Author: Hannah Jane Cohen
Krútt Vs. Hip-Hop: The Fight You’ve Been Waiting For
Krútt and hip-hop are the two biggest waves in Icelandic music over the previous two decades. We decided to pit…
Icelandic Facebook Groups: Vegan Ísland
Vegan Ísland was selected for this issue’s spotlight due to some beautiful drama that went down there only last week….
Best Of Reykjavík: Concert Venues
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Reykjavík’s gig circuit has changed fast in recent years, with city-centre favourites like Faktóry and NASA being shuttered by property…
Grapevine Playlist: Skrattar, Godchilla, AUÐUR & More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Spring is coming! What better way to celebrate than with some black metal, AutoTune and sludge-rock? Here it is: the…
City Guide: How To Soup In Reykjavík
by John Rogers, Rex Beckett and Hannah Jane Cohen
Winter, as the white walkers and weathermen tell us, is here. But don’t worry—if you find yourself in a snowstorm,…
When In Höfn: A Rúntur Through The Fog
There’s an activity in Iceland known as the “rúntur.” That’s rune-ter, with a rolled “r”. The term doesn’t translate that…
Icelandic Facebook Groups: Nýtt Íslenskt Hiphop
The hip-hop scene in Iceland is boomin’. From big names like Sturla Atlas to newbies like JoíPé, it seems like…
Hour Of The Wolf: Daníel Hlynur Michaelsson’s Precision For Taste
Chatting with Daníel Hlynur Michaelsson—the manager extraordinaire of local bohème-haunt Bar Ananas—feels more like chatting to a yoga guru. With…
The Law Behind Inklaw: Iceland’s Streetwear Domination
The boys behind Icelandic streetwear brand Inklaw Clothing share a camaraderie rarely seen in anyone but brothers. They finish each…
The Reykjavík Grapevine Design Awards 2017
2016 could easily be called the year of Icelandic design. With so many spectacular new products and projects on display,…
Icelandic Facebook Groups: Gefins, allt gefins!
So, you’re a poor Icelandic millennial working tirelessly on your new post-bluegrass-electronic EP. Luckily, your rich grandma just bought you…
Buy Shit! 66°NORTH Hat, Brennivín, Lakkrís, Day Serum
Here are a few fun Icelandic products to look out for on your travels. 66°NORTH Workman Hat Everyone from rural…
Track by Track: ‘RÓS’ by Shades of Reykjavík
Notorious Icelandic rap collective Shades of Reykjavík unexpectedly dropped their new album ‘RÓS’ last week. Shades member Prins Puffin and…
Icelandic Facebook Groups: Skutlarar
Iceland has a peculiar obsession with Facebook groups. Think about it: with a population of 320,000 it’s not unreasonable for…
Get Lovey-Dovey: A Guide To Reykjavík’s Best Date Spots
by Hannah Jane Cohen and John Rogers
Anniversary in Reykjavík? Wedding? Or did you just meet a special someone at Kaffibarinn last night? If you’re looking for…
Stay Classy: Where To Find Reykjavík’s Best Cocktails
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Just a few years ago, drinking culture in Reykjavík was a lot more bleak than it is today. Asking for…
Thrift Core: Where To Pick Up A Bargain In Reykjavík
It’s no secret that Iceland is expensive, especially for clothing and other knickknacks. Going the thrift store route can be…
Icelandic Facebook Groups: Beauty Tips!
Iceland has a peculiar obsession with Facebook groups. Think about it: with a population of around 330,000 it’s not unreasonable…
Grapevine Playlist: Fufanu, JFDR, ddykwl x HRNNR & More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
From fresh-faced rappers to music scene royalty, here are the new Icelandic tracks that have caught our attention in recent…
From Bóndi to Bæjarins Beztu: Jonathan Duffy’s ‘Australiana’
Jonathan Duffy is an Australian-born-Iceland-residing comedian. If you frequent the stand up nights at Gaukurinn, you might have seen him…
Best Live Band: Hatari
by Hannah Jane Cohen and Ciarán Daly
From Behind The Godhead Of The Synth Stack Hannah Jane Cohen Hatari has one song on the internet. That’s right,…
Swimming In Silence: A Scintillating Snorkel Between Continents In The Silfra Fissure
Even in a town as small and quiet as Reykjavík, it’s still easy to get caught up in daily urban…
Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: Grapevine’s “Best Of” Tattooing
Reykjavík is a relatively small city, but even so, sometimes you need a bit of local advice to find what…
Icelandic Rap And Shit Like That
If you’re reading this, chances are you are a visitor to Iceland and, uh, talar ekki Íslensku. While you can…
Beautiful Desolation: Enter The World Of Auðn
Auðn make beautiful black metal. There’s no other way to describe it. After bursting onto the scene in 2015, the…