War Of The Nerds: In Eve Online, A Betrayal
Can you put a price on friendship? Eve Online player Samantha Myth did. On a whim, he spent 16 months working his way up the ranks of the Amamake Police—more […]
Ask A Physical Chemist: Will Long-Term Climate Change Affect The Northern Lights?
Will long-term climate change affect the Northern Lights? We went straight to Dr. Helgi Rafn Hróðmarsson, a.k.a. The Cosmic Chemist, to find out. Short answer: “No…Wait! Mayb
What Have We Won?: Iceland Smites The Panama Papers!
Ever seen ‘Scarface’? Fantastic film, right? Well, imagine that for every minute of that 170-minute movie featuring guns, mountains of cocaine, and greed, a real life greedy Ic
Throw Those Horns Up! Reykjavík Metalfest Is Back And Bigger Than Ever
“It’ll be one hell of a time,” Ingólfur Ólafsson says with a grin. One of the creators of Reykjavík Metalfest, he’s seen the festival evolve from a small one-day affair
Grapevine’s Ultimate Iceland Road Trip Summer Playlist
Summer is here, and with it comes road trip season. Here’s our essential Icelandic playlist. Roll down the windows, turn up the volume, and off you go. Buddies and beats [&hellip
I’M WALKIN’ HERE: Where To Wander On A Summer Day In Reykjavík
Summer is a theoretical and occasionally occurring season here in Iceland. Even if you see blue skies out of the window in the morning, you’d be wise to pack a […]
Weightless World: Marteinn Sindri’s Light Work Of Many Hands
In Greek mythology, the god Atlas carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. For Marteinn Sindri’s debut album ‘Atlas’, the creation involved lifting the weight away a
Devine Defilement Write Death Metal In Their Underwear
It is May 1st and I am meeting the four members of Devine Defilement in the smoking area of a bar in downtown Reykjavík. When I get there, the band […]
Sólveig Matthildur’s Constantly In Love: Track By Track
Sólveig Matthildur is a member of Kælan Mikla, an acclaimed solo artist, and a Grapevine Music Awards winner. Here, she talks us through her new album, ‘Constantly In Love.’
Hidden Iceland’s Golden Circle: One Ring To Rule Them All
What are the components of a perfect Golden Circle tour? Hidden Iceland, a company founded by three friends, may have perfected the formula—they show their customers the Iceland
Electric Dreams: NonYoBiz Records Is Back In Business
NonYoBiz is an Icelandic electronic music label run by one Kári Guðmundsson—formerly known as Kári Hypno and currently part of the Hidden People music project—and DJ Dolphin
The Wales Is Not Enough: Aron Gunnarsson Sails To Qatar
For many people in football, the screaming, battle-hardened face of Iceland’s captain and midfield destroyer Aron Gunnarsson is merely a terrifying vision that haunts their every
Photographing The Unseen: Anna Maggý Aims For The Top
Anna Maggý is a rising star in Reykjavík. The work of the 24-year-old photographer, videographer and artist has been featured in many exhibitions, magazines and advertising campa
The Only Cod War That Matters: Reykjavík Fish ‘n’ Chips, Rated
Ah, fish ‘n’ chips, the food of kings. Greyjoy ones, anyway. They’re best eaten piping hot in the open air, doused in salt and vinegar, and preferably within spitting distanc
90% Of Iceland’s Animal Species May Be Wiped Out In 50 Years
Climate change will do more to Iceland than just melting the glaciers, a new report details; it will also drastically reduce biodiversity on the island. Fréttablaðið reports tha
Festival News: Of Monsters And Men For Airwaves, LungA Lineup & More
Of Monsters & Men have been announced as one of the headliners of Iceland Airwaves 2019. A vastly popular pop/rock band, they were the first Icelandic band to pass 1 […]
Well, You Asked: Drop-Kick Your Pylsa Into The Fjord
We at Grapevine like to be here for you, dear readers. That’s why we have this “Well, You Asked…” column, in which we answer the many questions we receive a
Katrín I. Jónsdóttir Hjördísardóttir’s Self Love Contract For The People
A loud clanking sound echoes ominously from behind the large metal doors of Iceland’s Sculpture Association building. As I ring the bell, I wonder what could be happening inside.
Applications For Third Annual Hátíðni Festival Are Open Until Friday
The grassroots indie music festival Hátíðni is looking for all kinds of artists, with an announcement geared specifically for low-fi musicians. Hátíðni is organised by post-d
Poll: Independence Party Continues Downward Trend; Reform Party And Others Climb
The latest poll from Market and Media Research (MMR) shows little change in support for most parties, but interesting trends are emerging. According to the results, the Independenc
Grapevine Playlist: Of Monsters And Men, Hildur, Karítas & More
The hills are alive with the sound of momcore pop, emotional ballads, trashy retro rock and trap. Praise be! It’s the new Grapevine playlist! Of Monsters & Men – A