Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 18.05.2018, Blaðsíða 23

Reykjavík Grapevine - 18.05.2018, Blaðsíða 23
Flip The Switch Raflost electronic arts festival comes online Do you know what animated notations are? Have you ever been to an algorave? No? Well, then listen up, because the Raflost Festival, held from May 23rd-27th, will soon be putting them on the map when they bring the latest electronic and media arts to downtown Reykjavík. But wait—what exactly is “media arts,” anyway? “What we mean with that term are artforms that use electricity, electronics and interactivity as their basic material,” says one of the festival’s organisers, Jesper Pedersen. “We’re fo- cusing on the more experimental side of things. That includes electronic music, interactive installations, interactive videos, and interactive dance.” Originality and innovation The festival has been held annually since 2007, with the goal to reinvent itself with every edition. “We try to have some new things every year, so that we don't repeat ourselves,” states Jesper. “Of course, there's always an overlap, because we’re dealing with a relatively small field, at least in Iceland. We're trying to groom those grassroots.” This year’s edition will start off with the screening of “The Goodiepal Equa- tion,” about a Danish/Faroese multi- media artist on Wednesday, May 23. Of course, there’ll also be music—with animated notations. “They’re basically video scores that we play, so we look at a video screen and we play what's on the screen,” Jesper explains. Initiation and education On Saturday, 26th May, Iceland will be able to witness its first algorave. “An algorave is people making music in real time by coding computers,” says Jesper. “They show the computer code on a pro- jector and then it becomes dance music, or rave music—whatever you want to call it. It's a very open form, and it's very big in England. We're gonna have some artists over for this.” Connected to the festival, a workshop about electronic art will be held at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, where both local and international students will create together. “We put them in groups where they get to work with students from other fields,” Jesper explains. “We make them create a dialogue. A lot of interesting things happen from there. Of course, we also guide them with the technology.” Lambs to the S.L.Á.T.U.R. Along with Jesper, the festival is or- ganised by electronic musicians Áki Ásgeirsson and Ríkharður Friðriks- son. Both Jesper and Áki are part of the famously experimental composer collective S.L.Á.T.U.R., which will also perform at the festival. So you can ex- pect all sorts of electronic-nerdiness and experimental mindblowing. Words: Phil Uwe Widiger Photo: Art Bicnick Words: Alexander Jean de Fontenay Photo: Alexander Húgó 23 CULTURE NEWS ELECTRIC DREAMS Find today's events in Iceland! Download our free listings app - APPENING on the Apple and Android stores Badass Women on Wheels Roller Derby: Ragnarök vs. Oslo Tiger City Beasts May 26 - 14:30 Íþróttamiðstöð Álftaness - 1,000 ISK Iceland has everything-- even roller derby. Ragnarök, Iceland’s very own women’s roller derby team, will battle against the Oslo Tiger City Beasts in a bout to remember. These gals have come a long way since their inception in 2011, having finally secured their gear, and a place to practice, they’re ready to fight their way to the top. Come ready to witness Iceland’s first and only roller derby team. JW Give Me Lotta Semen House Of Strike: Your Place Or Mine? May 18 - 21:00 - Húrra - 2,000 ISK The grungy drag monarchs of Iceland, the House Of Strike, take over Húrra for a night of orgasmic filth. Headed by the OG Icelandic drag matriarch Pixy Strike, this supergroup pins together the weirdest and most ratchet acts in town. From butch mess Jackie Moon to arm flailing disaster Lotta Semen to goth fucktwink Hans, it’ll be a show to not remember. If that’s not enough, cult pop icon Haffi Haff has specifically flown in for the party. Wiggle wiggle. PW Gamers Unite Isle of Games 001 May 19 - 13:00 - IÐNÓ - Free! For one day only, IÐNÓ welcomes you to the debut of Isle of Games, an event showcasing custom game installations from Iceland and beyond. You’ll not only experience the aesthetic and cultural novelties of the Icelandic gaming scene, but you’ll also get to watch a unique dance improvisation performance combined with a live gaming backdrop. Come ready to try out first hand the funkiest and weirdest video games that Iceland has to offer. Pew pew! JW One man and his machine Electric Dreams explores the realm of Icelandic electronic music— something for your mind, body and soul. Alexander Jean de Fontenay is an Icelandic music enthusiast, DJ and student of culture The Dark Prince Rises Dark Prince Fendi blends pop ideology with rap “I’m in this shit for me alone. Every- body’s trying to copy me but I’m flex- ing on them.” So begins Dark Prince Fendi’s seven-month-old Soundcloud track “Gang Shit.” The artist is well aware that he has a lot to offer, and is proud to show it off. Over vigorous, rolling beats he raps about under- achieving, and cowardly posers that are not worthy of attention, declar- ing: “I have what it takes.” Jón Múli is the 21-year-old produc- er behind Dark Prince Fendi. He has made music under a range of influ- ences like techno, house, and rap. “I just really like performing and mak- ing music that’s entertaining and you can dance to,” he told me. This past year, Jón Múli has been perform- ing live at bars and DIY concert ven- ues in Reykjavík with Geisha Gartel, a rap group formed by him and his friends who make music. “Being a solo artist is different as I have to be a “We're trying to groom the grassroots.” Info: Listen to “Gang Shit” and follow Dark Prince Fendi’s music at soundcloud.com/ princefinite Info: Raflost festival, May 23rd-27th in various Reykjavík venues. Check out raflost.is songwriter, producer, engineer and performer all at once.” Of Dark Prince Fendi, Jón Múli says: “The lyrics deal more with hu- man emotion rather than the con- spicuous consumption and narcis- sism found in Geisha Cartel’s songs, and my past solo releases.” Here his focus is on conveying his energy and joy to an audience through music in the style of contemporary rap blended with themes found in pop music. “I like sticking to the basics,” he says, “so the message isn't lost in some avant-garde attempt.” So if you’re interested in a con- fident, critical and alternative ap- proach to rap which, interestingly, promises that it’s not, stay tuned: Dark Prince Fendi’s debut album is in the works.
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