Author: Rex Beckett
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Bombs And Guns And Stuff
by Rex Beckett
The recent resumption of fin whale hunting has drawn attention onto Hvalfjörður, the fjord near Reykjavík where the whaling station…
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Give In To The Conversation
by Rex Beckett
Iceland Dance Company launches the season with The Simple Act of Letting Go It begins with simply one person, one…
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I’m Thinking Of Buying A Boat
by Rex Beckett
A love letter to Hlölli One of the last times I went on a djamm night (or party night, if…
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Behind The Masks
by Rex Beckett
The exhibition GRÍMUR uncovers queer history When the ‘80s rolled in, the queer community could never have predicted that over…
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What A Long Strange Trip
by Rex Beckett
Down the rabbit hole of traditional and new age spirituality in Iceland The earth recently cracked open again and a…
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If This Barn’s A-Rockin’, Please Do Come A-Knockin’
by Rex Beckett
The Eyvindartunga country venue keeps creativity alive When Stephanie Langridge left her life as an arts publicist behind in Australia…
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Port-Side Celebration
by Rex Beckett
Gallery Port turns seven Jutting out from the facade on one of the busiest parts of Laugavegur, it’s hard to…
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A Basket Full of Music
by Rex Beckett
The Nordic House’s PIKKNIKK concert series highlights diversity On a lazy Sunday summer afternoon, there are few things as pleasant…
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RVK Fringe On Top!
by Rex Beckett
The RVK Fringe Festival is ready to take over the city When you live on the fringe, anything goes. At…
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Sin Fang Premieres “Sweet Bobby” Music Video
by Rex Beckett
Following the recent release of two lovely sleeper singles, Iceland’s number one indie sad-boy Sin Fang is dropping a brand…
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An Exhibition of Healing Songs
by Rex Beckett
Entering the Halls of JFDR’s Museum It’s a hectic morning for Jófríður Ákadóttir, known as JFDR, when I arrive at…
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Getting The Producer’s Perspective
by Rex Beckett
Why it sucks to watch TV with a media producer Name: Birna Ósk Hansdóttir Occupation: I am the CEO and…
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What The Hell Is Post-dreifing? An A-Z Guide To The DIY Music Scene
by John Rogers and Rex Beckett
The Post-dreifing scene has so much going on, it can be hard to find your bearings. To get you started,…
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New Wave DIY: Meet The Post-dreifing Music & Arts Collective
by Rex Beckett
In a bright sunlit living room lined with antique furniture and tchotchkes, a group of friends are gathered around a…
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First Blood: Meet ROKKY, The New Club Kid On The Block
by Rex Beckett
Sometimes all it takes is the right song. Quite suddenly last fall, newcomer producer ROKKY dropped a single that would…
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Iceland’s Festival Season: Flying Balls & Indoor Demons
by John Rogers and Rex Beckett
Iceland might not be the best country in the world for camping, but that doesn’t stop us from putting on…
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Weightless World: Marteinn Sindri’s Light Work Of Many Hands
by Rex Beckett
In Greek mythology, the god Atlas carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. For Marteinn Sindri’s debut album…
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Sincerely Arrogant: Newcomer Skoffín Brings On The Boldness
by Rex Beckett
A resurgence of young indie rock is gradually sweeping through the underground of the Reykjavík music scene. Among these emerging…
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Time To Emerge: Janus Rasmussen Opens Up About Going It Alone
by Rex Beckett
It can take time to step out on one’s own. For Janus Rasmussen, it took years as a member of…
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Raise A Glass To The Genderless: Gender Cocktail Lets Go Of The Binary
by Rex Beckett
Imagine a magical alternate world where all your preconceived notions of gender are erased. There are lights, music, art and…
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Dancing In The Dark: Vök Turn To Pop
by Rex Beckett
In a small pink, neon-lit basement studio in a remote part of Reykjavík, the members of the band Vök are…
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Return To The Primal: Kathy Clark On Finding The Ancient Feminine Divine
by Rex Beckett
Entering Kathy Clark’s studio is like going into a little magical world. The modest sized space located behind the Wind…
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Taking Care Of BIZNESS: CYBER Go To Work
by Rex Beckett
CYBER are too busy to meet for an interview. Since beginning as a spin-off of the buzzworthy rap group Reykjavíkudætur,…
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Stay Queer: Reykjavík’s Supportive Spaces & Safe Party Places
by Rex Beckett
In a country where the Pride festival is more widely attended than the Independence Day parade, it’s no surprise that there…
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Bleak Midwinter Haunts: The Spooky Reykjavík Guide
by Hannah Jane Cohen and Rex Beckett
Reykjavík is a creepy ass place. From the weather beaten-houses, to the ancient and decrepit graveyard, to the industrially extended…