Iceland Airwaves 2008: the DiS Awards
Iceland Airwaves has become one of the most influential festivals of the winter festival season, so we put on a few extra layers and headed out there in search of some good stuff»
Iceland Airwaves has become one of the most influential festivals of the winter festival season, so we put on a few extra layers and headed out there in search of some good stuff»
The ethos behind Norway’s by:Larm (that’s “bee-larm”) is admirable. Essentially a roving festival / conference designed to promote Scandinavian acts and assist improving links within the industry, it also highlights the fruitful nature of the local scene»
Eurosonic is apparently focussed on Swedish music this year. This is supported by the appearance of several Swedish artists in Groningen, in the northern region of The Netherlands, including the chart-topping Robyn. But DiS is in town to see Brits, too, such as a sensationally on-form Blood Red Shoes»
Reykjavik is odd. It sits on top of the world in many respects: geography for one thing, as well as fashion, art and music. On the other hand, this town is bonkers. DiS's Rob Webb, Shain Shapiro and Gary Wolstenholme brave the cold, and booze prices, for the annual Airwaves festival»