Hildur Yeoman Opens New Boutique
Celebrated Icelandic fashion designer Hildur Yeoman opened the doors of her brand new boutique yesterday, at Skólavörðustígur 22b. As well as selling her own designs—characte
Track By Track: JFDR – Brazil
Jófríður Ákadóttir is a singer of many guises. She’s the voice of acclaimed electronica trio Samaris, one half of Pascal Pinon, and one third of low-key supergroup GANGLY. F
Oyama Release New Track, Tour UK
Icelandic shoegaze quintet Oyama have unveiled their first new track since their 2014 debut LP, ‘Coolboy’. ‘Handsome Devil’ is a characteristically catchy t
Get Lovey-Dovey: A Guide To Reykjavík’s Best Date Spots
Anniversary in Reykjavík? Wedding? Or did you just meet a special someone at Kaffibarinn last night? If you’re looking for a place to really wow your crush/spouse/significant ot
Life In The Bus Lane: A Guide To Bussing Around Reykjavík
When you’re visiting a foreign city, public transport can be a bit intimidating. Here in Reykjavík, however, getting the hang of it is pretty easy. There are no tube lines [&hel
Made In Iceland: A Look Inside Iceland’s 120-Year-Old Wool Industry
On the very edge of Greater Reykjavík, not far from the northbound Ring Road, sits an industrial estate of vast, dripping factories and warehouses. Tourists pass the area in their
The Art Wolves: The Kling & Bang Gallery Powers Up
At the very end of Reykjavík’s windblown concrete harbour, Grandi, stands a hulking white building known as the Marshall House. It was purpose-built as a fish processing plant i
Monster of the Month: Lyngbakur – Heather Back
Ancient tales tell of a whale monster, known as lyngbakur, that has the appearance of an island covered with a growth of heather. Lyngbakur is the second largest of all […]
Gangly Are Whole Again
Rising Icelandic trio Gangly released a new song, with a video by Máni M. Sigfússon, today. “Whole Again” is another in their ongoing drip-fed series of beautiful, lo
The Photographer Who Captured Snowmageddon As It Happened
Most people woke up to a white world on Sunday 26 February, after a record-breaking 51cm snowfall. But local photographer Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson, who regularly posts to his popula
Get Outta Town: A Guide To Dining Outside Of Reykjavík
It used to be the case that good restaurants, after leaving the confines of Reykjavík, were pretty slim pickings. These days, fancy restaurants are springing up all over the count
Stay Classy: Where To Find Reykjavík’s Best Cocktails
Just a few years ago, drinking culture in Reykjavík was a lot more bleak than it is today. Asking for a cocktail in a regular downtown drinking hole would most […]
Sóley Drops New Track, Announces ‘Endless Summer’ LP
Icelandic singer Sóley has announced her next album. ‘Endless Summer’ will be released via German label Morr Music on May 5 2017. As a taster of what’s to come,
Grapevine Playlist: Fufanu, JFDR, ddykwl x HRNNR & More
From fresh-faced rappers to music scene royalty, here are the new Icelandic tracks that have caught our attention in recent weeks. ddykwl x HRNNR – Lada Brothers ddykwl and H
Perfect Day: Árni Kristjánsson
In this new series, we pick out some interesting faces from the local scene to find out their favourite spots in Reykjavík, and what they get up to on a […]
The OA – Where Was It Shot?
Iceland has become a go-to for film and TV location scouts over recent years, from the ice planet of ‘Interstellar’, to Tom Cruise sci-fi vehicle ‘Oblivion’
Fortune Favours The Brave: The Einstök Story
Just a few years ago, Iceland’s beer taps were dominated by a handful of basic, strong, fizzy lagers such as Víking, Gull, Polar Beer, and the odd Danish or Eastern […]
After Tours With Björk And Sigur Rós, SiGRÚN Goes Solo
SiGRÚN’s first EP, ‘Hringsjá’, judders into life with a couple of blasts of bassy distortion. It quickly dissolves into washes of wordless vocal harmonies before evolving a
Winter Travel Picks: A Hike & A Day Trip
Everyone knows that you have to be careful getting out into the wilds during the Icelandic winter. But there´s no reason you can’t get out into the landscape, whether on [&h
Volcano Island: A Weekend In Vestmannaeyjar
The tiny propellor plane descends into the clouds, buffeted by the ferocious wind. Along with my twelve or so fellow passengers, I’m jolted left and right as a tiny sea […