Passer-By Captures Engagement, Email Address Lost, Search Goes Viral
An interesting internet-romance story unfolded in Reykjavík this weekend that even caused a slight thaw of our icy hearts here at the Grapevine. Jessica Bowe, an American who̵
Gamla Laugin: At Flúðir, The Secret’s Out
Flúðir is a sleepy village of around 400 people, just over an hour’s drive from Reykjavík. After turning off the well-beaten path of the southbound Route 1 at the town [&h
Question Time With Birgitta Jónsdóttir
As the Pirate Party’s poll numbers continue to climb, more Icelanders are expressing curiosity about their various stances, beliefs and internal processes grows. We compiled what
OKAY WTF JUST HAPPENED HERE? An #Airwaves15 recap.
So that’s that. With a lot of heat, whirlwind and flash, Iceland Airwaves 2015 has passed. Actually, not so much passed as hit the entire Grapevine writing team full on, [&hellip
New Campaign Launches To Champion The Value Of Creative Labour
A new campaign is launching today, focusing on the worth of creative labour. An email was sent out to all the members of parliament, inviting them to attend the launch […]
VIDEO: Logi Pedro’s 101 Takeover
Logi Pedro Stefansson is a familiar face to anyone with an eye on Icelandic music. He was a founding member of Retro Stefson, aged just 13 at the time. He […]
Hacking Politics: An In-Depth Look At Iceland’s Pirate Party
Alþingishúsið, or The Parliament House, is a hulking grey stone building that sits on the edge of the sleepy Austurvöllur square in downtown Reykjavík. It’s the seat of
The Northern Lights Forecast Looks Good Tonight, Northern Lights Fans!
According to the Iceland Meteorological Office, the atmospheric conditions tonight are gonna be tip top for aurora spotting. The sky is clear, so the biggest obstacle is out of the
I Will Cut Off All My Arms: Síta Valrún’s Episodes
Ekkisens is an art space that stands set back from Bergstaðastræti, in the heart of downtown Reykjavík. Past a short path of overgrown paving stones, the entrance lies down a [&
Swimming Through Seasons: Jófríður Ákadóttir Unveils A Poetic New Project
Hidden deep amongst all the extravagant blowouts, grand orchestral performances, strobe-lit dance parties, blood-splattered metal shows and twitching, apoplectic broken-beat
Did Bieber’s Iceland Video Rip Off An Indie Skate Film? Judge For Yourself…
You may remember recently that Justin Bieber (referred to as “The Bieb” or “His Biebness” henceforth) was in Iceland recently filming a music video, in whic
Download This! Milkywhale’s ‘Invisible’
Milkywhale are a new electronic pop duo who recently set Iceland Airwaves 2015 alight with five fabulously fun shows. So catchy were the tracks of Árni “Plúseinn” Hlöðverss
ATP Iceland: Tortoise, Angel Olsen, Les Savy Fav And More For 2016
ATP Iceland have announced a bunch of new bands for their 2016 edition. As the festival has proven in its three years to date, there’s nothing quite like partying in [&hellip
State Of Emergency For The Highlands: “Iceland Has A Deadline,” Says Björk
Björk and Andri Snær Magnason, the renowned artists and spokespeople of the Protect The Park conservation NGO, held a press conference today about the latest skirmish in the war
Airwaves Day One: Terror In The Chest, Taking It In The Ass & Unexpected Horse Dick
So I’m just back from a four day trip around the south of Iceland, when I wake up from a deep ten-hour sleep, aching head to toe from walking and […]
DJ Introbeats Offers A Warm-Up Mix For Airwaves
Introbeats is a constant presence on the Reykjavík music scene. Whether DJing in Prikið and Kaffibarinn, producing his own tracks a mixes, or scratching with Icelandic rap acts,
Join Iceland’s Bedroom Community This Airwaves
Bedroom Community is often referred to as Iceland’s best record label. Based in label founder Valgeir Sigurðsson’s Greenhouse Studios in Brieðhólt, and built from th
IMX To Host Music “Nonference” At Airwaves 2015
For each of the well-known and soon-to-be-discovered artists that flood into Iceland to play Airwaves each year, there’s also a behind-the-scenes crew. From a general manager who
“Do you think we are all one?”: QT Interviewed
QT is an interesting recent appearance on the refreshments scene. Fronted by an American artist who asked for the purposes of this interview to be referred to only as “Quinnt
AirIceland To Add Kangerlussuaq To Greenland Routes
AirIceland is set to add a new route to its collection of international flights to Iceland’s neighbouring countries. The airline currently operates flights to the Faroe Islan
An Autumn Walk: Heiðmörk At Sunset
Autumn in Iceland is officially over, and the first flurries of snowflakes are already swirling down into the streets of Reykjavík. But even so, there are some wonderful walks to