Author: John Rogers
Art, Sausage Rolls and Snowboards: Things to Do Outside Reykjavík
by John Rogers
If you’re aching to get away from city life for the day, we’ve go you covered. Check out our picks…
Music News: Auto-Tune Thy Drugs
by John Rogers
As spring threatened to appear, Icelandic musicians also seemed to come out of hibernation, with a glut of March releases….
Life In Music: Sóley’s Top 8 Albums
by John Rogers and sóley
Sóley Stafansdóttir performs music as sóley. She first rose to prominence as a member of Sin Fang, but has since…
Breaking Glass: The Musical Journey of Víkingur Ólafsson
by John Rogers
Deep inside of Harpa, past the glimmering facade, the bars, shops and concert halls, through the backstage doors and the…
Under The Glacier: Wild Weather & Countryside Luxury In Húsafell
by John Rogers
Outside the windows of the Pallett café in Hafnarfjörður, the harbour is cloaked in mist. The gales have been intensifying…
Hildur Yeoman Opens New Boutique
by John Rogers
Celebrated Icelandic fashion designer Hildur Yeoman opened the doors of her brand new boutique yesterday, at Skólavörðustígur 22b. As well…
Track By Track: JFDR – Brazil
by John Rogers
Jófríður Ákadóttir is a singer of many guises. She’s the voice of acclaimed electronica trio Samaris, one half of Pascal…
Oyama Release New Track, Tour UK
by John Rogers
Icelandic shoegaze quintet Oyama have unveiled their first new track since their 2014 debut LP, ‘Coolboy’. ‘Handsome Devil’ is a…
Get Lovey-Dovey: A Guide To Reykjavík’s Best Date Spots
by Hannah Jane Cohen and John Rogers
Anniversary in Reykjavík? Wedding? Or did you just meet a special someone at Kaffibarinn last night? If you’re looking for…
Life In The Bus Lane: A Guide To Bussing Around Reykjavík
by John Rogers
When you’re visiting a foreign city, public transport can be a bit intimidating. Here in Reykjavík, however, getting the hang…
Made In Iceland: A Look Inside Iceland’s 120-Year-Old Wool Industry
by John Rogers
On the very edge of Greater Reykjavík, not far from the northbound Ring Road, sits an industrial estate of vast,…
The Art Wolves: The Kling & Bang Gallery Powers Up
by John Rogers
At the very end of Reykjavík’s windblown concrete harbour, Grandi, stands a hulking white building known as the Marshall House….
Monster of the Month: Lyngbakur – Heather Back
by John Rogers
Ancient tales tell of a whale monster, known as lyngbakur, that has the appearance of an island covered with a…
Gangly Are Whole Again
by John Rogers
Rising Icelandic trio Gangly released a new song, with a video by Máni M. Sigfússon, today. “Whole Again” is another…
The Photographer Who Captured Snowmageddon As It Happened
by John Rogers
Most people woke up to a white world on Sunday 26 February, after a record-breaking 51cm snowfall. But local photographer…
Get Outta Town: A Guide To Dining Outside Of Reykjavík
by Shruthi Basappa, Ragnar Egilsson and John Rogers
It used to be the case that good restaurants, after leaving the confines of Reykjavík, were pretty slim pickings. These…
Stay Classy: Where To Find Reykjavík’s Best Cocktails
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Just a few years ago, drinking culture in Reykjavík was a lot more bleak than it is today. Asking for…
Sóley Drops New Track, Announces ‘Endless Summer’ LP
by John Rogers
Icelandic singer Sóley has announced her next album. ‘Endless Summer’ will be released via German label Morr Music on May…
Mind Echoes: Örvar Smárason’s Creative Process
by John Rogers
“I still have two weeks, don’t I?” smiles múm founding-member Örvar Smárason, coming out of a daze as he quietly…
Grapevine Playlist: Fufanu, JFDR, ddykwl x HRNNR & More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
From fresh-faced rappers to music scene royalty, here are the new Icelandic tracks that have caught our attention in recent…
Perfect Day: Árni Kristjánsson
by John Rogers
In this new series, we pick out some interesting faces from the local scene to find out their favourite spots…
The OA – Where Was It Shot?
by John Rogers
Iceland has become a go-to for film and TV location scouts over recent years, from the ice planet of ‘Interstellar’,…
Fortune Favours The Brave: The Einstök Story
by John Rogers
Just a few years ago, Iceland’s beer taps were dominated by a handful of basic, strong, fizzy lagers such as…
After Tours With Björk And Sigur Rós, SiGRÚN Goes Solo
by John Rogers
SiGRÚN’s first EP, ‘Hringsjá’, judders into life with a couple of blasts of bassy distortion. It quickly dissolves into washes…
Winter Travel Picks: A Hike & A Day Trip
by John Rogers
Everyone knows that you have to be careful getting out into the wilds during the Icelandic winter. But there´s no…