Knife Play And DIY
Meet the Esoteric Queens from Svartþoka For the third edition of the Filthy Interview series, we are joined by two members of occult-inspired metal band Svartþoka: Ólöf, who su
The Útlendingur’s Guide To Getting Shit Done: Start An EHF
So you’ve been gigging, freelancing and contracting and figure there’s got to be a more professional way to organise yourself — not to mention a slightly more lucrative way t
An Exhibition of Healing Songs
Entering the Halls of JFDR’s Museum It’s a hectic morning for Jófríður Ákadóttir, known as JFDR, when I arrive at her bright and charming apartment on the west side of [&h
Getting The Producer’s Perspective
Why it sucks to watch TV with a media producer Name: Birna Ósk Hansdóttir Occupation: I am the CEO and the general manager of 101 Productions, which is a production […]
Jumpsuits Are The New Leather
Krownest claims their ticket to Wacken Open Air “Hardcore music for hardcore people.” That’s how Gummi and Óttarr, bassist and guitarist of Krownest, describe the band they
Oh, To Be A Cowboy
Experiencing the unbridled joy of riding Icelandic horses Ah, Iceland — the land of dragons and frozen deserts, where you can experience snow and sunshine in the same day. And [&
Embracing Innovation, Finding Inspiration
Iceland Innovation Week returns to showcase the big ideas of Icelandic and international startups Iceland has a shockingly flourishing start-up scene for such a small country. Or m
The Foundation Of Sanity
The past and present of psychiatric care in one building One of the most iconic scenes in Icelandic cinematic history plays out in the 2000 film Englar Alheimsins (Angels of [&hell
What If… Iceland Had Joined The British Empire?
What if? It’s a pretty open-ended question and one friend of the Grapevine Valur Gunnarsson is applying to eight relevant-to-Iceland historical happenings over as many issues. Ex
Ask An Expert: What Makes Icelandic Moss So Special?
We turned to an ecology professor for answers Icelandic Moss is frequently advertised for its high nutritional value and health benefits. People love to slap the name on their cook
The Islanders: Juggling Two Worlds
Icelandic farmer Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík balances farm life and city life “Look, there is one there that is breathing a bit weirdly in the corner. We should keep an eye
The Identity of Us
Meet four Icelanders changing the face of arts and culture The past 30 years have brought about the biggest demographic shift in Iceland since disgruntled Norwegian pagans settled
What If… Iceland Had Been Wiped Out By A Volcano?
What if? It’s a pretty open-ended question and one friend of the Grapevine Valur Gunnarsson is applying to eight relevant-to-Iceland historical happenings over as many issues. Ex
Building A Community On Two Wheels
Reiðhjólabændur brings bike power to the people We’re living in a decaying system under capitalism. When you tire of interacting with people through screens, it’s tim
Ask An Expert: What’s Up With The Squirrel In The World Tree?
Mythology is kind of quirky. A lot of the elements people came up with to explain the universe seem really random. Like a squirrel that runs up and down a […]
Felt Cute, Might Delete Later
Anna Karín Lárusdóttir’s short film Felt Cute challenges the conformity of society’s labels Winning a short film competition is a big deal for an aspiring filmmaker. Doi
Grapevine Staffers Make Their Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Predictions
If the bookies are to be believed, Eurovision is returning to Stockholm in 2024 — the winning title is all but stuck on Loreen like a tattoo-oo-oo. But we at […]
Track By Track: ‘It’s Always Nice To Be Wanted’ by Sara Flindt
Sara Flindt searches for home Danish-born, Iceland-based artist Sara Flindt takes us through her most recent EP. Having previously worked under the moniker ZAAR, Sara joined fellow
Well, You Asked: Habitats and Hunting Grounds
What is the Reykjavík Grapevine staff’s favourite lunch break restaurant? Given that the office is close to the harbour, we usually have to fight it out with the seagulls over [
Meet A Pioneer of Reykjavík’s Flourishing Drag Scene
With a reputation for pushing boundaries and breaking down barriers, Gógó Starr has played a pivotal role in the flourishing drag scene in Iceland. In fact, she is credited as [&
Paradise Found: Our First Day Of Summer Adventure
Thursday, April 20 07:18 “Are we going somewhere?” — our phones buzz with a notification at dawn. It’s sumardagurinn fyrsti, or the first day of summer, a public holiday ce