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Kristin Kristjans
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Girl power: The Top 10 female vocalists at Eurovision
We love Celine Dion, but she’s not on the list.
Iceland: Pollapönk releases No Prejudice video, chooses English
Pollapönk—Iceland’s only kid-appropriate punk band—has released its official video for “No Prejudice”. Yes, you read that right. The group has done away with “Enga fordóma”, the Icelandic version of their song,…
Songvakeppnin: Iceland reveals songs for second semi-final
Last Saturday, Icelanders voted an opera singer and a female footballer through to the final. Just when you thought Songvakeppnin 2014 couldn’t get any hotter, it’s time to reveal the five remaining…
Iceland: Opera star and female footballer advance at Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins
The first two finalists in the Icelandic national finals, Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins, have been revealed. Tonight Icelanders chose “Von”, performed by Gissur Páll Gissurarson, and “Eftir eitt lag”, performed by Gréta…
LIST: Five of the biggest flops at Eurovision
Ever since the first Eurovision semi-finals took place back in 2004, the media hype and general craziness have increased with every passing year. Every contest has a chosen one. Someone…
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins: Who will reach the finals first?
Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins, the national final for Iceland, will take place on February 15. The first five songs have just been revealed and you can listen to them here—and below.
Our time has come! – Iceland’s only punkrock band for kids is in to win it
Some of y’all may remember a catchy little tune from 2003 called “Open your heart”, and its singer Birgitta, who took the Icelandic national finals by storm. But there is…
Iceland: Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2014 is on!
At last it is official. The lineup for Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins, the national finals in Iceland, has been revealed. As in previous years, there will be two semi-finals and a grand…
LIST: Top 10 Male Voices at Eurovision
When watching Eurovision, we hardcore fans look into every single detail. The lighting, the stage set-up, the backup singers, the dresses/suits/Cezar’s cape and last but not least…the singer! Throughout the…
Iceland: Record Number of Entries for Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins
For composers in Iceland who are dreaming of hearing their song on the Eurovision stage, time is up. The submission gates have officially closed, and it is now up to…
List: Ten “Say What?!” Moments from the Eurovision Song Contest
There have been some unforgettable moments at Eurovision through the years. Moments that gave you goosebumps, brought a tear to your eye, and reminded you that a Serbian prayer conquers…
Iceland: New Single and Upcoming Album from Eythor Ingi
We all remember Eythor Ingi’s powerful performance in Malmö last spring. Despite finishing 17th, he didn’t pack his bags and say goodbye to music. No, as soon as he came…