Agust Smari Bjarkarson (Agust Islandia)

Agust Smari Bjarkarson, known artistically as Agust Islandia, is an Icelandic queer pop artist from Reykjavik creating music that celebrates queer life, queer love, and Pride. His music blends humor, heart, and bold storytelling with dance energy, centering LGBTQ+ experiences and universal themes of identity and freedom. With releases spanning queer musical theatre projects and Pride anthems, he inspires creativity, connection, and celebration within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

Listen to the music on Spotify or Apple Music, follow on TikTok, and explore releases on MusicBrainz.

About

Agust Smari Bjarkarson, performing as Agust Islandia, is an Icelandic musician, songwriter, and producer from Reykjavik. Born on August 26, 1976, his musical journey began with a childhood discovery that would shape his artistic path: "One of my earliest memories is learning to use my parents' vinyl record player. I was hooked on the crackle of the needle and the endless albums, feeling like each song revealed a secret."

Forged in the land of fire and ice and seasoned by a life in motion, Agust Islandia creates music at the edge of extremes. His sound is an alchemy of volcanic silence and electric energy, spanning shimmering synth-pop anthems, cinematic ballads, and atmospheric electronica. He masterfully blends deep soundscapes with high-energy beats and melodic storytelling, creating music that resonates both locally and internationally through DistroKid's worldwide distribution.

Drawing profound inspiration from queer-affirming musical theatre—with favorites including the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ stories in Rent, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and Hair—Agust's work centers queer love, queer relationships, and Pride celebrations. His music unapologetically celebrates queer life in all its forms—exploring same-sex relationships, LGBTQ+ identity, coming out stories, and the joy of Pride community. Through infectious dance energy and bold storytelling, his songs become anthems for queer love, queer resilience, and queer joy.

With notable releases including the ambitious queer musical albums "The Gay Mormon Musical" and "Swipe Me to the Moon - A Gay Musical"—both exploring themes of queer love, LGBTQ+ identity, and coming-of-age—alongside energetic projects like the "Cowboys EP" and dedicated Pride Month celebration singles, Agust creates a musical universe where queer stories take center stage. His growing catalog of LGBTQ+ music continues to connect with queer listeners and allies worldwide across Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and YouTube, reaching milestone moments like "60,000 people listening to one of my songs in a single day."

As an emerging artist with boundless creative ambitions, Agust Islandia looks toward the future with excitement: "I am just starting, so my bucket list is still wide open. I want to create bigger productions, collaborate with inspiring artists, and keep pushing myself creatively." He invites listeners everywhere to hit play, feel the rhythm, and let the music speak.

Selected Discography

• Feel Alive, Single, 2025 i
  "Feel Alive" is a high-energy fusion of EDM and Dance, a celebration of joy, freedom, and the rush of being alive.
• Gay and Proud, Single, 2025 i
  A multilingual celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and identity. This uplifting anthem embraces gay pride with bold energy and universal themes of love and acceptance.
• Pride Month 2025, EP, June 2025 i
  A vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride featuring uplifting anthems like "Shine so Bright" and "Broadway Pride." This EP captures the joy, visibility, and empowerment of Pride Month with shimmering synth-pop and dance energy.
• Swipe Me to the Moon, A Gay Musical, Album, 2025 i
  A contemporary gay musical following two men from dating app meeting to deep love. 22 songs explore modern queer romance, first dates, relationship milestones, and finding forever love in the digital age.
• The Unseen Chorus, A Gay Musical, Album, 2025 i
  The Unseen Chorus – A Gay Musical is an unflinching theatrical work that confronts how the gay community has drifted in the age of apps and online porn, where infidelity has become widespread, promiscuity is often celebrated, and desire is fueled by the constant pursuit of the next, seemingly better partner. Through its narrative and music, the production highlights this vicious cycle while urging reflection and change. It serves as both a mirror and a challenge, asking individuals and the community alike to pause, look inward, and reclaim values of love, honesty, and loyalty. Ultimately, the musical dares audiences to rise above the noise and imagine something truer, stronger, and more human.
• Yogurt, Single, 2025 i
  An intriguing pop single with playful energy. The exact themes remain delightfully mysterious - let the music speak for itself!
• Peach and Purple, Single, 2025
• Pride Around the World, Single, 2025 i
  A global anthem celebrating LGBTQ+ unity and international Pride solidarity. This uplifting single honors diverse queer communities worldwide and the universal power of Pride.
• Pride on the Seas, Single, 2025
• Bless This Mess, Single, 2025
• Cowboys, EP, 2025 i
  A playful, irreverent take on cowboy culture with queer themes and humor. Features "Y'all Means All" and "Two Steers in Love" - subverting Western stereotypes with LGBTQ+ inclusivity and cheeky comedy.

Contact

For booking, press, or collaboration inquiries, please email . You can also follow Agust Islandia on TikTok for updates, behind the scenes content, and new music releases.