Sin Fang, Samaris, Sleigh Bells, and more announced for Sónar Reykjavik 2017
Sónar Reykjavík 2017 has announced its first wave of artists, with a huge list of Icelandic acts leading the way.
Representing the Nordic nation so far are GusGus, FM Belfast, Sin Fang, Samaris, Emmsjé Gauti, Glowie, Kött Grá Pje, Aron Can, Aaiieenn, Cyber, h.dór, Hrannr x Smjörvi, Øfjord, Örvar Smárason, Sigrún, sxsxsx, and Wesen.
As well as homegrown artists, a heap of international names join the bill, including Fatboy Slim (UK), Moderat (DE), De La Soul (US), Sleigh Bells (US), Ben Klock (DE), Oddisee (US), B.Traits (CA), Forest Swords (UK), Tommy Genesis (CA), Vatican Shadow (US), Marie Davidson (CA), Helena Hauff (DE), Sapphire Slows (JP), John Grvy (ES), Johan Carøe (DK), and Pan Daijing (CN),
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