/679/Noise--Tour---Album-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds To Tour the UK]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Following on from his hugely successful August tour with fellow Icelanders  Sigur Rós ,  Ólafur Arnalds  is to embark on an extensive UK tour in October, which will take in unique venues like the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/676/Ulafur-Arnalds-To-Tour-the-UK/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kimi Records - Scandi News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic record label  Kimi Records  are to launch their Scandinavian offensive on the 22nd of September with the release of  Hellvar&rsquo;s  impressive debut album  Bat out of Hellvar . Following...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/673/Kimi-Records---Scandi-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SIGN - UK & Europe Tour ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic heavy rock icons  SIGN &nbsp; are preparing to go on tour in the UK and Europe from 1st-31st October, 2008. In the UK the band will be supporting Aiden and Slaves to Gravity, and will be...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/670/SIGN---UK---Europe-Tour-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[For a Minor Reflection To Support Sigur Rós]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Up and coming Icelandic instrumental rockers  For a Minor Reflectio n are to tour with the mighty  Sigur Rós  this coming November. The band, whose debut album Reistu þig við, sólin er komin á loft...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/669/For-a-Minor-Reflection-To-Support-Sigur-Ros/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mugison Takes On America ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland&rsquo;s most hotly tipped music hero,  Mugison , embarks on his landmark US tour this month. With rave reviews of both his album and his live show all around Europe, his trip to America is...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/662/Mugison-Takes-On-America-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Acts Play London Airwaves]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Five Icelandic acts have been confirmed to play at this month&rsquo;s special  London Airwaves  event: energetic popsters  Retro Stefson , President Bongo of  Gusgus  (DJ Set), electro groovers  FM...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/661/Icelandic-Acts-Play-London-Airwaves/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Emilíana Gets Intimate]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ In anticipation of her new album  Me And Armini  Icelandic songstress  Emilíana Torrini  will play two intimate dates in the beautiful environs of Trinity Hall and St Giles Churches, located in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/659/Emiliana-Gets-Intimate/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bang Gang Tour Dates ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic troubadours Bang Gang, who recently released their third album  Ghosts From The Past , will play a slew of international dates throughout September, October and November, 2008. 
Ghosts...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/658/Bang-Gang-Tour-Dates-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Icelandic Artists Confirmed For Popkomm]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland Music Export , booking agency Toutpartout and record labels Cargo and Morr Music have joined forces to present three key Icelandic artists &ndash;  Mugison ,  Seabear  and  Borko  - at this...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/657/-Icelandic-Artists-Confirmed-For-Popkomm/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds and Skúli Sverrisson debut their albums in full in NYC ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ On September 9, Skúli Sverrisson and  Ólöf Arnalds  will debut their respective albums, Sería and Við og Við in full at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Seen as brother and sister albums, each was...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/649/UlAf-Arnalds-and-Skyli-Sverrisson-debut-their-albums-in-full-in-NYC-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Last Chance for RJF Tickets!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Last chance to get those jazz-hands a-wavin&rsquo;! The world-renowned Reykjavik Jazz Festival kicks off in Reykjavik on the 26th August and blows on 'til the 30th August. The stellar line up for...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/648/Last-Chance-for-RJF-Tickets-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX / Stereogum Readers Competition]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Wanna rock out in the beautiful ancestral homeland of  Björk  and  Sigur Rós ? In conjunction with Icelandair and  Iceland Music Export,  venerable online magazine  Stereogum  are giving away a trip...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/647/IMX-/-Stereogum-Readers-Competition/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Undercover Music Lovers Hit Reykjavik]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The Icelandic branch of Undercover Music Lovers, an international network of musicians and music lovers, is to host a two day acoustic festival at the newly opened Café Rosenberg in Klapparstígur,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/644/Undercover-Music-Lovers-Hit-Reykjavik/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX Conference - Early Bird Discount Extension]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Early Bird tickets for IMX&rsquo;s forthcoming  You Are In Control  conference have been extended to 15th September. Tickets for the conference can be purchased for the discounted price &pound;80...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/643/IMX-Conference---Early-Bird-Discount-Extension/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vax - New Song & Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic band  Vax  are to head out on an Icelandic tour alongside Rokkabilly band Reykjavíkur later this month. Starting from the 22nd August the band will play around 15 concerts all over Iceland...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/642/Vax---New-Song---Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Warner/Chappell's Jane Dyball confirmed for YAIC]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Senior Vice-President of International Legal &amp; Business Affairs, Warner/Chappell Music Ltd, Jane Dyball, has been confirmed to speak at IMX forthcoming October conference,  You Are In Control ....