Icelandic Punk

Icelandic punk, rooted in the volcanic soil of a subarctic island, burgeoned in the late 1970s to early 1980s as an explosive outlet for the frustrations of youth in an isolated country. Its sound is characterized by raw energy, DIY ethos, and often a fierce independence mirroring the stark and unyielded Icelandic landscapes. Bands like Vonbrigði and Purrkur Pillnikk infused their music with the angst and rebellion inherent to punk, while uniquely intertwining local cultural elements, giving it a distinctive edge. The genre encompasses a wide variety of sounds, from the hardcore punk of Mínus and the experimental edges of Saktmóðigur to the melodic punk fusion of Benny Crespo's Gang. Despite its niche status, Icelandic punk exudes an intensity and sincerity that resonate with the broader punk tradition while fiercely maintaining its own identity.

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Annar Dagur
Album - 21 Tracks - Released December 10, 2024
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Utangarðsmenn
Þursaflokkurinn
Tappi Tíkarrass
Mínus
Morðingjarnir
Fræbbblarnir
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  1. December 10, 2024
  2. October 13, 2023
  3. July 7
  4. September 22, 2022
  5. October 25, 2021
  6. August 5
  7. November 7, 2019
  8. December 20, 2018
  9. December 18
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  15. June 25
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  17. December 7, 2017
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  19. June 5
  20. February 23
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  23. August 26, 2015
  24. January 1
  25. August 29, 2014
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    Blood
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  28. October 24, 2012
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  30. December 1, 2011
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  33. July 15
  34. January 1
  35. July 15, 2009
  36. July 15, 2008
  37. January 1
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  39. January 1, 2007
  40. January 1
  1. December 10, 2024
  2. October 25, 2021
  3. August 5
  4. November 7, 2019
  5. November 22, 2018
  6. November 21
  7. November 18
  8. November 1
  9. June 11
  10. December 7, 2017
  11. January 1, 2016
  12. August 26, 2015
  13. January 1, 2014
  14. October 24, 2012
  15. January 1
  16. January 1, 2010
  17. July 15, 2009
  18. July 15, 2008
  19. January 1
  20. January 1
  1. October 13, 2023
  2. July 7
  3. September 22, 2022
  4. December 20, 2018
  5. December 18
  6. October 1
  7. June 25
  8. August 16, 2017
  9. June 5
  10. February 23
  11. February 1
  12. January 1, 2015
  13. August 29, 2014
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    Blood
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  14. May 1
  15. December 1, 2011
  16. December 1, 2010
  17. December 1
  18. July 15
  19. January 1, 2004