Articles by: Jóhannes Bjarkason
Who You Gonna Call? Gum Busters!
Guðjón Óskarsson’s sanitation efforts keep Reykjavík gum-free Marching the streets of Reykjavík armed with a contraption reminiscent of the Ghostbusters’…
Fusing Sounds
Ingibjörg Turchi’s Stropha breaks conventions In 2020, Ingibjörg Elsa Turchi released her debut solo LP Meliae. In the wake of…
The Changing Of The Guard
Extreme Chill Festival favours the up and comers Walking into Space Odyssey, a record shop slash clothing consignment store slash…
Track By Track: Where The Light Enters By Sævar Jóhannsson
Composer Sævar Jóhannsson shares his thoughts on Where The Light Enters Where The Light Enters by composer Sævar Jóhannsson was…
Electric Scooters Caused Two Separate Fire Outbreaks In One Day
Two fires broke out recently and both of which originated from electric scooters, RÚV reports. On the morning of Thursday,…
Whaling Protests Ceased
Elissa Bijou and Anahita Babaei, the two protesters who chained themselves to whaling ships in the Reykjavík harbour, have ceased…
Two Protesters Chained To Whaling Ships
On the morning of September 4, protesters Elissa Bijou and Anahita Babaei climbed onboard two whaling ships docked in the…
Whaling Ban Ended With Concession
The moratorium on whaling, enacted by Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Svandís Svavarsdóttir on June 20, has been lifted….
Slow Production Leads To Great Work
Examining the female-centred creative nucleus Marvaða Although wanting to escape the limelight of an interview, Arnbjörg María Danielsen boasts an…
Rainbow Street Vandalised
On the morning of Sunday, August 27, neighbours of Reykjavík’s Skólavörðustræti – more commonly known as Rainbow Street – woke up…
Track By Track: The Light By Eydís Evensen
Eydís Evensen’s album The Light contrast luminous emotions with darkness Eydís Evensen’s sophomore album was released May 25. The sequence…
No Human Is Illegal
No Borders Iceland continues its fight Among the organisations in Iceland fighting for a more humane treatment of refugees is…
Fabricating A Migrant Crisis
Iceland’s immigration policy unleashed and unmasked In December 1938, the Salinger family – Erich, Gertrud and eight-year old Steffi – penned…
Descending Into Hypnosis
A Hypnotherapy Session With Magician/Hypnotist Jón Víðis “This is by no means a magic solution,” is the first thing Jón…
Work Started On Parliament Bill Establishing Refugee Camps
Minister of Judicial Affairs and Independence Party MP Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir has started work on a parliament bill establishing “residential resources”…
How To Lose One’s Dignity
On the lack of gastronomic walkability in Reykjavík A mild fascination of mine is the increased walkability of urban spaces….
In The Land Of Constant Inflation
The arrival of Wolt presents a jarring implication Gig work has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, offering an attractive…
Track By Track: The Worst Wait Of Our Life by Scandinavian Rapture
Georg Óskar explores the murkiness of the everyday Scandinavian Rapture is the moniker of multi-disciplinary artist Georg Óskar. Focusing on…
Reaching The Sky
by Jóhannes Bjarkason and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson
A how-to guide to hikes around Reykjavík A hike is nothing more than a walk on a mountain. Sure, you’ll…
Fire Engulfs Industrial Building In Hafnarfjörður
A major cloud of smoke was visible from the capital area, Sunday, August 20, as a fire broke out…
Street Closures On Reykjavík Culture Night
Reykjavík Culture Night (Menningarnótt) will happen for the 28th time this Saturday, August 19. Pomp and circumstance can be expected…
Tacos Served With A Side Of Jazz
Tacoson’s simple menu brings big flavour Situated on the docks of Reykjavík harbour is Tacoson – a food truck overlooking a…
Increased Rates Of Homelessness Anticipated Due To Refugee Policy
Magnús Davíð Norðdahl, lawyer of Blessing Newton – one of the refugees evicted in Hafnarfjörður last week – anticipates increased…
Asylum Seekers Evicted In Hafnarfjörður
Early Friday morning, a group of refugees was evicted from their accommodation, as the people face total deprivation of their…
Connecting Queer People
The growing popularity of Samtökin ‘78’s youth clubs Headquartered in the office and cultural centre at Suðurgata 3, Samtökin ‘78…