Author: Hrefna Björg Gylfadóttir - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Þorláksmessa In Family Photos

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On December 23, many Icelandic families come together to make laufabrauð (“leaf-bread”), drink Christmas malt brew, and feast on rotted…

VIDEO: Spacey Dj. Flugvél Og Geimskip Vs. Down-To-Earth Teitur Magnússon

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The magical Steinunn Harðardóttir (AKA dj. flugvél og geimskip) and Teitur Magnússon will be performing together for the first time…

Happening Tonight: Sykur / GKR

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Sykur has long been a beacon in Iceland’s galaxy of electronic music. The glamorous singer Agnes pulls us in, sporting…

“Icelandic Rap Is Beautiful” – Logi Pedro’s Take On The NWOIHH

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Logi Pedro Stefánsson has been deeply entrenched in the Icelandic music scene since he was just a kid. In 2006—…

Have You Seen This Elephant? It’s Called Tissy, And It Is Sorely Missed

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We were recently contacted by a truly heartbroken father who’s on a desperate quest to find his son’s stuffed animal. Answering…

Deadly, Beautiful Icicles In Reykjavík

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Watch out or you just might get slammed by one of  the huge icicles hanging off buildings in Reykjavík. We recommend…

Happening Tonight: ‘KATE’

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The arrival of British troops in WWII heralded a new age for the Icelandic people, as is told in the…