"Twee As Fuck!"
When Mammút hit their stride they feel like a force of nature, washing over their audience like crashing waves of sound. Katrína Mogensen's voice floats on the music like an arct
From Sitting On The Floor To Raising The Roof
It’s hard to imagine a more incongruous set of opening acts for the headliners at this gig, unless you count the time Tom Jones opened for GG Allin at the […]
The Good, The Bad and The Misplaced
Whatever quarrels surrounding the Harpa concert hall and its construction, you have to admit that it is a huge, polished piece of architecture that is made to be home of music.
A Voyage to the Worlds of the Amsterdam System
In a centrally located and often-travelled region of the Reykjavík galaxy lies a surprisingly seldom-visited solar system known as the Amsterdam system. How and why it received su
Wildly Imaginative, Creatively Liberated…
Seven albums in, it's easy to forget how special Björk's voice is, but seeing her sing up close is perfect reminder. Her face twists and grimaces, giggles and grins as she goes th
Clock Opera's Guide to Iceland Airwaves (Without Having Ever Been There)
It's our first trip to Iceland as Clock Opera, but I came to stay with a friend a few years ago and fell in love with the place. Waterfalls smothered in cloud, stumbling on secret
We Used To Be Birds, But Now We're Monsters… And Men.
Of Monsters And Men recently released their stellar debut album, 'My Head Is An Animal', songs from which you can catch playing in nearly every coffee shop and radio station in Rey
Reggae in Reykjavík? Looks like less is, more or less, more.
Answering popular demand within Reykjavík's budding reggae scene, Ojba Rasta are a ten piece that's dead-set on facilitating the spread of their niche, convincing Sinéad O'Connor
The Airwaves Engine That Quietly Toils For Thee…
Behind every great festival, there are those who beaver away unnoticed to make sure your Airwaves experience is unforgettable.
Big Man On A Little Planet
Although he’s been to Iceland every year for the past five years, and although he’s played concerts here almost every time, this is the first year that Sean Lennon is lining up
Dr. Gunni´s History Of Icelandic Rock / Part 30
Iceland Airwaves is upon us once more. For five days about 750 bands and artists will perform in Reykjavík, of which you only knew three before. The festival has been […]
Valdimar, The Creator!
Reykjavik!’s erstwhile guitarist Valdimar Jóhansson breaks out into production of all kinds… Now you may have noticed that Iceland’s favourite pleasure rockers, Reykjavi
Fríkirkjan
Sitting comfortable and beautiful along the edge of Tjörnin pond, this lovely white church acts as host to some the festival’s most exclusive, prestigious concerts. Regardle
The Best Party You Weren’t At!
Airwaves veterans share their best memories Once a festival gets to its 13th year, you better believe it’s made a lasting impression on people. And a festival like Airwaves [&
Diaper-Crapping Dreams Come True
Interview with John Grant After the break up of the band he lead for a long time, The Czars’, musician John Grant has spent the past few years gathering […]
Heraclitus Would Have Loved It
Two contrasting modes of mixing music and visual imagery were on offer at RIFF´s film-concert of Skúli Sverrisson and Sóley at Fríkirkjan on September 28. Sóley Stefánsdótti
A CLOSER LOOK AT BEDROOM COMMUNITY
‘Everything, Everywhere, All The Time’ Along with the rest of tasteful folks everywhere, us at Grapevine have been closely following the Bedroom Community collective (which c
“STOP WASTING YOUR TIME LISTENING TO A BUNCH OF CRAP”
WE, THE DANDELION SEEDS, ARE HERE TO SAVE YOU By Axel Björnsson GARAGE ROCKERS, PSYCH HEADS AND WILD ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANS: OUR TIME HAS COME! Soon people will notice […
The Young Composer’s Guide To Reykjavík Dining
By Daníel Bjarnason I have a few favourite places for dining in Reykjavík, and I have listed a lot of them below. The ones I have listed all have in […]
The Grapevine’s Comprehensive Guide To Airwaves
You’ve made it through harassing airport security, scrutinising border guards and cramped, smelly planes and here you are. Congratulations! Welcome to Reykjavík. Is it your firs
An Autodrone Shaped Bloodstain On Iceland
“Well we are Autodrone, we come from New York City and we make the only kind of music that we are capable of making.” Hey Autodrone! Tell us a […]