Reykjavik Presents: Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue

Iceland's most compelling artists play live at Pianos for the Reykjavik Presents: Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue concert

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring Icelandic bands superserious and Klemens Hannigan, live at Pianos NYC! Sponsored by the City of Reykjavík in collaboration with Iceland Airwaves, this free concert takes place on September 5 in the Lower East Side. DJ Hermigervill will host the evening, spinning Icelandic tunes with a twist to keep everyone dancing. Don’t miss this unique musical experience!

Icelandair's Wheel of Prizes will be on-site during the show. Three lucky attendees at several events throughout the weekend will get the chance to spin and win a range of terrific Icelandic prizes.

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Klemens Hannigan, one of the internationally known Icelandic shock-art project HATARI's two lead singers, released his first solo album, 'Low Light,' in February 2024. 

The album departs from HATARI's gleeful nihilist cynicism as Klemens strikes a more honest tone. It's always hard to describe personal, earnest creations, so we're calling it soulful and, at times, wistful slow-dance deep-pop.

The album was co-produced by Leifur Björns of Low Roar and UK electronic legend Howie B.

Klemens Hannigan

Superserious, an indie band from Iceland, burst onto the music scene in 2021 with a mission to inject a refreshing dose of fun and irreverence into the industry. The band's lineup consists of Daniel, the vocalist and songwriter; Kristinn, the producer and bassist; Haukur, who handles guitar and video editing duties; and Helgi, who holds down the rhythm on drums.

Fueled by a shared disdain for the overly serious demeanor often associated with artists and musicians, Superserious set out to create powerful indie music reminiscent of the spirited wave that defined the 2010s. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts like The Strokes, Pixies, The Cardigans, and The Hives, the band skillfully blends alternative rock and indie pop elements to craft a unique sound.

superserious

A longtime heavyweight of the Icelandic music scene, Hermigervill, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and DJ, has worked with many notable Icelandic artists, produced many Icelandic number-one hits, and released innumerable records under various guises.

Hermigervill

The music is in Reykjavík

Reykjavík has long been known for its vibrant music scene and massive creative output. Internationally revered musicians such as Björk, Of Monsters and Men, Sigur Rós, Ásgeir, Emiliana Torrini, múm, Kaleo, Ólafur Arnalds, and Gus Gus, along with composers like Hildur Guðnadóttir, Víkingur Heiðar, Anna Thorvalds, and the late Jóhann Jóhannsson have all played a part in establishing Reykjavík's reputation as a unique place to enjoy live music. The city's eclectic mix of genres, venues, events, and performers makes any music experience memorable. No matter what time of year, a visit to Reykjavík is incomplete without exploring its unique music scene! For upcoming music festivals (from opera to metal), record stores, and an interactive list of venues, check it out.

Reykjavík Music City

Iceland Airwaves Festival

Iceland Airwaves is an award-winning multi-genre music festival in Iceland's beautiful and vibrant capital, Reykjavík. Each year in November, music lovers and adventure seekers from around the world gather in the city for three days and nights of music in venues across downtown Reykjavík, including a church, a museum, and the city's iconic music venues.

Secure your festival pass for November 7-9, 2024

OFFICIAL ICELAND MUSIC PLAYLISTS

When one thinks of Iceland, one thinks of its music – and its indie artists in particular.

Iceland’s wealth of contemporary artists in myriad genres has had an indelible impact on the globe, with creative talent punching high above its weight class.

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