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Very kind words but I can't take any credit for it. I just spend an inordinate amounts of time trawling music websites. But yes, I do have a very big thing for Scandi and esp. Icelandic music. p.s. the blog address is also reachable at burrowsmusic.com

Big Mac(kerel)?

Iceland is one of the very few countries and the only 1st world country without a McDonalds.

Bit of trivia about the Icelandic language: High-functioning British autistic writer, Daniel Tammet learned to speak fluent Icelandic in 7 days - just to prove he could.

Eliza Geirsdottir Newman

Olafar Arnalds improvising with Nils Frahm - how much talent from one small island? I had tickets to see him in Hove with my gf and youngest son but couldn't go, sadly. Merry Prankster was there and by all accounts it was sublime. (Olafar Arnalds used to be a drummer in a thrash metal band - not...

And the very beautiful Lay Low Icelandic/Sri Lankan via London.

John Grant with Biggie Veira from Gus Gus

Agreed. That is a fantastic story. I'd be dining out on that for ever. Gwylan - we salute you! This woman is just about the best female singer of the last 25 years. I'm more than jealous.

Soley - I'll Drown (From my album of the year a few years back) Just Another Snake Cult - Have You Seen This Girl Anywhere

Are we allowed to include John Grant? He's an Icelander now.

Ms Arnalds

My favourite Sugarcubes track

Hafdis Huld, Emiliana Torrini, Olaf Arnalds (Olafur's cousin - Bjork is a big fan of hers), FM Belfast, Lay Low, Gus Gus, Seabear, Aminiia......the list goes on and on. Hafdis Huld is my favourite though. Completely in love with her.

Agreed. Thanks to Soistes and HKFC for putting me right! Do you get this depth of knowledge with any other club? Can't wait for the inevitable Icelandic music thread.....

Any relation to Bjork? They've got the same surname.... *fingers crossed*