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/641/-Warner/Chappell's-Jane-Dyball-confirmed-for-YAIC/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[  SIGN kick off UK mini tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sign  have had a massively successful 2008 so far. Not only have they received accolade after accolade for their fifth studio album, &ldquo; The Hope ,&rdquo; but they&rsquo;ve also covered Iron...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/640/--SIGN-kick-off-UK-mini-tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[GusGus/Mínus Singers Drop Esja Debut]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Coming from metal band Mínus and electronica band  Gusgus , Krummi and  Daniel Ágúst  met by coincidence at an after-party in an ill lit basement room in downtown Reykjavik. Instantly they started...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/639/GusGus/Minus-Singers-Drop-Esja-Debut/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[London Airwaves Music Festival Announced]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland&rsquo;s most innovative music festival,  Iceland Airwaves,  celebrates it&rsquo;s 10th anniversary this year and will land in East London for an all-night extravaganza of cutting edge music...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/632/London-Airwaves-Music-Festival-Announced/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Terry McBride Joins IMX Conference]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Terry McBride, CEO and one of three founders of the Nettwerk music group, which includes Nettwerk Productions, Canada&rsquo;s largest independent record label, Nettwerk Management (artist, DJ and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/631/Terry-McBride-Joins-IMX-Conference/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reykjavik Jazz Festival 26-30 August]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The line up for this month&rsquo;s highly anticipated Reykjavík Jazz Festival is now confirmed. Starting on the 26th August with shows by pianist  Agnar Már Magnússon ( alongside New Yorkers Ben...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/630/Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival-26-30-August/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nista - Montreal Shows & Studio News]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic outfit  Nista  are gearing up to play two dates in their adopted hometown of Montreal, Canada. On August 14th, they will perform their savvy mix of pop, electronica and jazz alongside...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/627/Nista---Montreal-Shows---Studio-News/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Steed Lord Rip Up North America]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic electro renegades Steed Lord are currently rippin' it up in North America. Following a couple of high profile support gigs with the mighty Chromeo and a string of successful West Coast...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/626/Steed-Lord-Rip-Up-North-America/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Seabear + Borko Prepare European Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ After a highly successful tour with fellow Icelanders  mùm , melodic popsters  Seabear  and quirky experimentalist Borko are about to embark on their own tour during September and October.  
Both...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/625/Seabear---Borko-Prepare-European-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Sound on Sight - a fusion of music and film]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ A conference on the relationship between films and music will take place during the 5th edition of the Reykjavík International Film Festival. On October 2nd music supervisors, film producers,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/624/-Sound-on-Sight---a-fusion-of-music-and-film/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celestine, Momentum Throw Release Bash]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic rockers  Celestine  are to this month release a brand new full length album. Cheerily entitled &quot;This Home Will Be Our Grave&quot; the album makes good on the promise of the band's EP...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/623/Celestine--Momentum-Throw-Release-Bash/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bedroom Community Mainstays do US Tour ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Fellow Vermont-to-New York transplants Nico Muhly, Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman) like to make music together: They have appeared in each other's shows, played on each other's records,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/622/Bedroom-Community-Mainstays-do-US-Tour-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[You Are In Control - First Details Announced]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland Music Export are proud to announce the first year of the International Music Conference &lsquo;You Are In Control!&rsquo; to be held in Reykjavik from 15th&ndash;16th October. &lsquo;You Are...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/621/You-Are-In-Control---First-Details-Announced/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Vote Lay Low in Stern!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic star  Lay Low  has been chosen as one of Stern.de&rsquo;s Talents Of The Week! Each week the German magazine presents three up and coming artists online, along with one of their videos....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/620/-Vote-Lay-Low-in-Stern-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kenya To Play At Sildajazz]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic soul sensation  Kenya  will play Sildajazz, an international jazz festival held in Haugesund, Norway between the 6th and 10th of August, 2008. In addition to Norwegian bands and musicians,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/619/Kenya-To-Play-At-Sildajazz/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigur Ros - UK Tour & New Single]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sigur Rós  follow the Top 5 success of their new album  Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust  (With a buzz in our ears we play endlessly), with the release of the single &lsquo;Inní mér syngur...