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Please dare to see —Debates on Monday #22“To photograph strangers without their permission is strange,” acknowledges avid street photographer Eric Kim at the start of his boo
Picks For Sónar 2015: JADED VETERAN EDITION
Look. We know. You’re young, dumb and full of cum. You can’t wait to dance your ass off to all of Sónar’s bleepy boopy extravaganza. Congratulations, it’s a good place [&h
Does All Of Sónar Reykjavík Fit Inside Harpa?
Three days, five stages, sixty-eight artists. As per newfangled tradition, Sónar Reykjavík 2015 will claim one of Europe’s most unique concert venues, Harpa, for a younger
HSBC Leak Reveals Icelandic Tax Dodgers
Accounts leaked by a whistleblower reveals that banking giant HSBC helped clients across the world evade hundreds of millions of dollars worth of tax, including six individuals wi
Extreme Floods Caused Dettifoss Waterfall
The massive canyon that contains Europe’s most powerful waterfall – Dettifoss – was created in a matter of days by extreme floods, new research from Edinburgh Univers
No One Wants To Fight Gunnar Nelson’s Teammates
Members of Gunnar Nelson’s MMA club, Mjölnir MMA, have found it increasingly difficult to get opponents to fight them. Gunnar’s father and managing director of Mjölni
Seismic Activity In Snæfellsjökull
Both Snæfellsjökull and Lóujökull are active volcanoes according to a new study by German scientists, Vísir reports. Volcanologist Haraldur Sigurðsson wants improved monitori
DJ Steindór Jónsson On Good Taste And The Reykjavík Club Scene
He’s performed in nightclubs and at festivals in Iceland, Denmark and in Germany. He is playing at Sónar Reykjavík for the second time. And guess what: we tricked him to s
Grapevine’s Super Special Sónar Special, pt. 4: DJ Magic And Elves
In this fourth delightful Sonar Super Special Episode, our host Futuregrapher hangs out in front of the best corner store in town with none other than the majestic Lafontaine! With
Greenland Hopes To Import More Icelandic Produce
In the face of increasing consumer demand for Icelandic dairy product, skyr, Greenlandic supermarkets are looking to increase import from Iceland, reports the Arctic Journal. As an
Bad Weather And Flooding Closes Number Of Main Roads In Iceland
Route 1, Iceland’s national Ring Road that runs around the island, has been closed by Holtavörðuheiði in Borgarfjörður due to rising water levels, reports RÚV. In addit
Government Hold Out On Buying Tax Dodger Info
Since receiving an offer from an informant with evidence on a hundred Icelanders guilty of illegally evading taxes a few months ago, the Directorate of Tax Investigations in Icelan
Seven Songs Chosen For Iceland’s Eurovision Preliminary Final
Last night the final four songs for Iceland’s Eurovision preliminary final, Söngvakeppnin, were chosen. The songs Fyrir alla, Fjaðrir and Lítil skref were selected with a
So What’s This I Hear About Men’s Pay Being Reduced To Match Women’s Salary?
The town of Kópavogur, which borders Reykjavík, lost a salary discrimination case at the end of January. The Welfare Ministry’s Complaints Committee for Gender Equality jud
Björk: I Work More Like A Writer Or Director
Addressing how each album differs from the last, Björk admits in an interview with the Grapevine that she works more like a writer or director. “After I made Vespertine, all
Police Trap Polar Bear In Reykjavík
The Metropolitan Police trapped a polar bear yesterday after sightings were reported in Vesturbær, Reykjavík, reports Vísir. Thankfully upon closer inspection the police realise
Lights! Camera! Winter!
Happening this weekend: February 6-7Reykjavík’s Winter Lights Festival commenced yesterday. It seems like a fun event, with lots of nice stuff going on. Like tonight’s
WHOEVER KEEPS TREATING IMMIGRANTS LIKE SHIT, YOU NEED TO STOP THAT
Every now and again, we’ll get letters from immigrants to Iceland. A lot of the time, those letters will relay stories of horrible treatment those immigrants have received at the
BJÖRK’S FOLK MUSIC
Björk has a way of messing up our plans. We were all set with a February-feature when she surprise dropped her new album, out of the blue. And, you know, […]
Sour Grapes & Stuff: Issue 2, 2015
Say your piece, voice your opinion, send your letters to: letters@grapevine.is The Loveliest Letter! Hi, My name is Joe. Me and my partner William are trying to fund a trip [&helli
Grapevine’s Super Special Sónar Special, pt. 3: Samaris And Young Karin
In this third episode, Futuregrapher sits down to have some sensual coffee with very interesting people at Stofan Café. In this exclusive interview, Logi Pedro from Young Karin an