SÆKÝR: Myths In Motion
In her short film SÆKÝR, Edith Morris breathes life into folklore-inspired creatures I’m a chronic doom-scroller, I’ll admit. But I classify most of the time I spend aimles
Determining The Future Of A Beloved Urban Forest
Isavia demands 2,900 trees be felled on Öskjuhlíð What is the value of a tree? They are key components in fighting the human impact of climate change. In tandem with […]
No Human Is Illegal
No Borders Iceland continues its fight Among the organisations in Iceland fighting for a more humane treatment of refugees is the activist collective No Borders Iceland. A moveme
Fabricating A Migrant Crisis
Iceland’s immigration policy unleashed and unmasked In December 1938, the Salinger family – Erich, Gertrud and eight-year old Steffi – penned a letter to Icelandic authoriti
Descending Into Hypnosis
A Hypnotherapy Session With Magician/Hypnotist Jón Víðis “This is by no means a magic solution,” is the first thing Jón Víðis says when we sit down to discuss his hypnoth
Filthy Interview: The Swamp Goblins Of 105
Dauðyflin’s demo with a dash of Norðanpaunk, thanks In this Filthy Interview, we caught up with hardcore punksters Dauðyflin, who recently released a new demo called Þorpar
In The Land Of Constant Inflation
The arrival of Wolt presents a jarring implication Gig work has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, offering an attractive means of making some extra money. And in the
Filthy Interview: Let’s Goo
See you in another 20 years, Graveslime In our previous Filthy Interview, punk band Dauðyflin expressed their excitement for the glorious comeback of stoner rockers Graveslime, wh
Track By Track: The Worst Wait Of Our Life by Scandinavian Rapture
Georg Óskar explores the murkiness of the everyday Scandinavian Rapture is the moniker of multi-disciplinary artist Georg Óskar. Focusing on painting and visual art, Georg’s al
Reaching The Sky
A how-to guide to hikes around Reykjavík A hike is nothing more than a walk on a mountain. Sure, you’ll become out of breath and your legs will ache, but […]
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Podcaster
“It’s called Backwater Bastards and it’s the galaxy’s greatest best friends show of all time.” I speak with Taylor Garcia van Biljon well beyond traditional worki
The Haul: Your Summer Wilderness Checklist
Every time I come back from a hiking trip, my mind is already optimising my packing list for the next adventure – dreaming of lighter shoes, warmer layers, and, oh, […]
Doubling The Thrills
With two films on the horizon, director Erlingur Óttar Thoroddsen is set to make a splash in cinemas During my research prior to the interview, I was slightly confused about [&hel
Tacos Served With A Side Of Jazz
Tacoson’s simple menu brings big flavour Situated on the docks of Reykjavík harbour is Tacoson – a food truck overlooking a skatepark and a basketball court. Nearby is a mass
Connecting Queer People
The growing popularity of Samtökin ‘78’s youth clubs Headquartered in the office and cultural centre at Suðurgata 3, Samtökin ‘78 operates an active network of social clu
Bound By All Things Kinky
Exploring BDSM in Iceland and how it fits into the larger queer community What is BDSM? Typically considered sexual preferences and practices that include elements of control, subm
A Rollercoaster Of Absurdity, Tragedy, Joy
Ragnar Kjartansson’s retrospective Epic Waste of Love and Understanding hits Denmark’s Louisiana Museum The fact that Denmark‘s biggest contemporary art museum is curr
The Eighth Gate Of Hell
Norðanpaunk, Iceland’s biggest DIY festival in the world One does not simply go to Norðanpaunk. Firstly, because it is held two and a half hours away from the capital and [&hel
Deeper Than Definitions
Una Torfa talks national tour, queer culture and writing for Reykjavík Pride Insurance companies are uncommon patrons of musicians – the two don’t make a logical
How Did Reykjavík Pride Begin?
Iceland enjoys one of the queer friendliest reputations in the world and it just so happens that another Pride festival is happening as this issue goes to print. But how […]
Treading Lightly Around Iceland
How to travel without a massive impact Is any travel technically eco-friendly? Nearly every aspect of our daily lives has an impact on the surrounding environment. That impact is m