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/615/Sigur-Ros---UK-Tour---New-Single/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kristjana Stefáns: Better Day Blues]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The leading lady of Icelandic Jazz,  Kristjana Stefáns  has finished the recording of her fifth solo album &ldquo;Better Days Blues&rdquo;. The album will be released on 20th of August, with a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/614/Kristjana-Stefans--Better-Day-Blues/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds - festival dates + Sigur Rós support slots]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 1000 people turned up for  Ólafur&rsquo;s Arnalds &rsquo; headline show at the Barbican last month. Fans will be pleased to know that he will return to the UK at the end of July for a few...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/613/Ulafur-Arnalds---festival-dates---Sigur-Ros-support-slots/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sign Run To The Hills]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Having recently completed another hugely successful UK tour (including a dazzling final gig at the Download Festival main stage; the first Icelandic band to play there) - Icelandic rockers  Sign ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/609/Sign-Run-To-The-Hills/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólöf Arnalds First Icelander To Showcase at WOMEX]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Fresh from a win at the Icelandic Music Awards and her recent performance at the  Náttúra  concert,  Ólöf Arnald s has been offered a prestigious showcase slot at WOMEX 2008, the World Music Expo....]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/608/UlAf-Arnalds-First-Icelander-To-Showcase-at-WOMEX/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DiS/IMX Comp Winner Posts Photos from Náttúra Trip]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ A few weeks ago, us at  IMX  along with our favourite (and leading) UK music site  Drowned in Sound &nbsp; ran a competition to win tickets to attend the recent  Náttúra concert  here in Iceland,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/607/DiS/IMX-Comp-Winner-Posts-Photos-from-Nattyra-Trip/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:29:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Björk, Sigur Rós named Friends of United Nations]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Björk ,  Sigur Rós  and Náttúra organisers Einar Örn and Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir have been officially named Friends of the United Nations in recognition of their achievements in spreading a positive...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/606/BjArk--Sigur-Ros-named-Friends-of-United-Nations/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bræðslan - headlined by Damien Rice - Sold Out!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The four-year-old music festival Bræðslan, held at Borgarfjörður Eystri village (population 140 people) for one day only, has sold all of its 1.500 tickets. Organised by brothers Áskell Heiðar and...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/599/Brodslan---headlined-by-Damien-Rice---Sold-Out-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:04:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Emilíana Torrini Prepares New Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Following on from her critically acclaimed albums 'Love In The Time Of Science' and her Rough Trade debut 'Fisherman's Woman', Icelandic chanteuse Emiliana Torrini is to release her third album, 'Me...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/598/Emiliana-Torrini-Prepares-New-Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:50:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MugiMania in Deutschland!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Mugison &rsquo;s European tour &ndash; which celebrates the release of his best-selling &ldquo;Mugiboogie&rdquo; album &ndash; has been going so well that he recently had to &lsquo;upgrade&rsquo;...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/597/MugiMania-in-Deutschland-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lay Low's Second Coming ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir a.k.a.  Lay Low  has officially started work on her highly anticipated follow up to the platinum-selling &quot;Please Don&rsquo;t Hate Me&quot;. Lovisa is currently...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/596/Lay-Low's-Second-Coming-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[RIFF Festival launches Sound on Sight Initiative]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Demand for music-focused films is rising. The frontier between the music industry and the film industry is not clear anymore with the emergence of an &ldquo;iPod&rdquo; generation of film directors...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/595/RIFF-Festival-launches-Sound-on-Sight-Initiative/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds Hits N. America]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Rising Icelandic talent Ólafur Arnalds will release his new EP, &ldquo;Variations of Static&rdquo; in North America on the 8th of July, 2008. The release is set to introduce Arnalds to a relatively...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/592/Ulafur-Arnalds-Hits-N--America/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[July Events Round Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Rock festival  Eistnaflug  (literally: &quot;Flight of the Testes&quot;. Don't ask) will be held this year between 10th-13th July in Egilsbúð, Neskaupstað. The event has been putting on the best in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/590/July-Events-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX Conference - You are in Control!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic Music Export  has teamed up with the  Trade Council of Iceland  to explore the latest creative and business development trends in music and media in an exciting international conference...