Original Photography by Jackson Ducasse
“I wrote the album as a farewell to music [speaking of heyirst í mér?].
Something that was supposed to be a farewell kind of became the beginning of something.”
– Elín Hall
Rising Icelandic talent Elín Hall sat down with The Line of Best Fit’s Sophie Leigh Walker to reflect on her journey as both a musician and actress. In the feature, she opens up about creating her award-winning album heyrist í mér?, making her Cannes debut, and embracing English-language songwriting ahead of a landmark year in 2025.
Read the full interview here →
“Her lyrics are almost novelistic, a Swiss army knife of
sharp metaphors tempered with incisive, unflinching truths.”
– Sophie Leigh Walker in The Line of Best Fit
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’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 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’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 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 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.
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.
fyllt í eyðurnar is an intimate live EP recorded at Hljóðriti featuring six raw, emotional Icelandic tracks. This release captures fragile moments of breakups and hope with authentic, one-take performances.
📰 Featured as Plata Vikunnar – Rás 2
Rising Icelandic talent Elín Hall speaks with The Line of Best Fit about the making of her award-winning album heyrist í mér?, her Cannes debut, and her shift into English-language songwriting ahead of a landmark year in 2025.
📸 Portrait by Jackson Ducasse for The Line of Best Fit.
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
Rolling Stone Germany awards Elín Hall's Eurosonic performance ★★★★, describing the Icelandic singer-songwriter as one of the standout discoveries of Europe's biggest showcase festival and praising her ability to turn every song into "a scene."
📸 Photos by Daniek Snijder at Forum Rabo Studio, ESNS 2026.