A Downer Crowd, Icelandic Bro-Hop And Synth Driven Lolita Fantasies
The evening started quietly at Hressingarskálinn on Saturday evening, not a lot of commotion going on as venue opener Jara took the stage. Being the first one up, she was obv
Bright Future Rejects “Leftist Alliance” Idea
The chairperson of Bright Future has dismissed an idea to team up with Iceland’s two left-wing parties for municipal elections next spring. With mayor Jón Gnarr recently ann
Going Out With A Bang
There were eight shows of varying quality and styles showcased at Gamli Gaukurinn on the big Saturday night. First up were Skepna, a rock band that just released a self-titled [&he
A Walk On The Mild Side
Just off Laugavegur behind some tall red doors lies Gamla Bíó, a grand seated theatre with a high balcony circle and a spotlit stage. Despite being in the heart of […]
The Big Sleep At Harpa Kaldalón
Kira Kira, an experimental noise band fronted by Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir, opened up Harpa Kaldalón with a song I imagine is similar to the sound of a dinosaur being born
Different Flavours Of Electronic
VÖK Vök is a young band, formed only earlier this year. Already within that short time they’ve managed to win the prestigious Icelandic battle of the bands, Músíktilrauni
Too Much Polish, Not Enough Passion – Iðnó pt. 2
No, you don’t need hand gestures to accompany each vocal flourish, and no, you don’t need to tell the crowd to move closer to the stage (pet peeve of mine, that one). And you m
Very Solid! – Iðnó pt. 1
It was an early start at Iðnó on Saturday. The band Vigri went on stage just after seven o’clock and played extremely melodic and well crafted electronic music. The vocal [
Jon Hopkins Destroyed My Face
An unedited conversation about the bands I saw last night, which ended up being a ridiculous amount of fun. Not that surprising considering the night ended with John Hopkins brin
“Oh, and FOKK YOU MATTI!!!!!” – Amsterdam Pt. 2
IN THE COMPANY OF MEN As I arrive at Amsterdam to do the second part of the METAL NIGHT FROM THE BOWELS OF HELL (and stuff), I meet my compadre […]
Icelandic Metal Is Alive And Well – Amsterdam Pt. 1
Trust The Lies is a young, upcoming metalcore band. They are obviously well rehearsed for the occasion, with all melodic changes delivered without a hitch, and their timings are im
This Was Special For Mykki Blanco
One of the most notable shows of Airwaves 2013 was about to begin, featuring Nolo, Ghostigital, Mykki Blanco, Gold Panda, and Savages at the Reykjavik Art Museum on Saturday night
“…Then The Bass Came In” – Harlem Pt. 2
Venue impressions: very hand painted, intimate feel. Feels like a lot of DIY loft venues I’ve been to in NY, so mission accomplished I guess. Great stuff to be looking [&hell
Like Sticking Your Head In Warm Ambient Goo – Harlem Pt. 1
ARNI² Fresh from their blistering set last night (where they apparently played nowt but banging hardcore techno), Árni Grétar and Árni Vector decided to take a different tack t
Reykjavík Grapevine Podcast: Airwaves Sunday
Wohoo! It is Sunday! We made it! Almost. Your audio-loving friends, the omniscient Grapevine Airwaves Podcast Team, has been rolling from venue to venue throughout Saturday. We bri
Reykjavík Grapevine’s Podcast: Airwaves Sunday Edition
Wohoo! It is Sunday! We made it! Almost. Your audio-loving friends, the omniscient Grapevine Airwaves Podcast Team, has been rolling from venue to venue throughout Saturday. We bri
Don’t Forget The Little Birds
An Icelandic bird expert encourages everyone to consider the small birds who must try and make it through the winter, and to offer them help. As the days darken and […]
Do You Want To Improve Reykjavík? Now You Can!
The city of Reykjavík is once again calling on residents for ideas on how to better some of the city’s neighbourhoods. As has been the case for the past two […]
Tourism Southwest Iceland’s Biggest Business
Visitors to Iceland generate the greatest number of jobs for Iceland’s most unemployed region. MBL reports that, according to a new survey from Market and Media Research, tou
Icelandic Authorities Want Answers From NSA
Officials from the Icelandic government wonder if the US National Security Agency (NSA) has engaged in the spying of Icelanders. As anyone who’s been watching the news lately
Huge Boulder Fell On Pathway In National Park
A boulder estimated to weigh 2 tons fell on the pathway at the bottom of Almannagjá fissure in Þingvellir national park on Friday, when hundreds of tourists were in the park