Hundreds Gathered To See Eclipse At Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon opened early this morning for today’s total solar eclipse. Floating in the milky water with anticipation as the sky slowly darkened, nearly 200 early risers donne
Hold On To Your Visa Cards… Björk Is Playing Airwaves
Björk has been announced to play at Iceland Airwaves 2015. If that’s all you need to know to go and buy a ticket, then yep, cool, we feel you. You […]
The Blue Lagoon Is Opening Early For The Eclipse
If you’re thinking about where to watch the eclipse from this coming Friday, then, my friend, we at Grapevine totally have your back. In addition to the five spots in [&helli
Listicle: Five Places To Watch The Solar Eclipse
As you’ve no doubt heard, Iceland is getting a solar eclipse this Friday. Thousands are flocking over for the spectacle with their special sunglasses and camera tripods. So w
Photos: The Endless Winter Of Iceland’s Route One
Part of the adventure of any Icelandic road trip is the journey itself. The extremity of Iceland’s landscape and weather make passing through the wilderness an immersive, vis
Björk Unveils “Moving Album Cover,” Escapes From Stone Prison
Björk today unveiled some more fresh video relating to “Vulnicura”. This time it’s a “moving album cover” clip, featuring an excerpt of the track 
Severe Storm Causes Floods And Smashes Trees, Cars, Containers
The powerful storm that lashed over Reykjavík and wider Iceland last night and this morning has caused all kinds of damage, the extent of which is still becoming clear. Social [&h
Jón Gnarr Decides Not To Run For Ice-Prez. Yet.
Much-loved comedian and former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr has decided not to run for higher office, after months of speculation on a potential presidential bid. He revealed his in
Björk Drops Lionsong Video
Björk has released the first video from “Vulnicura”. It’s for the album’s second track, “Lionsong”, and features some fleshy wobbly shapes, and
Under The Ice: Beneath Vatnajökull Lies A Photographer’s Paradise
Seeing a glacier for the first time is a memorable experience. As the southern ring road from Reykjavík gently loops towards the coast, the peaks of Eyjafjallajökull start to app
What’s Going On At DesignMarch? Director Sara Jónsdóttir Tells All
As the winter passes its nadir and the days start to grow lighter, a bright fixture on Iceland’s cultural calendar once again approaches. Every March, Reykjavík bursts into a ce
DesignMarch Seminars At Harpa: Play To Win
One of the major components of DesignMarch is DesignTalks—a packed day of lectures and seminars held at Harpa, where leading design professionals from around the world share thei
Iceland Erupts At Eurosonic Noorderslag
A look at the top music industry showcase's Icelandic focus yearOn the way to Holland earlier this month, I had a first-time experience when our IcelandAir flight was struck by [&h
It’s The Small Things That Matter
Cory Arcangel makes art of computer games, pool noodles, phones and Bieber merchCory Arcangel is buzzing with energy, as one might expect just days before the opening of his first
Contents Of Björk’s MoMA Show Revealed
Gallery gives a walk-through of what the exhibition will containMore details of Björk’s MoMA exhibition have been released, including a tantalising trailer. The video shows
DJ Flugvél Og Geimskip Reaches Edge Of Universe, Makes Video
The premiere space cadet of Icelandic music, DJ flugvél og geimskip, has unveiled a video for her brand new track, “Edge Of The Universe”. This comes after a rocket-po
Redesigning Tourism: The Skálanes Nature Reserve
At the Skálanes nature reserve, a quiet revolution is happeningGetting to the Skálanes nature reserve, which sits at one of the easternmost points of Iceland, is an adventure in
Vulnicura
Björk albums usually appear with quite a fanfare. But ‘Vulnicura’, the bleak and wintery eighth album of her adult solo career, arrived somewhat prematurely. Following an earl
Kindness On Chasing The Sounds In His Imagination And Ignoring His Critics
Kindness is the nom-du-plume of one Adam Bainbridge, born in the distinctly un glamourous town of Peterborough in the Northeast of England. Over recent years, the long-haired, pout
Sónar Is Here! And So Is Our New Podcast! Jófríður From Samaris Picks The Tracks!
Jófríður Ákadóttir picks the tracks & talks about artistic freedom and experimentationSónar Reykjavík is here! Yay! The Icelandic edition of the international electronic
Hear M-Band’s Sónar Picks
Our album-of-2014 winner's guide to the festival After Sigga of Sísy Éy told us her five most-wanted acts on the Sónar Reykjavík lineup, here are the next five. Below are [&hel