Væb

VÆB (pronounced “vibe”) is an Icelandic electronic music duo formed in 2022, consisting of brothers Hálfdán Helgi Matthíasson (born June 4, 2003) and Matthías Davíð Matthíasson (born December 7, 2004). Known for their energetic fusion of electronic, hip-hop, and electro-pop, the duo has gained national recognition through their participation in Iceland’s Eurovision selection process, Söngvakeppnin.

Their debut studio album, Væb tékk, was released on September 8, 2022, under Alda Music. The album featured singles like “Aron Can (Borðar kál)” and “Þetta kallar á drykk.” In 2023, they collaborated with Ingi Bauer on a remix of “Ofboðslega frægur,” which debuted at number 17 on Iceland’s Tónlistinn chart. Another single, “Tölur tala,” featuring Herra Hnetusmjör, reached number 21 on the same chart.

In February 2024, VÆB competed in Söngvakeppnin with the song “Bíómynd.” Although they finished fourth in the final, the song became the most popular entry from that year’s competition, entering the top 10 of the Icelandic charts. Later that year, they released the EP Væbauer in collaboration with Ingi Bauer.

The duo returned to Söngvakeppnin in 2025 with the song “Róa.” Their performance earned them a unanimous victory, topping both the international jury and public votes, securing their position as Iceland’s representatives for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. “Róa” achieved significant commercial success, maintaining the number one spot on the Tónlistinn chart for six consecutive weeks, marking it as the longest-running Eurovision-related number one in Iceland during the 2020s.
The twins reached the final of the contest in Basel, where they earned a 6th place in their semifinal. In the final, they were 25.

Beyond their musical endeavors, VÆB has engaged with fans through various platforms. They launched their YouTube channel on May 19, 2023, and maintain an active presence on social media, including Instagram and Facebook. Their music is characterized by a blend of dance and electronic elements, creating compositions designed for the dance floor with complex rhythms, catchy melodies, and pulsating basslines.