Curious Case Of Human Feces Found In Umbrella, Eskifjörður Resident Reports
A mysterious incident took place on September 27, when an Eskifjörður resident discovered excrement in his car, Vísir reports. According to the man, who reported the incident on
Grapevine New Music: Flaaryr, VARNA GL, Mighty Bear & More
It’s kind of hard to believe the end of September is already here. That means we’re gonna have to wake up soon, and we just wanna hit snooze honestly. We […]
66 Degrees Of Sound: Returning From Hiatus
We’re back from hiatus! After a few weeks of retooling and behind-the-scenes makeover montages, your pals Rex and Jói are back with a lemon-fresh new episode of 66 De
Abduction Phase Initiated
Epidermal Veil talks human carnage and Reykjavík Deathfest We are back with another Filthy Interview and believe me, this one is the filthiest. This time, I spoke with members of
Track By Track: Sounds Of Summer By Kjartan Holm & Sin Fang
Smells And Sounds Make Up Fischersund’s Sounds Of Summer A soundtrack to a night out is the concept behind Sindri Már Sigfússon and Kjartan Holm’s recent album Sounds of Summ
Deconstructing Debt And How To Handle It
“We could do a lot better with financial education in Iceland,” says Sara Jasonardóttir, project manager for education and promotion at the Office of Debtors’ Ombudsman (Umb
Northern Comfort: A Turbulent Ride Of Comedy
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for uncomfortable laughter “Never underestimate the power of anxiety,” says director Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson from the stage of Háskól
A Rather Unsuccessful Fungi Foray
Lessons learned on the first foraging trip of the year Wild mushroom risotto, oyster mushroom tacos, chanterelle pie, porcini soup, stuffed portobello mushrooms… As the air turns
Happiness In Iceland Decreases
According to a new report published by the Directorate of Health, happiness has decreased and loneliness is on the rise among Icelandic citizens, RÚV reports. The report’s f
Emergency Care Provided For Deprived Refugees
Minister of Social Affairs Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson has negotiated with the Icelandic Red Cross on an emergency care plan for homeless refugees. The people who will now receiv
Man Bearing LGBTQ+ Symbol Assaulted On Hverfisgata
A man was transported to the hospital earlier in the week after being physically assaulted on Hverfisgata in Reykjavík. Police were called to the scene on Tuesday, September 26. T
Having Fun And Making Tattoos
IsTattFest returns in honour of a local legend Atli Fjölnisson remembers spending his summers differently than other teens. When they were getting jobs with the municipalities, se
My, What A Unique Ashtray You Have
The stories making headlines in Iceland in recent weeks Undertaking home renovation projects can be a massive headache. Surprises lurking behind the drywall inevitably expand the s
Pepping Up The Poor
Pepp Iceland helps people in poverty through peer support Statistics released by Save the Children in March 2023 illustrate the stark reality of poverty in Iceland. According to th
Dreaming The Apocalypse
MSEA’s Our Daily Apocalypse Walk is an otherworldly achievement Since moving from Toronto to Reykjavík in 2017, Maria-Carmela Raso has been a prominent figure in the city’s mu
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Background Actor
Do extras make the ‘credit’ roll call? A party guest, a pedestrian with a dog, or a hospital patient? If you’re an extra, you never know what your next acting […]
Grapevine Music Picks: Árný Margrét, Supersport, Lúpína & More
Well, looks like we managed to get through the week. With most of the Grapevine staff checking out the Extreme Chill Festival, there are a few sore heads in the […]
Under Laufey’s Spell
The world’s most popular jazz artist hasn’t finished her story For decades, Iceland has boasted about its remarkable creative output – per capita, of course. A common theme i
A Day Out With A Local Beekeeper
“Hold your ear next to the beehive,” says Torbjörn Andersen as we arrive at his beeyard, hidden behind the trees just outside the Skaftholt farm in south Iceland. “You can [
Grapevine Events: Extreme Chill Festival, Hafnar.haus Anniversary, Sævar Jóhannsson & More
Sorry we didn’t bring you an events roundup last week, we were out frolicking in the woods! For real, we found an actual forest in Iceland. You can read all […]
Well, You Asked: This Town Ain’t Big Enough
The Grapevine’s Best and Brightest Answer Your Most Pressing Questions Why is some public water in Reykjavik so full of a sulphuric smell & taste? While literally water j