Blogger Exposes Unpopularity Of Finance Hire
A blogger who repeatedly criticised a controversial hire to a powerful finance position reporting to the Ministry of Finance has paid out of pocket to conduct a formal survey on [&
Finance Minister Appears On BBC
Minister of Finance SteingrÃmur J. Sigfússon appeared on the BBC to explain where Iceland went wrong, financially, and where it is going next. In the clip below from BBC’s
Penis Museum Back In ReykjavÃk
No more will phallologists the world over have to travel to HúsavÃk to witness penis specimens from other species, as the Icelandic Penis Museum has moved back to the capital. [&
"Twee As Fuck!"
When Mammút hit their stride they feel like a force of nature, washing over their audience like crashing waves of sound. KatrÃna Mogensen's voice floats on the music like an arct
From Sitting On The Floor To Raising The Roof
It’s hard to imagine a more incongruous set of opening acts for the headliners at this gig, unless you count the time Tom Jones opened for GG Allin at the […]
The Good, The Bad and The Misplaced
Whatever quarrels surrounding the Harpa concert hall and its construction, you have  to admit that it is a huge, polished piece of architecture that is made to be home of music.
A Voyage to the Worlds of the Amsterdam System
In a centrally located and often-travelled region of the ReykjavÃk galaxy lies a surprisingly seldom-visited solar system known as the Amsterdam system. How and why it received su
Wildly Imaginative, Creatively Liberated…
Seven albums in, it's easy to forget how special Björk's voice is, but seeing her sing up close is perfect reminder. Her face twists and grimaces, giggles and grins as she goes th
The fancy Iceland Airwaves '11 app for fancy smartphones
All those of you who do not like to carry around a printed Airwaves festival info plus the city map plus some tourist guide plus your phone plus keys plus […]
Huang Nubo Not A Priority
The Minister of the Interior says other matters take precedence over continuing the process of vetting Chinese investor Huang Nubo. Nubo, who wants to build a luxury hotel in north
Clock Opera's Guide to Iceland Airwaves (Without Having Ever Been There)
It's our first trip to Iceland as Clock Opera, but I came to stay with a friend a few years ago and fell in love with the place. Waterfalls smothered in cloud, stumbling on secret
We Used To Be Birds, But Now We're Monsters… And Men.
Of Monsters And Men recently released their stellar debut album, 'My Head Is An Animal', songs from which you can catch playing in nearly every coffee shop and radio station in Rey
Björk Creates Special Workshop For Children
The release of Björk’s new album, Biophilia, has initiated an ambitious project with ReykjavÃk, the University of Iceland, Airwaves and primary school children. In a press
Medieval Magic Employed In Neighbour Dispute
A feud between two neighbours in an Icelandic village has led to one being charged with making a threat of murder, due to his use of a curse that dates […]
Gender Equality In Ministries
The ratio of men to women in government ministries and committees has achieved something approaching equality, although there is still room for improvement. A new report from the C
Reggae in ReykjavÃk? Looks like less is, more or less, more.
Answering popular demand within ReykjavÃk's budding reggae scene, Ojba Rasta are a ten piece that's dead-set on facilitating the spread of their niche, convincing Sinéad O'Connor
Conservatives Top Polls Again, Polling Methods Questioned
The Independence Party is once again the strongest party in the latest Gallup poll, but their polling methods have been criticised as leading and biased. The latest Gallup poll sho
The Airwaves Engine That Quietly Toils For Thee…
Behind every great festival, there are those who beaver away unnoticed to make sure your Airwaves experience is unforgettable.
Big Man On A Little Planet
Although he’s been to Iceland every year for the past five years, and although he’s played concerts here almost every time, this is the first year that Sean Lennon is lining up
The President Wants To Offer You Pancakes
Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar GrÃmsson, in a video statement to the world at large, is inviting people to his home to eat Icelandic pancakes and fresh vegetables. The video i
Former Gideon Chairman Upset With City Council
The former president of the Gideon Society in Iceland contends that ReykjavÃk city council has shown disrespect to his organisation by not allowing them to give the New Testament