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Iceland
Laufey
Microstates
Music culture
Of Monsters and Men
Popular Culture
Reykjavik
Sigur Ros
Sociology
Product details
- ISBN 9781836391142
- Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
- Publication Date: 01 Oct 2025
- Publisher: Reaktion Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Iceland punches well above its weight in the world of music, producing global icons like Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men, and Laufey, while at the same time nurturing a vibrant local scene. This book explores how Iceland’s unique social habits, institutions and everyday practices contribute to its thriving music culture.
Tracing the development of Icelandic popular music since the rock ’n’ roll era, it examines key influences shaping the scene, from Reykjavík’s musicians to national institutions like radio and concert venues. With engaging explanations of sociological factors, the book sheds light on why Iceland has become a powerhouse in music. An illuminating journey through Iceland’s music history, this is a celebration of the artistry and cultural forces behind its global impact.
Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen is Director of the Undergraduate Media and Communication Studies programme at the University of Iceland. A renowned music journalist, he is the author of three books on Icelandic music.
