Photos: Björk Premieres ‘Utopia’ Live Show In Reykjavík
Björk unveiled her ‘Utopia’ show at the 1000-seat Háskólabíó venue in Reykjavík last night. The concert was announced as a “dress rehearsal” for the c
The Winter Ring Road Pt. 2: Driving Route One In Iceland’s Stormy Season
This is part two of The Winter Ring Road: our five-day ring of Route One—and the people we met, and places we saw—in Iceland’s dark season. You can start at […]
The Winter Ring Road Pt. 1: Driving Route One In Iceland’s Stormy Season
Route One is Iceland’s main highway. Completed in 1974, it loops the country, carving a path through tracts of farmland before reaching the lava fields and sweeping floodplains o
Icelandic Drag Goes International, Sets Sights On RuPaul’s DragCon
Icelandic drag is a phenomenon that continues to go from strength to strength. From just one annual competition at Reykjavík Pride, drag has snowballed into a wildly popular form
Hatari’s Háskar Beckons In Easter Doomsday
Synth-punk trio Hatari, via their weird-ass holding company Svikamylla ehf., threw a memorable Doomsday-themed party at Iðnó during the Easter holiday. Running from 3pm-3am, with
Grapevine Playlist: GKR, Sacha Bernardson, JFDR, aYia, Hildur & More
From ambient soundscapes to aggressive metal to spacious electronica to a Frank Ocean cover, here are the latest juicy fruits to fall from the branches of the giant, mythical Icela
Háskar: March 30th “Doomsday Festival” Approaches In Reykjavík
An interesting event appeared on the Reykjavík radar this year. On March 30th at the Iðnó arts theatre, Svikamylla ehf.—the somewhat opaque company associated with conceptual,
The Eastern Outback: Spring Comes To Borgarfjörður Eystri
Spring is in the air when we set out from Egilsstaðir along Route 94 to Borgafjörður Eystri. A cloudless blue sky casts soft hues onto the white spine of mount […]
Iceland Airwaves ’18 Is ON! Viral Rapper Tommy Ca$h Heads Up First Wave
The Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, which was recently acquired by Icelandic music promotion company SENA Live, has announced the first raft of names for the 2018 event. The bigge
The World Cup Trophy Visits Its Future Home: Iceland
The World Cup trophy got a preview of its future life today when it was presented to the public in Reykjavík as a part of a tour of the nations […]
Iceland Not Trying To Lull World Cup Foes Into False Sense Of Security
The Icelandic football team was soundly thrashed last night in a 3-0 loss that was definitely nothing to do with pre-tournament gamesmanship. The mighty Mexicans were thrilling to
Where To Watch Iceland Rain Molten Wrath Upon Hapless Mexico Tonight
The Icelandic horde will descend upon the unsuspecting Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco tonight for an unparalleled decimation of the Mexican football team in a pre-World Cup
Photos: Flying Over Iceland For A Road Trip In The Snowy East
This week, we flew out to the east side of Iceland for a four day road trip through Egilsstaðir, Borgarfjörður Eystri, Vopnafjörður, and up to the north eastern town of [&hell
Vopnafjörður Town Guide: Seaside Life & Lava Hikes In East Iceland
The tiny town of Vopnafjörður lies tucked in a beautiful fjord 126km north of Egilsstaðir. Home to around 700 people, a small tangle of streets is dominated by the harbour, [&he
New In Town: Salt Restaurant & Iðnó
New in town: where we check out the latest arrivals in Reykjavík drinking, dining and culture. This time, it’s a freshly opened harbourside restaurant Salt and regenerated c
In Photos: Inside Sónar Reykjavík’s Friday Night Blow-Out
As well as our intrepid review team, we had a photographer-at-large documenting the halls, corridors, sound booths and stages of Sónar Reykjavík in Harpa last night. Here’s
“Blood Up To The Shoulders”: Iceland World Cup Strip Unveiled
The Icelandic National Team’s World Cup strip has been unveiled. The strip is a departure from the classic flag-striped shirt of yore, as worn by the shrieking, bloodthirsty
Smite The Kremlin: 20% Of All Icelanders Form A Russia-Sacking Football Horde
With the doomsday clock ticking ever closer to footballing midnight, it’s now only three months until Iceland smites the world. The horde’s tribes are slowly gathering beneath
Curiouser And Curiouser: An Epicurean Adventure At Iceland’s Reigning Fine-Dining Champ
It’s been said that receiving a Michelin star can be a blessing and a curse. It puts a restaurant on the map, arousing curiosity and boosting bookings through the roof; […
Grapevine Playlist: Pusswhip, Alvia, Ben Frost, Sunna, Allenheimer, Rari Boys & More
Holy moly! More hot, steaming geysirs of gleaming, sulphurous, fresh Icelandic music spurting out of the internet, and right into your ears! Yup: it’s the Grapevine playlist.
More Than Meets The Ear: Mengi Expands To Object Design
MENGI is more than a music venue. A tucked away space on Óðinsgata, it has, since opening its doors in 2013, become a cultural centre of sorts, hosting exhibitions, experimental