From the Editor’s Chair
A friend suggested that I try and write something a little more optimistic on this page. I’ll try, but these are desperate times. But, summer is just around the corner. […
Tabasco’s
The Mexican restaurant Tabasco’s is a cosy establishment on the corner of Hafnarstræti and Vesturgata. Tabasco’s offers a selection of famous Mexican dishes – although most
Ó Restaurant
Ó Restaurant, located at Hotel Óðinsvé, opened in February after the previous establishment, restaurant Siggi Hall, closed its doors. Ó’s executive chef, Eyþór Rúnarsson,
Across the Country in 40 Days
I spent part of two days walking along the outlaws’ trails that cross the plains and lavas of Kjölur, under variable weather, swinging moods, and the gloomy vigilance of the [&h
Músíktilraunir 2008
The top of the youthful crop was crowned this March 15 at the final round of Iceland’s 27th annual Battle of the Bands, Músíktilraunir, in the Hafnarhús Reykjavík Art Museum.
Don Mexico-Harald
After several successful documentaries (The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela, Africa United), The Higher Force (opened March 28) is Olaf de Fleur’s first foray into the world of
Calling Vatnajökull
You are bound to listen carefully. The drip, crack, splash, plop and clack of icebergs melting echoes down the phone line, leaving the listener to conjure up images of the [&hellip
The Icelandic Music Awards
Everyone who’s anyone who was up for an award was at the 14th annual Icelandic Music Awards on March 18. The President, the Mayor of Reykjavík, and anyone who may […]
Scenes from the Road: Einar Kárason
On Cars “I consider myself very lucky to have witnessed both the rise and fall of the petrol fuel age,” says author Einar Kárason behind the wheel of his Chrysler […]
Misery Index
By the time I arrived at Organ, Celesine had already fired up the heavy machinery and set out on their path of destruction. It was a somewhat misguided journey. As […]
Agent Fresco – Dr. Spock
The concert started considerably later than I expected. The first band, Agent Fresco, recently won the Icelandic version of The Battle of the Bands so I was excited to see [&hellip
The Faroese Islands
At the same time local celebrities toasted their victories at the Icelandic Music Awards, Faroese musicians invaded Organ with a set much more energetic than any awards-party could
The Hugest Small Rock Fest in the World
It was almost 3am and the festival was coming to an end. The youngest in the audience had gone home to rest but excited party people had taken their places. […]
The Reykjavik Baby Mafia
“WAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! WAAAAAAAHHHHH!” This is the background soundtrack that echoes and resounds in my eardrums. I hear it sometimes, like now, as I sip my deliciously sweet Swiss
A Postcard from America
Greetings from America! The weather is lovely here! About 4°C and sunny with just a bit of wind, and the Current Threat Level is only at yellow, according to the […]
Wanted: Musicans to Support
Tell me a little about this new fund. The Aurora Foundation is a charity fund that was set up by Ólafur Ólafsson and his wife Ingibjörg Kristjánsdóttir one year ago. […
Sour Grapes Issue 04 2008
Dear ladies and gentlemen, a friend told me Iceland girls look like fairies. Do they? Kindest regards, Yacine Azzouz Dear Azzouz, Do you mean fairies as in gay, or fairies [&hellip
The Underground Kids of Ukraine
“The girl injecting herself in the video was notorious on the streets of Odessa. She was an amazing girl. One of the toughest I’ve ever known. Her dad killed her […]