Making Of An Artist: MSEA’s Dance Parties And Canadian Spit
MSEA is a Reykjavík-based Canadian musician making intriguing, textural electronica-and-voice music. Her work often includes collaborative visuals—her first single, ‘Sex Self,
TV Goddess: Grimm Pickings
A few nights ago I was scavenging Netflix for anything I could have playing in the background while working. My criteria are simple: a series to have more than two […]
Music News: Innipúkinn Festival, New Symphony Conductor & Une Misère
The initial lineup for this year’s Innipúkinn festival—the only place in Iceland where you can pound Breezers on a carpet of fake grass—has been announced. Performers this y
The Old Bookstore of Flateyri: Eyþór Jóvinsson Rolls Back The Years
The tiny Westfjords town of Flateyri juts out into the blue sea of Önundarfjörður on a thin spit of land. The main street has a quiet café, an empty sports […]
New Wave DIY: Meet The Post-dreifing Music & Arts Collective
In a bright sunlit living room lined with antique furniture and tchotchkes, a group of friends are gathered around a large wooden table, pouring coffee and delighting over the them
Passport To Spain: Tortillas, Tapas And Tinto De Verano At Bjórgarðurinn
“There is something between Icelandic people and Spanish people,” says Esteban Morales, as he sets down a platter of tortilla pintxos in front of us. “I don’t know exactly
Well, You Asked: Your Iceland Advice Questions Answered
Got a problem that needs solving, a burning issue that needs addressing, a matter that needs settling, or a thirst for awesome life advice? We at the Grapevine are here […]
The Taste of Victory: Diving Into The Winners Of Iceland’s Músiktilraunir
In the world of Icelandic music, Músiktilraunir, Iceland’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition, is a veritable kingmaker. Running for over 30 years, it’s helped kickstart ba
Photos & Video: Icelanders Demonstrate Against Child Deportations
Easily 1,000 Icelanders marched from Hallgrímskirkja church to the Austurvöllur square, in front of Parliament, to call upon the Icelandic government to stop deporting children,
Víðgelmir: The Epic Lava Cave of Borgarfjörður
Deep in the eerie landscape of Borgarfjörður is the largest cave in Iceland called Víðgelmir, which roughly translates as “worm” or, better still, “serpent.” It stands
Island Life: Explosives Wash Up, Ferry Crash, Wheelbarrow Travel
There’s a lot going on out there in the sleepy Icelandic countryside. To keep you up to date with the rural news, here’s another episode of Island Life. A mysterious [&
Reykjavík Events: L’uomo, Black Metal & Art Markets!
If your fourth of July was less than spectacular, jazz it up with these not-to-miss Reykjavík events. Friday, July 5th L’uomo | SQ 20:00 – Dillon – 2,400 ISK Int
Food of Iceland: Plokkfiskur
While Iceland has a hard-earned reputation for questionable foodstuffs, there are some things that we unquestionably do well. Plokkfiskur, a comforting fish stew, is one of these d
City Councillor Vigdís Hauksdóttir Accused Of Bullying: “This Is War”
Reykjavík city councilperson and municipal chair of the Centre Party Vigdís Hauksdóttir has been accused of bullying her Chief of Staff, Helga Björg Ragnarsdóttir, after the l
A Lesson In Korean: Chef Lim Ji Yeon Takes Over Ramen Momo For A Night
It’s one of those warm summer days we’ve been enjoying lately in Reykjavík. The guests of Ramen Momo sit around the counter, smiling as we each discover the little square [&he
Fishing At Elliðavatn: Tight Lines, Tangled Lines
I was baffled when my son came to me one day and told me that he wanted to go out fishing. Until then, Ólafur Grettir, aged 11 and much like […]
The Cold Truth: Ice Docs Is Coming To A Cinema Near You
Despite having a surprisingly long and productive relationship with filmmaking for such a small country, there are those who would question whether Iceland needs another film festi
Eat The Kasbah: A Chic New Café That Brings Morocco To Reykjavík
“These are marinated kalamata olives,’’ says Simo Mohammad Nadhir, as his son Kristófer Karim sets down a little tagine of purple-black olives on the table. One could be foo
The O.G: Hornið Celebrates 40 Years Of Slinging Pizza And Folding Calzones
Running a restaurant is an unforgiving business in which a ten-year run is considered noteable. Yet, it if you look around, there’s no shortage of spots that have been around [&h
Settlement Reached In Valitor-Wikileaks Case
Concluding a legal battle which began about nine years ago, electronic payment giants Valitor have agreed to pay damages to Wikileaks after illegally blocking payments to the site
At The Speed Of Birds: The Eyris And Eyries Of The Westfjords
The car is running on fumes as we emerge from the belly of the mountain, driving north out of a long single-lane tunnel into the Westfjords’ picturesque Súgandafjörður. As the