Activate Sónar: Ten Must-See Icelandic Acts At Sónar Reykjavík
To Icelandic electronic music aficionados, the annual Sónar Reykjavík festival is something of a “techno Christmas.” In the long-established model of Iceland Airwaves, this H
Oration MMXVIII’s Final Charge: Stephen Lockhart Says Goodbye
This March marks the tragic finale of Reykjavík’s premier black metal festival Oration. Since its inception only two years ago, the event has grown from a local showcase to a [&
#SmiteTheWorld: Siberian Exile, Power Tattoos, And A Giant On The Bench
As accursed frozen weather creeps over Russia with the deadly, intractable purpose of a slowly growing glacier, terrified locals are reportedly flying Icelandic flags and leaving o
Last Words: Back Alley Circumcision With Jono Duffy
Full disclosure: I have foreskin, my boyfriend doesn’t, and for some weird reason neither does my father. I know that’s a lot of foreskin talk for an opening sentence but [&hel
Reykjavík Elections: Majority Holding, Conservatives Rising
A new poll shows Reykjavík City Hall’s current majority still holding, but the Independence Party is experiencing a surge of support. According to the results of a poll cond
Music News: Slayer Vs. Bonnie Tyler, Airwaves Takeover, Icelandic Music Awards
Secret Solstice has unveiled the lineup for the 2018 edition. After initially launching as an electronic and rap-focussed event, the festival has diversified over the years to incl
Iceland Participating In Illegal Weapons Shipments To Saudi Arabia
Despite Icelandic law and international treaties banning the practice, Iceland has been knowingly greenlighting weapons shipments through the country to Saudi Arabia, which has bee
21 Refugees From Iraq Arrive In Iceland
Five families from Iraq, comprised of 21 people, arrived in Iceland yesterday as the first round of refugees the government has invited to live in the country. Parliament decided l
Reykjavík Hit By 7°C February Heatwave
The city of Reykjavík was left reeling today by a 7°C February heatwave. Downtown cafés were quick to bring out the strings of flowers, deckchairs and tables onto the recently [
The Icelandic Music Awards Nominees Are Here
The Icelandic Music Awards, to be held on March 14, have just announced their nominees. Iceland’s staying power as a source for new and exciting music is world-renowned, and
Workers’ Spring: Meet The Immigrants Who Are Aiming For A Real Change
This spring, something revolutionary might happen in the realm of Icelandic trade unions. After 18 years of running Efling, one of the largest unions in Iceland, Sigurður Bessason
Korean Chicken, NFL & Plútó DJ Crew: Steinþór Helgi’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Steinþór Helgi is a music professional, promoter of Sónar Reykjavík, new father, and general well-known flaneur and man-about-town. Here’s how he’d spend a perfect day in R
Making Of An Artist: Rotting Meat, Folk Songs, & Darkthrone With Tómas Ísdal
Tómas Ísdal could easily be called the backbone of Icelandic black metal. In addition to co-owning Vánagandr—Iceland’s black metal cassette label—Tómas himself plays guit
Over 2,000 Sign Petition To Repair East Iceland Road
Many Icelanders around the country are showing their support for a small east Iceland village, and their struggle to repair the one road connecting them with the rest of the [&hell
Delight In Detail: Meticulous Meets Locavore Delicious At Nostra
It’s not every day that a restaurant pushes the established culinary rules, especially in a small city like Reykjavík. But an enterprising group of people have done just that wi
City Investigating Discrimination Claim Against Reykjavík Pool By Trans Man
City officials are currently investigating a possible case of discrimination against a trans man who sought to use a city pool’s showers but was told “we can’t gu
Harvesting Sparkles: Kórus Collective Choir Leader Kira Kira Opens Up
Nestled into the cosy pink suede couch at Emilie & the Cool Kids, Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir sips her tea and speaks to me with hushed, precise words. The musician and
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
With no more weather-related complaints to issue, what has been on Icelanders’ minds as of late? Here’s a round-up of fresh debates, hot topics and crazy madness from these pas
Sex Shop Robbed In Iceland: Thieves Make Off With Lube And Toys
Two people broke into the Adam og Eva sex shop in Reykjavík last Thursday, and made off with a number of items that the owner believes were stolen for personal […]
Game Of Thrones Star Offering Tour Of Iceland
If you’d like for Ser Bronn to give you a tour of Iceland’s Game of Thrones locations and go whale watching with him later, now’s your chance. A new campaign [&he
Museums in Strange Places Podcast #3: Gljúfrasteinn, The Halldór Laxness Museum
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland