Author: Hrefna Björg Gylfadóttir
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Þorláksmessa In Family Photos
On December 23, many Icelandic families come together to make laufabrauð (“leaf-bread”), drink Christmas malt brew, and feast on rotted…
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VIDEO: Spacey Dj. Flugvél Og Geimskip Vs. Down-To-Earth Teitur Magnússon
The magical Steinunn Harðardóttir (AKA dj. flugvél og geimskip) and Teitur Magnússon will be performing together for the first time…
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Happening Tonight: Sykur / GKR
Sykur has long been a beacon in Iceland’s galaxy of electronic music. The glamorous singer Agnes pulls us in, sporting…
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“Icelandic Rap Is Beautiful” – Logi Pedro’s Take On The NWOIHH
Logi Pedro Stefánsson has been deeply entrenched in the Icelandic music scene since he was just a kid. In 2006—…
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Have You Seen This Elephant? It’s Called Tissy, And It Is Sorely Missed
We were recently contacted by a truly heartbroken father who’s on a desperate quest to find his son’s stuffed animal. Answering…
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Deadly, Beautiful Icicles In Reykjavík
Watch out or you just might get slammed by one of the huge icicles hanging off buildings in Reykjavík. We recommend…
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Happening Tonight: ‘KATE’
The arrival of British troops in WWII heralded a new age for the Icelandic people, as is told in the…