Ólafur Arnalds
Ólafur Arnalds is a jack of all trades. Variations of Static is his second album of compositions for piano and strings, following Eulogy for Evolution (2007). Before starting his
All Bark and No Bite
I must say that the extremely merry atmosphere at Organ on Gay Pride Night overwhelmed me a bit upon entry, but in a moment I settled down with the thought […]
Kira Kira
In recent years, the successful portions of the Icelandic post-rock scene have made a sound to call their own and Kira Kira, along with their topically-named new album, fit quite [
My Summer as a Salvation Soldier
The twelve songs on Activism, an album wracked with emotion and subtle diatribe, are arguably some of the best tracks to be released in Iceland this year. Ranging from the [&hellip
WANTED: Corpses or soon-to-be Corpses
Icelandic artist seeks the dead for a video installationSnorri Ásmundsson has the reputation of being Iceland’s most infamous artist. If one’s in doubt, his provoking pieces m
Food for Thought
Grapevine met with two local chefs – Hrefna Rósa Jóhannsdóttir Sætran, owner of the restaurant Fish Market on Aðalstræti, and Stefán Úlfarsson, from the family-run 3 Frak
Great Moments In Icelandic History: Iceland gets its first Olympic Medal
While many right now are cheering on Iceland’s Olympians competing in Beijing, there still remains great national pride and honour in remembering that unforgettable moment in tim
Welcome to the Tropical Island of Iceland
On a steamy summer day in July, Iceland breaks the hottest temperatures on recordFollowing an unusually squelching heat wave, temperatures topped out a blistering 26.2°C in Reykja
Please Yourself with an Elf
Elves are hard to find, but a few years ago elves found Hallgerður Hallgrímsdóttir. These encounters led to some of the most wonderful sexual experiences of her life. Keen to [&
Eat Burgers, Bathe and be Merry
Welcome to yet another instalment of Cheap Reykjavík, where the Grapevine’s resident misers share some of their patented money saving tricks and tips. If you’ve got some miser
The Foreigner’s Guide to Icelandic Colleges
Many consider the choice of studying in Iceland as somewhat of an oddity, but the main attraction must lie in the modest tuition fees and the rather lenient admission qualification
Yet Another Icelandic Monster: Marbendill
They're not as evil as NykurLast issue, we learned about fatal underwater horse Nykur, who likes to lure folks to a watery grave using a combination of charm and adhesive […
Where to Find Necro-Pants
If you’re like me, a new arrival to Reykjavík, the free walking tour that leaves from the tourist info centre on Aðalstræti is worth the time. It helped me get […]
An Ode to Marijuana
The battle between Icelandic dir-ectors is getting more and more fierce everyday but this August the half-Icelandic Parisian Sólveig Anspach defies the patriarchy prevailing in th
Black Flag and the Art of Meditation
Meditation, basically, is the act of ordering your conscious mind to shut the fuck up. It drops the mental engine down a gear and allows for complete focus or simple […]
Staying Focused
Concert promoter, bass player, social pedagogue and recently instated mayor of Dalabyggð Grímur Atlason is a true jack of all trades and has recently become a powerful spokesman
The Great Wall of Iceland
When I first came to Iceland as a tourist two years ago, I was astonished at how friendly everyone was, especially at dawn when liquor bottles had vanished into seeping […]
Glaumbar
The premier sports bar in town, though after the final whistle, DJs take the floor and begin a night of feverish dancing. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: […]
Dillon
The quintessential rock pub Dillion serves moderately priced drinks, and has pretty good music, too. The mix of students and tattooed tough guys always creates a fun atmosphere. Cl
Celtic Cross
Arguably the most authentic Irish pub in town, a very lively space with live music every night, sometimes two bands playing at once. Clcik on image to see bigger map! […]
Boston
A fresh addition to the Reykjavík bar and bistro scene. Roomy bar floor, nice sofas and stylish interior make this a comfy café as well as a tavern with good, […]