Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band
Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band have been together on and off for a decade now, forming in 2000 for a series of live performances in Reykjavík. This latest offering from [&helli
Gallery Crymo
Gallery Crymo was established with the purpose of giving graduates of Iceland’s Academy of Arts a space to exhibit their works. Exhibitions are constantly changing and
Landakot Catholic Church
Landakotskirkja was build in 1929. Its the main Catholic Church, built in a beautiful Gothic style. The church host concerts and events as well as being open for worship. Phone: [&
Útidúr: This mess we’ve made
I highly recommend that you do not leave this island without the debut album from local twelve-piece band Útidúr stowed away in your luggage. It’s one of those little gems [&he
Hurts to Rock Reykjavík A Second Time
Following their stunning performance at the Airwaves festival last month, it was announced today that UK synth-pop duo Hurts are to play at Reykjavik’s Vodafone Stadium March 20
The Best Show I Witnessed At Iceland Airwaves 2010, And Why It Was The Best Show I Witnessed At Iceland Airwaves 2010
So we did it again. We compiled a team of music lovers-slash-misanthropes to review every single show of the official Iceland Airwaves programme. Every last musician that played th
Dr. Gunni’s History of Icelandic Rock Part 25
International recognition has always been every ambitious Icelandic pop musician’s goal. And no wonder. Few settle for the limitations of the tiny Icelandic market. Since rock wa
What could have been better about Iceland Airwaves 2010 and why!
Hate brings out the best in people. Or at least in writers. You know that. Bad reviews are so much more fun to read than the good ones. LOL. So […]
Sexy Italy
The curtains open and we find ourselves in the middle of a porn scene. Platinum blondes, dressed in colourful plastic-clothes, are doing some sexy pole dancing. Pimp-like men walk
The South Iceland Chamber Choir Receives Glowing Reviews
The South Iceland Chamber Choir (Kammerkór Suðurlands) is gaining wide acclaim for their new CD ‘Iepo Oneipo’. Marc Rochester of The International Record Review writes: “th
Noise, Evil Beats And…. Neil Young?
Over the past year, Iceland’s electronica scene has been bolstered by the arrival of boutique record label, Hljóðaklettar. With releases such as ‘Dress Up’ and a series of
Austurbæjarbíó
Austurbæjarbíó provides a space for young people for activities, courses and arts. Also stages concerts and musicals. Address Snorrabraut – 105 Reykjavík Phone: 865 7707
Datarock is Coming Back!
So guess what. Some Nordic initiative or other is happening these days (where would the Reykjavík culture scene be without the Nordic House and all those Nordic initiatives? A lot
Sketches for Albinos: Days Of Being Wild And Kind
Sketches for Albinos is the solo project of Iceland based musician-slash Bedroom Community affiliate Matthew Collings. Now he’s striking out on his own with this debut effort con
Salurinn
Salurinn, Kopavogur Concert Hall is the first specially designed concert hall in Iceland. It was opened on the 2nd of January 1999. Particular emphasis was put on making the acoust
Reykjanes Art Museum
Address: Tjarnargata 12, 230 Reykjanesbær Phone: 421 6700 Website: click here Show on map: click here
Trúno
Queer literature and magazines, entertainment and theme nights. Address: Laugavegur 22, 101 Reykjavík Show On Map: click here Phone: 567-7500 Website: click here
Swords of Chaos: The End Is As Near As Your Teeth
Here we have a group of young dudes that are good friends. They’re horny, amped and there are no brakes. That’s how you should sound early in your career. Especially […]
Gerðarsafn, Art Museum Kópavogur
Gerðarsafn is a art museum collecting and exhibiting modern and contemporary art. It is situated in an impressive building in Kópavogur, a town immediately south of Reykjavík. T
Mokka-Espresso-Kaffi
Mokkakaffi was founded in 1958 by couple Guðný Guðjónsdóttur and Gudmundur Baldvinssyni and the place still in the same family. It is one of the oldest cafes in Reykjavik and
Kaffitár Café
Kaffitár on Bankastræti is a comfortable little café with a great selection of coffee, tea and baked goods on offer. Since Kaffitár is also a big-name Icelandic roasterie the c