Gangly: The Anonymous Rise Of Iceland’s Most Mysterious Band
“We want to be photographed in the dark, don’t show our faces!” exclaims one of the members of Gangly, who, intentionally or not, have taken the title of “Iceland’s most
Skjaldborg Film Festival Is Fuelling Creativity In Patreksfjörður
If there is one thing Icelanders are masters at, it’s organising a festival. Music, film and art fairs pop up regularly on the country’s event calendar, and though you don’t
Havarí: Moving To The Country Is No Reason To Stop Partying
There is something so appealing in the idea of leaving everything you own and moving to a remote spot in the countryside to grow potatoes for the rest of your […]
Grapevine Playlist: Seint, Par Ðar, Smjörvi, Ham, Emmsjé Gauti & More
Dreamlike electronica, krútt-hop, chill cloud trap, dirty rock ‘n’ roll and post apocalyptic pop… here’s what’s been catching our attention in the Ic
Photos: Iceland’s Fashion Crowd Gather For Kiosk Opening Party
The KIOSK fashion boutique is something of an institution, having sold the work of the designers behind the enterprise—EYGLO, Helicopter, milla snorrason and kyrja—for several
Saga Spots: Berserkjahraun—Where To Bury Your Daughter’s Suitors
Perhaps it’s a familiar problem: your brother acquires two ferocious fighters as a gift from a foreign potentate, then palms them off on you when they prove brash, obstinate, and
Get Your Read On: The Ice Lands and Njáls Saga
‘If you go home with somebody, and they don’t have books, don’t fuck ’em!’ said John Waters, famously. And this, if nothing else, should propel you to
Unravelled Soul: The Melancholic Electronica Of EinarIndra
The music of einarIndra feels discreet, or even secretive, somehow. His mellow songs are slow and languorous, their muted late-night rhythms ticking along at a relaxed pace beneath
Midsummer Music: Chamber Music’s Crème De La Crème
“This is my little experimental playground,” the brilliant pianist Víkingur Òlafsson says when we call him up for a chat about the award-winning music festival Reykjavík Mid
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Icelandic actor Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson is one of the leads in the Icelandic horror movie ‘Ég man þig’ (“I remember you”), now in theatres. He can also been seen in
90% Airbnb Increase: 44% Of Rental Market Listed
In the last twelve months, Airbnb listings in Reykjavík have increased 90%, and now account for 44% of the properties on the rent market, Visir reports. The figures come from [&he
Best Of Reykjavik: Outdoor Drinking In The Theoretical Sun
The weather in Iceland can change drastically from day to day, and from moment to moment, so you have to grab any opportunity that presents itself to drink a beer […]
Panama Papers PM Founds Think Tank To Fix Iceland’s Future
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, the former Prime Minister of Iceland, who was forced to resign following revelations that his offshore company Wintris had stored around 1 billion k
Prins Póló Band Together With Autistic Visual Artist
Let’s talk Prins Póló. And then we’re not talking about the Polish chocolate bar generations of Icelanders have eaten daily (OK, maybe a slight hyperbole) – but it
Iceland Aims To Conquer ‘Loser’-vision
Musician Daði Freyr finished runner up to Svala’s ‘Paper’ in the Icelandic qualifiers for the Eurovision Song Contest with his contribution ‘Is this love?&
Icelandic Babies Smash Record: Stand At 4 Months Old
Icelandic babies have miffed scientists by being able to stand at less than four months old—breaking previous records by five months. The discovery was made at a baby swimming co
Hafþór ‘The Mountain’ Feels Robbed Of World’s Strongest Title
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, aka The Mountain, has said that he refuses to accept the title of ‘world’s second strongest’, despite yesterday having lost out to Brit Eddie
Secret Solstice Trolls Brexit Britain
Cryptic posters have appeared in London, urging Brits to jump ship and flock to “IcelandLovesUK.com”. The posters give nothing away, reading simply “A special pr
Iceland’s First Train Line Feasible Due To Number Of Tourists
The number of tourists who visit the country annually has reached levels that make it sustainable to run a train from the international airport in Keflavík to Reykjavík, accordin
Icelandic Football Association Demands FIFA Upholds Human Rights
Guðni Bergsson, the president of the Icelandic Football Association, has co-authored a letter with his Nordic colleges to FIFA, demanding that the human rights of North Korean men
Construction Crane Numbers Hitting Pre-Crash Levels
The number of construction cranes in Iceland is reaching the record levels of pre-crash 2007, according to figures from the Administration of Occupation, Safety and Health (AOSH).