Happening This Weekend: Our Top Picks
If you’re twiddling your thumbs, wondering what to do this weekend- fear not. Take a look at some of our picks for cultural events happening this weekend around Reykjavík. Art,
Track By Track: JFDR – Brazil
Jófríður Ákadóttir is a singer of many guises. She’s the voice of acclaimed electronica trio Samaris, one half of Pascal Pinon, and one third of low-key supergroup GANGLY. F
RECAP: Saga of Egill Skalla-Grímsson
This saga starts out with some big, hairy asshole named Kveld-Úlfur (“evening-wolf”), who may or may not be a werewolf. He is suspected of such based on his frequent bouts [&h
Show Me The Money: The 1 Króna Coin
Until the mid-to-late 19th century, most financial transactions in Iceland were conducted in vaðmál (homespun wool). However, since 1922, Iceland has issued its own currency, the
Seal Population Down 77% Since 1980
Iceland’s seal population has decreased by a third in the last six years and is at dangerously low levels, reports RÚV. According to a new report by Iceland’s Marine R
Minister Of Tourism: Not Trying To Lure More Tourists
The Minister of Tourism, Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, has said that Iceland should not be trying to lure any more tourists, reports RÚV. “The number of touri
Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson’s Top 8 Books
Bergur Ebbi is a writer and comedian. He is the author of stage plays and poetry and his latest book, ‘Stofuhiti’, out in April, is an aesthetic essay about personal […]
Ísold Uggadóttir’s Top 8 Films
Ísold Uggadóttir is a scriptwriter and director who’s putting the finishing touches on her first feature film, ‘Andið eðlilega’ (‘Breathe Normally’). Ísold has a mas
Guðbjörg Tómasdóttir’s Top 8 Albums
Bubba (Guðbjörg Tómasdóttir) is the Icelandic half of Swedish/Icelandic female duo My bubba, whose third album, “Big Bad Good”, produced by Shahzad Ismaily, was rel
Morbid Curiosity: Exploring The Dark With Filmmaker Erlingur Thoroddsen
Stephen King, the contemporary father of horror and science fiction, has an interesting theory about why we enjoy watching horror movies: “I think that we’re all mentally ill;
Photos: List í Ljósi Festival Lights Up Seyðisfjörður
Seyðisfjörður, a small town on the east coast of Iceland, recently celebrated the arrival of the sun after months of long, dark nights. The List í Ljósi Festival, which transl
Scouts Stumble Upon Tourist Stuck In Ravine, Save Her
A group of scouts with the Garðarbær Scout Rescue Team were doing training at Þingvellir National Park when they stumbled upon a tourist who’d fallen down a small ravine,
Word of the Issue: Djammviskubit
The word of the issue this time around is djammviskubit; a portmanteau of “djamm” (“party”) and “samviskubit” (“regret”). It refers to the distinct feeling you get
Straumur: Joyful Dark Love
Another month, another collaboration from Sin Fang, múm’s Örvar Smárason, and their Morr labelmate Sóley. After January’s “Random Haiku Generator,” they released a new
Blast from the Past: The Comedy Ban of 1940
Like most countries, Iceland has a long and illustrious history of censorship. A fun example can be found in the annals of 1940, when chief of police Agnar Kofod-Hansen announced [
Oyama Release New Track, Tour UK
Icelandic shoegaze quintet Oyama have unveiled their first new track since their 2014 debut LP, ‘Coolboy’. ‘Handsome Devil’ is a characteristically catchy t
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To See A Movie
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to […]
Icelandic Man Arrested In Texas
An Icelandic man was arrested in Austin, Texas last week for assaulting his Icelandic girlfriend at the Four Seasons hotel, reports Vísir. The suspect was released on bail after p
Icelandic Crime Doc Coming To Netflix
An Icelandic documentary on the “Guðmundar- and Geirfinnur Case” called Out of Thin Air will be coming to Netflix in the summer, reports MBL. The Guðmundar- and Geirfinnur Ca
Lemúrinn: That Time an Icelandic Linguist (Almost) Rescued a British Stockbroker Stuck on the Greenland Ice Cap
The past was a simpler time, back when any young Briton could embark on daring expeditions to far-flung locales in the name of science, progress, and the British Empire (provided [
Buy Shit! 66°NORTH Hat, Brennivín, Lakkrís, Day Serum
Here are a few fun Icelandic products to look out for on your travels. 66°NORTH Workman Hat Everyone from rural farmers to downtown fuckboys rep’ 66°NORTH. While their winter p