The Challenges of Being a Female Artist in the Icelandic Music Industry

Ragna Kjartansdóttir (Cell7) and Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir are the dynamic duo that makes up the band Red Riot in Iceland. During this interview, they share the ups and downs of being an artist (solo and in a band) in Iceland. In particular, they provide insight as females in the Icelandic music industry and some of the challenges they have faced just due to their gender. Use my special link below to get a discounted rate of the live stream of the “Live from Reykjavík” concert happening on November 6th, 2021. This hybrid event has limited in-person seats and will be live-streamed from four iconic venues in Reykjavík. Amazing Icelandic artists like Ásgeir, Bríet, Aron Can, Daughters of Reykjavík, Red Riot, and more will perform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xPoY_aXbhU Topics I Talked About With Red Riot During the Interview When did you burst onto the music scene in Iceland? Was there any pressure to look or be a certain way as a female artist? Which music artists have inspired you? Trailblazing as songwriters in Iceland Challenges they have faced in the music industry What advice do you have for young artists? What made you form Red Riot? How have you adapted during COVID? Cell7’s experience in a recent Inspired by Iceland campaign What music projects are you working on now that we can look out for? What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase? Red Riot’s Spotify playlist Red Riot’s Instagram Cell7’s Spotify Playlist Cell7’s Instagram Hildur’s Spotify Playlist Hildur’s Instagram Share This Post Share on facebook Facebook Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on twitter Twitter