Happening Now: Bíó Paradís Icelandic Film Summer Series
Icelandic cinema is having a bit of a moment. This summer, everyone can feel like they’re part of the country’s ascending film industry as Bíó Paradís screens the best of [&
Five Festivals To See On Your Trip To The East Of Iceland
The East of Iceland is the land of festivals. It’s more than a destination or a stopover. It’s a journey. Travelling east by car is dramatic and serene. It’s a [&
Olympian Will Swim Around Iceland After They Beat France On Sunday
An Olympic swimming champion has pledged to swim the circumference of Iceland after the country beats France at the Euros this Sunday. The Guardian reports that Yannick Agnel, the
US And Iceland Sign Joint Defence Agreement
The US Department of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have signed an agreement regarding the continued American military presence in Iceland. The agreement, posted on th
The Saga Of Icelandic Cinema: ‘Rokk í Reykjavík’
A legendary document of 101 cool in the pre-Inspired by Iceland era, rockumentary ‘Rokk í Reykjavík’ (1982) captures the ascendancy of a generation of young Icelanders taking
Classical Music For The Masses
It’s hard to miss the ten thousand geometric glass panels forming the Harpa concert hall and conference centre. And with the addition of this summer’s Reykjavík Classics progr
Premiering Tonight: The Greatest Show in Iceland Starring Björk Guðmundsdóttir*
“It’s sort of like reality TV on stage, exaggerated and eye-catching,” says Vilhelm Neto, one of the actors in The Greatest Show In Iceland, Starring Björk Guðmundsdóttir*
RECAP: Saga of Eiríkur the Red
Let’s just get this out of the way upfront: forget what the history books told you because Columbus did not “discover” the Americas. Several hundred years before he set out [
Götuleikhúsið Turns Reykjavík Into A Stage
Before the city was swept up in the Icelandic men’s football team’s performance against Austria on June 22, a different kind of performance took place at Ingólfstorg. A group
Set Phasers To Chill: Pan Thorarensen On Iceland’s Chillest Festival
Extreme Chill is a small but well-loved electronic music event that sits in the centre of Iceland’s summer festival calendar. For its sixth edition, the festival has decamped fro
Straumur: Life Secretive
A comprehensive overview of the 2016 Secret Solstice experience. Thursday The Good Flatbush Zombies Flatbush Zombies incited a minor riot on the Valhalla Stage. The Brooklyn rap tr
THEE LOST & FOUND SECTION
A lot of interesting music came out in 2015. Some got more attention while other music fell between the cracks—such is life. Still, those who weren’t noticed might rejoice in [
Deported Iraqis Now In Norwegian Jail, President-Elect Displeased
The Iraqi asylum seekers deported from Iceland earlier this week are now in Norwegian jail, and will soon be sent back to Iraq. President-elect Guðni Th. Jóhannesson has expresse
Let Them Eat Fish: Messinn, Matur og Drykkur and Icelandic Fish and Chips
Believe it or not, fish restaurants are relatively new in Iceland. Cod was sold from Iceland to the rest of the world, but wasn’t available to the average Icelander. It […
Food Of The Week: Harðfiskur
“What’s that stuff wrapped in plastic?” asked my friend visiting from Canada as we wandered around Bónus. “Is it fish?” I muttered something vague in response, about dri
Salka Valsdóttir’s Five Favourite Albums
Salka Valsdóttir is a rapper from Reykjavíkurdætur famous for her flow and sick rhymes. The 101-based cool cat was raised in the theatre, with her father and siblings being acto
Humans of Reykjavik: Martial Lévesque
Every week, we interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city. This week’s human: Martial Lévesque, a tourist from Canada On what brings him to Reykjavík
Artist Talk: Photographer Katrín Braga
Katrín Braga is an Icelandic photographer based in Vancouver. She started experimenting with film photography in secondary school, garnering attention for her colourful portraits
Trump Under Fire For Soliciting Donations From Icelandic MPs And Others
The Federal Elections Committee (FEC) will investigate Donald Trump for soliciting donations from Icelandic MPs, amongst many other non-American legislators. Last week, numerous Ic
Track by Track: ‘The Truth the Love the Life’’ by Markús & The Diversion Sessions
“The Truth the Love the Life” by Markús & The Diversion Sessions came out in late 2015, after three years of recording in various places in Iceland. It was very [
My Own Private Brexit: An English Euro 2016 Defector Speaks
As an Englishman who decamped to Iceland permanently several years ago, the question of “but… why?” has been a fixture in almost every first-meeting conversation I’ve had i