Iceland Airwaves have announced the second wave of artists for their 2025 festival, set to take place in Reykjavík from 6th – 8th November.
TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe joins the lineup, performing material from his solo album ‘The Black Boltz’. Iraqi-American band nabeel, East London MC Jeshi, and US duo Joey Valance & Brae are also set to appear, alongside Japanese-Canadian artist Saya Gray.
The festival welcomes back Icelandic group Retro Stefson, known for their chart-topping tracks ‘Glow’, ‘She Said’ and ‘Queen’. Additional domestic acts include musician and film composer JFDR, alongside hip-hop artists Ala$$$ka1867 and Herra Hnetusmjör.
“Every year, our mission is to bring together the most exciting new talent from Iceland and around the world — and this year’s lineup is shaping up to be one of our strongest yet,” says Festival Manager Ísleifur Þórhallsson. “From the much-anticipated return of Retro Stefson, to the riotous energy of Joey Valance & Brae, and the iconic voice of Tunde Adebimpe, we’re proud to showcase the kind of creative spirit that makes Reykjavík and Iceland Airwaves so unique.”
A special partner event at Harpa will feature Mugison performing with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, with arrangements created specifically for the festival.
