Bjork, Mum, Sigur Ros, Minus--the list of landmark Icelandic musicians and bands goes on and on. But why? What is it about this small cold corner of the world that has produced so much interesting music, and so many fascinating personalities? Both a culture steeped in medieval myth and... [More]

Bjork, Mum, Sigur Ros, Minus--the list of landmark Icelandic musicians and bands goes on and on. But why? What is it about this small cold corner of the world that has produced so much interesting music, and so many fascinating personalities? Both a culture steeped in medieval myth and modernist flare, it is also a land full of unique and original soundscapes. This is the story of the people behind the music as well as a historical document that traces over a thousand years of history to find the heart of Icelandic pop. [Less]