Björk
Post-human, post-genre — she invented new emotional territories in music.
Sigur Rós
They made an invented language sound like the most natural thing in the world.
Of Monsters and Men
Icelandic folk-pop that turned introspection into stadium anthems.
Sólstafir
Viking-influenced post-metal from Iceland — ancient and oceanic, bleak and hypnotic.
Kaleo
Mosfellsbaer-formed blues-rock band with global reach.
Amiina
Reykjavik chamber-pop/experimental string quartet.
Retro Stefson
Reykjavik's Afrobeat-influenced indie-pop favorites.
The Reykjavík music scene
Reykjavík (Iceland) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 7 bands and artists across 6 genres. Volcanic isolation and Northern Lights — Iceland's music sounds like nowhere else on Earth.
The most represented genres are indie (2), electronic (1) and metal (1). The scene also includes rock, classical and pop.
The earliest year on record is Björk (1987) and the latest is Kaleo (2012); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men and Sólstafir. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Reykjavík music
What music is Reykjavík known for?
Reykjavík is known for electronic, indie music. Notable acts include Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men.
How many bands are from Reykjavík?
The Genesis of Sound map features 7 bands and artists from Reykjavík, spanning electronic, indie, metal, rock, classical, pop.