With a stage name that translates to "DJ Airplane and Spaceship,", there is already much to unpack with Icelandic artist Steinunn Hardardottir.

Reykjavikurdaetur -- a collective of Icelandic women who perform as an unstoppable hip-hop crew -- lit up the crowd at The Current's headquarters for Iceland Airwaves. Hear their impactful two-song session.

Bedouine has lived all over the United States. She performed her enchanting alternative-folk songs for us at Skuli Craft Bar in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Jay Gabler talks to Iceland Airwaves' head of Marketing and Operations about the festival achieving gender parity and how climate change is affecting music festivals. Today's new releases include albums from Charles Bradley, Muse, and J Mascis, and a new single from Aurora.

At The Current's first live session from Iceland Airwaves 2018, Icelandic musician Asgeir stopped by to perform two brand-new songs from his forthcoming album, expected in early 2019.

Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora is known for dreamy pop melodies. She recently released her second studio album, 'Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1),' on Glassnote Records. Aurora stopped at the Skuli Craft Bar in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves to play some songs and to talk to The Current's Mark Wheat.

The Iceland Airwaves music festival is happening this week, and The Current is excited to be part of it. Among the many exciting artists on the lineup this year, here are profiles of four.

Join host Mark Wheat as he broadcasts from Reykjavik, Iceland, for the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Mark will have interviews, live performances and a few cultural insights as well.

Today's top music news stories include Iceland Airwaves reaching a gender parity goal, Phil Elverum marrying Michelle Williams, and the Fyre Festival organizer facing new charges.

St. Vincent hauls to the top of the chart ahead of Saturday's show at The Palace in St. Paul. Bully also strong-arm their way back to the #19 spot this week.