My Five Albums of the Year: Moon Gardens, Sugar baths And Delusion Inducing Tunes
This year, starting my internship at The Grapevine, I got to finally experience Reykjavík’s hectic and opulent music scene. As a result, I’m starting to add some Icela
Elli Grill: Evil Suburban Kids
Over the past few years, Elli Grill has become an easily-recognized figure within the Icelandic music scene. From his early-days performing near-exclusively with hip hop collective
Kriki: “Sól Úti” Music Video Premiere!
Kriki is back with a double single featuring two new songs: “Sól Úti” and “Better Off Alone.” With a cosy drum beat and energy that walks the line between
Perfect Day: Gunnar Ingi Jones
Gunnar Ingi Jones is the guitarist of metal band Une Misère, who just dropped their newest album ‘Sermon’ on November 1st. Here, he gives us a peek into his perfect […]
Grapevine Playlist: Countess Malaise, Ásgeir, Sin Fang & More
The Grapevine Playlist provides you with your regular dose of brand new Icelandic music. This time music for: headbanging and car-cruising along with Bon Iver and Beatles inspired
Track By Track: ‘HYSTERÍA’ By Countess Malaise
Bow down, for the Countess of Malaise has arrived with her long-awaited debut album ‘HYSTERÍA.’ Coming First It’s self-explanatory. As a woman, you learn that you’re not s
Dozing In The Haze Of The Drone: The Arctic Drone Festival Creates 24-Hours of Otherness
Arguably, drone is the root form of music; the first tonal noise, repeated. What that means is that, in essence, there are no key changes, just an ongoing jam on […]
Airwaves Tipsters 2019: MSEA
Canadian-born Reykjavík-transplant MSEA is known for her intriguing, textural electronica-and-voice music. In her short time in Iceland, she has become not only a well known artis
Blood Pudding & Other Fun Things: Blóðmör Redefine Heavy Metal
A heavy distorted guitar riff. Subtle but pervasive bass. Drums keep a strict beat. A lyrical phrase repeated in rough vocals. This is the recipe Blóðmör (“blood pudding,” i
Grapevine Playlist: JFDR, una schram, Matthildur & More
What’s going on in Icelandic music today? Lots. Folk, rap, trap, oddly appealing cheese musicals… you name it, and you’ll find it in Iceland. Hera – How Does A Lie [&he
Electric Dreams: bbbbbb On Their Newest Concoction
Icelandic electronic music producer Bjarki needs little introduction by now. But, if you do need one, calling this Berlin-based musician an ‘experimental rave engineer’ could m
Music News: Víkingur Ólafsson Slays, Söngvakeppnin Gets Crowded & Kælan Mikla Heads To SXSW
Iceland’s most pleasant and prodigious pianist—and former Grapevine cover star—Víkingur Ólafsson was named Artist Of The Year at the 2019 Gramophone Classical Music Awards.
Halldór Eldjárn: Finding Stillness In This Hectic World
Eldjárn—the Icelandic word for “fireiron”—suggests a sort of burning rage, but Halldór Eldjárn evokes anything but. Taking a seat at the Grapevine office, the computer s
Artist Playlist: A Dreamy Autumn with Elín Sif
This autumn is a busy time for young singer-songwriter Elín Sif, best known for her up-beat indie-pop tune “Make You Feel Better.” She’s about to drop her debut album as [&h
Artificial Intelligence, Brian Eno And The Displacement Of Air: The Making Of Halldór Eldjárn
Musician Halldór Eldjárn has been drawing a lot of attention recently for his AI-approach to composing, as well as his homemade percussion-playing robots. Here’s what has made
Track By Track: ‘Songs 4 Crying’ By KARÍTAS
A newbie on the scene, KARÍTAS brings a delicate mix of harmonic pop and trap. Backed by producer Dadykewl, she’s here with her first EP ‘Songs 4 Crying.’ We sat […]
What Is My Energy?: una schram Brings Pop R&B To Airwaves
“Energy is something I think about a lot,” chanteuse una schram, lowercase, please, says delicately over the phone. She’s currently in Bristol, starting a B.A. in music, and
Dada Pogrom: 30 Years Of Tech Noire Crushing Music
A text-version of “Star Wars” plays on a 70s computer as Kenneth Vladas Balys, who grew up in Iceland and Canada, walks around his art studio at Grandi, introducing some [&hell