I've seen Endless Dark live twice. Once was their full plugged in, right on the front edge of the stage, bare-chested rock show. The other was on bar stools at the back of a half-full bar doing gentle, acoustic versions of their songs. I really couldn't pick which one I preferred, they were clearly happier being the loud band but the other show proved a couple of things – the singing is excellent and the songs can take the exposure. They will be in full plugged in mode next week, see if you can find space in your schedule to see them.

Endless Dark – Shooting Star Press by Iceland Airwaves

Where are you right now and what are you doing?

We're in Reykjavík writing for our new album and getting ready for Iceland Airwaves.

I loved your acoustic show last year. You seemed really relaxed, but did it make you nervous to strip so much away from your normal show? Or did you love it?

We're not big fans of doing acoustic shows so I think we won't do a show like that for many years. If we have to play acoustic we just wanna have guitars and vocals, not the whole band.

What can we expect from your show this year?

You can expect a bunch of new songs, mosh pits, stage dives and a lot of sweat.

In your wildest dreams, who would you most like to see at the front of the crowd at your show?

Luis Guzman and James Quall.

What else are you keen to see at Airwaves this year?

Agent Fresco, Kiriyama Family, Of Monsters & Men and a lot of other great bands!

Can you pass on some tips for first timers at Airwaves and in Iceland?

Bring a jacket it might be cold. Ha Ha!

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That's pretty good advice folks. Endless Dark play on Friday night (Saturday morning) in Gamli Gaukurinn at 1:10am.