All Things Iceland

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

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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.

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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

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