The Islanders: An Old Book Collector On A Rescue Mission
Did you know that to restore old books, they are submerged in water? There are very few things that can help us look back at history better than an old […]
Money Moves: Proceed With Caution
Loki Lindarson on why you may want to stay away from the crypto frenzy Cryptocurrency has been around for more than a decade, yet for most people it’s nothing but […]
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Árni Paints The Sea: An Oceanic New Exhibition Looks At One Of Painting’s Classic Subjects
The entrance to Gallery Port — through a narrow passage leading off Laugavegur—has that special feeling of leading to something hidden away. Once inside, however, the wooden fl
Nicky Digital Captures The Chaos of Iceland Airwaves
Nicholas Rhodes, aka Nicky Digital, is a party photographer, it-boy and moustache role-model based in New York City. You may have seen him industriously snapping the best gigs and
The Absolutely, Unquestionably, Very Best Of Airwaves 2013!
We did it again (oops). We did it again. It was a tough one, what with the one hundred thousand bands each playing three shows per night for fifteen consecutive […]
Sykur: Being Insane Is A Good Thing!
The lead singer of Sykur, Agnes Björt Andradóttir, is clearly mental. But in a good way.
A Note On Replication And Adaptation
Apparently there has been some controversy — and some misunderstanding — regarding my recent comment about certain Icelandic bands and the music of the African diaspora. I do c
Reykjavík Grapevine’s Podcast: Airwaves Monday Edition
Poof! Five days packed with music, party and Grapevine Airwaves Podcast is now over. What a blast! As we say goodbye to Iceland Airwaves 2013, there is still room for […]
Confusing, Lovely, Twerking, Pre-Flight Entertainment
I will hand it to the six Icelandic guys in wifebeaters known as UMTBS for performing on a very high energy level to a room of full of tired and hungover people, and enjoying doin
Bleeding Money And In Sugar Filled Young Dreams
Kiriyama Family Technically proficient throughout, this young band underpin everything they do with interesting rhythms, the female voice added much needed soul when used. On this
Icelandic Soul Is Life Of The Party
The decision to spend the last night of Airwaves at Gamli Gaukurinn was one of the better ones I made over this four-day music bender. Though Gamli was hot and […]
Surf Gaze Tutu Metal
Amsterdam, Sunday, the final night. Passable pub, can’t complain but for the 2k ISK double Jameson. Suggestion: use that money to fix your damn bathroom. Gang Related sported
Samaris: The White Swan Performance
For many, Iceland Airwaves is about discovering new and exciting bands and being surprised with performances. My Airwaves experience usually consists of randomly wandering around f
Those Magnificent Men in Their Kraftwerk Machine – Harpa Eldborg
It's been over 40 years since they released their first album, and even the oldest songs haven't aged much. Not many bands can say that about their catalogue, especially in the ele
Saturday Night Live
SÓLEY At first glance, one would not think Sóley is a very tough person. For her set at Gamla Bíó on Saturday evening, she wore loosely tied pearls, frumpy glasses […]
A Downer Crowd, Icelandic Bro-Hop And Synth Driven Lolita Fantasies
The evening started quietly at Hressingarskálinn on Saturday evening, not a lot of commotion going on as venue opener Jara took the stage. Being the first one up, she was obv
Going Out With A Bang
There were eight shows of varying quality and styles showcased at Gamli Gaukurinn on the big Saturday night. First up were Skepna, a rock band that just released a self-titled [&he
A Walk On The Mild Side
Just off Laugavegur behind some tall red doors lies Gamla Bíó, a grand seated theatre with a high balcony circle and a spotlit stage. Despite being in the heart of […]
The Big Sleep At Harpa Kaldalón
Kira Kira, an experimental noise band fronted by Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir, opened up Harpa Kaldalón with a song I imagine is similar to the sound of a dinosaur being born
Different Flavours Of Electronic
VÖK Vök is a young band, formed only earlier this year. Already within that short time they’ve managed to win the prestigious Icelandic battle of the bands, Músíktilrauni