Northern Rising
Northern Rising - Iceland Music On The Verge, is a podcast mini-series recorded during the 2024 edition of Iceland Airwaves.It offers a glimpse into the chaotic and colourful experiences of Iceland’s most exciting new artists.Hosted by podcast, radio, and Iceland Airwaves veteran Tim Pogo—who’s been covering the festival since 2000 and can help you find your way around Reykjavík (but not pronounce anything)— the series follows a selection of fast-rising acts throughout the festival, and a few of Reykjavik’s must-visit haunts. Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboratio...
Northern Rising Ep. 03 - Sunna Margrét
In this final episode of Northern Rising, 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.
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Northern Rising Ep. 02 - Elín Hall
Northern Rising – Elín Hall
The second episode of the Northern Rising podcast is out! The series, recorded during Iceland Airwaves last year, follows artists through the festival and offers a unique glimpse into their colourful adventures.
The show is hosted by Tim Pogo, an Airwaves regular since 2000 and a veteran American broadcaster with a long background in radio, television and digital media.
Elín Hall’s career has been soaring since the release of her 2023 album Heyrist í mér. The album earned several nominations at the Icelandic...
Northern Rising Ep. 01 - Virgin Orchestra
Recorded during Iceland Airwaves 2024, this episode features post-punk titans Virgin Orchestra, who cemented their status as one of Reykjavík’s most thrilling new bands with the release of Fragments in 2023.
Their latest single The Pathetic Song—out 31 March 2025—is a couch-wave-noise-fest based on a stoner beat in the spirit of ’90s Bristol yet bursting with the screeching chaos favoured by Buckfast-fuelled youth in ’80s Glasgow.
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboration with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
GRAPEWAVES 2022 Episode #3 - Supersport!, Post-dreifing, Marius DC, Faroe Music Export, and Systur
It's the 3rd and final episode of GRAPEWAVES, the official podcast of Iceland Airwaves music festival, and The Reykjavík Grapevine, recorded live on state at the IA Center.
On this, the final day of the festival, host Tim Pogo welcomes Icelandic indie pop group Supersport! for a live performance, and then chats with band member Bjarni Daníel and plus musician Ida Schuften, both involved with the Post-dreifing independent music collective, about the importance of collaboration in music.
Th...
GRAPEWAVES 2022 Episode #2 - Lón, shesaid.so, Sandrayati, Haraldur Þorleifsson
It's Day 2 of Iceland Airwaves 2022, and Episode 2 of GRAPEWAVES 2022, recorded live on stage at the IA Center!
Host Tim Pogo welcomes Kim Wagenaar (Peer Agency, shesaid.so Iceland, MMF Iceland, Grapevine), plus musicians/songwriters Sandrayati and Alysha Brilla as they discuss the launch of the Icelandic chapter of shesaid.so.
Pogo also chats with musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Haraldur Þorleifsson
We've also got live performances from Haraldur, Sandrayati, and LÓN!
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GRAPEWAVES 2022 Episode #1 - BSÍ, snny, Inni Music, Sindri Már Sigfússon, Tara Mobee
It's Day 1 of Iceland Airwaves 2022 and the first GRAPEWAVES 2022 episode, recorded live on stage at the IA Center!
Tim Pogo is joined by Colm O'Herlihy, founder of Icelandic music company INNI and musician/producer Sindri Már Sigfússon (Seabear, Sin Fang) to talk about what's new in Icelandic music, as well as the latest bands to check out, and inside info on some special events happening in the city throughout the week that you won't want to miss.
Pogo is also joined by ...
GRAPEWAVES 2022: Episode 0 - Trailer
Welcome to GRAPEWAVES, your essential companion to Iceland Airwaves in collaboration with the Reykjavík Grapevine!
We will be recording LIVE every day at the Iceland Airwaves Center, so come on down for all the behind-the-scenes chat and to see special sets from amazing acts.
And for those who can't attend the festival this year—don't worry! GRAPEWAVES is the perfect resource to find your new favourite Icelandic band.
Find GRAPEWAVES podcast on all major podcast platforms and apps, as well as our website every afternoon from Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th Nov...
Airwaves: Tuned In 2019 Episode #4: Boy Azooga, Hrím and Between Mountains
Getting a peek inside the Cardif music scene with Boy Azooga, also Ösp from Hrím describes a hectic Airwaves week with only four songs and one prior gig under their belt, and Katla from Between Mountains describes life in the Westfjords and how to balance music duties with regular life.
#grapewaves
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboration with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Airwaves: Tuned In 2019 Episode #3: Une Misère, Reykjavík Music City & Elda Suryani from Stars And Rabbit
In the third Airwaves 2019 Tune In podcast, we take a musical journey to Indonesia and see Reyjavik through a new set of eyes with Elda Suryani of Stars And Rabbit. Tim was also joined by María Rut Reynisdóttir, the project manager of Reykjavík Music City and hanging at one of the city's longtime cultural meeting spots to getting a glimpse of the Icelandic hardcore scene with Jón Már Ásbjörnsson of Une Misère.
#grapewaves
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collabora...
Airwaves: Tuned In 2019 Episode #2: The Garrys, Warmland & Music Walk with Arnar Eggert
The first day of Iceland Airwaves was a blast! While our six fantastic reporters are out and about to keep you updated on the highlights of the festival, we’re honoured to have with us American radio host and DJ Tim Pogo. In this second Tune In podcast, Tim grabs coffee with the Canadian sisters from The Garrys at snaps, explores the revitalised harbour area at Grandi food hall with Warmland and catches a glimpse at landmarks in Reykjavík music history with Arnar Eggert of Reykjavík Music Walk.
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Musi...
Airwaves: Tuned In 2019 Episode #1: Seabear, Cell7 & Behind The Scenes Of The Festival
In episode one of Airwaves: Tuned In, Pogo first catches up with award-winning Icelandic musician Sindri Már of Seabear and Sin Fang fame to talk about the heavily anticipated Seabear album.
Afterwards, he has a quick stop with Sindri—another, we know—the booking director of Airwaves to learn about the ins-and-outs of festival-making.
Then it's onto rapper Cell7 about hip-hop and rap in Iceland and life changing experiences in Africa.
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboration with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
<...GrapeWaves 2018 Daily Podcast #4: Festival Wrap Up with Ólafur Arnalds, JFDR & More
In episode 4, Pogo helps you wind down your Airwaves week in conversation with Icelandic artists Ólafur Arnalds and JFDR, plus the founder of Iceland Airwaves, Magnus Stephensen.
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboration with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
GrapeWaves 2018 Daily Podcast #3: CrazyWaves With Reykjavíkurdætur & More
In episode three, Pogo talks to RVKDTR, music industry mover and shaker Colm O'Herlihy, new Airwaves festival operations manager Will Larnach Jones, and Var.
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboration with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
GrapeWaves 2018 Daily Podcast #2: Hugar, Keychange & David Fricke
In episode two, Pogo catches up with award-winning Icelandic band Hugar, Rolling Stones journalist David Fricke, and Jess Partridge of the Keychange programme.
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboration with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
GrapeWaves 2018 Daily Podcast #1: Iceland Airwaves Begins
In episode One, Pogo catches up with award-winning Icelandic musician and composer Bára Gísladóttir to talk composition, double bass, Team Dreams, favourite rappers and lots more besides.
Northern Rising is produced by Iceland Music, Record in Iceland, and Tim Pogo in collaboration with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
