Evil Madness : Super Great Love
Iceland’s electronic Travelling Wilburys are back as BJ Nilsen, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Pétur Eyvindsson, Stilluppsteypa and DJ Musician take a break from creating ambient drones.
Can We Capture Iceland?
Thoughts in the wake of the Skjaldborg documentary festivalReverend John, who will not leave his land and becomes the prisoner of his own loneliness and depression, is he Iceland?
Extra Björk Concerts Announced
If you missed your chance to buy tickets for any of Björk’s concerts this fall, don’t despair – two new extra performances by the artist have been added to the [
Learning To Löve Björk
I have always admired Björk. That’s never been the problem. Björk has constantly caught my admiration, but somehow adoration—even enjoyment—has been out of grasp. It’s wi
IT’S REALLY EASY: JUST DON’T RAPE PEOPLE!
In the past three months, people across the world have united in a global protest against stereotypical ideas that the victims of sexual assault are somehow to blame for the [&hell
Should Icelanders Be Ashamed Of Themselves?
After the publication of the SIC report, there was a near unanimous agreement in Icelandic society that it was not only an important analysis of the economic collapse’s causes, b
American Company Might Buy Lazytown
An American broadcast company is offering to buy up Latibær, known to many outside of Iceland as Lazytown. The show, which has proven itself to be remarkably successful, syndicate
US Considering Sanctions Against Iceland Over Whaling
The US government is considering imposing sanctions on Iceland for the practice of hunting endangered fin whales. Ministers within the Icelandic government – and even within
More Artists Announced For Airwaves
Organisers for Iceland Airwaves have announced more artists attending. First and foremost, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band is set to perform. Also gracing our stages will be awar
Victims Of Sexual Assault Within Church To Receive Restitution
The national church of Iceland has announced that it will pay cash to victims of sexual assault at the hands of former bishop Ólafur Skúlason. Last fall, the daughter of [&hellip
TRACK OF THE ISSUE – SNORRI HELGASON: MOCKINGBIRD
Singer/songwriter Snorri Helgason first made his name with everyone’s favourite band of 2007, Sprengjuhöllin, who with a ‘difficult second album’ managed to fade into semi-o
On the run
When I met Aisha, Bekele and Dabir, I realised I was in a precarious spot. As we settled in to chat, Bekele smiled sheepishly and told me, “If you hadn’t […]
Court Rules Against Undercover Cop
Three senior judges in Britain have ruled that Mark Kennedy – an undercover cop who pretended to be an eco-protester named Mark Stone – acted unlawfully and with the in
Sour Grapes and Stuff
MOST AWESOME LETTER: Hello osom grapevine I am admirably broke and i like lobster. Can i have it? -Sindri Dear Sindri, Sure, since you ask so nicely. Enjoy your lobster! […]
THE BEATS OF CINEMA
Future Shorts ONE has come to Reykjavík and wants to kick up a storm in the world of performance, art, cinema and nights out with the people of this city. […]
Will 101 Reykjavík Ever Reclaim Its River?
Lækjargata is one of the main streets of downtown Reykjavík, lying alongside Reykjavík’s pond, Tjörnin, through the centre of town and towards the new concert house Harpan. N
Agro Minister: No Lamb Imports
Despite climbing domestic prices due to an artificial shortage of lamb in Iceland, the Minister of Agriculture has refused to allow the importing of foreign lamb. As reported, expo
JÖKULSÁRLÓN IS STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL
If you are looking to experience an overwhelming landscape without ever having to leave the comfort of your car, Jökulsárlón is the place. This 200 metre deep, eighteen square k
Thoughts On Learning Icelandic
Why don’t those damn foreigners just learn Icelandic? Language learning is highly subjective and, as Icelanders love to tout, the language is complicated and difficult. It takes