Music from Iceland is known for its unique sound that transcends genres; where our story-telling culture meets the stark landscape that sparks creativity and ethereal sounding recordings adored over the world.
Official Iceland Music Playlists
From Anna Thorvalds to Vikingur Olafsson, Discover the best of Iceland's vibrant art music scene, blending contemporary classical music with rich traditional influences supported by renowned festivals such as Dark Music Days and institutions like the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
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From Ásgeir to Emilíana Torrini, Iceland Music Acoustic is our cozy playlist designed to provide a comforting escape from Iceland's harsh weather. When the elements rage outside, it's the perfect time to curl up indoors with a warm beverage and enjoy the soothing sounds of Icelandic acoustic music.
The midnight sun comes in handy when you are partying all night. Listen to the sounds of a night out in downtown Reykjavík. Everything from GusGus to gugusar.
From Hatari to Vök. Experience the captivating soundscapes of Icelandic electronica. This playlist blends lush synths, ambient textures, and pulsating rhythms, capturing the essence of Iceland's natural beauty. From soothing lo-fi beats to high-energy hyper electronica.
From Ólafur Arnalds to Sóley. Take a journey through the soundscape of Iceland, across ambient, peaceful piano, alternative, all ethereal, magical and one-of-a-kind. Perfect for those moments beneath the northern lights.
Iceland is home to world-class film composers, whose talents have brought home Grammies, BAFTAs and even an Oscar. Icelandic film music is renowned for its ethereal and atmospheric qualities reflecting our country’s stark landscape.
Hip-Hop dominates our local charts in Iceland with the Icelandic language naturally suited for rhythmic flows. From hard-hitting beats to smooth tunes, turn up the volume and experience the energy of Iceland's hip-hop artists. From Daniil to Úlfur Úlfur.
Discover world-famous Icelandic hits you know and love! Featuring tracks with over 50 million streams, ordered from most to least played.
When Iceland comes to mind, it's all about the music—particularly indie music. Get into the Icelandic spirit with our most popular playlist featuring some of our biggest artists like Björk, Sigur Rós, and Of Monsters And Men.
From Laufey to ADHD, Icelandic jazz is currently trending, thanks to our newest rising star Laufey who has introduced her version to the global stage. join us in embracing the great variety of state these state-of-the-art jazz productions from Iceland!
From Sólstafir to Skálmöld, The vibrant metal scene in Iceland has conquered the world. Here you can listen to the latest and most exciting black, new and heavy metal Iceland has to offer.
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From Daði Freyr to Elín Hall. Explore Iceland's dynamic pop music scene, featuring catchy pop bangers, moody melodies and emotive singer-songwriter tunes. Tune in for the best of Icelandic pop!
When going on a road trip in Iceland, it’s important to follow þjóðvegur 1 and keep an upbeat attitude. Enjoy the perfect mix for your journey, soundtracked by Iceland.
Rock classics and new releases from the Icelandic rock scene.