Author: Hannah Jane Cohen
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What’s New & Who’s Who At Iceland Airwaves 2017, Part One
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Iceland Airwaves is an annual state-of-the-union for Icelandic music. As well as being a who’s-who of better-known acts, it’s also…
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Autumn Walks In Reykjavík
While you won’t find many crunchy leaves or pumpkin spiced treats in Reykjavík, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a…
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Beasts Of Iceland: The Atlantic Cod
After a mosey around the Golden Circle, you—our tourist reader—might be wondering: “How the hell does any animal survive on…
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Sturla Viðar Jakobsson’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Sturla Viðar Jakobsson is the leader of infamous black metal band Svartidauði. Here’s his perfect Reykjavík day. First thing in…
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Lo-Fi Intimacy: The Intoxicating Connections Of Beatmachinearon
For people who don’t listen to much hip-hop, the idea of making beats might seem simplistic— energetic claps in “Get…
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Ask A Physical Chemist: Why Doesn’t Iceland Have Massive Earthquakes Like Chile And Japan?
Though Iceland is known for having ample earthquakes, the largest one in known history didn’t even reach seven on the…
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The Honest. The Violent. Countess Malaise’s House Of Open Horror
Definition: malaise (noun; maˈleɪz) A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness. An…
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The Epistemology Of Circulation: The Thoughtful Movements Of ‘Dear Human Being’
“I had a daughter nearly three years ago,” Valgerður Rúnarsdóttir, choreographer of ‘Dear Human Being,’ a new contemporary dance show…
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The Infection Is Spreading: Mold Skateboard’s Bright Muddy World
Amidst the shots of Harpa or selfies with those wooden Viking statues on Instagram, you’ll find plenty of pictures of…
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Dark & Glittering Sips: Gaukurinn’s Vegan Cocktail Menu Impresses
While there are many options for vegan munchies around the city, it’s a bit more complicated for animal lovers to…
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Beasts Of Iceland: The Puffin
After a mosey about the Golden Circle, you—our tourist reader—might be wondering, “How the hell does any animal survive on…
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Ask A Physical Chemist: Why Doesn’t Iceland Have Massive Earthquakes Like Chile and Japan?
Though Iceland is known for having ample earthquakes, the largest one in known history didn’t even reach seven on the…
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Where Was It Shot?: The Fate Of The Furious
Do you like cars? What about muscles? What about cars driven by muscles? Sounds sexy, right? Well, lucky for you—our…
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Icelandic Facebook Groups: Æ On Springfield – Íslenskir Simpsons Aðdáendur
As with hot dogs and unprotected sex, Icelanders are bizarrely fond of the long-running American animated TV show ‘The Simpsons.’….
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Time Capsule: “Perlufestin” Tjörninn
On the east bank of Tjörnin, the lake in the middle of downtown Reykjavík, lies a delicate mermaid statue: “Perlufestin”…
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It’s Easy Being Green: Lýsuhólslaug’s Fountain Of Youth
You’ve probably heard of the Blue Lagoon—Keflavík’s luxurious celeb hangout—but you might not know that there’s another colourful lagoon in…
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Ask A Physical Chemist: Why Are The Northern Lights Different Colours?
The Northern Lights are one of the most defining aspects of Iceland— as well as the racks of postcards/t-shirts/artwork/etc. you’ll…
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Beasts Of Iceland: The Arctic Fox
After a mosey about the Golden Circle, you—our tourist reader—might be wondering, “How the hell does any animal survive on…
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Missing In Iceland: Rabies
So you plan on flying your adorable akita from America to Akranes. Well, best make plans in advance because upon…
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City Guide: Vegan Iceland – An Ethical Day In Reykjavík
by Hannah Jane Cohen and John Rogers
Just a few years ago, it was pretty hard to be a vegetarian in Iceland, never mind a vegan. But…
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Where Was It Shot? Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead
When Aristotle emphasised the importance of spectacle in his bestseller ‘The Poetics,’ the philosopher probably wasn’t expecting that merely 2.344…
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Grapevine Playlist: Stereo Hypnosis & Futuregrapher, Hafdís Huld, Daði Freyr And More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Stereo Hypnosis & Futuregrapher – Toqqissiviq Ambient band Stereo Hypnosis has teamed up with electronica and dance music artist Futuregrapher…
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The Great Guide To Pride: Books, Parades and Brunch
by John Rogers, Hannah Jane Cohen and Elías Þórsson
Reykjavík’s annual Pride festival is a colourful explosion of parties, parades, seminars and events all based around celebrating, examining, discussing…
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Track By Track: Bróðir BIG’s ‘Hrátt Hljóð’
‘Hrátt Hljóð’ translates to ‘Raw Sound,’ and that’s exactly what you get from Bróðir BIG. To get the lowdown on…
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Track by Track: Une Misère’s ‘01.07.17’
Fresh off taking first prize at the Wacken Metal Battle, the hardcore boys of Une Misère dropped their first full…