Fresh In Iceland: Virtual Reality
As you may have seen from the cover of our current print issue, this issue we’re partying like it’s 1982—‘Blade Runner’ is coming back—and so, it seems, is virtual real
Monster Of The Month: Finngálkn – The Sphinx
Finngálkn is a creature mentioned in numerous ancient tales and legends, including the Saga of Örvar-Oddr, the Saga of Hjalmther, Njal’s Saga and many more. The descriptions th
Icelandic Town Plagued By Rogue Horseback Riders
A small Icelandic town has been dealing with a distinctly Icelandic problem: too many people are riding on horseback in areas where they are forbidden to do so. The town […]
Body Found Near Askja
A French tourist made a tragic discovery just outside the volcanic crater of Askja yesterday, when the body of a tourist was found in the lava crags nearby. Vísir reports [&hellip
9 Great Hikes In The East Of Iceland
The late summer and autumn are the perfect time to check out the east of Iceland, a landscape different from the rest of this island. It’s the place to go […]
SOUP TUESDAY: Autumn Greens, Pea And Lovage Soup
Yes, it’s here. Autumn. The Fall. The best season, aesthetically. It’s when everyone looks their best. Fall clothing is flattering on everyone, and fall flavours are co
Computer Security Expert Doubts Sigmundur’s Hacking Claims
“A little bit like science fiction” is how one computer security expert has described the former Prime Minister’s claims of having his computer hacked, RÚV repor
Happening Today: ‘Tura Ya Moya’ Take Over The Nordic House
A day of connecting to place hosted by The Nordic House and their current exhibit, the travelling container project Anersaaq. The day begins at 17:00 with a workshop in the [&helli
Rental Rates Continue To Soar
Rental rates all over Reykjavík have increased dramatically over just the past five years alone, data compiled by Viðskiptablaðið shows. Gathering figures on rental rates for d
Sigmundur Davíð Says He Has Been Hacked And Followed
Former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson says he has had his computer broken into, and has been followed by creditors of the fallen banks. This he disclosed at a meetin
Completely Normal Tremors Recorded Around Katla
A series of tremors were recorded around the volcano Katla yesterday, none of them giving any indications that an eruption is imminent. RÚV reports that two quakes were recorded v
Happening Tonight: The Bride of Frankenstein (Svartur September)
In May 1816 a young woman sat near a log fire at Lord Byron’s Swiss estate and listened to German ghost stories. After a night of haunts, Lord Byron proposed […]
Happening Tonight: Happy Birthday John Coltrane
On September 23, 1926 a young John Coltrane was welcomed into a small North Carolina town. Coltrane grew up to become one of the most influential jazz musicians in the history [&h
Artist Talk: Graphic Designer Helga Dögg Ólafsdóttir
Recently graduated from the Iceland Academy of The Arts, Helga Dögg has been busy this summer, working on designs for the 2016 Reykjavík SlutWalk as well as freelancing on variou
Happening Tonight: Ólöf Arnalds at Mengi
Ólöf Arnalds is a familiar face on the Icelandic music scene. She was a touring member of múm for five years, has collaborated with Björk, Muggison, Sígur Rós, and and [&hell
Happening Today: Pop-Up Clothing Market
If you arrived in Reykjavík expecting to wrap yourself up in your Patagonia down jacket and call it a day, then you are one of many. You may have noticed, […]
Fuck You Justin Bieber
Justin, please listen to me: I loved you. I begged the Grapevine to let me review you. I was a fan. I listened to your album all the time. I […]
Reykjavík Aiming To Be Carbon Neutral By 2040
Iceland’s capital has established a formal plan to be completely carbon neutral by 2040. Reykjavík carbon footprint is fairly low as it is. All electricity in the city is de
History Of Jóhann: The Composer’s Path Through The Reykjavík Scene
Jóhann Jóhannson’s career has taken him through a broad range of bands and collaborations, some of which are profiled below. In our in-depth interview, he cited Reykjavík’s
Does Jóhann Dream Of Electric Sheep? The Rise Of Jóhann Jóhannsson
Jóhann Jóhannsson emerges blinking from the dark doorway of the studio into the brightness of a late-summer Reykjavík afternoon. He’s looking fresh and relaxed, jacketed and b
Happening Tonight: “Yarn” The Movie
With a title like ‘Yarn: The Movie’, it is not difficult to discern what Compass Films’ latest documentary is going to be about. So let’s start with what it is […]