Elín Hall
Elín Hall is a critically acclaimed Icelandic-Canadian artist creating cinematic alternative pop rooted in emotional honesty, vivid storytelling and a deep sense of place. Raised between Montréal and Reykjavík, her songwriting explores intimacy, grief, desire, identity and the tension between belonging and distance.
Hall emerged as one of Iceland’s most distinctive musical voices through deeply personal songwriting, pairing literary lyricism with expansive, cinematic production. Her acclaimed album heyrist í mér? was named Album of the Year at the Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards and produced three #1 radio singles.
Her work in music runs alongside an acclaimed acting career. Hall’s lead performance in When the Light Breaks, which opened Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival, earned her the Silver Hugo for Best Actress at the Chicago International Film Festival and Iceland’s Edda Award for Best Leading Actress. She was subsequently selected as a 2025 European Shooting Star and won a second Edda Award in 2026 for her portrayal of a young Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. Elín’s acting career is represented by CAI Talent Agency →
Hall is now preparing her first English-language album, developed with GRAMMY-winning producer Martin Terefe at London’s historic Eastcote Studios. Her international music career has expanded through performances at Eurosonic Noorderslag, The Great Escape, NXNE and WFNM in Los Angeles, alongside performances with Laufey, YUNGBLUD and The Smashing Pumpkins. Her Eurosonic appearance earned a four-star review from Rolling Stone Germany.
Elín Hall’s ‘Tachylite’ is a cinematic alt-pop song co-written with Jamie Woon, exploring the fragile space between desire, longing and love that never fully solidifies.
📰 Featured in When The Horn Blows & charted on Iceland’s Rás 2
📻 Played on 70+ radio stations across the UK
Elín Hall reimagines David Bowie's As The World Falls Down with a haunting, cinematic interpretation. Produced by Martin Terefe, transforming the beloved Labyrinth ballad into a contemporary reflection on love, uncertainty and resilience.
📰 Featured in The Line of Best Fit
Elín Hall’s Wolf Boy is a dark alt-pop anthem produced by Martin Terefe exploring what it means to be cast as the villain – exploring the grief behind the growl.
📰 Featured in The Line of Best Fit& Rás 2
Elín Hall releases her first English-language single Heaven To A Heathen, produced by Martin Terefe. The alternative rock track explores the pull of toxic relationships.
🎥 Self-directed music video
📰 Featured in The Line of Best Fit & Reykjavík Grapevine.
Icelandic artist Elín Hall’s acclaimed 2023 album heyrist í mér? blends alt-pop, folk, and atmospheric soundscapes to explore heartbreak, guilt, and self-discovery.
⭐️ Recipient of Reykjavík Grapevine’s Album of the Year 2024 & Kraumur Album Award.
📰 Featured in Reykjavík Grapevine, RÚV, and more.
#1 single on Rás 2, RÚV • live performance in The Line of Best Fit
#1 single on Rás 2, RÚV
#1 single on Rás 2, RÚV
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Elín Hall reimagines her songs around the Hammond organ for a special trio performance at the 20th anniversary edition of Hammondhátíð in Djúpivogur, Iceland.
Elín Hall Opens Laufey’s A Matter of Time Tour - See The Pictures
Photo credits: Mummi Lú, Elísabet Blöndal
Elín Hall will open for Laufey’s two final performances of Laufey’s A Matter of Time European tour in their home country of Iceland.
🎫 Night one sold out immediately. Night two – limited tickets
Elín Hall Opens Main Stage at Bludfest 2025, the festival curated by YOUNGBLUD.
📸 Photos by Asya from Music Is To Blame
📰 Featured in Rockshot Magazine & MK Citizen
Elín Hall closed Europe’s Biggest Gig 2025 with a captivating set that showcased her unique alt-pop and folk sound. Representing Iceland for the first time at this major Euroradio event, her performance was broadcast live across Europe, marking a milestone in her rising international career.
