Author: Jessica Peng - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Author: Jessica Peng

To Marry or Not To Marry? Consensual Union Is Popular In Iceland

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As the wedding season approaches, brides and grooms around the world are getting ready to share their vows in front…

Enter The Underworld: Lava Tubes And Ghosts In South Iceland

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It was just another day in Iceland in February. Heavy rain was pouring down, with howling winds reaching an impressive…

Dream Wife 4 Lyf: The Feminist Rock ‘n’ Roll Group Taking Over The World

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When you listen to Dream Wife’s debut album, you are immediately grabbed by their rowdy and energetic punk sound. The…

Iceland’s Equal Pay Law Sets New World Standard

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Iceland has always been praised as a country with great equality between men and women. It also recently became the…

Town Guide: Whales And Wonders In Grundarfjörður

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Although you may not have heard of the town of Grundarfjörður, you’ve more than likely seen the nearby mountain of…

Sibling Vinylry: Bara Heiða And Danimal Release Charity 12”

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“Other boys are bigger than you, and they think you’re a fool. But I know better. Don’t sweat it, I…

Strange As Folklore: Snorri Helgason Brings Icelandic Myths To Life

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His fingers gently pluck on an acoustic guitar, while his warm and magnetic voice plucks on your heartstrings. Reykjavík-based singer-songwriter…

Ask A Scientist: What Are Iceland’s Top Sources Of Air Pollution?

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When you step out of Keflavik Airport, one of the first things you notice is the fresh air. With a…

Where Was It Shot? Black Mirror – “Crocodile”

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By now, you have probably already binge-watched the entire fourth season of the Netflix original series “Black Mirror.” If you…

Women In Hip-Hop Unite: Puzzy Patrol Show At Gamla Bíó

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Strong punchy beats resonate through the air, with the bass down low. In case you don’t know yet, Icelandic female…

In The Black Midwinter: Auðn Album Release Show On Saturday

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Feeling down in the perpetual Icelandic darkness? It’s time to get your black metal fix. To celebrate the release of…

Chinese Post-Rock Band Wang Wen To Perform in Reykjavík Tonight

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Hailing from Dalian, a city in Northern China, instrumental rock band Wang Wen has been around since 1999. They have…

Beauty Business: The Art Of Eyebrow Shaping

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Welcome to Iceland. Here we have stunning landscapes and beautiful people—especially the ladies. As you walk around town in Reykjavík,…

French Dairy Giant To Purchase Skyr Company Siggi’s

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If you have lived in the United States in recent years, you might have come across Siggi’s, a dairy brand…

Faces of Reykjavík: Elsa

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Who are the faces of Reykjavík? This month we met Elsa, who works at the downtown design store, Akkúrat. Name:…

The Voices Unheard: Locals Living In Vans at Reykjavík Campsite Speak Up

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It was a normal Friday night in Reykjavík in December. The temperature had dropped to -8°C. While most people slept…

Dark Music Days 2018: A Glimmer In The Darkness

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In the dark Icelandic winter, music is a beacon of light and hope. Every January since 1980, the Dark Music…

Where Was It Shot: Westlife – “What About Now”

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Alright, does anyone remember Westlife? Yes, the Irish boy band that released dozens of cheesy love songs you grew up…

Grapevine Music Awards: You Should Have Heard This – Sólveig Matthildur

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Once a year, we at Grapevine honour the best and brightest of the Icelandic music scene by giving out awards…

Live Painting, Sound Bathing, Dance, Gramophones: The Art Of Norður Og Niður

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As we approach the final day of Norður og Niður music festival, you probably have noticed that a lot of…

More Details Of Tour Bus Accident Revealed: Road Safety Questions Arise

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On Wednesday this week, a tour bus carrying 46 people collided with a passenger vehicle in South Iceland, resulting in…

A New Year Begins: Celebrate The Unknown with aYia Tomorrow

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2017 is coming to an end, and you may start to wonder: what does 2018 have in store for you?…

Darkness Overload: The Shortest Day Of The Year Today

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Finally, the day we have been looking forward to the most has arrived. Today is the Winter Solstice, which is…

London Hopes Sigur Rós’ Drummer Has A Day Job

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Orri Páll Dýrason, drummer of Sigur Rós, was seen busking on Oxford Street in London yesterday. He was playing a…

Sigur Rós Team Up With Magic Leap For Mixed Reality App

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Icelandic music legends Sigur Rós have always been at the forefront of musical and artistic innovation, and now they have…