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This interview took place during the Iceland Airwaves Festival in Reykjavik, Iceland, on October 31st 2013.
Q: So, you're here for Iceland Airwaves; you're not playing this year, are you?
Brynjar: No, we're taking the year off.
Nanna: Yep.
Q: You are here as music fans?
N: Yes, finally we're able to relax, walk around, and take a look at other bands, which is great.
Q: Isn't it nice to be able to do that for a change, after such a long tour?
B: It's very pleasant.
Q: What have you seen tonight?
N: I saw Vök and Lay Low. Earlier today I went off-venue and saw Sykur, and I stood outside of 12 Tónar and watched Rökkurró. That was fun.
Q: It's okay to stand in line...
N: Yeah, that's part of the experience.
B: It's good for you.
Q: But isn't it strange that you're not playing? You were the headliners last year.
N: Yes, it's weird.
B: It's strange not having to go to sound check or having to do something, we're just chilling.
N: There's no stress. It's wicked nice.
Q: So you're just sipping red wine and relaxing?
B: Yes, mostly (both laugh).
Q: What is that you have to see, can't miss this year?
N: I cannot miss Mammút, who will be playing later. I´m very excited.
B: I'm going to see Midlake on Saturday, and Yo La Tengo and Kraftwerk on Sunday.
Q: Will you play here next year?
N: Hopefully. I always really enjoy playing at Airwaves. We have strong ties to this festival and it would be fun...when we have new material.
Q: It's a shame that you're sitting on the sidelines rather than playing for the people.
N: Yeah, I know, this is incredibly lame (laughs).
B: We'll see how far we've gotten with our new material next year. You never know what might happen, maybe we'll play.
Q: Have fun being in the audience at Airwaves.
B: Thanks, you too.
N: Thanks.