The Norðurljós Is Thoroughly Rocked
APPARAT ORGAN QUARTET Several times during their show, someone in the Apparat Organ Quartet told the crowd, “Apparat loves you!” And we all loved them right back. Appar
Objectivity On Holiday – Gamli Gaukurinn pt. 2
It’s quite a mammoth task to try and cover every single gig that happens at Airwaves, and slip-ups are going to be pretty much inevitable. And a slip-up is what […]
Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp – Hressó pt. 2
Sure, I've seen this band play a hundred times before in countless dive bars and various shitholes across the United States, but this is the spirit of Rock and Roll and Dimma are l
An Acceptable Night Out In The Cold – Hressó Pt. 1
Sitting down in a booth at Hressó, like so many times before, I raised an eyebrow as a female led group joyfully played through pop songs on stage, smiling from […]
A Night Filled With Promise – Gamli Gaukurinn pt. 1
Gamli gaukurinn is a bar with a small stage in one corner. It is in no way perfect, but with the addition of Harpa Concert Hall to the Iceland Airwaves […]
Colour Me Impressed – Iðnó Part Two
Belgian outfit Girls In Hawaii ran a very tight ship in the packed Iðnó, regularly engaging with the crowd and getting them to swoon from side to side. During their performance,
The Inexhaustible Indie Venue – Iðnó pt.1
The former half of Iðnó’s Friday line-up was interesting. The night started promptly at eight with a set from Jóhann Kristinsson. His music is in many ways conventional i
An Amazing Evening
You know how dogs sometimes spend so long with their owners that they start to resemble one another? John Grant and Iceland have a similar relationship going on. If there’s ever
Iceland’s Dance Music Scene Is Awesome: Amsterdam Pt. 2
Good Moon Deer have a tough slot. They’re charged with enlivening the purgatorial atmosphere of Amsterdam, with the city alive and jumping just outside of its grubby windows.
Harlem Hypnosis – Harlem Pt. 2
It's getting really late. It's not late by Reykjavík standards, but it is considering how early everything started this evening. Half the room looks lobotomized, and I'm not sure
Beats, Unnecessary Rhymes And Nightlife – Harlem Part 1
Something about him and his singing style reminded me of Bon Iver - a Bon Raver, if you will. Though his music was created entirely with electronics, M-Band's sound was warm and on
‘What’s Wrong With Your Eyes?’ And Other Delights Heard At Gamla Bíó
At Gamla Bíó’s seated concert hall, we show our enthusiasm for a band by gently wobbling in our chairs. Tilbury’s opening performance, however, had the crowd rollicking on th
Transient Architecture & Songs From The Fringe
So let this be your soundtrack to the after-party. As I began this review I was not entirely sure how to put it all together and to be honest, I am not sure that I entirely do now
Night At The Museum
I don't believe you can underestimate the importance of fun in a live show. It's probably a cliché but if performers look like they're having fun, there's no doubt it rubs off on
Reykjavík Grapevine’s Podcast: Airwaves Saturday Edition
You have survived Iceland Airwaves Friday and are looking for something to listen to while you rest up for another night of glory? Look no further! Your friends at the […]
Genre Assassination And Schizophrenia: Amsterdam Pt. 1
The first act to show up on stage at Amsterdam on Friday night was Hip-Hop/Reggae producer Nolem. Nolem has been around for years and his production has provided the backbone [&hel
“It’s a Party, You Know?” A Night At Þjóðleikhúskjallarinn
If you play your cards right, on a Friday night during Iceland Airwaves, there are a myriad of fun situations you could find yourself in. I happened to find myself […]
Getting Fucked Up Is A Beautiful Experience
Apparently Björk went to see Omar Souleyman instead. She made the wrong choice.
múm And The Ghost In The Machine
The drums play a key role in múm: they can be organic and primordial, they can resemble the clanking, steam-driven machinery of the Industrial Age, and they can recall the Digital
Reykjavík Grapevine Podcast: Airwaves Saturday
You have survived Iceland Airwaves Friday and are looking for something to listen to while you rest up for another night of glory? Look no further! Your friends at the […]
Damian From Fucked Up: ICELAND IS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN CANADA, HYPE = TRUE
Sorry guys, our browser doesn’t support video uploads from phones. Odd to send you to a page like that. There is a video of this stuff coming later tonight – […]