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/581/IMX-Conference---You-are-in-Control-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Daníel Bjarnason Bags 2nd In Prestigious Competition]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason was awarded 2nd place and a special recommendation in the category of composers under 30 at the 55th International Rostrum of Composers in Dublin, June 9th-13th,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/578/Daniel-Bjarnason-Bags-2nd-In-Prestigious-Competition/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[  Blindfold To Play London's Roundhouse ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Blindfold  is made up of four of Iceland&rsquo;s newest and most cutting-edge young musicians, who live in North London and have been in the UK for the last few years creating their music. Their...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/576/--Blindfold-To-Play-London's-Roundhouse-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Half Tiger - The Secret's Out!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic electro indie-pop outfit  Half Tiger  are to perform a string of shows in London this week, starting at Monkey Chews in Chalk farm this coming Thursday 26th June. Following a secret show...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/571/Half-Tiger---The-Secret's-Out-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Sigur Rós - New Album & Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sigur Rós  will release their fifth album, Med suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (English translation:  With a buzz in our ears we play endlessly ), on June 23rd, 2008 via EMI Records. With A...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/567/-Sigur-Ros---New-Album---Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reykjavik Jazz Festival 2008 Hots Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ This year's  Reykjavík Jazz Festival  will kick off on Tuesday the 26th of August and come to an incredible climax on Saturday the 30th. The line up is looking more and more exciting. Piano player ...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/565/Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival-2008-Hots-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Location confirmed for Björk & Sigur Rós Gig]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The location has now been confirmed for the free  Björk  and  Sigur Rós  concert in Iceland. The concert will be held in Laugardalur (in Thvottalaugabrekkunni) on June 28th. Doors will open at 17.00...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/564/Location-confirmed-for-BjArk---Sigur-Ros-Gig/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:40:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds to support Sigur Rós]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ As well as landing a prestigious upcoming gig at London&rsquo;s Barbican on  June 20th , Icelandic starlet  Ólafur Arnalds  has also been confirmed to support fellow Icelanders  Sigur Rós  for a few...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/563/Ulafur-Arnalds-to-support-Sigur-Ros/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Producers Set Up London Studio]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ An entrepreneurial collective of Icelandic producers and songwriters, including northern hip hop maverick  Siggi Sadjei  and singer/songwriter Gísli, have set up a studio in Cricklewood, NorthWest...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/562/Icelandic-Producers-Set-Up-London-Studio/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Airwaves Announces First Line Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The globally renowned  Iceland Airwaves Festival  has announced the preliminary line-up for its forthcoming 10th Anniversary. The festival will take place during the third week of October in various...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/559/Airwaves-Announces-First-Line-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Akureyri's AIM Kicks Off This Week]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The much anticipated Akureyri International Music Festival (AIM) festival (June 12th-16th) kicks off this week. Music fans and tourists alike will want to be in Iceland&rsquo;s thriving...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/553/Akureyri's-AIM-Kicks-Off-This-Week/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[One Week 'Til Við Djúpið]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Up in Ísafjörður in the spectacular Westfjords, Við Djúpið&rsquo;s combination of festival and summer courses takes place between the17th-23rd of June. Artists confirmed so far include violinist...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/552/One-Week-'Til-Vid-Djypid/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalin - Debut UK Gigs]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Iceland's newest rising stars  Hjaltalín  will make their UK public debut tonight (June 9th) at The Freebutt, Brighton &amp; tomorrow (June 10th) at Hoxton Square Bar &amp; Kitchen. Having been...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/550/Hjaltalin---Debut-UK-Gigs/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Björk and Sigur Rós Plot Eco-gig ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Two of Iceland&rsquo;s biggest music stars,  Björk  and  Sigur Rós  are to play together in Reykjavík on June 28th, to raise awareness of environmental issues in Iceland. Both are critical of the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/541/BjArk-and-Sigur-Ros-Plot-Eco-gig-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:58:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hear Iceland! @ Spot Festival]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Four Icelandic acts are to play Denmark&rsquo;s Spot festival in early June. Below you may find their stage-times and also edited quotes from the official Spot programme about each artist, except...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/540/Hear-Iceland----Spot-Festival/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigur Rós talk Gobbledigook - Free download]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Sigur Rós  are to release their fifth album, &lsquo;Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust&rsquo; (&lsquo;with a buzz in our ears we play endlessly&rsquo;), on June 23rd, 2008 (EMI).&nbsp; The first...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/539/Sigur-Ros-talk-Gobbledigook---Free-download/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 11:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dísa Releases Stunning Debut]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Cod music  are to release the debut album from Icelandic singer-songwriter Dísa. Though just 20 years old, Dísa&rsquo;s  eponymous debut  showcases a talent that belies her youth. Featuring eleven...