Author: Hannah Jane Cohen
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Track By Track: ‘Undir skyggðarhaldi’ By Andavald
Black metal supergroup Andavald dropped their debut, ‘Undir skyggðarhaldi,’ earlier this month, capping three years or work. It’s an imposing…
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Nerds Of EVE Online Decimated By NPC Drifters
Last week, the nerds of the MMORPG EVE Online were shocked by a surprise attack—no, not of heart disease from…
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Reykjavík Events: GYDA, The Cure, BERG Contemporary & More!
July is here in full force and we are living for it. Soak in the sun with these not-to-miss Reykjavík…
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Music News: Innipúkinn Festival, New Symphony Conductor & Une Misère
The initial lineup for this year’s Innipúkinn festival—the only place in Iceland where you can pound Breezers on a carpet…
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Reykjavík Events: L’uomo, Black Metal & Art Markets!
If your fourth of July was less than spectacular, jazz it up with these not-to-miss Reykjavík events. Friday, July 5th…
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Reykjavík Events: DJ Dominatricks, Reykajvík Fringe Festival,
It’s the end of June and we’re hyped. See you at these not-to-miss Reykjavík events. Friday, June 28th
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The Road Less Travelled: Hekla & Landmannalaugar On Superjeep
The Highlands of Iceland are any outdoorsman’s dream—and one that, in the three years I’ve lived here, I’ve never experienced….
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Reykjavík Events: Lunga Opening Party, Terra Madre, Corrections & More!
If you’re not too hungover from Secret Solstice, make the most of your sunny days in Reykjavík with these not-to-miss…
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Reykjavík Events: Secret Solstice, Dadykewl & All Is Fair
Festival season has begun and we are ready. Prepare for your summer of blackouts in Reykjavík with these not-to-miss events….
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One Endless Idea: Sculptor Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir Dives Into The Human Condition
“What has inspired me the most is the environment, and people,” announces Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir. The lauded sculptor claps her hands…
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Get Diggin’: Where To Snatch Up Vintage Clothing In Reykjavík
From high-end brands to bizarre eccentricities, Reykjavík’s vintage scene is rife with possibility. Help the environment, save your money, and…
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Floating Among The Jewels: Kayaking The Sparkling Waters Of Sólheimajökull
For those looking to enjoy the stunning wilderness in Iceland without the sweat of hikes or climbs, there’s no better…
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Fancies: Helga Vala Helgadóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Helga Vala Helgadóttir…
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Grapevine Playlist: ROKKY, Hildur & Teitur, Sigur Rós, Gyðjan Uxi & More
by John Rogers, Hannah Jane Cohen and Felix Robertson
Like six hidden people pirouetting out of a weird misty summer moss-scape, here are the latest mythical emergences from the…
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Reykjavík Fringe Festival: Open That Mother-Fringing Curtain
Last year’s Reykjavík Fringe Festival blew the roof off of Iceland’s alternative theatre scene, and this year, it’s back—bigger, and…
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Reykjavík Events: Kiasmos, Í Kring & Lucy In Blue!
Monday is a holiday and we’ve never been so excited. Prepare for some of the best weather Reykjavík has seen…
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Fancies: Agnes Björt Andradóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Agnes Björt Andradóttir…
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Fancies: Natalia Sushchenko
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Natalia Sushcenko (29),…
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Sickening Silence: Hildur Guðnadóttir’s ‘Chernobyl’ Soundscape Brings Radioactivity To Life
How do you transform something silent and invisible and yet inhumanely savage into sound? Composer and former Grapevine cover star…
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Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir: There’s No Such Thing As An Innocent Text
“When I decided to become a writer,” says Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, “I started relatively late, like many women writers. I…
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Reykjavík Events: Patriotic Drag Shows, Dream Island Release & Harbinger’s New Exhibit
Summer has arrived and we are brimming with excitement. Prepare for some of the best weather Reykjavík has seen with…
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Well, You Asked: Let’s Rant About Meat!
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. How best to deal with meat guilt? I feel bad 4 eating it. It…
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Comic Books, Rings, And Sex All Night: Countess Malaise’s Perfect Day
Countess Malaise, Reykjavík’s resident rap goth bitch, gives us the tea on her perfect day in the city. First thing…
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Reykjavík Events: Vaka Folk Music, The Colour Run & The Icelandic Tattoo Convention!
The weather is good. The vibe is chill. Come celebrate with a run, a tattoo, and some great folk music….
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Cocktails, Coffee And The Perfect Concert: Hildur’s Perfect Day
Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir, also known as Hildur, is Reykjavík’s resident pop powerhouse. Here’s her perfect day in the city. First…