Final episode of the Northern Rising podcast drops – Sunna Margrét leads us through Reykjavík

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2025

The third and final episode of the Northern Rising podcast series is now out. Recorded during the Iceland Airwaves week last year, the series follows artists through the festival and offers a unique glimpse into their colourful adventures. The podcast is hosted by Tim Pogo, an American media personality with decades of experience in radio, television, and digital media. A regular at Airwaves since 2000, Tim has covered the festival for a range of international outlets.

In this final episode, we follow avant-electropop artist Sunna Margrét as she roams around Reykjavík — visiting the National Gallery of Iceland, the record stores 12 Tónar and Reykjavík Records, and stopping by for a soundcheck at Iðnó.

Sunna’s musical journey began early; at just seven years old, she gave her first flute concert outside Hagkaup in exchange for chocolate. Since then, she’s been part of the legendary indie band Bloodgroup, founded the label No Salad Records, and performed around the world as a solo artist.

*Northern Rising* is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and The Reykjavík Grapevine in collaboration with Tim Pogo.

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