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This was a big one. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge fan of Icelandic music. Sigur Rós opened that door decades ago, and I am still blown away by how many amazing artists come out of such a small country. I first got into Of Monsters and Men about 13 years ago when My Head Is an Animal was released—an album that immediately brought them international success. I've been collecting their records ever since, culminating in the much-anticipated release of All Is Love an

In downtown Reykjavík, nestled in a quiet little cobblestone alley, is a small black house. Inside, the room is dark, the floorboards creak, and a sense of intrigue fills the air. There are even whispers of a ghost said to reside there. What is it about this house that brought me here in the first place, and why do I keep coming back? The house is one of the oldest in Reykjavík, dating back to 1874. It was once a recording studio belonging to Jónsi of Sigur Rós, which may pro

When I heard that Sigur Rós were bringing their orchestral tour back to Europe, I knew immediately that I had to see it. With no Scottish dates announced, travelling was the only option — the only real question was where. London would have been the obvious choice, but if I was going to get on a plane, I figured I might as well go somewhere new. Amsterdam had always been on my list, and suddenly I had the perfect excuse. Thanks to the band, I was also travelling with another p