Reykjavík Music Mess Returns
The music festival Reykjavík Music Mess is back, and a partial list of this year’s line-up has been announced. Reykjavík Music Mess premiered last year, featuring acts such
Gang Related
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. With the resurgence of lo-fi surf Pop/Rock, it’s easy to see where Gang Related are coming from. The song writing here is solid, [&he
Most Icelanders Against Joining EU
A new poll conducted by a professor of sociology shows that 54% of Icelanders are against joining the European Union, and the greatest opposition arises from distinct demographics.
Wants To Re-Invent Icelandic Crown
Member of parliament and chairperson of the new party Solidarity Lilja Mósesdóttir wants Iceland to drop the crown, and adopt a new currency called the Newcrown. Iceland’s
Will Examine Arming Police Further
The majority of Icelandic police want to carry tasers, and the Minister of the Interior intends to examine the case for allowing them to do so. Icelandic police are unarmed, [&hell
Iceland Set To Hunt Fin Whales Again
Icelandic sources report that they have reliable evidence that Iceland will resume hunting fin whales this summer, despite an international law prohibiting the cull of the species.
Harpa As A Symbol Of Iceland’s Recovery
Iceland was recently described as a success story of the economic crisis in a Financial Times article. Just free from under the International Monetary Fund’s wing, Iceland was co
Says Church In Financial Trouble
Iceland’s new bishop says that the Church of Iceland is in such financial trouble that they may have to close some parishes. The Church of Iceland receives support from the [
Muck: Slaves
I do not demand 100% originality or wild surprises at every turn of a new album. Many original albums are intolerable, pretentious dog shit. Some bands’ influences are very e
A Wet And Windy Adventure Along The South Shore
When we arrive to the BSÍ terminal early in the morning, the air is crisp and clear and it looks like we picked a great day to tour the south […]
Hello, Kitty!
Reykjavík’s weirdest girl scored a free trip to China and told us howSometime in early 2007, a fabulous group of women were gathered in a living room along with their […]
Young Conservatives Offer Double For Plastic Cup PM Drank From
The Youth Organisation of the Independence Party of Iceland (SUS) has offered double the amount the Visual Arts Centre in Akureyri paid for a plastic cup the Prime Minister drank [
Mysterious Sign Actually Advertising Chinese Massage
After police investigated the matter, it turns out the sign on Laugavegur that has aroused so much suspicion is actually advertising Chinese massage. As reported, this photo was ta
Nosh, Nosh, Nosh
Forréttabarinn specialises in starters—but think tapas meets bistro rather than 2-for-1 hot wings. In fact, Forréttabarinn (The Starter Bar) is sometimes jokingly referred to b
Save the Rats!
A friend of mine swears there are rats in Reykjavík, but in my ten years in this town I have never seen one. There is, however, another type of rat […]
Todmobile: 7
Finally the mighty Todmobile have returned. I figured the best way to engage with this new epic was to take it for a long car drive in the countryside. I […]
New Bishop Will Maintain Status Quo On Gay Marriage
Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir, Iceland’s new bishop and its first women to hold the office, has no intention of changing church policy when it comes to the question of gay marria
Working On Labour Day Draws Criticism From Union
Employees having to work in shops in Kringlan and Smáralind on May 1 has sparked objections from the Icelandic Confederation of Labour Unions (ASÍ), with a call for a boycott [&h
Lego Versions Of EVE Online Ships
A fan idea for Lego to start producing EVE Online spaceship kits has picked up the official interest of the company. Lego regularly encourages ideas from fans for new building [&he
Iceland Gets First Female Bishop
A new Bishop of Iceland has been elected by church and related officials, making her the first female bishop in the country’s history. As reported, current Bishop of Iceland
ADHD: ADHD 2
I’ve made up my mind. ADHD’s latest album rules. This being my virgin foray into their world of sound, I was initially worried when I saw the line-up of musicians. [&he