Grapevine Playlist: ASTVALDUR, Omotrack, Kristín Anna, Andi, Mosi & More
Like eight glorious sea eagles swooping majestically into your living room, we present to you the essential Icelandic tracks of the previous fortnight, including scorching electron
Reactions To Iceland’s Sovereignty Celebrations: Walk-Outs, Scoldings, & Subtlety
Yesterday’s celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Iceland and Denmark signing the Union Treaty sparked a variety of reactions, due primarily to the controversial natu
Aussie Comedian Jono Duffy Harasses Tourists In Iceland
This Friday, the pilot episode of “An Evening With Jono Duffy” will premiere. The new talk show, featuring Australian comedian and long-time Iceland resident Jono Duffy
G! Force: G! Festival Turns A Tiny Faroese Town Into An All-In Beach Party
It’s hard to believe, on first sight, that a music festival could take place in the location of G! Festival. The 50-minute drive from the Faroese capital city of Tórshavn [&hell
Iceland’s Independence Celebrations Under Shadow Of Racist Speaker, Midwives’ Strike
Today, Iceland celebrates the 100th anniversary of signing the Union Treaty, which paved the way for the country’s independence from Denmark. To mark the occasion, a special
Smiter-In-Chief Abandons The Longship: Heimir Steps Down As Iceland Manager
Heimir Hallgrímsson, the head coach of the mens A group of the Icelandic National Football Team will not continue in his position, according to a press release from KSÍ, the [&he
Picture Perfect: Where To Check Out Contemporary Photography In Reykjavík
While Iceland is famous for its photogenic landscapes (Volcanoes! Waterfalls!), animals (Fluffy horses! Cute puffins!) and even inhabitants (uhm, have you ever been on the streets
Music News: Norðanpaunk Lineup, Andi Snap-Releases 2nd LP, Vikingur Marches On
Norðanpaunk Festival, held annually in the roadside hamlet of Laugarbakki in Northwest Iceland, has announced the final lineup for their 2018 edition. Originally branded as a punk
The Great Reykjavík Steak-Off: Three Reykjavík Steak Joints Battle For The Crown
When the Argentína Steakhouse closed its doors earlier this year, it left a big rib-eye shaped hole in the downtown dining scene. Of course, many restaurants have beef and lamb [&
Making Of An Artist: Achromatopsia & The Man On The Moon With Árni Vilhjálmsson
Árni Vilhjálmsson is an established artist, musician and actor in Iceland. He was a member of the legendary electro party-band FM Belfast before he quit to focus on his solo [&he
The Trump Era Finds Its Poet: Sicario 2
If Denis Villeneuve‘s near-masterpiece Sicario went out of its way to be several shades of grey, then Stefano Sollima’s follow-up goes for none more black. And if the TV show [
Detox Is Coming To Iceland…Officially
Get your chin, lips, biceps, jawline, and more done ’cause drag queen extraordinaire Detox (iCunt) is coming to Iceland to host the pride extravaganza ‘We Like It Like
17 Scientists Back Statement That Icelandic Company Killed Blue Whale
Seventeen scientists in the fields of biology and marine life have issued a joint statement put forward that they consider it “a strong possibility” that Hvalur hf., Ic
Icelandic Midwives’ Overtime Strike Begins At Midnight
Midwives are preparing to stop working overtime from midnight tonight, but sources close to Grapevine report that the ongoing labour dispute is already causing considerable trouble
PHOTOS: Sunny Day Out In Reykjavík
Today was the first and hopefully not last sunny day in Reykjavík. Naturally, we had to head out and document the rather rare occurrence. What follows are photos of long-familiar
Whose City Is It? Tour Buses And Locals Struggle To Find Harmony
Recently we reported that residents of the east Reykjavík neighbourhood of Hlíðar were experiencing difficulties on account of many tour buses taking up space on Skógarhlíð,
Happening In Reykjavík This Week: Our Top Picks
Summer is finally here—today at least—in Reykjavík and it’s time to celebrate that sweet sweet Vitamin D. Here are our top picks for the week. Monday Kizomba Night, Hver
Island Life: Heat Waves, Landslides, And Hitting Sheep With Cars
We’ve done a lot of whining about the cold, rainy weather here in Reykjavík, which had its worst June in 100 years. Meanwhile, the hottest place in the country last […]
Öræfajökull Volcano: Will It Or Won’t It Erupt?
Speculation has been swirling about the glacier-covered volcano in southeast Iceland, but the activity of volcanoes is notoriously difficult to predict. Seismic and geological meas
The Wonderful Icelandic Festival Frenzy: Think Fyre Was Disastrous?
Summer in Iceland is like a fixed roulette game that you always somehow lose. Icelanders, though, never get tired of planning outdoor festivals for the summer so they can get [&hel