Thrifted, Bought, Stolen: The Halloween costume advice you seek is here
Witches cackle as they exchange snus on the corner of Hverfisgata. A werewolf tries to charm the sexy nun under the light of the full moon. The cops are trying […]
Inside Chef Gral’s Kitchen
The secret ingredient is youth “Definitely slicing,” says Gauti Einarsson when I ask what skills are most important for a newbie chef. I’ve barely finished my question wh
Unemployed, Not Broke
If you ever find yourself jobless, here are quick tips to navigate the complex system There’s no positive way to start this article – you’ve seen the news. Wars are […
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Ceramic Artist
Getting to know Sylvía’s clayful side “It turned out smaller cups don’t sell that well. We’re now making bigger cups,” laughs Sylvía Dröfn Jónsdóttir as she pinches
On Equal Footing
Upprásin provides fertile soil for Iceland’s musical grassroots Harpa is an imposing phenomenon – both literally and figuratively. The opulent glass figures encasing the hall
A Year Of Creative Action
How Hafnar.haus became Reykjavík’s creative hub In downtown Reykjavík, a relic of the town’s maritime past has been retrofitted to house activities of a more artistic nature.
The Last Of The Lox
Open-pen fish farming has everyone angry, even Björk At Austurvöllur, discontented protesters dump dozens of dead fish on Alþingi’s doorstep. Environmentalists, farmers and fi
Well, You Asked: Bumpy Roads, Take Me Home
If I go to Airwaves in November and sleep in a van, will I die? Depends. What do you think will kill you first? The cold? Most rentable campervans are […]
Diving In With Ármann
In a country that boasts 180 pools, there exist only two water polo clubs with just 40 active players. To be fair, the infamously demanding sport isn’t for everyone – […
What’s The Deal With Icelandic Poetry?
We turned to a literature professor for answers Icelandic poetry is alive and well – as a quick glance at the current cultural scene will tell you – and frankly, […]
Well You Asked: Out Of This World
How is Icelandic Pizza Hut so much better than American Pizza Hut? I’ve been asking myself that one for almost two years. Elven magic, troll spit and, of course, baking [&hel
At The Route Of The Problem
Uncovering the physics and intrigue of Reykjavík’s transit system Time doesn’t seem to pass as you hold your phone to the scanner. You slam against the steps as the underpaid
Abduction Phase Initiated
Epidermal Veil talks human carnage and Reykjavík Deathfest We are back with another Filthy Interview and believe me, this one is the filthiest. This time, I spoke with members of
Track By Track: Sounds Of Summer By Kjartan Holm & Sin Fang
Smells And Sounds Make Up Fischersund’s Sounds Of Summer A soundtrack to a night out is the concept behind Sindri Már Sigfússon and Kjartan Holm’s recent album Sounds of Summ
Deconstructing Debt And How To Handle It
“We could do a lot better with financial education in Iceland,” says Sara Jasonardóttir, project manager for education and promotion at the Office of Debtors’ Ombudsman (Umb
Northern Comfort: A Turbulent Ride Of Comedy
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for uncomfortable laughter “Never underestimate the power of anxiety,” says director Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson from the stage of Háskól
Pepping Up The Poor
Pepp Iceland helps people in poverty through peer support Statistics released by Save the Children in March 2023 illustrate the stark reality of poverty in Iceland. According to th
Dreaming The Apocalypse
MSEA’s Our Daily Apocalypse Walk is an otherworldly achievement Since moving from Toronto to Reykjavík in 2017, Maria-Carmela Raso has been a prominent figure in the city’s mu
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Background Actor
Do extras make the ‘credit’ roll call? A party guest, a pedestrian with a dog, or a hospital patient? If you’re an extra, you never know what your next acting […]
Under Laufey’s Spell
The world’s most popular jazz artist hasn’t finished her story For decades, Iceland has boasted about its remarkable creative output – per capita, of course. A common theme i
A Day Out With A Local Beekeeper
“Hold your ear next to the beehive,” says Torbjörn Andersen as we arrive at his beeyard, hidden behind the trees just outside the Skaftholt farm in south Iceland. “You can [