John Oliver Says “Magnificent” Hatari Are Better Informed Than Trump
Over in the United States, people generally respond to the fervour, hype and controversy of The Eurovision Song Contest with the same kind of bemusement that European people feel t
Response To Hatari’s Performance At Eurovision Swift, Drawing Praise And Condemnation
Last Saturday, anti-capitalist BDSM technocore art rockers Hatari finished in 10th place at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Tel Aviv, but it was not their song, ‘Hatrið
Last Words: The Nazis At The Pool
Since moving to Iceland five years ago, I’ve been repeatedly shocked by the racism that exists in this country, and the complacency from Icelanders that enables it to thrive.
Björk’s ‘Cornucopia’: A Utopian Reverie For A World In Peril
“Imagine a future and be in it,” Björk sings in “Tabula Rasa,” the final song before the encore of ‘Cornucopia,’ an elaborate audiovisual production commissioned by Th
Hatari And Madonna Show Palestinian Flags At Eurovision In Tel Aviv
Eurovision—the ostensibly apolitical international song contest that is anything but—came to its finale tonight in Tel Aviv. It was won this year by Duncan Laurence from The Ne
Nearly One Fourth Of Icelanders Will Eat Pizza With Kokteilsósa
A new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR) shows some interesting divisions over the use of the popular ketchup-and-mayonnaise condiment known as kokkteilsósa (which literall
Happening This Weekend: Bríet, Hnallþóran And Eurovision
It’s been a wild week, and the weekend in Reykjavík promises to be even wilder—for those who watch Eurovision and for those boycotting the event alike. Here’s what&#
Hatari Have “Reached The Limits” Of EBU’s Patience Over Repeated Political Statements
Repeated political statements from Hatari, in particular those critical of the Israeli government, have tested the patience of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Aftonbladet re
Food Of Iceland: Shark and Brennivín
Scared of sharks? Well, Icelanders eat them for breakfast, and what’s more, we drink Brennivín to cleanse the palette afterwards. Ok, to be fair, most of us don’t eat shark [&
New Video Series Explores The Richness Of Trans Lives
A new video series from the creators of the Trans Teen Survival guide explores the reality that trans people are more than just their transness. Called #TransAND, the series is [&h
Five Summertime Drinking Holes In Reykjavík
Who doesn’t like sitting in the warm sun with a cold drink? Agoraphobics, you say? Well, yes, maybe. But for everyone else, here are a few of our favourite summertime […]
Area Guide: Skaftafell National Park’s Glaciers, Camping & Waterfalls
With glaciers, waterfalls and lava fields in abundance, you can’t get more peak Iceland than the Skaftafell National Park. Located neatly between Vík and the Jökulsárlón Glac
East Iceland Village Pleads With Tourists To Behave Themselves
Apparently some visitors to Iceland need to be taught basic, common courtesy upon arrival, as villagers in Seyðisfjörður have discovered. Seyðisfjörður is a beautiful village
New In Reykjavík: A Truffle-Themed Brasserie & A New Bakery
With summer coming, there are plenty of new places gearing up for the busy season. Eiriksson Brasserie is a recently opened new restaurant on Laugavegur, and Brikk is a bakery [&he
Syrian Refugees Arrive In Iceland, Surprised By Lack Of Snow
Five families of Syria refugees will soon be settled in Hvammstangi, northwest Iceland, having arrived in Keflavík this morning full of hope and gratitude. RÚV reports that 23 Sy
Capitalism Will Prevail: Businesses Use Hatari’s Aesthetics For Fun & Profit
“If we manage to overthrow capitalism, that would also be a measure of success. Preferably selling some branded merchandise along the way.” – Matthías Tryggvi Haraldsson
Hatrið Mun Sigra! Hatari Advance To Eurovision Final
Iceland’s most rubber-curious zombie-tween techno group Hatari have advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. After months of speculation about whether they&
Best of South Iceland: Best Gallery/Museum
South Iceland contains many of the most popular trips and best galleries and museums in the country. Close to Reykjavík is the Reykjanes Peninsula, with the Blue Lagoon, Keflavík
Best of South Iceland 2019: Best Café
South Iceland contains many of the most popular trips and best cafés in the country. Close to Reykjavík is the Reykjanes Peninsula, with the Blue Lagoon, Keflavík Airport, and m
Best of South Iceland 2019: Best Bar
South Iceland contains many of the most popular trips and best bars in the country. Close to Reykjavík is the Reykjanes Peninsula, with the Blue Lagoon, Keflavík Airport, and man
Siri, Where In Reykjavík To Watch Hatari’s Eurovision Triumph?
As you may have picked up if you’ve looked at the internet today, Hatari compete in the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final tonight. But where to watch it? There are plenty [&hell