Condé Nast TravelerAug 19, 2026Björk, an Eclipse, and 40 Years of Icelandic Underground MusicBjörk’s eclipse rave was more than a party: It was a celebration of the Icelandic label and creative community that helped shape the country’s singular music scene.8 things in this storyEcholaliaFestivalone-day rave headlined by BjörkElsewhereThe National Gallery of IcelandMuseumReykjavík, IcelandBjörk's multi-sensory exhibition with immersive soundscapesSmekkleysaPlaceReykjavík, Icelandrecord label celebrating 40th anniversaryGramm RecordsPlaceReykjavík, Icelandco-founded by Ásmundur JónssonPlataPlaceReykjavík, Icelandnewly formed Icelandic record labelSmekkleysa's record storeMarketReykjavík, Icelandlaunch party for compilation albumSmekkleysukvöldFestivalReykjavík, Icelandvariety shows from 1987-1992The Word MusicFestivalReykjavík, Icelandfour-day festival in 2000Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
