he wait is over! Our final lineup announcement of Iceland Airwaves 2025 is here, and it’s insane! Today we announce a fresh wave of 20 artists from near and far. Expect dreamy disco, dark pop, existential dance bangers, and perhaps a few emotional epiphanies.
We are also happy to welcome showcases by Music Finland and Music Yukon (Canada), who will both be serving that talent only the the Yukon and Finland can produce.
Other than that, you should know that our prices are going up this Friday at 23:59 PM GMT! Don’t make us say it, you know very well what to do!
LET’S GET INTO IT!
LET'S MEET THE ARTISTS
'WTF SHOWCASE' BY MUSIC FINLAND
That’s right, Music Finland is back with another banging showcase called ‘WTF Showcase‘! They are turning NASA into a tiny Finland on the 7th of November.
Playing are Maustetytöt, Finland’s favourite sisters of deadpan pop. They mix catchy hooks with brutal realism, and can be described as chart-toppers, movie stars, and still gloriously weird.
Orvokki makes dreamy electronic collages for your feelings: floating, flickering, and beautifully strange.
Helsinki’s MALLA fuses house, disco, and Finnish flair into hypnotic, analog-driven grooves. A rising force in Nordic club culture, her sound is pure late-night magic.
SHOWCASE BY MUSIC YUKON
Together with the Embassy of Canada, Music Yukon is bringing over three artists all the way from the Yukon, a territory in northwest Canada, bordering Alaska, for a thrilling showcase.
If you’re into bass, sweat, and cinematic tension, you will love The Follower. They turn northern chill into rave heat as their dark, dance-driven sound hits so heavy it makes the floor shake.
From the wilds of the Yukon comes Declan O’Donovan, who brings cinematic folk, soulful grit, and goosebump melodies. His songs carry the weight of distance, memory, and time.
From Yukon’s icy streets, Jeremy Parkin builds pulsing worlds of hip-hop, house, and rhythm which are sure to make you move.
Moving on to the country of Ukraine, where Tricky Nicki flips the rap script with English bars, wild beats, and a one-of-a-kind flow. Think West-coast swagger meets Eastern Edge. With millions of streams we are sure he’s here to stay!
From Sub Pop rocker to viral sensation, Sean Solomon is back with gut-punch honesty and lo-fi charm. His breakout hit “Car Crash” proved sincerity still hits the hardest.
Moving on to Farao, whose lush, disco-dream world is pure sonic fantasy. Think Janet Jackson meets Alice Coltrane.
GDRN’s R&B, pop, and Icelandic soul could melt glaciers (hypothetically! She’s not to blame for global warming). Multi-award-winning and endlessly magnetic, she’s brings the sound of modern Iceland.
Copenhagen’s BOABOA bring hypnotic bass lines, melodic pop, and club energy that brings out the energy you didn’t know you had. Three minds, one mission: to make you move!
Polish prodigy Hania Derej conducts, composes, and conquers; from jazz to orchestral magic. A rising force with the trophies (and the talent) to prove it.
Theatrical, tender, and unapologetically queer, Álfgrímur turns pop into performance art. Expect emotion and heartbreak with a wink.
Swedish alt-pop dreamer JÁNA crafts lush, introspective tunes that shimmer with melancholy. Her debut Orbit is a hypnotic trip through love, nostalgia, and self-reflection.
Joining the FMX showcase is Faroese art-rapper Marius DC who spits sharp, honest bars with fearless energy. Oh yes, he’s back: older, louder, and ready to slay harder.
Pop? Dance? Existential crisis on the dance floor? Reykjavík trio digital ísland bring it all: fierce beats, soft vocals, and zero chill.
Dark-pop powerhouse MAIAA blends fierce lyricism with bold, emotional soundscapes. After her Icelandic Eurovision debut, she’s been serving raw honesty and empowerment with every beat.
Straight from the north of Iceland, Atli turns heartbreak and hope into soaring indie anthems. With millions of streams and a killer live show, he’s one to watch.
SCAM is Reykjavík’s newest sonic experiment, making their debut at IA25 Hollywood film composer & producer Herdís Stefánsdóttir joins forces with Salka Valsdóttir, producer, songwriter, and founding member of the hip-hop collective Daughters of Reykjavík. Together, they unleash a wild fusion of electronica, dance, pop, and hardcore techno. Raw, unpredictable, and immersive; a journey of all the senses.
Last but not least, Danish-Icelandic duo slóra live where structure meets chaos; improvising, experimenting, and letting the moment lead. Expect hypnotic synths, percussion, and pure creative freedom.
IN OTHER NEWS
If only everything could be rainbows and sunshine! Tunde Adebimpe, ratbag, and Tamara Mneney are unable to make it to Airwaves this year.
Tunde Adebimpe: “Due to unforeseen circumstances Tunde Adebimpe is unable to perform at Icelandic Airwaves. We are so sorry for the inconvenience and hope to make it up to you. Thank you”
Ratbag: “Unfortunately ratbag will no longer be performing at this year’s Iceland Airwaves.”
