Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson: The Voice Of Iceland
If you were to make a list of pivotal players in the Icelandic music scene, the name Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson, also known as Villi Vill, would no doubt be there. Widely […]
VIDEO: Daring Early-Morning Heist Liberates Sex Doll From Captivity
A sex shop that was broken into and robbed last February has been struck again, in a daring early-morning act of liberation that was caught on security cameras. Vísir reports [&he
Word Of The Issue: Olnbogabarn
Anyone who has more than one child and says they love them all equally is lying, as anyone with siblings can attest. There is always a favourite child, just as […]
#IcelandSmites: We Lost A Couple Of Matches, But Let’s Not Shit Ourselves
Earlier this year, after their famous run in Euro 2016 and a thrilling qualifying campaign for the World Cup 2018, Iceland’s stock as a footballing force had never been higher. [
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Bjúga
Tired of overpriced tattered hot dogs? Well, why not try out some long, thick bjúga? While Europe was getting all gourmet about putting thin sausages in a bun, Icelanders were [&h
The Precious Plastic Initiative Aims To Change An Unhealthy Relationship
Sometimes we need a reminder that even small actions—and a small number of people—can change the world. Björn Steinar Blumenstein and Brynjólfur Stefánsson are such a remind
Reykjavík Law Broken By US Aircraft Carrier
Several members of Parliament were treated to a visit on board the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman yesterday, but this apparently broke Reykjavík’s law regarding militar
Life In Pictures: Roller Derby Smashes Down In Reykjavík
On September 15th, Reykjavík’s resident Valkyries, the Ragnrök roller derby team, took on the Honky Tonk Heartbreakers from Texas in the ultimate clash of the titans. While our
Track By Track: ‘Influence Of Buildings On Musical Tone’ By Þráinn Hjálmarsson
Composer Þráinn Hjálmarsson’s debut effort, ‘Influence Of Buildings On Musical Tone’, is one of cultivated emotion. Containing five recent chamber works, it’s a
Perfect Day: Saga Ýr Nazari
Saga Ýr Nazari burst onto the music scene just one month ago with her debut effort ‘Don’t Gotta Be Real’. Mixing modern R&B with a touch of Middle Eastern music [&hellip
You Wish This Was Your Birthday: Gleðileg Jón 2018 Has Arrived
“It started out as a joke on a group chat on Facebook in July 2016,” says Jón Már Ásbjörnsson, the man behind the eponymous Gleðileg Jón festival. “We’d have some [&h
What Have We Won?: Overwatch Us Shine!
There are two sentences which strike disappointment into the heart of all parents. “I really think my mixtape is gonna go viral,” is the first. Shudder! The second though, is [
Fancies: Geiri & Gugga
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subjects are Sigurgeir J. Aðalsteinsson (Geiri), who works at Alvotech and is an arti
Fishy 14 Million ISK Lawsuit Dismissed
Reykjavík District Court dismissed last week the most stereotypically Icelandic of lawsuits: it involved fish and poor business decisions. Fish processing company Tor sought 14 mi
Island Life: Borgarfjörður Road Fixed! Salmon! Scrapie Outbreak!
At long last, the people of Borgarfjörður eystri will finally get the road to their village fixed. The Icelandic Road Administration will begin the task of paving and repairing t
Pure Vibes: Peeling Away The Etheric Layers Of Teitur
Teitur Magnússon casually stands from the park bench he’s sitting on and saunters into the garden path. “When the sun comes, some people do this power pose and you can [&helli
Iceland To Be Overrun By NATO Exercises, Reviving Anti-Militarist Sentiment
Concerted NATO war exercises will be conducted across the North Atlantic this coming October and November, Iceland included. The announcement of the upcoming event has revived what
Alien Communication: From Hafnarfjörður To Hollywood, Hildur Guðnadóttir Hits The Big Time
Hildur Guðnadóttir’s beaming face emerges from the digital blur. She leans into the camera, her features springing into sharp resolution. Her long hair is tied up into a loose
Artist Playlist: Spooky Vibes & Throwing Panties With MSEA
MSEA is Maria-Carmela Raso, a Reykjavík-based musician who picked up some positive attention this year with the ambitious release exhibition for her latest track ‘Sex Self,’ a
Drawing In The Air: Hekla’s Theremin Produces Birdsong & Whale Sounds
Last week saw the release of ‘Á’—the new album by experimental theremin player Hekla. The album delivers haunting but sparse soundscapes, with Hekla’s voice accompanying t
Space Jam: Halldór Eldjárn Mixes Music & Technology
Halldór Eldjárn is a composer, drummer and computer programmer that has been active in Reykjavík’s music scene for the past decade. He is best known for his work with local [&