What is the biggest Icelandic band?

Of Monsters and Men — Of course, probably the biggest Icelandic band at the moment is Of Monsters and Men. And, even though they are getting a lot of attention, with the release of their second album, particularly in America, a Top 5 Icelandic bands list definitely wouldn’t be complete without them.

What do you know about Icelandic music?

I do know, however, that Iceland has a big tradition of folk music, as well as songs that tell a story or a legend. And you’ll hear much of this even in Icelandic modern pop and rock music today — as songs are rich, complex and quietly epic. When it comes to listening to Icelandic bands, however, which are the best?

What makes a good Icelandic pop band?

Icelandic pop bands tend to deviate from what most normally associated with the genre; rather than relying on catchy tunes, repetitive lines and broad themes, most still aspire for experimental sounds, beautiful lyricism and a distinct voice. The Sugarcubes were the first to reach mainstream success, and are a perfect example of this.

Who are Icelandic reggae bands?

Icelandic reggae bands are not particularly easy to find, but Amabadama and Hjálmar stand out. Amabadama’s music carries an uplifting reggae groove, while Hjálmar’s music goes more into the roots feeling of the soul-searching reggae vocalist.