Track By Track: ‘Allt í Einu’ by Andi
Andi is an Icelandic electronica producer whose self-titled debut album won him a Grapevine Music Award in 2017. Here, he talks us through the follow-up, “Allt í einu.” “In
What Have We Won?: Gender Equality! Ok, Not Quite…
Iceland has been placed first in the Global Gender Gap Report not once, but nine times. The report, which is published annually by the World Economic Forum, measures the gender [&h
Great Moments in Icelandic Cuisine: Pylsur
You can’t escape the pylsur, or “sausages,” anywhere in Iceland. Pylsur are more than a simple sausage though—they’re mostly consumed in form of hot dogs, Iceland’s mos
War Of The Nerds: Flower Power Or Flower Killer?
Iceland isn’t exactly well-known for its lush vegetation and diverse flora. I mean, it’s mainly moss, some puny trees, and a lot of yellowish grass. One flower, however, has ma
Tragedy: The Oldest Post Office In Iceland Closes Its Doors
What do the Reykjavík streets Bankastræti (‘bank street’), Spítalastígur (‘hospital street’), and Lækjargata (‘creek road’) all have in common? Well, they’re
19-Year Old Gabríel Ólafs Signs With One Little Indian
Gabríel Ólafs, a 19-year old composer and pianist, has signed a record deal with British record label One Little Indian, which also represents Icelandic music royalty Björk and
I Miss My Sex Self: MSEA Yearns For Unification On New Single
Slime. Flesh. Feelings of emptiness. Feelings of fullness. A disconnected self. The musician MSEA explores these themes in her latest single and music video, “Sex Self.” Coined
Iceland Is Like A Box Of Boxes Of Chocolates… And Here Are The Ones To Buy
If you ever want to surprise someone with a special box of chocolates, or if you’re simply craving some fancy chocolatey bites (due to heartbreak, boredom, pregnancy, or being Sw
Curry, Band Meetings and Midnight Sun: Bjarni Daníel’s Perfect Day in Reykjavík
Bjarni Daníel is the singer and guitarist of dream punk sweethearts Bagdad Brothers, who just released their second EP, “JÆJA,” via the post-dreifing arts collective.
Get On Your Bike: A New Project Scatters Art Around Reykjavík’s Cycling Paths
It would be easy to envision Reykjavik as one of those Nordic capitals where everyone bicycles to work, and occasional cars have to wait while hundreds of cyclists pass. Or [&helli
Disposable Art: The “Saltjökull” Project Wraps Fish ‘n’ Chips In Art Prints
You may have heard the old aphorism about the news: that one day, it’s on the front page, and the next it’s fish-wrap. Baltimore-based artist Bekí Basch has taken this
The Last Whaler: Why Is Whaling In Iceland Still A Thing?
Every whaling season, environmentalist and animal rights groups at home and abroad raise the alarm: Iceland is still hunting whales. While it is true that culpability for letting w
Art In Wild Places: STAÐIR/PLACES Scatters Art Around The Westfjords
When you think of the Westfjords, you might imagine a far-off land in the Iceland countryside; a place where dramatic mountains tower over the grey ocean, with no humans in [&helli
Well, You Asked: Crazy Moms, Iceland Dating, And Podcasts In Our Latest Advice Column
You guys shoot us a lot of questions—some reasonable, some curious, and some totally weird—via Facebook, Twitter and email. Apart from lots of people asking where to buy weed,
Make Lamb Great Again: Reinventing Icelandic Lamb The Middle Eastern Way
Icelanders have been eating lamb for a while now. If you’re going to a typical Sunday family dinner, the chances are lamb will be served. Leg of lamb, covered in […]
Former Icelandic First Lady Steals Dog
Former Icelandic First Lady Dorrit Moussaieff recently stole a dog, RÚV reports. Dorrit and her husband, former Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, celebrated the 100-ye
Town Guide: Seafood, Wildlife, Crystals & Caves in Neskaupstaður
Iceland’s easternmost town of Neskaupstaður is known to many for the Eistnaflug metal festival, but it’s a charming place to visit all year round. With a new road tunnel runni
What Are Icelanders Talking About? : The Latest Talking Points From Social Media
If there’s one topic that is always red hot amongst Icelanders, especially on social media, it’s tourism and its inevitable decline. Public broadcasting service RÚV reported t
Last Words: Northern Exposure
I recently returned from a trip to Árneshreppur, a small community on the northern coast of Iceland, which recently became the central point in a heated debate that has erupted [&
The Smiting Never Ends: Women’s World Cup, Aron & Hannes Contracts & More
After a fascinating World Cup tournament reached its finale, the Icelandic men’s team are regrouping for some coming tournaments, while the women’s team storms past a much-fanc
Cartoons: Elín & Lóa Muse On The Icelandic Summer, Or Frequent Lack Of
Here’s the latest relatable content from our resident comic geniuses Elín Elisabet and Lóa. See more comics here.