Protester Files For Damages Against State
A protester who was twice charged with disobeying a police order has filed for damages against the Icelandic government. The story of Lárus Páll Birgisson is convoluted. In execu
DIMMA
Hailing from the land of ice and snow, heavy metal band DIMMA is a musical entity whose sound reflects the atmosphere of the long dark winters of Iceland; Hard and […]
Student Loan Fund Will Not Appeal
The Minister of Education and the Student Loan Fund (LÍN) have decided that they will not appeal a Reykjavík District Court ruling that new student loan requirements are illegal.
Protest Lack Of Disabled Access
A group of Danish exchange students are trying to raise awareness of the lack of access for disabled people in Reykjavík. The lack of wheelchair-friendly entrances and exits in Re
Dikta
Dikta, an Icelandic verb meaning “to compose or make something up,” remains immersed in the same passionate and soulful atmosphere it was formed in, inspiring their melodic alt
Ghostigital
Ghostigital are veterans of being non-compromising digital sherpas. They enjoy climbing. November 2, 2013 21:00 Reykjavík Art Museum
DIANA (CA)
There is something looming in the corners these songs, a pop sensibility is undeniably present, but never overwhelming. There is always enough room left for the imagination to comp
Daníel Bjarnason
Daníel Bjarnason studied piano, composition and conducting in Reykjavík, Iceland before leaving to study orchestral conducting at the Freiburg University of Music, Germany. As a
Gang Related
Reykjavík indie rockers Gang Related have a lot of things going for them. Having gone through a turbulent phase of member changes due lifestyle differences and artistic divides, G
Agent Fresco
AGENT FRESCO is an Icelandic band of startling originality known for its intensely dramatic performances of music combining the pop, alternative, art and math-rock genres. At the h
The Airwaves schedule & app is out!
Great news for all the compulsive planners out there – Iceland Airwaves have released the festival schedule. So, for those of you who like to wield a red marker and […
Arnaldur Indriðason Wins Spanish Novel Prize
Arnaldur Indriðason, author of the popular Icelandic crime novel series featuring Detective Erlendur, has won Spanish publisher RBA’s ‘Premio RBA de Novella Negra,’ for his
Æla
Æla (translation: Puke) are an Icelandic post-punk band, famous in their home country for their mesmeric and explosive live performances, jagged tunes, tense dynamics and the on/o
AARON & THE SEA (US)
This band is in a long distance relationship; Aaron lives in Minneapolis and Alex stays in Reykjavik. They write and produce long-distance, via gmail and video chat. Performance/st
A Brand New Viking Saga Is Out!
His name is Snorri, he’s Icelandic and he writes about Vikings who chop each other up with swords. Sound familiar? Well, he’s just published a brand new novel… You didn’t [
Lemúrinn: The Graf Zeppelin Visits Reykjavík
“On Thursday, July 17, at around 11:00 AM, the citizens of Reykjavík looked up at the sky in astonishment as the magnificent German airship Graf Zeppelin sailed towards the city
1860
Long story short, 1860 is an indie pop band from Reykjavík, Iceland that has been called, amongst other super nice things, “the Fleet Foxes of Iceland.” The group was formed [
Microchip Revolution Comes to Reykjavík City Library
A technical revolution will be coming to the Reykjavík City Library in the next few weeks. All of the barcodes and theft prevention stickers in all of the city’s library [&helli
Believes Iceland Should Move Towards Drug Legalisation
A former Supreme Court judge said in a radio interview that drug prohibition has done more harm than good, and that more Icelanders are starting to lean towards legalisation. Vísi
Musician To File Charges Against Gay Pride Organisers
An Icelandic musician intends to file formal charges against the organisers of the Gay Pride Festival, on the grounds that the celebration was harmful to children. Gylfi Ægisson,
Iceland To Accept More Refugees
Iceland intends to accept about a dozen asylum seekers from Iran and Afghanistan. The decisions was announced by the Ministry of Welfare yesterday. Specifically, Iceland intends to