Iceland Airwaves is a yearly music festival based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Airwaves' line up is a veritable smorgasbord of artists from far and wide. Genres from garage punk to re-imagined Motown pop are represented. And it all takes place in the beautiful back-drop that is Reykjavík, a city small enough to hit up four venues in one night before heading to the after party.

For years, SomaFM has been sending staff out to Iceland Airwaves to report back about the happenings and get the lowdown on up and coming bands. Sadly, due to budgetary restrictions, we won't be attending the festival this year. But that doesn't mean you can't reap the benefits of our hard work!


We've put together a collection of articles about our time at the festival in 2007 and 2008. Wondering where to grab a bite or a drink once you're in the area? Check out our guide to eating and drinking on the cheap in Reykjavík. 

If you'd just like to get a better feel for what the festival is all about, check out Rusty's observations here, here, here or even here. 

Are you going to Iceland Airwaves?  Tell us about it!  Email us at dj [at] somafm [dot] com and tell us who you're planning to see and which set you're most looking forward to.