If You’re Looking For A Reason To Go North
The joke that became Iceland’s coolest festival has a monster 20 year anniversary For 20 years, the place to be each Easter hasn’t been mass in Hallgrímskirkja, or a reception
Reykjavík’s Best Witches: Kælan Mikla to Headline ReykjaDoom Fest 2024
The ReykjaDoom Festival returns to the northernmost capital of the world on March 8, just in time for International Women’s Day. What’s so special about this year’s two-d
Ásgeir Celebrates Debut Album’s 10th Anniversary With Harpa Concert
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album “Dýrð í Dauðaþögn,” Ásgeir Trausti performed a special concert for hundreds of fans on Saturday evening in H
That Time 15% Of Iceland Went To See Ed Sheeran
When the news broke that Ed Sheeran was going to play at Laugardalsvöllur in August, Icelanders broke a national record, buying over 30,000 tickets within minutes. Keep in mind th
Contemporary Classics: Reykjavík Midsummer Music Reviewed
You could be forgiven for thinking that a piece entitled ‘Homage to Robert Schumann’ might sound like music by Schumann. I’m guessing that most of the audience who attended t
Vape Clouds, Hard Bass & Hatari: Secret Solstice 2019 Reviewed
Grapevine contributor/photographer Sigurður Ragnarsson gives us the low-down on his experience at Secret Solstice 2019 iteration. Friday: Secret Solstice 2019 Walking into Laugard
Moderately Warm In The City: Billy Idol In Reykjavik
The evening starts with a surprise, and not an altogether pleasant one. Instead of getting our Billy on time, an unannounced opening act appears, looking and sounding nothing more
All Our Yesterdays: Guns N’ Roses Take Reykjavik
Guns N’ Roses take to the stage like a lumbering Apatosaurus, crushing everything in their path and in constant danger of collapsing under their own weight. But then they always
PHOTOS & REACTIONS: Bonnie Tyler Eclipsing Hearts At Secret Solstice
Last night, the crowd of Secret Solstice held out for a hero and my oh my did they get one. While the line-up was chock full of heavyweights like Steve […]
Fuck You Justin Bieber
Justin, please listen to me: I loved you. I begged the Grapevine to let me review you. I was a fan. I listened to your album all the time. I […]
Oration MMXVI: All Hail The Kings
Almyrkvi. That one word could be my review of Oration MMXVI. Listen to Almyrkvi. Experience Almyrkvi. Live Almyrkvi. Never have I ever been so impressed with the first live perform
Rocking The Fuck Out To Celestine On A Thursday Night
It’s been three years since seminal Reykjavík metalcore band Celestine hung up their gloves after playing a final show in the late Faktorý. Since then the scene has change
Andkristnihátíð Review: Giving Jesus The Finger Under A Pale Red Light
Andkristnihátíð, the Anti-Christian Festival, has been celebrated annually since the dawn of the century. Originally as an act of heathen protest against the concurrent 1,000 y
Agent Fresco’s Release Show: Rigid, Yet Fresh Fresh!
Entering Silfurberg, I can feel the excitement in the air. More than 720 friends, fans and followers have gathered to witness Agent Fresco perform their long-awaited new album in f
Just Gimme Indie Rock, Again: Blonde Redhead Revisit Reykjavík
Blonde Redhead have an interesting connection to Reykjavík’s indie scene. Having developed an ardent local following trough the years, this visit marked the trio’s fifth conce
Latest Review Ever: Rae Sremmurd And Their No Flex Zone
More than two weeks ago, California rappers Rae Sremmurd left sunny LA for cloudy Reykjavík, armed with a pair of mics and a determination to tear down Laugardalshöll. After the
The Kings Of Mediocre, Workmanlike Arena Rock
I used to love them. Kings of Leon and I go way back. I first saw the band play in Sweden in July of 2003, only a week before their […]
Innipúkinn: Inner Demons And Outdoor Fan Service
With twenty-seven acts performing over the course of three nights in two venues, it was assured that you couldn’t see everything at Innipúkinn, even though you might want to
Norðanpaunk 2015: A+ Merchants’ Freak-End
I experienced a number of things at Norðanpaunk that I never expected would happen at any festival, or much less any place, ever. I mean, have you ever witnessed a group [&hellip
Snoopadelic… Fuck That, Put On Tarantúlur
Snoop. The year 2009 called, Snoop. They want their tunes—no fuck it, 2003 called, they want their—you know what? Never mind. Just turn the music off, Snoop. I think it’s [&h