The Rainbow Road: It’s Pride Time In Reykjavík
The annual Reykjavik Pride festival returns, running from August 7-12th. The festival has grown year by year, but at its core it’s still a celebration of the variety in life
Hard Labour: 10 Years After His First Show, Þrándur Is One Of Iceland’s Best-Known Painters
Þrándur Þórarinsson opens the door of his studio and quietly says hello. Dressed in a blue grandad-collar shirt and maroon cords, his shy, curious eyes peer out from under the
Victory! Reykja-biza Is Having Its Coldest Summer Since Only 1993!
Rejoice, all ye who have suffered in this cold and wet Icelandic summer: You might have thought it was the worst summer in Reykjavík for 100 years, but it’s only […]
A Deal With The Universe: Kristín Anna Navigates The Personal And The Professional
A distinctly enigmatic character with a unique, ultra-high pitched voice, Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir has been a widely recognised figure in Icelandic music and art for nearly two
Slipknot Is Next: Une Misère’s PrikPort Mixes Hardcore And Hip Hop
You probably never thought you’d see Une Misère and Joey Christ share the same stage. Well wake up baby, it’s 2018 and anything is possible. So on Saturday, bring the
Grapevine Playlist: Bjarki, John Grant, Hjálmar, RVKDTR, Axel Flóvent & more
Like a pack of raging, ravenous polar bears charging into your living room, here are the latest tracks we’ve been listening to from the Icelandic scene. Bjarki – Fork T
Your Merchants Weekend Bulletin: Party With The Punks, Couch Potatoes, Country Folk And Christians
The first weekend in August is known to Icelanders as Merchants’ Weekend. It’s a bank holiday—for Icelanders, a phrase synonymous with driving somewhere in the countryside to
Last Words: The Icelandic Power Lesbian
Disclaimer: I hate dating. I approach dating a little like a particular world leader approaches his presidency; despite some outward confidence, I am insecure, awkward, and ultimat
Cloud Island: A Drive Around The South Faroese Outpost Of Suðuroy
The Faroe Islands appear suddenly, a jutting interruption in an endless carpet of rolling clouds. The plane circles the islands during the descent until everything is blotted out,
Iceland’s Sovereignty Centenary Sparks Controversy: Danish Anti-Immigration Keynote Speaker Takes Centre Stage
On the July 18th, Icelanders nationwide celebrated the centenary of Iceland and Denmark signing the Union Treaty, which recognised Iceland as a fully independent and sovereign stat
Word Of The Issue: Útlandarigning
While Iceland is known worldwide for its unpredictable and horrendous weather, things weren’t always so wet here. In fact, back in the old days the worst rain you’d experience
It’s Here! Check Out The First Episode Of ‘An Evening With Jono Duffy’
We’ve been hyped for this for months, and now it’s finally here! The Australian-Icelandic comedian Jono Duffy has made his name around Reykjavík for quite a few years with his
Music News: Ambitious Tours, Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Bjarki Going Strong, Busy FALK & More
Three Icelandic acts are embarking on ambitious tours this year. First, mom-folk strummer Axel Flovent is heading out on a European tour in Nov-Dec. Second, with one member fresh f
Scandal-Ridden Adam Hótel Shut Down By Authorities
After numerous shady behaviours and run-ins with the law, Adam Hótel was forcibly closed yesterday by the police on the order of the district commissioner. The reason cited for th
Over The Misty Mountains: Hiking The Famous Fimmvörðuháls Trail
The name of the river ‘Krossá’ sounds like ‘cross,’ as in the symbol that signifies Jesus Christ and which marks countless graves within the Christian community. Appropria
Fancies: Árni Sveinsson
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Árni Sveinsson (42), a runaway filmmaker. today’s look Wearing: Ital
Iceland News: Rare Whales, Puffin Sex & Guns
Tourists on a boat by tour operator Whale Watching Reykjanes got a special treat yesterday when they spotted a rare Greenland whale just casually chilling in the water and even [&h
Icelandic Midwives Reach Agreement
The midwives’ union met with members of Landspítali hospital today in order to reach an agreement over the ongoing labour dispute. Morgunblaðið reports that a similar meeting
Brighten The Corners: Kári Viðarsson Brings Street Art To Snæfellsnes
Three American tourists stop and get out of their car at the former fire station in Hellissandur. They immediately start to take pictures of the old building to be shared […
The Indoor Demon Strikes Again: Get Ready For Innipúkinn
You all know Verslunarmannahelgi (“Shopkeeper’s Weekend”). You’re going to get shitfaced in the Westman Islands and camp in the god-forsaken rain, while the wind blows