The Perfect Landscape
Art is a contested space in ‘The Perfect Landscape.’ Public sculptures are graffitied over, a bucket of red paint is sloshed on a museum wall, windows are smashed at an [&helli
Hello! Welcome! Airwaves Is Coming!
So, it’s that special time of year. As Reykjavík’s (non existant) summer departs, the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival is just around the corner once again. It’s
Pirate MP: “Respect Is Not Automatic”
A member of parliament for the Pirate Party has received strong criticism from his colleagues for refusing to address them with the traditional “Honourable” appellation
About 72% Want Airport To Stay In Reykjavík
Just under 72% of Reykjavík residents want the domestic airport to remain in the city, although the matter remains a contentious one. Vísir reports that, according to a new poll
Foreign Citizens On The Rise
The number of Icelandic residents of foreign nationality is now just under 7%, according to a new report from the Multicultural Centre. RÚV reports that the data marks a turning [
Þjóðleikhúskjallarinn
The basement of the National Theatre of Iceland has served a variety of functions through the years, most notably as a meeting place for the Reykjavík chapter of the Social [&hell
Hressó
The bar recently underwent a bit of a facelift with snazzy colourful cushions replacing worn leather booths. There are plenty of seats here during the day, but they clear half [&he
Harlem
Harlem’s walls are essentially a permanent exhibition of some of the best contemporary Icelandic artists. Fittingly, young artists and art students make up a considerable chu
Gamla Bíó
A film theatre turned opera house, Gamla Bíó is the go-to place for the Icelandic Opera troupe. During the Reykjavík Airwaves, it also turns into a lively venue for the [&hellip
With Jóhanna: New Book Explores Former PM’s Relationship With Her Wife
Author and playwright Jónína Leósdóttir will be publishing a new book next month about her relationship with former Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Vísir r
Mammút
The group is a powerhouse on stage, delivering series of searing post-punk songs that are terrifically fractured and neurotic. Guitarists Arnar and Alexandra deliver notes in tight
The Man Behind The Camera
We meet at Café Babalú, one of Reykjavík’s cosier coffee shops. Full of old furniture and cluttered with books and kitsch ornaments, it seems like the perfect place to meet [&
So What’s This Overpriced Rental Market I Keep Hearing About?
As Jimmy McMillan, founder of New York’s The Rent Is Too Damn High Party, who released the album ‘The Rent Is Too Damn High (vol. 1),’ often points out: the […]
Village Must Repair Own Internet
A village in east Iceland that has a poor internet connection will not receive help from any telecom nor any government funding to improve the situation. While Iceland boasts one [
Police Stop Public Intimacy
Capital area police were recently called to the scene of suspicious behaviour that turned out to be more than they bargained for. Reykjavík area police posted from their public Po
Strigaskór nr. 42
Strigaskór nr. 42 is a band with quite a long history but sporatic activity through the years. Formed in the late eighties, Strigaskór nr. 42 came to be at the […]
Stroff
The band Stroff was formed in early 2012 when guitarists Örn Ingi and Árni Thor met regularly to play. Then they got Markús, Harald and Friðrik in on it and […]
Stealing Sheep (UK)
Stealing Sheep is noisily drenched voodoo-pop from Liverpool. Their music comes at you in the hazy shape of psychedelic folktronica, medieval synths, hypnotic beats, spiraling wham
Stafrænn Hákon
The Icelandic Stafrænn Hákon will release his 7th album in November / December, ‘Prammi.’ The album contains 13 compositions that were written and produced by Ólafur
Sóley
Sóley has already caused a massive stir online with over 10 million hits on YouTube and a rapidly growing fanbase in every corner of the world. Since the release of […]
Sometime
Sometime’s the Danni and Diva de la Rosa take listeners through the borealis on a spacey synth infused vehicle with their music. TheDanni writes, records and produces along