Few bands are more iconic in Iceland than GusGus. Starting some 20 years ago, more arts collective than musical act, GusGus broke from their cinematographic origins and through to mainland Europe and the world in the mid 90's with their eclectic electronica assembly of techno, deep house, dance-pop, trip-hop, R&B and other influences, on which, like all Icelanders, they put their own spin. Now a group of three, compared to the original nine, GusGus is led by producer Birgir Þórarinsson (a.k.a. Biggi Veira), who sculpts sound structures to elevate the dynamic vocal talents of longtime member Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson and newer golden child Högni Egilsson (also of Hjaltalín). Together, at KEX Hostel in Reykjavik during KEXP's Iceland Airwaves broadcast, they turned the packed house into a gyrating dance floor as they featured tracks from their 2014 release, Mexico. Join the party now:
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Aft…
For the past 15 years, Dungen has been creating a unique blend of expansive psychedelic jazz prog rock that has made them an important and influential band not only in their native Sweden but around the world. With their latest album, Allas Sak, frontman Gustav Ejstes took a more concerted effort t…
If you've wondered what might happen if you combined the sound and spirit of Bikini Kill or Pavement with the politics (as in none) and slacker mentality of Best Coast or Mac DeMarco then wonder no more, because Vancouver B.C.'s The Courtneys have made this a reality. They make fuzzy slacker rock w…
KEXP has been incredibly fortunate to return to Iceland these past six years, not only to discover new artists to share with our listeners, but also to witness the astounding growth of bands like Vök. When we first heard them in 2013, Vök had recently formed, starting as a duo and winning Músíktilr…
