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Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann
The temperature may be dropping outside, but it’s getting hot in here! It’s not often we get to include two of Iceland’s most internationally acclaimed musicians. And they’re in great company, too! We almost don’t want the weekend to begin, can it…
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What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Extreme Chill Festival Is A Celebration Of Subculture Specificity
Extreme Chill Festival co-founder Pan Thorarensen sure has a lot of plates spinning. Sitting in latest venture, Space Odyssey—a record store, venue and vintage clothing shop on Skólavörðustígur—he exudes calm and warmth while listing his various projects. In addition to the shop,…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk
Don’t hate us but we’re glad it’s raining today! It’s the perfect weather to really get into the music that we picked for you. Sunshine is stupid, grey is great! Join us on the dark side! We haven’t gone to Bónus yet…
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Björk Releases New Single ‘Atopos’
Björk has just released a new single titled ‘Atopos.’ This is the first single from her upcoming 10th studio album “Fossora” (out September 30th). [su_pullquote]Best of Reykjavík 2022 Autumn edition is out! To celebrate we are adding a copy to all discount…
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Track By Track: Green Beans And Catfish Sprinkled With Ambient
The visionary tech-nerd and electro musical genius Futuregrapher has released not one, but two world class ambient and electronic albums. “Geirþjófsfjörður” (Fjord of Geirþjófur) and “Grænar Baunir” (green beans) may not seem the obvious choice of names for cutting-edge experimental electronic albums,…
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Dancing Behind Bars: Exploring The Relationship Between Entertainment And Imprisonment
Musician Ingibjörg Friðriksdóttir’s newest release, ‘Brotabrot’, explores the complex relationship between entertainment and imprisonment, calling into question the morality of the wildly popular true-crime genre. By blending interviews with former prisoners with dance-worthy electronic music, Ingibjörg—who goes by the stage name Inki—poses…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Mugison, Unnsteinn, and Benni Hemm Hemm
As the leaves are starting to brown and slooowly cover up the streets, you’d think autumn is already here. It’s not though, but if you’re looking forward to it, definitely give Mugison’s newest single a listen. If you prefer to be ignorant…
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Ásgeir Celebrates Debut Album’s 10th Anniversary With Harpa Concert
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album “Dýrð í Dauðaþögn,” Ásgeir Trausti performed a special concert for hundreds of fans on Saturday evening in Harpa. [su_pullquote]The Bargain Chest just opened in Grapevine Store. This is where we’ll be keeping all…
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Reykjavík Jazz Festival: It May Smell Funny, But It Tastes Great!
We all know that quote by Frank Zappa, “Jazz isn’t dead, it just smells funny.” I never understood why people think jazz is dead, or smells funny, but who am I to doubt Frank Zappa? As it turns out, I’m cheeky, so…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Jónsi, Karen Ósk, & Jelena Ćirić
It’s a sunny Friday in Reykjavík, which means it’s time to put your headphones in, put on your sunglasses, and crank the tunes with our new music picks. Apparently August 26 is a good day to release songs, so enjoy these just-released…
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PREMIERE: Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Jelena Ćirić Reveals Debut Single “Rome”
Reykjavík-based singer-songwriter Jelena Ćirić releases her single ‘Rome’ on August 26, 2022—that’s tomorrow for those of you who haven’t bought a calendar yet (really, still? It’s August, man). But we at Reykjavík Grapevine have been truly hashtag blessed with a sneak peak…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Markéta Irglová, Brynja, Snorri Helgason, & Ultraflex
You know those Fridays when time seems to go by super slowly? No? How about now…Yes? Perfect, now you have plenty of time to listen to two new albums and two bangers of a single. I would say we tricked you right…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Vök, Ásgeir, and G-Jákvæður
It’s Friday and we hope by now that you know what that means… Fresh new tunes from Iceland’s best! There’s a new song by Vök, Ásgeir is back with a second single, and G-Jákvæður brings you a whole album of, well, hardware…
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Norðanpaunk Strives To Change Festival Scene With Harm Reduction, DIY Culture
Once a year, Iceland’s punk music community gathers in the tiny roadside hamlet of Laugarbakki for Norðanpaunk, a music festival created for lovers of “difficult” music. But there’s nothing difficult about the environment. Whether you come for the music or the do-it-yourself…
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Life’s A Mess: Relationship Lessons From Musician una schram
The title of una schram’s new EP, “mess mixtape,” perfectly describes the collection of emotions the 22-year-old sings about. Half break-up album and half soul-searching coming-of-age revelations, una lets us in on her emotional journey. Iceland’s own Amy Winehouse-inspired pop R&B artist…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, Jónsi, Plasticboy
Whether you’re celebrating pride, gazing at the new volcano, or both, our new music picks are the perfect accompaniment. With a mix of techno/electronic, slow and meditative, and indie pop songs, we know you’ll be grooving however you spend your weekend. Happy…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: boncyan, Sandrayati, and Marína Ósk
Everyone pretends to be ready for the long weekend ahead, but we hadn’t published our new music picks yet so we know you’re lying. While that may be a little mean, we’ll get over it if you check out the tunes below.…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Snny, Luke Duffy, Kjass, and K.óla
We’re always extra excited on Fridays because, yes weekend, but also NEW MUSIC! And this week is packed with new releases from great artists. We bring you not one but two EP releases and two singles. Plenty of brand new goodness to…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ásgeir, Júlí Heiðar, Birgir Hákon, & Andervel
What a variety we are bringing to you this week! One of Iceland’s household names is back, there’s an upbeat R&B song, some classic Icelandic rap, and a more emotional, vulnerable moment. Something for whatever mood you’re currently in, basically. Grab those…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Arny Margret, FNNR, & Laufey
Is it too soon to start looking forward to those cosy, shorter days? Don’t hate us! It’s just that these songs make it sound so appealing. We’re going to dig out those scented candles and have this playlist on standby for the…
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Everything Is An Instrument: Diego Manatrizio, aka Flaaryr, Knows How To Make Music–Even From Trash
As we step into Post-húsið, the headquarters of Reykjavík-based music collective Post-dreifing, we see Diego Manatrizio gesturing over odd-looking objects: a toy xylophone, tiny piano, alarm clock, even a traffic cone—like a wizard conjuring a spell over a bubbling cauldron of magic…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: ELINBORG, Ari Árelius & Ísidór
It’s sunny so that of course has to be compensated with dark, psychedelic and broody music. I mean this is the land of ice and fire after all, we wouldn’t want to spoil that image. All these tracks—and so many more brought…
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Track by Track: “Ox” by Gyða
Gyða’s latest album, “Ox,” has been garnering accolades the world over lately, as the artist continues to exceed expectations. But what was the inspiration, the stories, the processes behind the songs on the album? Gyða breaks it down for us, track by…