Just over 60 miles from the Arctic Circle, in the northern climes of Iceland, lies the town of Akureyri. While it may be a bit hard to pronounce, Akureyri is fast becoming known as the Arctic Abbey ...

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For a country whose entire population is roughly half that of a midsize American city like Dayton, Ohio, there’s a surprising amount of music within Iceland’s borders. Sure, there are big names like ...

Iceland remains one of the most mysterious and wonderful places on planet earth, so it's no surprise that some of the world's best music is also emerging from there. Between the huge success of Sigur ...

The land of fire and ice is one of the least populated countries on Earth, perhaps for good reason. With 10 percent of the nation a literal glacier and thirty active volcanoes dotting the island, the ...

In the mid-1990s, when Icelandic pop stars like Sigur Rós and Björk began producing delightfully idiosyncratic, structurally complex works that appealed to classical new-music fans, many listeners ...

Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is not only a haven for adventure seekers but also a vibrant stage for a variety of unique festivals and events. These gatherings ...

In Norse mythology, Gróa is a seer and a goddess of knowledge, but when you listen to the Icelandic trio who share her name, you’ll wonder if she isn’t a little punk rock too. Two teenage sisters, ...

About 15 years ago, after he’d worked on the story for Disney’s animated “Mulan” and co-directed “Lilo & Stitch” but before he took on the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy, Canadian filmmaker Dean ...