Meteorologist Predicts Warm Summer
Meteorologist Sigurður Þ. Ragnarsson, known as Siggi the Storm, is promising warmth and sunshine for the summer ahead, reports Vísir. He stated that the weather forecasts for th
Do Shit: Making Sense Of Recycling In Reykjavík
The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done For 14 years living in Reykjavík, I found myself lamenting the lack of home pick-up for sorted recycling and biowaste. So w
Ten Years Of Hafnarfjörður’s HEIMA Music Festival
Hafnarfjörður residents turn living rooms into music venues on April 24 I remember one spring day in 2023 when a quiet evening at home was suddenly flipped on its head. […
66 Degrees of Sound: Saturday Morning Mix #1
What a comeback week we’ve had for our little show that could! Rounding out our new weekly cycle, today we bring you the first Saturday Morning Mix, a sweet playlist […]
Grapevine New Music: Teitur Magnússon, Logi Pedro, Cyber & More
Somebody told me that you had a girlfriend that looked like a boyfriend, who never wanted to miss out on the recent music releases happening in Iceland. A Killer(s) reference, [&he
Chasing The Phantom Spark: The Iceland-made racing game that’s gathering real momentum
You are an iridescent bug, skating at high velocity across a wide, glassy surface. You speed effortlessly forward, arcing smoothly between coppery pillars and rusty ruins, finding
Home Sales Saw Big Increase In February
Iceland’s real estate market is heating up, with nearly twice as many sales contracts signed in February as in January, according to the latest figures from Húsnæðis- og m
66 Degrees Of Sound: Hot Happenings #1
It’s been a couple of days since the great comeback of our podcast 66 Degrees of Sound with an absolutely fire artist spotlight on lo-fi indie-punks BSÍ. Today we bring [&hellip
Track By Track: Draumur Um Bronco By Jónfrí
Jónfrí tackles national mundanity, mountains and maritime affection on Draumur um Bronco Shifting between genres and moods faster than you can say “skammdegisþun
Ísafjörður Limits Cruise Ship Passengers to 5,000 Per Day
According to a new cruise ship policy adopted by the municipality of Ísafjörður, the number of ship passengers allowed to visit the town each day will be limited, reports RÚV.
Vote Of No Confidence Fails At Alþingi
UPDATED 18.04 A vote of no confidence was proposed to Alþingi on April 17. The Pirate Party and the People’s Party (Flokkur Fólksins) have prepared the bill stipulating tha
The Ceremony of Community: The Icelandic Sorcery Festival Readies Its New Ritual
Along the southeastern coast of the Westfjords, in the town of Hólmavík, resides The Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft, a true gem for lovers of obscure history, pagan spiritual t
Therapy Dog Leó Works At Akureyri Hospital
You can find a therapy dog Leó, a mature Labrador with great charisma, working at Akureyri Hospital, reports RÚV. His owner, physical therapist Aníta Stefánsdóttir, says he
Iceland Found In Violation Of The European Convention
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on April 16 that Iceland was in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights. The case concerned irregularities in the recou
Supersport! Wants You To Sing Along
A release show in Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík made for holy moments “Doing it in a church felt somehow appropriate. Even though we’re not big on religion necessarily, this music
66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — BSÍ
After a much longer break than anticipated, we are very pleased to announce the comeback of our new music and events podcast 66 Degrees of Sound! 66 Degrees of […]
I’m Starting a Cult: Really, How Hard Can It Be?
In the woods of Iceland, a figurehead stands at a podium wrapped in gold-adorned silk. The congregation kneels before them as they raise a goblet. They turn to preach to […]
Driving Mum Wins Film of the Year and Takes Home Multiple Edda Awards
The 2024 Edda Film Awards were presented April 13, with 20 awards presented to films that premiered between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Hilmar Oddsson’s Á ferð með
While Six Guitars Gently Weep
Supergroup of the Reykjavík Do-It-Together scene shares a beautiful and impressive night at Mengi On a windy Skírdagur, six guitars lay resting against six chairs on a stage with
Grapevine Events: Stockfish, BSÍ & So Much More
Stockfish continues, BSÍ is back and the whole community is finally waking up from the winter slumber. We know we’ve said it before, but this time we mean it: With […