Where’s The Party?
Grasping the current state of live music venues in Reykjavík We’ve all been talking about it: the live venue scene of Reykjavík is in flux. It’s easy to feel pessimistic [&he
Track By Track: Rammar By KUSK
KUSK’s RAMMAR captures feelings of freedom and adolescence Released on May 24, RAMMAR is artist KUSK’s sophomore album. Rising through the ranks as the 2022 Músíktilraunir wi
Death Of An Ego
Biggi Maus battles the mind and music on his latest album Litli dauði / Stóri hvellur Birgir Örn Steinarsson’s music career has mostly been synonymous with the alternative-roc
Side Hustle: Licensed To Wed
Erla Sigurlaug Sigurðardóttir can take you on a tour of Iceland and marry along the way Whether you affiliate with any religion or not, would you agree that the idea […]
Tracing The Sources Of Creativity
A poetic road trip film around Iceland tries to uncover whether there’s one key ingredient to its thriving culture The concept of Iceland being a secret utopia that breeds creati
Fermenting For Change
Julia and Björk are unlocking the potential of organic waste with their startup, Melta “I love talking about soil and getting other people interested in soil,” says soil sci
From Farm to Plate: Rækta’s Mushrooms and Microgreens
Akureyri’s Rækta Microfarm values local produce over imports Once a new business pops up in the country — especially far from Reykjavík — it’s always exciting. It’s dou
There’s Space For Everyone In The Greenhouse
Litla Gróðurhúsa Familia and the Pikknikk concert series provide a platform for all It’s no secret that Reykjavík is a creative place. While the once gritty DIY aesthetic of
Grapevine Events: RVK Fringe, PIKKNIKK & More
Every once in a while we are treated to a big show by an elusive favourite, and that is just the ticket next week as long-time synthpop outfit Berndsen grace […]
Grapevine New Music: Una Schram, Young Nazareth, Emilíana Torrini & More
Passersby near Reykjavík’s harbour dock might have noticed a slight change to the scenery in the last week. A giant Ferris wheel seems to have sprung up seemingly overnight.
Reykjavík Real Estate Continues To Be Really Expensive
Over 85% of homes in the capital area have a property value over 60 million krónur (US$432,000, €403.000), according to a new report from the Housing and Civil Engineering Agenc
Spit Mask Used By Police On Independence Day
Police officers arrested a man during Independence Day celebrations on June 17 and the altercation has since been circulating on social media. During the arrest near the intersecti
Kringlan Closed Until Thursday Due To Fire
A fire broke out at the Kringlan shopping mall on Saturday. All available crews from the Fire Department worked to extinguish the fire and the shopping centre was evacuated for [&h
Fringe Bangs Again: Gird your loins for a wild week at the 2024 RVK Fringe Festival
There’s something creeping up on Reykjavík’s cultural scene this week. It lurks on the edges of the city’s nightlife, getting ready to explode into the bars and basements, c
The Town That Nature Closed
Exploring the impact of ongoing volcanic activity on Grindavík and its displaced residents To live in Iceland is to be at the mercy of nature. Throughout the nation’s 1000 year
Grapevine Events: 17. júní, Slacker Events & More
With our new Grapevine issue dropping today, we heat up the happenings once again this week with our guests from Slacker Events, an independent production and promotion team bringi
Ísafjörður Calling
New York composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone returns to the Við Djúpið Music Festival This year’s edition of the Ísafjörður-based Við Djúpið Music Festival sees the return of co
Grapevine New Music: Spacestation, Biggi Maus, Gróa & More
With a new issue out on the streets today, writer Elías Þórsson examines the human effects of the ongoing eruptions near the town of Grindavík. It’s powerful stuff. Side effe
66 Degrees of Sound — Artist Spotlight: Sin Fang
The gang is back together this week as Jói returns from a much-needed staycation and Rex emerges from sick leave. We kick things off this week with a very fun […]
Minister Grants Permit To Allow Whaling To Resume
Minister of Food and Agriculture Bjarkey Olsen Gunnarsdóttir has granted the whaling company Hvalur ehf. a licence for hunting fin whales. The minister announced her decision foll
Volcanic Smog Spreads Over Capital Area
As the latest eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula keeps spewing freshly molten lava to the surface, northbound winds bring sulphuric pollution to the capital area. Despite the pred