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Well You Asked: Should We Say Something?
Got a burning question? In desperate need of advice? We at the Grapevine are here to help. My roots are growing out. Should I go over my roots again, let them grow out, and eventually do my hair like ombre or should…
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Save Bíó Paradís: Cinephiles Of Iceland Unite!
The year is off to a worrisome start for culture in Reykjavík. At the end of January, it was announced that the only arthouse cinema in Reykjavík, Bió Paradís, would be closing in three months. The future remains uncertain for one of…
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A Rhapsody Of A Generation’s Fearless Tenderness: Teenage Songbook Of Love And Sex
An all-ages crowd gathers outside the doors of Tjarnarbío, waiting to embark on a musical voyage through the minds of dozens of teenagers. From the joys of being a slut to the stomach-twisting thirst for self-discovery, The Teenage Songbook Of Love And…
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Grapevine Playlist: Goose Bumps And Some Solid Rock
Bistro Boy – evolve Bistro Boy is definitely our boy. He just released a new EP called ‘evolve,’ and boy, has Bistro Boy done just what the title says. The album is a beautiful ambient-fused electro with a lot of soul. He…
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Ask An Ethics Professor: Why do Icelanders work from such a young age?
It is inevitable to notice the teens and pre-teens working behind registers and in farms all over the country. We asked Salvör Nordal, Director of Centre for Ethics at the University of Iceland, the origins of this. “The idea of working hard…
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Wind, Rain, And Cold: Get it Together Icelandic Weather
This week has been stressful for meteorologists. Icelandic weather has been up to its shenanigans and given us insane winds, floating temperatures, and lots of rain and snow. The whole country was under a yellow warning mainly due to very strong winds…
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Culture Pick: Vetrablót – Rave at Harpa
This is a party like you’ve never seen before. Harpa becomes the clubbing place to be with an extravagant light show and hours of all the music you can bounce to. The light show will be done by visual artists Allenheimer, DVDJ…
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Culture Pick: Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival
From the 6th to the 9th of February the city will hold the Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival 2020. Every year the festival celebrates the beauty of winter by giving light do the very dark nights that the season holds. The festival is…
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MNKY HSE: London Wines And Fine-Dines with Reykjavík
The conceptual vibe-dining London project ‘MNKY HSE’ is taking over the Reykjavík downtown restaurant and bar Burro/‘Pablo Discobar’ from the 6th to the 8th of February, with a Latin-American inspired menu and some beautiful drinks accompanied by some groovy tunes. MNKY HSE…
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The Weather That Keeps On Giving-Temperatures And Winds Go Up
Weather is a very complex subject in Iceland. You will never be bored, but you will for sure be bothered by it. This week, temperatures will rise, accompanied by stronger winds and rains. The Icelandic MET Office shows a possibility of temperatures…
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Culture Pick: Save Bíó Paradís
With a heavy heart, we brought you the sad news of the impending death of one of Reykjavík’s only arthouse cinema, Bíó Paradís. The rent was to be doubled making it completely unsustainable. But people have mobilized and signed a petition to…
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Culture Pick: Benni Hemm Hemm Album Release Concert
The Icelandic Indie pop band, Benni Hemm Hemm, will release their new album in spectacular concert at Tjarnabío, premiering in a melody madhouse. Artists Prins Póló, Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir, and Kött Grá Pje ofl will also make an appearance in the show.…
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Hear ye, Hear ye: The Eurovision Contenders Are Here
It’s the most beautiful time of the year: The Icelandic songs competing for a place in the Eurovision song contest are all in. There’s music for all tastes, so whoever you are, wherever you are, prepare to get down. The semi-finals will…
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The Etiquette Of Bus Riding Drawn Out For Your Pleasure
The Icelandic bus company, Stræto, paired up with American illustrator David Sopp to create a hilarious set of images that advise people what and what not to do when riding public transport. David is known for his bestseller “ Safe Baby Handling…
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Cold But Sunny And No Wind – A Good Weekend For You To Finally Leave Your Couch
Do not fear, the weekend is almost here and with it, the pleasant weather keeps on. The rest of the week will be marked by low temperatures but with the sun peeking through and a promise for no road-sign-flying winds. According to…
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Culture Pick: HalLó #1 – Percurssion Concert
This is the first concert of the new percussion duo HalLó. For their debut, Halldór Eldjárn and Svanhildur Lóa Bergsveinsdóttir get together in Mengi, at Óðinsgata 2, to fill up the room with rhythm and texture. Mengi is a very special venue,…
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Culture Pick: Land Beyond The Sea Exhibition
The Nordic House invites the public into a foreign daydream of art from a strange land. The Land Beyond The Sea Exhibition showcases the work of 5 Finnish artists; Erik Creutziger, Marjo Levlin, Carl Sebastian Lindberg, Susanna Majuri, and Pauliina Turakka Purhonen…
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Linda B: Beer Is Now Also Dessert
The Viking Brewery (VB) and RVK Brewing Company (RB) got together to create a dry, 10.5% in volume beer that tastes like candy. The two brewers, Baldur Kárason (of VB) and Valgeir Valgeirsson (of RB) were excited to join forces, reports Morgunblaðið.…
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The Icelandic Comics Society Invites You To Jam Out Some Sketches
The Icelandic Comics Society is hosting a Comic Jam, a moment for creators to meet and create together. The event will take place tomorrow, the 28th of January, in Mál & Menning between 5 and 10 pm. Besides being a great moment…
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Culture Pick: 20th French Film Festival
Francophiles of Iceland unite! Today sets off the 20th edition of the French Film Festival in Iceland, a partnership between the Alliance Française in Reykjavík, the French Embassy in Iceland, the French Institute and Bió Paradís. The Festival will take place in…
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New Grafarvogur Resident Looking For Seal Of Approval
The Reykjavík neighborhood of Grafarvogur is now home to an out of the ordinary new resident, a harbour seal, RÚV reports. The most recent neighbour to the coastal residential area keeps popping up around the harbour, not really minding the attention it…
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Culture Pick: Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir/Shoplifter – Chromo Sapiens
You might have heard of (former Grapevine cover star) Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir, a.k.a. Shoplifter, from her spectacular exhibit last summer at the Venice Biennale. Now the artist, who is known for her psychedelically colourful “hairscapes,” is back in Reykjavík. For this new installation,…
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Award Season Continues To Shower Iceland Music Scene With Love
The world can agree that it’s been a great time for Icelandic music, with Hildur Guðnadóttir conquering the world and all. But award season is here to further prove it. In the UK, the NME awards have nominated Iceland Airwaves for the…
