Why Should I Vote For Your Party?
Guðmundur Steingrímsson The Social Democratic Alliance The Social Democratic Alliance is the only political party in Iceland with a policy that is on the one hand aimed at freedo
The Virtues of a Hot Bath
Now, I am not a proponent of many things, except maybe some obscure bands that I assume people will think I’m cool for liking. Don’t get me wrong, I like […]
So, How Do I Like Iceland?
It’s a popular custom as well as a national joke to ask someone, “How do they like Iceland?” within the first five minutes of their arrival in the country. Upon […]
Sour Grapes
Dearest Ed & Grapevine, Allow me to apologize for my previous letter to Grapevine and its suggestion to alter your national treasure of undead 13th century grammatics. If was a
From the Editor’s Chair
As I watched an historic part of Reykjavík burn down, about two weeks ago at the time of writing, I felt a little sad, both for the people who lost […]
Megas – Loftmynd
When Megas first appeared in the 70s, he was the first artist to attempt writing intelligent lyrics in Icelandic within the context of rock music, at which he remains unsurpassed.
The Vulcan Dub Squad – The New Designers
The other day, a guy came by and dropped a CD on us that he professed to have recorded in his basement. The Vulcan Dub Squad hail from Ontario, Canada […]
Das Kapital – Lili Marlene
As is often the case with artists, the worse they fare in their personal lives, the better they sound professionally. In 1984 singer Bubbi was at his nadir, having released [&helli
Ostabúðin
Ostabúðin (The Cheese Store) on Skólavörðustígur is among the most beloved gourmet stores in the city and its popularity is well earned. Specialising in serving those with a
Barinn
The vibrant three-floor bar, somewhat confusingly named Barinn (The Bar), located on the corner of Laugavegur and Klapparstígur is one of the city’s ultimate weekend party desti
Reykjavík Arts Festival
Grand scale happenings featuring artists and performers from all over the world are presented at this year’s Reykjavík Art Festival, taking place at various venues across the ci
Vesturport: “A Bunch of Divas”
Since it was founded in 2001, Reykjavík-based independent theatre company Vesturport has been known for being innovative, unrestrained and provocative, never afraid to take on new
Full Circle – Low Budget
Even though summer had come and gone we – the Danish writer of this article and her travelling companions, two exchange students from Canada and Germany – thought it wo
A Day Trip to the South Coast: Mt. Hekla
On the way back to the capital a short detour up to Mt. Hekla comes highly recommended. This dignified and scenic 40 km long stratovolcano is one of Iceland’s most […]
A Day Trip to the South Coast: Dyrhólaey and Vík í Mýrdal
Dyrhólaey, a long preserved promontory stretching from the coast and out into the ocean, is the southernmost part of Iceland. Surrounded by black sand beaches and green meadows, t
A Day Trip to the South Coast: Skógar
If you continue driving east along the ring road, you will soon notice another one of Iceland’s remarkable waterfalls, Skógarfoss, which falls down some 60 metres into the river
A Day Trip to the South Coast: Seljalandsfoss
When driving along the south coast of the country, admirable sights that will fill your camera’s memory card pretty quickly are only minutes apart, making the region a popular da
The Best Depressing Music of the 90s
The early 90s were not a happy time to be young. In between communism and Al-Qaeda, with a Clinton in the White House and the apparent End of History, there […]
Kisan
Concept shop Kisan on Laugavegur is a true paradise for shoppers in desperate need of a last minute birthday gift or in search of some fashionable or nifty new items […]
An Ample Dose of Happiness
After squeezing through an almost impenitrable crowd (receiving pokes and evil eyes as a reward for my aggression) I finally managed to get a good view of the stage at […]
The Best Band No One Knows
The tiny non-profit co-op organic-café shop Hljómalind on Laugavegur has proven to be an incredibly popular concert venue, especially within the Reykjavík punk scene, where the