Premiere: Grísalappalísa Return With New Video, Announce Shows
One of Iceland’s best live acts, the comedic and furiously energetic punk-poetry collective Grísalappalísa, have returned. They dropped a new video today, directed by the b
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Plokkfiskur
Welcome to Grapevine’s advice column, in which people for some reason persist in asking Nanna to solve their problems. Don’t ask Nanna. Never ask Nanna. Hi Nanna, Could
Benjamin Hardman: Iceland Behind The Shutter
Young, talented photographers are taking the Icelandic tourism industry by storm with a series of individualised workshops that take travellers to the most uncontaminated spots in
One Man’s Search For The Perfect Camping Site
Tómas Guðbjartsson is known to many Icelanders as “Doctor Tómas”, but he has other passions besides medicine. Vísir reports his latest endeavour is to find the perf
Heimaey Town Guide: Fine Dining And A Living Landscape
Vestmannaeyjar—or the Westman Islands—are one of Iceland’s most dramatic spots. Accessible daily by plane or ferry, this tiny volcanic archipelago of eleven islands—and som
Alone In The Wild: A Highland Getaway At Kerlingarfjöll
The journey to the highlands mountain resort of Kerlingarfjöll starts early, on a grey and rain-spattered late summer morning. At the crowded BSÍ bus terminal, travellers yawn as
Straumur: Power-Punk And Trippy Historic Sites
Icelandic-Brightonian punk-pop trio, Dream Wife, just put out the song ‘Fire’ and it sure has been blazing up music publications, both domestic and international, as well as ge
Track By Track: Mammút’s ‘Kinder Versions’
Mystical and intimate post-rockers Mammút recently dropped their newest album, ‘Kinder Versions’. To get the meaning behind each emotional tune, we sat down with the band. 1.
Lost Film Classics: Shapeshifters’ ‘Under The Glacier’
“God has the virtue that one can locate Him anywhere at all, in anything at all.” So says the rebel priest in the book, ‘Under The Glacier,’ written by Iceland’s [&hellip
Music News: Sama-sem, Hórmónar, Milkhouse
Milkhouse just released their first LP, ‘Painted Mirrors.’ The Indie dreampop band’s 12 new songs feature captivating lyrics in Icelandic and English, sung by 21-year-old Kat
Weed, Hunting & Suicidal Ptarmigans: Hitchhiking In The Northeast Is Crazy
I used to hitchhike around Iceland fairly frequently. I’ve circled the Ring Road by thumb three times, and have traveled to various destinations this way. None of the trips I [&h
Mountains Beyond Mountains: Hiking Landmannalaugar
Outdoor activities are not really my thing. I’m a city rat, I love strolling downtown, enjoying the nightlife. Hiking has always been last on my list of leisure activates. I [&he
Out of Thin Air: Documentary Charts Alleged Murder & The End Of Innocence
On January 25, 1974, 18-year-old Guðmundur Einarsson disappeared without a trace. His body was never found, which caused great consternation in the community. Later that same year
Get Your Read On: 101 Reykjavík & Hildur, Queen of the Elves
Reading in the park is kind of done for this year it seems. But reading with a cup of coffee next to the radiator is just beginning. Here are some […]
Andri Snær Magnason Says Poets Are Like Rats
Andri Snær Magnason says poets are like rats; even when they aren’t visible, they are ever present. His second poetry book, ‘Bónus Poetry,’ is now finally available in Engl
Jono Duffy’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Jono Duffy is Iceland’s premier gay Australian comedian—the only one actually. Here’s his perfect Reykjavík day. Breakfast? I used to live in Melbourne, which is the breakfa
Sincere Punk-Drag: Skaði Turns Her Gender Into A Mythological Music Being
“My art has a lot of sexual energy,” says Skaði, the music producer and performer known for her punk-electro drag performances. “I see drag culture as a way to perform [&hel
Environmental Minister: United Silicon “Depriving Residents Of Freedom”
Minister for the Environment Björt Ólafsdóttir has once again spoken up about the controversial United Silicon plant in Reykjanes, which has been a source of air pollution since
Iceland To Deport Survivor Of Human Trafficking And Her Family
A statement from No Borders Iceland outlines a case of an asylum seeker family, and a decision from immigration authorities that defies several international agreements to which Ic
Miss Iceland Competition Sparks Debate About Fatshaming And Feminism
The Miss Iceland Competition never fails to cause controversy in Iceland. Most recently, glamour model and IceQueen, Ásdís Rán, was harshly criticized for condemning the inclusi
Cat Owner Rescued From Tree – VIDEO
No one likes to see their cat stuck in a tree, but rescuing one is perhaps best left to those trained for the task. RÚV reports that police and the […]