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/537/Disa-Releases-Stunning-Debut/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 05:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Smekkleysa sign 1st Foreign Act - From Africa!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Africa and Iceland may seem literally &lsquo;poles apart&rsquo; but the countries have come together in a blaze of music and solidarity. Following a show in Iceland in 2007, world-music legends...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/534/Smekkleysa-sign-1st-Foreign-Act---From-Africa-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 20:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds Lands Barbican Gig]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic classical/electronica/post-rock artist  Ólafur Arnalds  will play the Barbican on 20th June 2008. Having dropped jaws with his&nbsp; Eulogy For Evolution  album and his recent...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/533/Ulafur-Arnalds-Lands-Barbican-Gig/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 14:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bang Gang Take on the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ On the even of releasing his third album as  Bang Gang  (&lsquo;Ghost From The Past&rsquo;), Icelandic &lsquo;master of melancholy&rsquo; and pop rock aficionado Barði Johannson is to play a special...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/532/Bang-Gang-Take-on-the-Icelandic-Symphony-Orchestra/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 14:37:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Garðar Cortes Prepares To Release Second Album ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ After a phenomenally successful year in the UK with a No 1 selling album, sell out tours and a Classical Brit Award nomination, Icelandic Classical singing sensation  Garðar Cortes  is set to...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/530/Gardar-Cortes-Prepares-To-Release-Second-Album-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 13:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[June Festivals Round Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Next month sees Iceland&rsquo;s summer season take off properly with a slew of sunny festivals.&nbsp;  
Hipsters will definitely want to head north to Akureyri, Iceland&rsquo;s second largest town...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/523/June-Festivals-Round-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sign Tour & Album]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic rock demons  Sign , famed for their direct, unpretentious rock songs underlaid with driving and emotive riffs and the distinctive, potent voice of frontman Zolberg, are to release their...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/522/Sign-Tour---Album/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mugiboogie Launches in London]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic superstar  Mugison  will officially launch his new album &ldquo;Mugiboogie&rdquo; in the UK on May 22nd, 2008. &ldquo;Mugiboogie&rdquo; has already become the best selling album in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/521/Mugiboogie-Launches-in-London/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ólafur Arnalds EP & Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Ólafur Arnalds: Godlike Following his stunning &ldquo; Eulogy for Evolution&rdquo;  album, young Icelandic starlet  Ólafur Arnalds  is set to drop a follow-up EP called &quot;Varations of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/520/Ulafur-Arnalds-EP---Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Valgeir Sigurðsson and Sam Amidon On Tour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Valgeir Sigurðsson, enjoying a bit of coffee Bedroom Community  founder  Valgeir Sigurðs son  (producer for  Björk ,  múm , Bonnie Prince Billy, amongst others) and US folk artist  Sam Amidon  are...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/519/Valgeir-Sigurdsson-and-Sam-Amidon-On-Tour/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 12:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hjaltalín Play Time for Peace Awards ]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hjaltalín strike a pose in their living room Icelandic nine-piece  Hjaltalín  have been confirmed to perform at the Time for Peace Film &amp; Music awards in London tonight (May 12th, 2008). The...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/515/Hjaltalin-Play-Time-for-Peace-Awards-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 21:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday 12 Tónar!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Seminal Icelandic record-shop-cum-label  12 Tónar  is celebrating 10 years in the business! Founded in 1998 in Reykjavík,  12 Tónar  has been well received by music lovers from the offset, when it...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/509/Happy-Birthday-12-Tonar-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jaguar Funk Up Finland & Baltic States]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic funk renegades Jaguar, whose trunk-bouncing fourth album &ldquo;Shake It Good&rdquo; was released last year, are set to tour Finland and the Baltic states on April 24th-26th. They will...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/501/Jaguar-Funk-Up-Finland---Baltic-States/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:20:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic teens Soundspell win coveted ISC award]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic band  Soundspell  have won First Place in the Teen category (for songwriters 18 years old and younger) of the prestigious International Songwriting Competition. The songwriters of the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/500/Icelandic-teens-Soundspell-win-coveted-ISC-award/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Music Awards – The Winners Are In]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Results of the annual Icelandic Music Awards are in! As voted by an academy of accomplished music scholars working in the field, as well as the Icelandic public. The results, for the year 2007, may...