Icelandic Post-punk

Icelandic post-punk is a genre characterized by its dark, brooding soundscapes, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics, often infused with a sense of irony and humor. Emerging in the late 1970s and 1980s, it drew inspiration from post-punk's British and American pioneers, while incorporating Iceland's unique cultural and geographical isolation. The genre's sound is marked by prominent use of synthesizers, distorted guitars, and driving drum machines, often accompanied by poetic, sometimes surreal vocals. Icelandic post-punk's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the country's post-modern identity, navigating the tensions between traditional heritage and modernity. Notable for its fusion of avant-garde experimentation and catchy hooks, Icelandic post-punk distinguishes itself from other post-punk styles with its distinctive blend of Nordic melancholy and offbeat humor, paving the way for future generations of Icelandic musicians to push the boundaries of alternative music.

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Dauður hestur
Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 24, 2024
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  1. May 24, 2024
  2. April 19
  3. April 12
  4. February 29
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    Q3
    14 tracks
  5. December 8, 2023
  6. November 29
  7. November 17
  8. October 13
  9. July 7
  10. July 1, 2022
  11. October 15, 2021
  12. October 8
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  14. June 4
  15. April 2
  16. February 19
  17. October 23, 2020
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  19. October 9
  20. September 25
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  22. August 13
  23. July 16
  24. January 22
  25. January 17
  26. December 18, 2019
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    Haf trú
    1 tracks
  27. November 8
  28. November 7
  29. October 11
  30. August 15
  31. June 21
  32. June 21
  33. November 15, 2018
  34. November 9
  35. February 2
  36. January 9
  37. December 7, 2017
  38. October 31
  39. September 11
  40. August 16
  1. May 24, 2024
  2. April 19
  3. February 29
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    Q3
    14 tracks
  4. December 8, 2023
  5. October 15, 2021
  6. February 19
  7. October 23, 2020
  8. October 22
  9. January 22
  10. January 17
  11. November 7, 2019
  12. August 15
  13. November 9, 2018
  14. February 2
  15. December 7, 2017
  16. October 31
  17. September 11
  18. July 14
  19. June 30, 2016
  20. June 1, 2015
  1. April 12, 2024
  2. November 29, 2023
  3. November 17
  4. October 13
  5. July 7
  6. July 1, 2022
  7. October 8, 2021
  8. August 13
  9. June 4
  10. April 2
  11. October 9, 2020
  12. September 25
  13. September 24
  14. August 13
  15. July 16
  16. December 18, 2019
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    Haf trú
    1 tracks
  17. November 8
  18. October 11
  19. June 21
  20. June 21