Hellvar: Stop That Noise
Since their 2007 debut ‘Bat Out Of Hellvar,’ Hellvar have grown from a duo and laptop to a fully fledged band, with drums, bass and everything. And with their second […]
Journalist Sentenced To Pay Fine For Quoting Public Records
A journalist for DV was found guilty of defamation of character for publishing publicly available information on one of the subjects of an article. Jón Bjarki Magnússon, the jour
Finance Minister Justifies ISFI Hire
Despite great public unpopularity with the decision, Minister of Finance Steingrímur J. Sigfússon has defended the decision to hire Páll Magnússon as the new director of the Ic
Informant Naming Sparks Row Between Feds And Newspaper
The FBI has disavowed having revealed the identity of the Icelander who helped bring down wanted gangster James “Whitey” Bulger, while the Boston Globe – who brok
Middling in the Art Gallery
8:30 pm at the art gallery and Borko are in full swing. I have found my spot for the night, slouched in a corner on the balcony, at this point […]
Kreatiivmootor Smash Music Into Joyful Sonic Non-Sequitors
Harpa’s Kaldalón is a seated theatre, below ground level, that plays host tonight to a mixed bag of young Icelandic bands and esteemed visitors, including a solo set by Bjö
Great Show, Crappy Backline
Amsterdam is a pretty nice Airwaves venue. You get club atmosphere; it's not too big, but you don't get crushed by people as there is a corner in the front, where you still can el
I Am Thankful For My Ears
I have decided that witnessing an orchestra perform in unison and energy and harmony is one of life’s more affirming experiences.
I Always Wanted You To Go Into Space, Man
What time is it? Did I miss the first bands playing tonight? Because Iiris are owning the stage like a headlining act. I am unsure if it is a she […]
Confined
I walk into Factory. Aðalsteinn is there. We have a mildly humorous misunderstanding regarding beer. It’s alright. I sit down and sit there for a while. Natasha Fox stays pretty
THE NEW KID ON THE BUTCHER’S BLOCK
Grillmarkaðurinn is the new contender in the Icelandic steakhouse circuit. It is tucked behind the restaurant Happ, and shares one facet of Happ’s food philosophy with an emphas
Katla’s Activity Worrying Scientists
Recent seismic activity around Katla has civil authorities meeting with scientists on a regular basis, and has attracted the attention of the global media. The Eyjafjallajökull er
How Reykjavík Got To Be What It Is
The fabled area of 101 Reykjavík is a fun place, but there is certainly more to the city. Reykjavík is actually divided into ten districts, with the 101 area (101 […]
Laxnes: A Trip To The Icelandic Old West
The fauna in Iceland is much more than whales, puffins and sheep. Yes, if you check around you will find a very special and loyal animal among the other creatures […]
Protestors Force The Police To Break The Law
Last week, the National Audit Office of Iceland published a report criticising the National Police Commissioner for having violated laws on public procurement when he purchased rio
Lots Of Pixels
There’s a short film programme in town. It’s a good idea: Couch fest films is an initiative that lines up with film festivals around the world in order to screen [&hell
Never Too Late For Thorunn
She isn’t the first name to come to peoples’ lips when thinking of Icelandic musical exports, but Thorunn Antonia has been around the block and hit foreign shores. Having worke
TOTALLY (DEATH)CRUSH’D OUT!
Åse and Linn from Deathcrush answer some questions.
Chikka-zzz-chikka-chikka
Dr. Badmind here to ruin the party for everyone! What I love about Iceland is the versatility of the music scene, sure there have been a few Sigur Rós imitators […]
Crazy Beats Down At Animal Farm…
It’s Reykjavík! It’s Wednesday Night! It’s Iceland Airwaves! And that means it’s time to party on down to Faktorý where we’re going to be blowing those hinges off baby!
A Night To Remember
Fönksveinar – 20:00 Young, energetic, and looking good, these talented gents had the task of opening up Airwaves at Harpa Kaldalón, and did so confidently. With a congealed