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/484/Icelandic-Music-Awards-–-The-Winners-Are-In/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sigtryggur Invited To Be A Womex Samurai]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Former Sugarcube and all-round Icelandic music veteran Sigtryggur Baldursson has been chosen to sit on the jury for the prestigious  Womex  festival, held this year in Sevilla between Oct 29th-Nov...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/467/Sigtryggur-Invited-To-Be-A-Womex-Samurai/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NME, Clash Magazine praise Aldrei Fór Ég Suður]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Rave reviews have already started appearing for the fifth annual Aldrei Fór Ég Suður festival, which took place this weekend. Festival gurus  Mugison  and Mugipapa have declared the festival &ndash;...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/466/NME--Clash-Magazine-praise-Aldrei-For-Ig-Sudur/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aldrei Line Up Looking Hot, Hot, Hot!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The annual  Aldrei fór ég suður  music festival, beloved brainchild of musical mastermind  Mugison , is set to take place for the fifth time in his hometown of Ísafjördur this Easter. A two day,...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/465/Aldrei-Line-Up-Looking-Hot--Hot--Hot-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reykjavik Gets The Blues…]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ The 5th anniversary of the Reykjavik Blues Festival kicks off on Tuesday, March 18th and lasts until Friday, March 21st.  
This years headliners will be the world famous Yardbirds, as well as...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/464/Reykjavik-Gets-The-Blues…/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Vote Garðar!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic classical singer Garðar Cortes has been nominated for Album Of The Year at the Classical Brits. He&rsquo;s the first Icelander to be nominated for the award, with his label Believer Music...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/463/Vote-Gardar-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Minus Tour UK!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Icelandic renegades Mínus (&quot;The first great rock 'n' roll gang of the 21st century&quot; - Kerrang!) are set to tour the UK in March. It&rsquo;s the band&rsquo;s first time in Britain for a...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/458/Minus-Tour-UK-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cortes First Icelander Nominated For Classical Brit]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ Icelandic classical singer Garðar Cortes has been nominated for Album Of The Year at the Classical Brits. He is the first Icelander to be nominated for the award, with his label Believer Music (also...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/454/Cortes-First-Icelander-Nominated-For-Classical-Brit/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ARCHrocks and IMX present Icelandic Showcase in London]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 6th March, at Arch 635, Clapham North, London, Clapham's only indie music night ARCHrocks presents four Icelandic bands as part of a special SXSW preview night. Supported by Iceland Music...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/450/ARCHrocks-and-IMX-present-Icelandic-Showcase-in-London/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Music Week on AmieStreet.com]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Innovative digital music distributor AmieStreet.com, one of the fastest growing independent on-line music distributors, is launching a special promotion of Icelandic music this week, in collaboration...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/449/Icelandic-Music-Week-on-AmieStreet-com/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First Acts Announced for 5th "Aldrei fór ég suður" Festival]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The annual &quot;Aldrei fór ég suður&quot; music festival, beloved brainchild of musical mastermind Mugison, is set to take place for the fifth time in his hometown of Ísafjördur this Easter. A two...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/447/First-Acts-Announced-for-5th-"Aldrei-for-eg-sudur"-Festival/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Electro-madness & Flügelhorns at By:Larm 2008]]></title>
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Three Icelandic bands will play...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/435/Icelandic-Electro-madness---Flügelhorns-at-By-Larm-2008/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX Celebrate First Anniversary With MIDEM Debut]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[As over 10,000 music and technology professionals from over 90 countries prepare to land in Cannes this month for MIDEM, Iceland Music Export (www.imx.is) is proud to host its very first stand at the...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/413/IMX-Celebrate-First-Anniversary-With-MIDEM-Debut/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Eruption at Eurosonic 2008]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Between January 10-12th, 2008, 185 acts will play EuroSonic at 20 different venues throughout the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The event will feature four of Iceland&rsquo;s most cutting...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/394/Icelandic-Eruption-at-Eurosonic-2008/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reykjavik Nights hit London & Liverpool]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Wednesday 28th November, The Luminaire, Kilburn, London
Thursday 29th November, The Barfly, Liverpool
Following September's sell out Iceland Airwaves festival preview party in London, Reykjavik...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/379/Reykjavik-Nights-hit-London---Liverpool/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Goes Dutch]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Icelandic Cultural Festival 
Reykjavik to Rotterdam 
22-24 November 2007, Rotterdam
The 2007 edition of Reykjavik to Rotterdam is set to present a fascinating profile of the contemporary Icelandic...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/374/Iceland-Goes-Dutch/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:26:15 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Airwaves Summed Up]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Rob da Bank from BBC Radio 1 describes his crazy experiences at Iceland Airwaves along with his colleagues from DiS, Clash Magazine, NME and Pitchfork.
