Sónar Day Three: Unicorn Sightings, Goosebumps, Maxed-Out Emo Meters
Last night was the finale of Sónar Reykjavík, with a stellar lineup of Icelandic up ‘n’ comers such as Wesen and aYia, and international stars like Giggs and De La [&
Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology: The Greatest Hits
Neil Gaiman, one of the world’s most beloved genre-bending fiction writers has written a retelling of Norse Mythology. The slow arc of a short-handled hammer glinting in the
Sónar Day Two: Unexpected Feathers In The Upside Down
Day two of Sónar went off like a firework. Into the fray went one seasoned Grapevine veteran, Ragnar Egilsson, and our brand new intern, Joanna Smith. Here’s what went down.
A Glacial Cliffhanger: Walking Like A Cowboy On Sólheimajökull Glacier
Along with volcanoes, hot springs, and a bucket-load of black sand, glaciers are one of Iceland’s must-see natural wonders. Coming from England—a country that literally shuts d
Day One of Sónar Reykjavík – The Video!
The video from our first day at Sónar Reykjavík is here! View it in full-screen and turn the volume all the way up, to get a bit of a feeling […]
“Keeping Up With The Kattarshians” A Great Success
Thousands of Icelanders are watching a livestream of four siblings – who happen to be kittens – living together in a tiny house in Reykjavík. The livestream in questio
Despite Losses, Minke Whale Quota To Increase This Year
Tourism is reportedly driving up the demand for minke whale meat to such an extent that this year’s quota will be greater than last year’s. This is despite one whaling
Ricky Gervais Coming To Iceland
Writer, actor and comedian Ricky Gervais (seen above, right) will be coming to Iceland to perform stand up in April. Gervais, on his official Facebook page, lists Harpa Concert Hal
Sónar Day One: Hatari Slayed, And The Klock Is Ticking
Each night of Sónar, Grapevine has a troupe of writers-at-large taking in the scene and reporting on what’s going down inside the glittering facade of Harpa. Here are three
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About The Whales Of Iceland?
What were the oceans around Iceland like during Napoleon Bonaparte’s first reign in France? You could always ask a Bowhead Whale. They can live up to 211 years. Imagine that,
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Annoying Tourists
Hey Nanna Yesterday I saw two tourists staging their coffee and breakfast at Roasters. One of them even stepped on a chair to get a better angle. I came in, […]
Be Young And Shut Up!: Listastofan Moves Into 2017 With New Funding And Endless Enthusiasm
Listastofan, an art space founded by Emma Sanderson and Martyna Daniel in 2015, has an exciting year ahead of it. The city of Reykjavík is now an official sponsor after […]
Solution May Be Soon At Hand In Fishermen’s Labour Dispute
The Ministry of Fisheries recently met with fishing unions and fishing company representatives in the hopes of resolving a strike that has been going on for about two months now. [
Instagram Account Posts Screencaps Of Sexually Harassing DMs From “Icelandic Idiots”
A new Instagram account encourages women to send in screenshots of unsolicited and sexually explicit direct messages they have received on social media, in the hopes of raising awa
Most Icelanders Against Private Sale Of Alcohol
A new poll shows that the majority of Icelanders are against the passage of a proposed bill that would, if passed, allow for the sale of alcohol in private shops. […]
Icelanders Nearly As Concerned About Corruption As They Are About Health Care
A new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR) shows that corruption is nearly tied with health care in terms of things Icelanders are most worried about in Icelandic society. [&h
Sónar Preview: Synth Auteurs And Feminist Rap
This year’s edition of the Sónar Reykjavík festival features some high-profile international headliners, from Ben Klock and Fatboy Slim to De La Soul and Giggs. The backbon
Random Sónar Generator: Final Acts Announced For Sónar Reykjavík 2017
Once the darkest and dullest month on the Icelandic calendar for music and culture, February was forever transformed in 2013 with the arrival of Sónar Reykjavík, that annual shin
Sóley Drops New Track, Announces ‘Endless Summer’ LP
Icelandic singer Sóley has announced her next album. ‘Endless Summer’ will be released via German label Morr Music on May 5 2017. As a taster of what’s to come,
Justice Minister Promises To Rectify Funding For Immigration Appeals Board
The Minister of Justice told reporters that the government is currently working on a solution to ensure that the Immigration Appeals Board (KNU) will not be left stranded and sorel
Learning From War: The German Film Festival Tackles Tough Questions
If there is any theme to this year’s German film days, it is war. Or rather, the consequences of war. A full three of the six films on offer take […]