A Poem
boys from america who like bukowski you keep asking for REAL ICELANDIC EXPERIENCE in the bars or on the roads or on a bender on Laugavegur but you never look […]
Fish Unaware Of Water: What America Can Learn From Iceland About Creativity
Psychologist, teacher of counselling psychology and endowed chair at the University of Kansas Barbara Kerr specialises in the psychology of creative individuals, with a particular
Strange Brew: “Don’t touch me with what you can’t afford to lose, Fuckhead…”
It can be open warfare for many women who go downtown at the weekend. But things are now changing, slowly… “Well, as you probably saw, the annual Slutwalk (Druslugangan) happen
Heroes & Villains
The hero of the issue this issue is Límonaði. If you have not yet tried this Icelandic lemon soda then you are truly lacking goodness in your life. Icelandic soft […]
Word of the Issue
The word of the issue this issue is sko. This is a tricky one to translate directly. Some Icelanders use it to punctuate the end of a sentence, some use […]
For & Against: The Icelandic Summer
FOR: They say there are two seasons in Iceland: winter and summer. Spring and autumn are so brief, you’ll miss them if you blink. Winters are long and dark. The […]
Humans of Reykjavík: Three Americans Here By Chance
Every issue, we will interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city, so as to share with you, dear reader, the trials and tribulations of daily life here [&hellip
STRAUMUR: Excursion To The Ambient Underwaterground
Sindri Freyr Steinsson is a jack of many musical trades. He explores surf punk with a theremin twist in the band Bárujárn and is one of the leaders of the […]
On The Road: Sandfell Öræfi
Of all the things Iceland is famous for, trees are not among them. Most Icelandic trees are shivering, skinny things, with branches close to the trunk, as if trying to […]
Track Of The Week: “Írena Sírena” by Andy Svarthol
Just when we thought Reykjavík’s music scene had been completely taken over by hip-hop and ethereal electronica, post-psychedelic soft-rockers Andy Svarthol arrive with a playfu
Kálfstindar: Take Your Pick
Elevation: 824 m Ascent time: 2.5-3.5 hrs Length: 4 km Map: 37 Elevation difference: 600 m The mountain A tuya or stapi mountain is a subglacial volcanic structure on top […
Mysterious Cat Killer Strikes Again
The mysterious cat poisoner who sparked great concern in south Iceland last year has apparently struck again – exactly one year from the day they first killed. RÚV reports t
The Legends Of The Outlaws: Afraid Of The Men Of The Mountains
For decades, Icelandic farmers feared the men of the mountains. One of the best known of all Icelandic folk songs is “Á Sprengisandi,” by Grímur Thomsen. Therein, a rider das
Music News In Brief: Cyber, Young Karin, Ólafur Arnalds and more!
Írena Sírena is a new single from the up-and-coming alternative pop duo Andy Svarthol, consisting of Egill Viðarsson (of Nóra) and Bjarki Hreinn Viðarsson. The track has garne
There Can Be Only One: Iceland’s Highlands In Thoughts & Pictures
The vast, desolate highlands of Iceland are the largest area of uninhabited and largely undisturbed nature in Europe. They sit in the centre of the country, extending over much of
Capturing Things At Different Angle: Karin Sander
Karin Sander’s artworks may seem extremely disparate at first glance, bringing together works that seem very distant from one another: vegetables nailed to a wall, or enlarged ph
“Viva”: Drag And Discovery In Havana
Although at first glance this film may seem to tell a story we’ve all heard countless times before, about a son searching for the acceptance of his father, the unique […]
Where Everybody Knows Your Name: New Neighborhoods Festival
The first ever New Neighborhoods Festival is here! Musicians and visual artists, both Polish and Icelandic, join forces to create a feast for eyes and ears. The festival starts her
It’s All About Pigs And Cats: Grísalappalísa & Kött Grá Pjé
The Icelandic band Grísalappalísa—a random mixture of the words for pig, leg and Lisa—is as original as their name. Founded in 2012 by Gunnar Ragnarsson and co-singer and poe
Parliamentary Elections Date Announced
After about four months of waiting, the government has at last decided on October 29 for early parliamentary elections. RÚV reports that the ruling coalition of the Progressives a
FM BELFAST AT HAVARÍ: Rural Electro Party In The Barn
Svavar and Berglind left Reykjavík behind two years ago to establish a rural venue and guesthouse. They’ve since opened the doors of HAVARÍ, an old barn turned performance spac