Pitchfork
Clash Magazine
Drowned in Sound:...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/364/Iceland-Airwaves-Summed-Up/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Future of Music tested in Iceland]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Who is in Control? - an international conference on the future of music and the latest trends in digital marketing will be taking place in Reykjavik on Wednesday 17 October 2007.
Reykjavik (ICENEWS)...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/348/The-Future-of-Music-tested-in-Iceland/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Iceland Invades Popkomm 2007!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Featuring showcases with Lay Low and Bloodgroup on 19th September, 2007 &ndash; plus Icelandic labels, bands and festivals at official Icelandic Music stall... 

Geysirs, small ponies, a lot of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/341/Iceland-Invades-Popkomm-2007-/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Buzz builds for Reykjavík Jazz Festival 07]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Supported by IMX (Icelandic Music Export - www.icelandicmusic.is)
August 29TH - 1ST September 2007
This 18th edition of the Reykjavik Jazz Festival will be held in the Icelandic capital between...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/331/Buzz-builds-for-Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival-07/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX presents Reykjavík Jazz Festival 2007]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Supported by IMX (Icelandic Music Export - www.icelandicmusic.is)
August 29TH - 1ST September 2007
This 18th edition of the Reykjavik Jazz Festival will be held in the Icelandic capital between...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/320/IMX-presents-Reykjavik-Jazz-Festival-2007/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX presents Reykjavík to Rotterdam]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Organized by the Reykjavik to Foundation (www.reykjavik.to) 
Supported by IMX (Icelandic Music Export, www.icelandicmusic.is)
Rotterdam, 21-24 November 2007
Two key Icelandic bands and the famed...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/317/IMX-presents-Reykjavik-to-Rotterdam/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX presents Iceland Airwaves Festival 2007]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Supported by IMX (Icelandic Music Export, www.icelandicmusic.is),
October 17th-21st, 2007
Approximately170 bands, solo-artists and DJs are set to perform at this year&rsquo;s edition of Iceland...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/311/IMX-presents-Iceland-Airwaves-Festival-2007/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX PRESENTS ICELANDIC MUSIC AT SPOT FESTIVAL]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[HEAR ICELAND! AT SPOT
JUNE 1-2, 2007, ÅRHUS, DENMARK
Supported by IMX (Icelandic Music Export, www.icelandicmusic.is), three Icelandic artists will play at this year&rsquo;s Spot Festival in...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/287/IMX-PRESENTS-ICELANDIC-MUSIC-AT-SPOT-FESTIVAL/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Artists Play Brighton's Great Escape]]></title>
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            Get a taste of Iceland Airwaves at Great Escape &ndash; www.icelandairwaves.com
        
    

Icelandic Music Export presents a total of...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/286/Icelandic-Artists-Play-Brighton's-Great-Escape/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX Supports Rite Of Spring, Iceland’s newest and most cutting-edge music festival]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Rite Of Spring, Reykjavik, May 17-19, 2007
With a focus on Jazz, Folk and World music, Reykjavik&rsquo;s brand new Rites Of Spring festival made its critically acclaimed début last year with world...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/285/IMX-Supports-Rite-Of-Spring--Iceland’s-newest-and-most-cutting-edge-music-festival/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[IMX Press Release]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s difficult to think of Iceland without thinking of superlative music. From Bjork and The Sugarcubes, Sigur Ros, Mum and Mugison and many other classical, jazz, folk and pop artists, this...]]></description>
			<link>http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/280/IMX-Press-Release/default.aspx</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
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