The experimental music festival Extreme Chill takes place September 3–7, marking its 16th edition. As in previous years, audiences can expect an extraordinary lineup of artists spanning everything from hypnagogic pop to experimental ambient and noise music.

Among the performers are lo-fi pioneer John Maus, the Cascadian dark-ambient artist Loscil, electro-pop group Xiupill, sound artist Þórunn Björnsdóttir, theremin virtuoso Hekla, and the experimental duo R-O-R – comprised of Gyða Valtýsdóttir and Úlfur Hansson – to name just a few.

The festival will open at Bíó Paradís with a tribute to the late Árni Grétar Jóhannesson (Futuregrapher), and will then take place across several downtown venues, including Gamla Bíó, Iðnó, Bíó Paradís, Húrra, Space Odyssey, and more.

Further details and tickets are available on the festival’s website>>

Founded in 2010, Extreme Chill is Iceland’s longest-running festival dedicated to experimental music and sound art. At its core, the festival aims to forge connections between Icelandic and international artists, merging diverse art forms ranging from electronic music to visual art. It has gained significant recognition abroad and established itself as an important part of Iceland’s music scene.