DJ Playlist: Yamaho Lines Up Páll Óskar, GusGus And ILO
Natalie G. Gunnarsdóttir is better known as Yamaho, a respected veteran DJ on the Reykjavík scene. Known for propulsive sets that set the dancefloor alight, she’s been a staple
Zaar’s Playground: A Danish Artist Who Creates New Instruments
Sara Flindt is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter-producer born in Silkeborg, Denmark. She moved to Aarhus to study music when she was 18, and has spent the past year studying music a
Just Sayings: “Að Launa Einhverjum Lambið Gráa”
‘The Lion King’ is now in theatres and what better way to celebrate the ultimate savannah revenge story than with an iconic Icelandic one? Specifically, that of the Heiðarvíg
Gamlaeyri Whale Stranding: A Difficult Journey To The Whale Wreck
Note: Gamlaeyri is extremely hazardous, and unreachable by regular car or hiking. Low tide is a short window, as the sea floor floods rapidly. We reached the whale stranding at [&h
Fancies: Mighty Bear
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Mighty Bear, the dark queen of the Reykjavík electronic scene. Today’
The Real Thing: Icelandic Teams Have Their Asses Handed To Them In Europe
As the domestic Pepsi League chugs along in a state of relative stasis, the top four Icelandic teams of last year have begun their qualifying campaigns for the two European [&helli
Record Amount Of Thunder And Lightning Over Iceland These Past Few Days
Once an uncommon phenomenon, Iceland has been inundated with lightning strikes since last weekend, and the reported strikes have reached an all new level. Austurfrétt reports that
New Icelandic Music: Countess Malaise, SiGRÚN, sideproject ++
Like waking up with nine extra arms that have been tidying up your house and doing your taxes while you were asleep, here are the nine new tracks from the […]
Everything Will Be All Right: K.óla On Her New Album & Playing With Björk
K.óla is Katrín Ólafsdóttir, a 22-year-young artist who just released her anticipated new album ‘Allt verður alltílæ.’ It features seven heartfelt songs, full of cool ba
Puffingate: Much Ado About Nothing, Probably
The director of one of Iceland’s major hunting organisations says recent reports of British hunters bagging hundreds of puffins is “total nonsense”, RÚV reports,
Poll: Most Icelanders Against Selling Off Public Ownership Of Banks
The results of a new poll from Zenter show that most Icelanders want the government to maintain or increase its ownership of two of the country’s major banks, Fréttablaðið
There Is A Smite That Never Goes Out: Icelandic Football Update
As the 2019-20 pre-season intensifies, the fate of our bold and mighty smiters comes into clearer focus. Of course, their hearts are set on one goal alone: Iceland winning Euro [&h
Luxury Baths Will Look Over The President’s Residence
A Canadian company has purchased a 51% stake in luxury startup Geothermal Lagoon for 11 million USD, RÚV news reports. The startup will build a geothermal lagoon, at the edge [&he
Lobbyists Oppose Lobbying Law
Iceland’s biggest lobbyists, SA—The Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise—has delivered a statement on a European anti-corruption law. Due to be implemented soon, it would re
Well, You Asked… The Iceland Advice Column: UFO Yurt Edition
We get a lot of questions from our dear readers, often delivered in the form of polite emails, but even more often, aggravated tweets or Facebook comments tirades. However, we̵
Deff Becomes Her: A Shemanic Trance Falls Over Pride
Deff is a powerful presence in the Reykjavík drag scene. The alter-ego of Neville J. Ingley, Deff delivers energetic, fast and physical performances; at a recent drag marathon hea
Icelanders Suffering Through A Weather Mildwave
While the people in many places in mainland Europe (and over the world) are suffering hardships because of summer heatwaves, our increasingly warm climate is affecting Iceland in a
Puffins Being Shot By British Trophy Hunters
Activists and MPs in the UK are demanding that imports of puffin-hunting trophies be banned, as an effort to end the practice. Hunters from the UK are increasingly coming to [&hell
Icelandic Music News: Innipúkinn Festival Is Go!, MYRKFÆLNI 3 Released & More
The many-splendored Icelandic music scene continues to grow and evolve apace, like No Face from Spirited Away when it was eating everything and turning into a cool giant monster. E
All That Glitters: A Road Trip Around The Diamond Circle
You don’t need to spend long on the Diamond Circle—northern Iceland’s greatest sightseeing route—to realise that it’s a different world to the neatly kempt and touristed
Oil Spill In Northern Iceland
A tanker truck capsized two days ago on North Iceland’s Öxnadalsheiði mountain pass, dropping 13,000 litres of fuel into the surrounding environment. Another 17,000 litres