Deeper Than Definitions
Una Torfa talks national tour, queer culture and writing for Reykjavík Pride Insurance companies are uncommon patrons of musicians – the two don’t make a logical
Behind The Masks
The exhibition GRÍMUR uncovers queer history When the ‘80s rolled in, the queer community could never have predicted that over the next decade, the HIV/AIDS epidemic would tear
Grapevine Events: RVK Pride, Páll Óskar, Sleikur 3.0 & More
Welcome back from Merchant’s Holiday, everyone! Are you well rested? No? Us neither. We dove right into the thick of print week here at Grapevine HQ, but as they say […]
How Did Reykjavík Pride Begin?
Iceland enjoys one of the queer friendliest reputations in the world and it just so happens that another Pride festival is happening as this issue goes to print. But how […]
Treading Lightly Around Iceland
How to travel without a massive impact Is any travel technically eco-friendly? Nearly every aspect of our daily lives has an impact on the surrounding environment. That impact is m
It’s A Disinfectant, I Swear!
The Grapevine answers your most pressing questions The first time that I visited Iceland more than 40 years ago beer was illegal, but Brennivín was readily available, as was vodka
Grapevine New Music Picks: Pálmi Gunnarsson, Ultraflex, Daniil & More
Is it the long weekend yet? Almost! Tomorrow kicks off Merchant’s Day weekend (Verslunamannahelgi) and we’ve got some fresh new jams for your road trip playlist! Some lucky fol
Common Ground: Pavement In Iceland
The Reykjavik Grapevine attend the show by the trailblazing American indie collective. It begins with the drums. As Pavement’s percussionist Steve West sets the pace for “Our S
The Islanders: Gísli’s Life As A Helicopter Pilot
Gísli Gíslason on his love affair with the skies and choppers As we meet outside one of the hangars at Reykjavík Airport, the excitement on Gísli Gíslason’s face is evid
Grapevine Events: A Run-Down Of Merchant’s Day Weekend & RVK Pride
After months of being starved for a good long holiday since the Extended Easter Remix holidays ended, we’re finally heading into Merchant’s Day long weekend! Yay! Merchant’s
President Guðni Jóhannesson Honorary Guest At Wacken Open Air Festival
President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson leaves for Germany tomorrow, August 4, where he will attend the metal festival Wacken Open Air. Guðni is attending as a guest of honour. Wacken O
Students Of The Game
Dissecting the underground label Heavy Knife Records Veterans of the Icelandic underground hip-hop scene, Þórður Ingi Jónsson and Alfreð Drexler are meeting up at Þórður’
A Pilgrimage To The Hornstrandir Film Festival
Iceland’s last wilderness as the ultimate movie theatre “Is this a film festival?” Someone opens the door of a cooking tent located on a campsite in Hornvík, a cove in [&h
Opinions Differ As Infrastructure Develops In Landmannalaugar
New changing facilities were built in Landmannalaugar this summer. Opinions on the execution of the project are divided, as some believe it diminishes the overall experience. Much
Slóra Premiere Visual Single
Having premiered their visual single on July 30 in Bíó Paradís, Slóra announce the digital premiere of their latest release happening right here at the Reykjavík Grapevine. Sl
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Wedding Photographer
Balancing passion and hustle I was first introduced to Kaja Balejko through her friend, who called her “the master of side hustles.” It turned out to be true – Kaja […