Unbroken Wins Iceland’s Eurovision Spot
Last night after two semi-finals the public chose María Ólafsdóttir and her track Unbroken to represent Iceland at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, reports RÚV. Incr
SÓNAR SATURDAY: WE ARE ALL OVER IT
As you might have expected, we are super into Sónar Reykjavík and even went so far as assembling a large crew to cover the shindig! Our team comprises journalists, musicians, [&h
Sophie The Game Changer
Let‘s talk about Friday night at Sónar Reykjavík 2015 in no particular order First of all, it was a dirty shame that Jimmy Edgar couldn’t make it to the show. […]
Getting Over Myself: My Second Night At Sonar.
Last night, February 13, 2015, I attended Sonar Music Festival that took place at Harpa concert hall in Reykjavik. I didn’t know who any of the artists were—except the ones [&h
Alison MacNeil’s Second Sónar Day: Sorrí
It’s Friday night and I am completely sober, leaving my car in the underground parking at Harpa. The presence of young men standing in groups drinking beers and the flashing
Why They Think There Is Something Worth Finding In Drekasvæðið
Anyone at all interested in oil exploration in Iceland is probably familiar with some of the more controversial topics such as environmental repercussions and the private companies
Icelandic Foxes Looking For Love In Norway
Happy Valentine's Day You Crazy Fox Kids!Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park have sent five fox cubs born last spring to couple Frosti and Flandra to Norway and Sweden to help […
Musings On The Occasion Of Sónar’s Opening Night
I want you to watch these before we go any further, because I want you, dear reader, to know that I find this concert series to be Absolutely Fucking Awesome. […]
Hera Hilmars Wins Shooting Star Award In Berlin
Icelandic actress Hera Hilmarsdóttir (Hera Hilmars) has won film festival Berlinale’s ‘Shooting Star” award for the lead role in the Icelandic movie ‘Life
The Dog Ate My Homework – Sónar Day 1
The silence of my house isn’t silence. It is the sound of my blood running through my veins and the electricity of my nervous system sending messages to my body. […]
Kindness On Chasing The Sounds In His Imagination And Ignoring His Critics
Kindness is the nom-du-plume of one Adam Bainbridge, born in the distinctly un glamourous town of Peterborough in the Northeast of England. Over recent years, the long-haired, pout
9 Lessons Learned From The First Night Of Sónar Reykjavík
NINE—When you’re making your way to the back of the room with intense stage lights behind you, your will look like a fuzzy shadow to your friends. Considering that they’re [&
Don’t Ask Nanna: Icelandic Swimming Pool Etiquette
Dear Nanna, I’m heading to Iceland soon and am looking forward to checking out the “swimming pool” culture. Any do’s and don’ts I should be aware of?
Þorrablót: A Fabricated Tradition
A look beyond Þorrablót's questionable dining practicesIt’s Þorrablót time in Iceland. You could have one too. Let me save you some trouble: the Þorramatur menu isn̵
Ghostigital, Fufanu and Ívar Pétur – More Portraits From Matt Eisman!
In what has become a vital feature of our festival coverage, veteran photographer Matt Eisman will be shooting portraits of select Sónar Reykjavík performers throughout the weeke
Speak Dance, Watch Dance, Dance, Dance!
The Reykjavík Dance Festival is relentlessly omnipresentThroughout the month of February, the Reykjavík Dance Festival (RDF) will be in full swing. What started as a group of ind
How To Incriminate Yourself Through Inaction
After weeks of mounting pressure and criticism, Iceland’s Minister of Finance, Bjarni Benediktsson, finally came out on Wednesday in support of purchasing leaked documents that r
Convicted Icelandic Banker Seemingly Drunk On National TV
Recently convicted banker, former chairman of the Kaupthing board, Sigurður Einarsson, conducted an interview with RÚV last night, while seemingly heavily intoxicated. An unnamed
Iceland Receives Lowest Press Freedom Rank In Its History
Iceland has dropped by 13 places down to 21st place in the Reporters Without Borders 2015 Press Freedom Index. This is the lowest score any Nordic country has been given […]
Icelanders Really Jailed Some Bankers Today
Really!The former CEO of Kaupþing, former chairman of the board of Kaupþing, former CEO of Kaupþing Luxembourg and former owner of 10% of Kaupþing all got sentenced to prison t
SÓNAR THURSDAY: WE ARE ALL OVER IT
As you might have expected, we are super into Sónar Reykjavík and even went so far as assembling a large crew to cover the shindig! Our team comprises journalists, musicians, [&h