Don’t Get Lost At Norður og Niður: Grapevine’s Festival Picks
With 46 fascinating artists already announced for the inaugural Norður og Niður music festival, and more to come, we thought we’d offer you a few choice picks from the lineup.
Kraumur Music Prize Announces Diverse 2017 Shortlist
The annual Kraumur music prize, which awards Icelandic artists with a chunk of cash to help them develop their career, has announced the 2017 shortlist. The award is given to [&hel
Beyond Strength: Baldvin Z Brings Reynir The Strongman To The Big Screen
Baldvin Z’s new documentary ‘Beyond Strength’ reveals the man behind the myth of Reynir Leósson, an Icelander so strong that he could run with horses on his back, lift lorri
Icelandic Goats: Meet and Greet This Wednesday
By now you have probably already seen some Icelandic sheep roaming around the countryside, but have you seen any Icelandic goats? Your answer is probably a “no”, and th
Container Society: xDeathrow Photographs A Stored Away Reality
Þórsteinn Sigurðsson, aka xdeathrow, is one of Iceland’s most exciting photographers. His gritty and realistic portraits capture the shady side of Reykjavík. In his latest se
New In Town: Súpa
In perfect time for the coming of winter, a new cosy little soup café has opened up in the heart of downtown Reykjavík. Súpa serves four main soup recipes, and […]
Lit News: TV Adaption Of ‘The Shroud’ In The Works
Original TV dramas have always struggled in Iceland, largely due to the country’s small viewing market and the limited budget of the local networks. However, after the intern
The Revolution Eats Its Children: Meet Feminist Punks Hórmónar
In these booming economic times, it seems that punk is seeing a beautiful revival in the Icelandic capital, and one of the most interesting acts on the scene is Hórmónar. [&helli
Plenty Of Room On The Smitewagon: News From The Iceland Dressing Room
As the Iceland’s national football teams continue to smite the entire world within an inch of its quivering life, we took a closer look at what’s going on inside the […]
All Things Nice: Borðið’s Christmas Menu Is Flavourful & Festive
‘Tis the season. The darkness is overwhelming and the northern winds bite to the bone. In the darkness every piece of flickering light seems that much brighter and feels that [&h
Poll: Iceland’s Ruling Coalition Loses Support; Social Dems And Pirates Gain
A Gallup poll conducted during talks between the Left-Greens, the Independence Party and the Progressives shows their support slipping, while some opposition parties saw a rise in
Smite The World: Iceland To Obliterate Argentina, Croatia And Nigeria
Lionel Messi has already booked a full year’s worth of sessions with a top shrink after his side drew Iceland in World Cup Group D. At first glance, it seems […]
2018 FIFA World Cup Draw: Preview
31 nations around the globe have already begun quivering at the possibility of playing Iceland; a fate that will be decided in today’s World Cup Draw at 3PM GMT. This […]
On This Day In 1918, “The Kingdom Of Iceland” Was Born
On this day back in 1918, Iceland took an important step towards being a fully independent republic, and is today celebrated as Sovereignty Day. Most people know that Iceland celeb
Iceland’s Fishing Minister Expands Whale Sanctuary On Last Day In Office
The last act of the outgoing Minister of Fisheries was to expand the no-hunting zone for whales in the bay around Reykjavík. An MP for the Independence Party was livid […]