Sci-fi Disco, 60s Lounge And Berlin Techno
An odd recording came over our transom last month: the self-titled debut album/cassette of electronic musician Andi, which came out May 19 on the prestigious underground label Lady
Track By Track: ‘Glópagull’ By Sigmund
Sigmundur Páll Freysteinsson, better known as $igmund, is a fresh face on the Icelandic music scene. The crew working alongside $igmund consists of Arnar Már Kristinsson, Gestur
Mr. Silla’s Five Favourite Albums
Mr. Silla (Sigurlaug Gísladóttir) is an Icelandic singer/songwriter. She is well known for her previous collaboration with Mongoose, and was also a member of múm for several yea
Icelandic Stop Sign Instead Of Traffic Lights
In the north of Iceland, the traffic lights that used to warn drivers if they could go through a tunnel or had to wait have been replaced by a bilingual […]
Living Near Geothermal Plants Possibly Linked To Cancer
New research has found a link between living near a geothermal plant and higher incidences of several types of cancer. Geothermal energy representatives have dismissed the research
Candy Of The Week: Nóa Kropp With Turkish Pepper
In case you’ve missed it, Iceland is now firmly on the Turkish Pepper bandwagon. Take a quick scan of the shelves at your local Bónus or bakery, and you’ll find […]
Parliament Approves Rebate For Film Production
Parliament has approved a measure which is intended to increase Iceland’s competitiveness in the global film industry, by raising the rebate to film producers. Vísir reports
Ladies And Gents, Alvia Islandia
Alvia Islandia. She’s damn funky. Sure, you may have guessed it from her music video for “Sugar Complex,” in which a barroom cotton-candy machine features prominently. But it
Auður Brings Hype, Sincerity To Secret Solstice
Auðunn Lúthersson, who goes by the stage name Auður, wants what a lot of young musicians want: to sound fresh. “Right now, I just want to sound like 2017,” he […]
Sour Grapes & Stuff
Dear Grapevine, Does anyone know who these children [in the above photo] are? Who they became? What happens when “the image of happiness” grows up? I am in the process
DJ Of The Week: DJ Katla
When did you start DJ’ing? As soon as I got my first two deck cassette player/radio, which was around the age of seven. I’d do experiments and record mixes. I […]
30 Awaiting Parliamentary Approval For Citizenship
People hailing from all over the world are now waiting on parliament to approve or reject their applications for citizenship. A bill submitted to parliament yesterday lists some 30
Street Artist Asks Passersby For “Money To Travel”
Mimì Enna is the artist sitting at the steps of the SÍM Gallery with a sign stating, “This is a picture of Reykjavík. If you want to see other places […]
MPs Call For Eze’s Return
Members of parliament across party affiliation have called for the return of Eze Okafor to Iceland. MBL reports that opposition MPs raised the subject of Eze Okafor in parliament t
Reimagining The Golden Circle With Kexland
The “Golden Circle” is a 300-kilometre loop of road in southwestern Iceland, driveable in a day, that contains several of Iceland’s most popular sights. Lined up neatly along
Presenting KÍTÓN: Women In Music
Three years ago, the nominees for the Icelandic Music Awards were only about 10% female. It was very clear that this gender imbalance didn’t represent the Icelandic music scene a
The Parents Guide To Spending A Day In Reykjavík
Reykjavík is full of family-friendly activities if you know where to look. So you can avoid asking random parents pushing their vintage strollers for advice, here’s a list to gu
Eviction Of Islamic Cultural Center Underway
One of Reykjavík’s two cultural centers for Muslims is being shut down, under circumstances which are still unclear. RÚV reports that four police officers and a locksmith,
Road Trip: 12 Hours In The South West
Iceland’s southern Ring Road is, understandably, one of the most popular and well-trodden routes in Iceland. But if you have a little extra time, there are some hidden gems scatt
Rescuers Save Couple At Tröllaskaga
A rescue team, in conjunction with the police, rescued a foreign couple that was trapped at Nesskriður, east of Siglufjörður. RÚV reports that the couple were walking to Sigluf
7 Out Of 10 Want Elections This Autumn
Despite some back-pedalling from ruling coalition MPs, most Icelanders want them to stick by their promise of early elections. According to the results of a new poll conducted by 3