Símon FKNHNDSM’s Guide To Sónar Reykjavík
Símon FKNHNDSM is the co-host to the Funkþátturinn radio show on X-ið FM 97.7 (not to be confused with electronic station FM X-tra). He’s been a resident at Kaffibarinn for [
Hveragerði’s Creative Streak Shows At Listasafn Árnesinga
Hveragerði is a discrete sort of town. Tucked away just over the dramatic Hellisheiði pass, many southbound travellers pass by its steam plumes and glowing greenhouses all too qu
Vaginaboys Video Features Teddy Bears, Dildos, & Gas Masks!
Two weeks after releasing their début English-speaking song, “Feeling,” the anonymous and masked electro-pop-R&B group has released a video for it. Check it out!
Thin Ozone Layer Over Iceland
The ozone layer over Iceland will remain thin at least until the start of spring, and the thinning itself is due to climate change. Last weekend, clear skies and low […]
Syrian Family Granted Asylum
A Syrian family once denied asylum in Iceland has now been granted residency. RÚV reports that Wael Aliyadah and Feryal Aldahsah have been granted asylum by the Directorate of Imm
Cats Up For Adoption
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority recently rescued 50 cats from a single household, and animal adoption centre Dýrahjálp picked up 30 of them. A great many of these cat
The Best Of Iceland On Instagram: This Week’s #GVpics
What a week! We experienced some stormy weather, northern lights, and Icelandic daily life in the freezing cold—all of which is perfectly portrayed in the stunning submissions ou
MP: Icelandic Consumers Subject To “Pink Tax”
Member of parliament, Björt Ólafsdóttir, wants to highlight the “pink tax” on Icelandic consumers, a phenomenon where products for women cost more than comparable pr
Children Given Expired Candy For Ash Wednesday
Children in east Iceland received candy nearly ten years past date for Ash Wednesday, but it is unknown how this error came to pass. East Iceland news service Austurfrétt reports
Young Nazareth’s Guide To Sónar Reykjavík
Young Nazareth is a producer for Sturla Atlas, 101 Boys and several other acts from the growing Les Fréres Stefson roster. Working closely with Iceland’s most respected young pr
Too Drunk To Fly
Three passengers in the past few days have been denied entry to their flights, on account of being too drunk to board. Vísir reports that two men were recently barred […]
New US Artist C^VES Debuts Iceland-Inspired LP
C^VES is a new music project by Burke Jam, a musician and sound artist who came to Iceland in 2015 to explore the country’s sonic terrain. Burke experienced a formative [&hel
Sónar Reykjavík Emphasises The Presence Of Female Artists
With the third Sónar Reykjavík festival just around the corner, the local organisers recently revealed that they’re continually working to increase the presence of female artis
Homes Needed For Refugee Children
The Government Agency for Child Protection is asking for people willing to open their homes to child refugees. The agency head says Icelanders “need to significantly improve&
Nearly 75,000 Have Signed Health Care Petition
A petition to increase funding for health care has gathered enough signatures to be the largest in Icelandic history. It is already 3/4 of the way towards its goal of […]
Two Escaped Prisoners At Large
Two young men have escaped from Sogn prison in South Iceland. Neither are considered particularly dangerous. Vísir reports that two prisoners escaped from the prison, located near
Tour Guides Want Help With Improving Conditions
Tour guides in Iceland say they need help in being able to improve conditions at various locations around the country. This includes setting up more signs warning tourists of the [
Murder & Modular Synths: An Audience With Frank Murder
Frank Murder is a child of the hybrid street culture of the late 80s and 90s who’s been on the Reykjavík scene ever since. After growing up as a skater […]
Tourists Walk On Ice Floe, May Have Death Wish
A group of tourists were photographed walking on ice floes at the glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón in southeast Iceland yesterday. “Took this picture by Jökulsárlón today and
Busted With Whale Bones In Luggage
A passenger coming from Iceland was stopped by customs at BWI airport and found to be in possession of whale bones. The Baltimore Sun reports that a passenger arriving at […
Tour Company Will Stop Going To Reynisfjara
A tour company has made the decision to stop taking tourists to Reynisfjara beach, where a tourist was recently drowned in the undertow. Police say that even keeping watch over [&h