Happening Wednesday: Slut Walk Party At Húrra
On July 23, The Slut Walk will be held in Iceland for the sixth time. The main goal of this protest march is to raise awareness about victim-blaming and slut-shaming […]
Music And Nature In Perfect Harmony
One could be used to the idea that a greenhouse is meant for growing cucumbers and tomatoes. But when thinking more creatively, a greenhouse can also be used as a… […]
Davíð Roach’s Five Favourite Albums
Davíð Roach is a vital figure in Icelandic music culture. For many years he and his friend Óli Dóri have specialised in music coverage as Straumur. Through their website and [&
Electro Powerhouse: Brilliantinus And His Upcoming Album
Kormákur Jarl Gunnarson is the electronic mastermind behind Brilliantinus. In only a year he’s become a prominent name in Reykjavík’s music scene, performing at festivals inc
Track By Track: ‘Vittu til’ By Snorri Helgason
Singer-songwriter Snorri Helgason is a veteran of the Icelandic music scene. His fourth solo album ‘Vittu Til’ was recently released, with one of its singles, “Einsemd,” in
DJ Of The Issue: Young Nazareth
Arnar Ingi Ingason, better known as Young Nazareth, is one of Prikið’s resident DJs and a member of Sturla Atlas. Despite his young age, Nazareth is known for attracting the [&h
Happening July 11 & July 13: Tríó Fókus
Icelandic chamber group Tríó Fókus will be playing two concerts this week, one on July 11 in Grindavík and one on July 13 in Seyðisfjörður. The group performs well-known wor
Starting Today: Summer Opera Gala At Harpa
Four singers (tenor, baritone, soprano and mezzo-soprano) and a pianist perform pieces from throughout the history of opera in Iceland:songs about horses and outlaws, elves and gho
Happening Today: Kaleo At Gamla Bíó
Kaleo most needs no introduction here in Iceland. Or in other countries. But for those unfortunate souls who haven’t heard of this famous Icelandic rock band, let it be assured [
Happening Today: ‘Arctic Take One’ At Mengi
We only have one chance to stop climate change. That’s the concept Kristján Hrannar wants to drive home on his album ‘Arctic Take One’. The songs are all named after [&helli
DJ Of The Week: Exos
This issue’s DJ is someone who needs no introduction. Exos, aka Arnvidur Snorrason, is one of the most experienced and respected techno figures in Iceland, and has been active si
Starting Today: Skálholt Summer Concerts
Skálholt Summer Concerts, Iceland’s oldest summer music festival, celebrates its 41st birthday this year. The festival involves over 40 public concerts, lectures and workshops i
Seth Sharp: On Prince, Julian Assange, And What A Tribute Means
Seth Sharp is a musician and performer in Iceland who is perhaps best known for his Prince tribute shows. On June 25, his band performed a tribute concert to honour […]
Classical Music For The Masses
It’s hard to miss the ten thousand geometric glass panels forming the Harpa concert hall and conference centre. And with the addition of this summer’s Reykjavík Classics progr
Set Phasers To Chill: Pan Thorarensen On Iceland’s Chillest Festival
Extreme Chill is a small but well-loved electronic music event that sits in the centre of Iceland’s summer festival calendar. For its sixth edition, the festival has decamped fro
Straumur: Life Secretive
A comprehensive overview of the 2016 Secret Solstice experience. Thursday The Good Flatbush Zombies Flatbush Zombies incited a minor riot on the Valhalla Stage. The Brooklyn rap tr
THEE LOST & FOUND SECTION
A lot of interesting music came out in 2015. Some got more attention while other music fell between the cracks—such is life. Still, those who weren’t noticed might rejoice in [
Salka Valsdóttir’s Five Favourite Albums
Salka Valsdóttir is a rapper from Reykjavíkurdætur famous for her flow and sick rhymes. The 101-based cool cat was raised in the theatre, with her father and siblings being acto
Track by Track: ‘The Truth the Love the Life’’ by Markús & The Diversion Sessions
“The Truth the Love the Life” by Markús & The Diversion Sessions came out in late 2015, after three years of recording in various places in Iceland. It was very [
Track Of The Issue: Sigur Rós — “Óveður”
More than three years after the release of their last album, Sigur Rós have treated fans to some new music with the release of “Óveður.” The Icelandic post-rock superstars a
DJ Of The Issue: Egill Spegill
Anyone who’s danced to Egill Spegill’s set at Prikið knows he is one of Reykjavík’s favourite DJs. Despite his young age, he’s been a regular on the city’s party sc