Author: Haukur S. Magnússon
Björk Speaks Up On Magma Again
This Tuesday, a formal proposal was submitted to the Public Representative of the Icelandic Parliament, signed by Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Jón…
Wow! Introducing The World’s First Interactive Printed Editorial!
Listen: This is THE WORLD’S FIRST EVER INTERACTIVE PRINTED EDITORIAL TO BE PUBLISHED IN A MAGAZINE OR NEWSPAPER. EVER! You…
Shit From An Old Notebook (Mostly)
It is sometimes said about Akureyri that it is the most delightful place in Iceland – until its inhabitants wake…
Gabríela Friðriksdóttir
This is how Gabríela Friðriksdóttir responds when we ask her what she’s thinking about and investigating in her art these…
Dedicated To Making The Best Of Reykjavík
I am in sort of a hurry. See, I’m leaving for a short trip to Spain in about twenty minutes,…
Haraldur Jónsson
“I have been exploring the space between the senses,” artist Haraldur Jónsson says when asked what his current work is…
Reykjavík Needs Henrik Björnsson And His Music
Singapore Sling are one of the finer constants of Icelandic music. Throughout the last decade, the band has consistently released…
He Really Did It!
We begin by talking about celebrated TV show The Wire, which has for some reason become a sort of calling…
Your Anger Is Not A Gift, In Fact It Is Getting Very Tiresome Even Though I Myself Am Often Outraged And Upset At What Goes On In Iceland
I have been wondering about our little community here in Iceland lately. I have been thinking about an aspect of…
Grapevine’s Super-Duper Professional Municipal Election Liveblog! FINAL NUMBERS
15:28: The final results of Reykjavík city elections are in. Of a possible 15 seats on city council, Jón Gnarr’s…
What Are You Voting For, Reykjavík?
Here at the Grapevine, we are all big fans of Jón Gnarr and his comedic stylings. We were amused when…
Reykjavík, I Love You
It’s true, Reykjavík. I love you. You’re not even bringing me down or anything. I just love you. Thanks for…
Your Guide to Reykjavík Municipal Elections 2010
by Haukur S. Magnússon and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Us at the Grapevine love the city of Reykjavík. It is surely our favourite city. We believe it is one…
Interview With Þorbjörg Helga Vigfúsdóttir
Why should the average Reykjavík voter choose your party? What does it offer that the other parties do not, in…
Interview With Dagur B. Eggertsson
Why should the average Reykjavík voter choose your party? What does it offer that the other parties do not, in…
It’s Time To Act Socially Responsible For A Change
Since the Eyjamafjalladjadoodadloekur started spewing its fancy ash all over the place, halting European air traffic and once again putting…
Are Icelanders An Immoral Nation?
Vilhjálmur Árnason is a professor of philosophy at the University of Iceland, as well as chair of the board of…
We Are Drowning In Ash
Your trusty Grapevine team ventured once again to the foot of the now-dying down Eyjafjallajökull eruption. The scenery was devastating…
Hekla Has NOT Started Erupting
Despite what many tweets would have, Mt. Hekla has not started erupting.This has been confirmed by Grapevine representatives on location, and the…
Amazing New Eruption Pics!
Grapevine’s dedicated team of eruption enthusiasts just returned from a lengthy sojourn down to the explosive area down south. Some high-level connections…
Haukur’s 22nd Editorial
Well, you see… oh screw it. They’re all pretty disgusting and awful and horrible, except for the eruption, which for…
Amanda Palmer Got Stuck In Iceland Because Of That Volcano
The amazingly talented Amanda Palmer (of Dresden Dolls fame) is stuck in Iceland, due to our fancy new volcano bringing…
Headlines And Highlights From The Day’s Report Reports
Pretty much every worst thing the public believed about the reasons behind Iceland’s banking collapse has been confirmed by Alþingi’s…
Nico And Jónsi GO ALL IN!
It’s nearing midnight on Saturday, March 13, 2010. After a strenuous Icelandic Music Awards ceremony, the Grapevine feels like going…
Excellent Eruption Pics!
by Julia Staples and Haukur S. Magnússon
Grapevine was fortunate enough to be invited on a trip to the Eyjafjallajökull/Fimmvörðuháls eruption a couple of days ago, travelling…