Iceland Airwaves has unveiled the second wave of international artists appearing at the festival's 2025 edition. The Reykjavík music showcase and industry conference runs from November 6 to 8, and is dedicated to platforming up-and-coming talent from the local Icelandic scene and around the world.
Among the 29 new additions are TV on the Radio founding member Tunde Adebimpe, Canadian pop experimentalist Saya Gray, and dynamic hip-hop duo Joey Valence & Brae. Other names include Nabeel, Jeshi, Getdown Services, I am Roze, Katie Gregson-MacLeod, Lilyisthatyou, PUNCHBAG, Maya Delilah and Panic Shack.
Joining the roster of Icelandic talent to be showcased at the festival are Retro Stefson, JFDR, Ala$$$ka1867, Herra Hnetusmjör and Spacestation, among others.
Iceland Airwaves' Festival Manager Ísleifur Þórhallsson shared in a press release, "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. 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. This mix of raw newcomers, beloved local legends, and bold global voices is exactly what Airwaves is all about."
Tickets are available for purchase now, and can be found here.