Author: Hannah Jane Cohen
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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….
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Fancies: Helga Vala Helgadóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Helga Vala Helgadóttir…
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…
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…
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…
Fancies: Agnes Björt Andradóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Agnes Björt Andradóttir…
Fancies: Natalia Sushchenko
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Natalia Sushcenko (29),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…