Art Mania in the East fjords
The Annual LungA Fête (abbreviation for the Youth Art Festival in the East) takes place between the 13th and 19th of July this summer and the celebration sure will be […]
Audio Improvement
Heavily accented and poorly flowing rap accompanies predictable lo-fi instrumentation on this largely forgettable half-hour of music. There are no outstanding faults in play
Búllan
Hamburgers may not be traditional Icelandic fare, but when it comes down to it, it is no surprise that the fast food obsessed island hosts a brilliant burger joint. A […]
Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool
Take a long, hard look at the accompanying photo. You’ll want to be there. And for good reason. Seljavallalaug is just as beautiful, calming, transcendent and awe-inspiring a
Hermigervill
The album is a collection of mostly instrumental cover versions culled from Icelandic pop music history. The selection is not your obvious pop standards, rather the cult hits that
Best Place To Look At Statues
In 1909, Iceland’s first sculptor, Einar Jónsson, offered his works as a gift to the nation in exchange for a building to house them (and him). Fast forward five years […
Celebrating a Downtown Institution
If you are literate and have walked the length of Laugavegur it is likely that you have ventured into Bókabúð Mál og Menning. With tables of touristy books stacked on […
Dr. Zühlke and Mr. Eldon
Although it occasionally shows glimpses of intimacy and honesty, All Over The Face is for the most part too bland, too hesitant and too shy to make much of an […]
Remembering The King of Pop: “Rest in Peace, Icarus!”
Ragnar Kjartansson musician, artist Michael Jackson flew too close to the sun. He sacrificed everything for his art, audience, and fans. His music is human creativity bordering on
Most Awesome Letter
Hello you all people from the Grapevine and not, from here or there, well Iceland is a small place, so it occurred to me to write a message here, maybe […]
Sour Grapes and Stuff
Iceland has become a poor wild courageous island for the diehards. Most of foreign residents are gone, some Icelanders are too, or planning to be next fall. Of course, the [&hellip
No More Blues: Animals Are Awesome!
Opened in 1990, Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarðurinn is a family escape open year round, giving kids (and city folk) the chance to get up close and personal with a variety of [&hell
Segurmo
A couple of months before Segurmo opened in Boston (the bar, not the city), sous chef Sigurdur “Siggi Shaker” Magnús Finnsson of the rock band Singapore Sling explained to the
Best July Activity – From The Deep Westfjords To The High Cliffs Of The Faeroes
Leaving Ísafjörður on July 17, the Aurora, a 60-foot sloop yacht that has travelled around the world four times in competition, will embark on a true Viking journey of natural [
Dutch Lawsuit Against Iceland Underway
Several Dutch Icesave depositors are preparing to sue the Icelandic government for losses, and one of these depositors spoke extensively with Grapevine. As we reported last week, D
Eva Joly Says State Prosecutor Should Resign
Corruption-fighter Eva Joly, currently working with Icelandic authorities to investigate last autumn’s bank collapse for signs of criminal activity, told RÚV that the state
Refurbishing of HallgrÍmskirkja Wrapping Up
The ongoing refurbishing of Hallgrímskirkja is finally coming to a close. The church, itself a symbol synonymous with Reykjavík, has been swathed in scaffolding since October 200
Recognition Still Comes From Abroad
Icelanders seem to have a deep-seated preoccupation with how they are perceived by the outside world and a belief that “recognition comes from abroad.” The modern Icelandic pro
Our Favourite Bar!
Karamba is a uniquely awesome place on Laugavegur: colourful, fun and completely free of pretensions. They’ve been keeping the good folks of Reykjavík entertained for a few mont