Airwaves : Valborg Ólafs

Valborg Ólafs is an Icelandic singer-songwriter whose intimate blend of indie folk and atmospheric country has earned her a reputation as one of Iceland’s most distinctive emerging voices. She is known for a rare vocal presence, whisper-soft yet captivating, capable of filling a room while drawing listeners into moments of stillness and connection.

Based beneath the Eyjafjallajökull volcano on Iceland’s south coast, Valborg creates music shaped by vast landscapes, and emotional honesty. Since her debut release in 2019, she has performed at showcase festivals in Iceland and Canada, introducing international audiences to her cinematic sound and immersive live performances.

With songs that explore freedom, growth, love, and belonging, Valborg’s music invites listeners to slow down, and reconnect. New music from her forthcoming third album arrives in 2026, further establishing her as a compelling new voice from Iceland.

She is one of those rare artists best experienced live.