Author: Iryna Zubenko
Grapevine Events: Gigs, Films, Exhibitions & More
We don’t know about you, but last weekend was a busy one for us – hitting every Iceland Airwaves venue…
The First Cacao Fruit Harvested In Iceland And Turned Into Chocolate
The first cocoa plantation in Iceland recently had its first harvest, as reported by RÚV. Cocoa plants have been cultivated…
Of Dreams And Metaphors
In Our Happiest Days, Sol Berruezo Pichon-Rivière explores ageing and references her own Iceland obsession “Every time I land in…
How Iceland’s Surfers Are Standing Up For Nature
Iceland’s unique gem is in danger: who benefits from this? It seems like Iceland’s reputation as a quiet island with…
The Money Behind The Music: How Musicians Get Paid In Iceland
Understanding how royalties work How do musicians make money? It’s a tough question. As we engage in the annual revelry…
Iryna’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Pockets Full Of Beer, Eyes Full Of Tears
My final day of Airwaves this year starts very early – with four gigs by up-and-coming musicians down in the…
Iryna’s Friday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: DIY Punk Shenanigans And… Nothing More
On the Friday of Iceland Airwaves 2023, I spend a lot of time thinking of Charles Bukowski. One of his…
PHOTOS: What People Waiting In Lines Have To Say About Iceland Airwaves
Some say the lines at festivals are the most fun part of the experience. We chatted with festival-goers as they…
Iryna’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: The One Where I See Them All
My first night of the official Iceland Airwaves program this year starts with me being confused. I wanted to begin…
Iryna’s Wednesday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Scent Adventures, Arctic Waves & Fresh Blood
When the biggest music festival in Iceland and the print week at the Grapevine coincide on the calendar, it’s not…
Side Hustle Of The Month: The Musician By Night
“I got this job kind of because of music.” KUSK burst onto the Icelandic music scene after winning the local…
Passions In Progress: How Bergur Þórisson Created His Own Luck
Bergur Þórisson talks trombones, Björk and vintage espresso machines “This is my Covid project,” Bergur Þórisson says as he welcomes…
Grapevine Events: Halloween, Mánakvöld, Iceland Airwaves & Much More
The dark season is here and if you’re stuck somewhere between seasonal depression and chronic burnout and your Halloween costume…
1,000 Earthquakes Recorded Near Þorbjörn And Fagradalsfjall
The Chief of Police, the Chief of Police in South Iceland and the Commissioner of Police declared a state of…
PHOTOS: Women’s Strike In Reykjavík
Tens of thousands of people participated in the Women’s Strike on October 24. Based on preliminary police estimates, it is…
IKEA Goat Is Up And Ready To Be Burned
The IKEA goat is an indicator that Christmas is just around the corner. Many consider it early, but the goat…
Inside Chef Gral’s Kitchen
The secret ingredient is youth “Definitely slicing,” says Gauti Einarsson when I ask what skills are most important for a…
A Haven For All
On Rebecca’s animal farm it’s pet, laugh, repeat Grapevine’s dusty work car pulls over at Hólar farm, just 17 kilometres…
Unemployed, Not Broke
If you ever find yourself jobless, here are quick tips to navigate the complex system There’s no positive way to…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Ceramic Artist
Getting to know Sylvía’s clayful side “It turned out smaller cups don’t sell that well. We’re now making bigger cups,”…
Arctic Adventures Buys Kerið
The travel services company Arctic Adventures has acquired Kerið crater in Grímsnes, reports RÚV. The company’s CEO stated that Arctic…
Bringing The Game Home
Can Reynir H restore its reputation 25 years after a disastrous defeat? “The biggest challenge was probably learning to make…
Field Manager Of Þróttur Football Club Deported
Isaac Kwateng, the field manager of Þróttur football club, was deported from Iceland on October 16th under police escort, reports…
Another Eruption Possible Before Christmas
The head of natural hazards at the Icelandic Meteorological Office emphasises the importance of people being cautious when planning to…
Government To Bring Icelanders Home From Israel
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, announced on October 8 that a decision had been made to charter…