Thrifted, Bought, Stolen: The Halloween costume advice you seek is here
Witches cackle as they exchange snus on the corner of Hverfisgata. A werewolf tries to charm the sexy nun under the light of the full moon. The cops are trying […]
Grapevine Events: Halloween, Mánakvöld, Iceland Airwaves & Much More
The dark season is here and if you’re stuck somewhere between seasonal depression and chronic burnout and your Halloween costume is either a greedy landlord or Bjarni Ben between
Grapevine New Music Picks: Neonme, Celebs, Magnús Jóhann & More
This being the last Friday before Iceland Airwaves, this is musicians’ last chance to fill streaming services full of their sweet, sweet music. With less than a week to go, [&hel
Video Premiere: Neonme Releases “Yet Again”
Behind the crunching, beating, otherwordly sounds of artist neonme is musician Salka Valsdóttir. Her debut album – the aptly named Premiere – was released October 23 via mar
1,000 Earthquakes Recorded Near Þorbjörn And Fagradalsfjall
The Chief of Police, the Chief of Police in South Iceland and the Commissioner of Police declared a state of uncertainty for public safety due to seismic activity on the […]
PHOTOS: Women’s Strike In Reykjavík
Tens of thousands of people participated in the Women’s Strike on October 24. Based on preliminary police estimates, it is believed that between 70,000 to 100,000 people gath
In Slowness We Trust – Q&A With Bongripper Concert Organisers
Bongripper, active since 2005, have distinguished themselves in the doom scene for their commitment to unbearably long tracks and self-deprecating sounds. From their first release
General Women’s Strike Organised For Seventh Time
On Tuesday, October 24, women and non-binary people in Iceland are encouraged to strike, protesting pay inequality and gender-based violence. The strike is organised as part of the
66 Degrees Of Sound: Björk, Airwaves, And A Whole Bunch Of New Music
In recent weeks, none other than Björk has voiced her opinion on open-net fish farming in Iceland. Hint: She’s opposed. 66 Degrees of Sound by The Reykjavík Grapevine is yo
Grapevine New Music: Kónguló, Úlfur Úlfur, Pale Moon & More
With the weather taking a turn for the worse this weekend, leaving multiple flights from Keflavík Airport either delayed or cancelled, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel [
IKEA Goat Is Up And Ready To Be Burned
The IKEA goat is an indicator that Christmas is just around the corner. Many consider it early, but the goat has already been set up near the only IKEA in […]
12-Year-Old Girl Attacked With Chemical Drain Cleaner
A 12-year-old girl needed medical attention in Reykjavík, Monday, October 16, after suffering a chemical attack. The girl was playing at the Breiðagerðisskóli playground when s
Iceland’s Most Productive Indie Band
Local indie band Supersport! recounts their latest release, writing about houses, and facing an identity crisis A charming underground art-pop project is how you might describe Sup
Inside Chef Gral’s Kitchen
The secret ingredient is youth “Definitely slicing,” says Gauti Einarsson when I ask what skills are most important for a newbie chef. I’ve barely finished my question wh
A Haven For All
On Rebecca’s animal farm it’s pet, laugh, repeat Grapevine’s dusty work car pulls over at Hólar farm, just 17 kilometres away from Búðardalur in West Iceland, and is gre
Unemployed, Not Broke
If you ever find yourself jobless, here are quick tips to navigate the complex system There’s no positive way to start this article – you’ve seen the news. Wars are […
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Ceramic Artist
Getting to know Sylvía’s clayful side “It turned out smaller cups don’t sell that well. We’re now making bigger cups,” laughs Sylvía Dröfn Jónsdóttir as she pinches
On Equal Footing
Upprásin provides fertile soil for Iceland’s musical grassroots Harpa is an imposing phenomenon – both literally and figuratively. The opulent glass figures encasing the hall
A Year Of Creative Action
How Hafnar.haus became Reykjavík’s creative hub In downtown Reykjavík, a relic of the town’s maritime past has been retrofitted to house activities of a more artistic nature.
Track By Track: Pure Rockets By Xiupill
Xiupill’s Pure Rockets explores suffering and transcendence Gabber-punks Xiupill released their debut LP Pure Rockets on July 14. A philosophical manifesto on suffering, transcen
The Last Of The Lox
Open-pen fish farming has everyone angry, even Björk At Austurvöllur, discontented protesters dump dozens of dead fish on Alþingi’s doorstep. Environmentalists, farmers and fi