It’s Museum Night Tonight! Here’s A Brief Guide…
Tonight is Museum Night in Reykjavík—an annual evening during which the city’s museums stay open late, with many hosting special events, and all offering free entry from 7
Icelandic Words That Didn’t Make The Cut: Hairy Berry And Flat Pies
The Icelandic language is famous for rejecting loan words, offering up novel neologisms constructed from native components instead of adopting foreign words. To the relief of langu
Black Metal Masters Zhrine Have One Gloomy Announcement And Release
Under an assortment of different monikers and styles, ethereal blackened death metal outfit Zhrine have been a staple of the local extreme metal diet since the new wave of Icelandi
Ongoing Now: Winter Lights Festival
Iceland may still be frozen, but the days are getting longer, and the time of the annual celebration of the rising sun is upon us. The Winter Light Festival programme […]
Iceland Devoting Half A Billion ISK To Syrian Refugees
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson announced in London last night that Iceland would be putting half a billion ISK towards Syrian refugees. The Prime Minister made the a
Reindeer Struck By Car In East Iceland
Bad weather conditions conspired to bring an untimely end to one of Iceland’s feral reindeer. RÚV reports that the reindeer was struck by a motorist just east of Reyðarfjö
Supreme Court Confirms: Jailtime For Bankers
The Supreme Court has sentenced several key players in a market manipulation case within Landsbanki, confirming sentences handed down to the bankers by lower courts. RÚV reports t
Download This! “Kirkjusandur” By Asdfhg.
asdfhg.’s “Kirkjusandur (óður til strætó nr. 12)” (in English, “Kirkjusandur, ode to bus 12”) is our dreamlike track of the issue! Steinunn and Orri, the two young ki
Bára Gísladóttir’s Performances Are Full Of Surprises
In a dimly lit, pin-drop quiet Mengi, young composer and musician Bára Gísladóttir lies onstage on her back, behind her double bass. Barely visible, she starts to make sound—a
Exhibitionist Flashes Kids In Reykjavík
A so called “flasher” exposed himself to a group of kids outside Háteigsskóli elementary in Reykjavík yesterday, reports Vísir. The children are reported to have
Holly Herndon On The Excitement Of Live Performance
Ahead of the forthcoming Sónar Reykjavík festival, we recently spoke at length to rising electronica star Holly Herndon, who’ll be performing on Friday 19th at SonarHall. Y
No Fees For Tourists In The Cards
There are as yet no legislative changes planned to levy fees on tourists for upkeep of popular tourist spots. RÚV reports that Minister of Industry and Commerce Ragnheiður Elín
Icelanders Still Getting Used To Icelandic With An Accent
A doctorate student of Icelandic says not everyone has the same capabilities or chances of learning Icelandic, but asking that immigrants working in the service sector have a basic
Human Rights Office Recommends Change To Rape Law
The Icelandic Human Rights Office contends Iceland’s existing laws on rape should be changed to place greater emphasis on consent rather than how the act was committed. RÚV
VIDEO: The Vintage Caravan Give Birth To A Monster, Flee From Zombies
The Vintage Caravan’s new music video “Babylon” may start with a stale interview, but it then shifts gears and turns into a frenzied horror-themed roller coaster
Tourist Narrowly Escapes Danger At Beach
Yet another tourist has taken their life in their hands at the notorious Reynisfjara beach, and one tour guide laments “no one listens” to warnings. A public post made
Tremors Felt In Hafnarfjörður
A small earthquake near Krýsuvík was felt in the capital area town, and disrupted power in some areas. Vísir reports that tremors were felt in the Arnarhraun neighbourhood of Ha
“Pick-Up Artist” Event Canceled Due To Widespread Protest
A planned “neo-masculinist” meeting organised by confessed rapist Daryush “Roosh V” Valizadeh has been canceled due to widespread protest. The Guardian repo
Mountain Meets Muscles From Brussels In New Kickboxer Film
Strongman Hafþór Júlíus, known for his role as The Mountain in HBO’s Game of Thrones, has announced he will be starring opposite Jean Claude Van Damme in the upcoming Ki
Police Seek Private Help Rescuing Tourists
West Iceland police are now seeking help from others in order to lighten the load on the Rescue Squad who have been called out to save tourists. RÚV reports that […]
Gunnar Nelson: Down, Far From Out
The excitement was almost palpable on the evening of December 12, 2015, as Icelanders gathered in pubs, clubs and at house parties to witness local MMA hero Gunnar Nelson fight [&h