Author: John Rogers
Icelandic Music News: Kælan Mikla Play US, Valgeir Sigurðsson Awarded
by John Rogers
Folks from the Icelandic music scene have been out touring, getting on TV, putting out records, winning awards, and stirring…
Reykjavík Restaurants: Picturesque Dinner Spots
by John Rogers
Being a good restaurant is, of course, about more than just food. There are many things to take into account,…
The Green Circle: An Eco-Tourism Road Trip In South Iceland
by John Rogers
Árnessýsla County begins just a few kilometres east of the Reykjavík city limits. Stretching from the black beaches of the…
Mikael Máni Trio’s Linear Chamber Jazz
by John Rogers
Mikael Máni appears on the screen, fresh-faced and smiling from amongst the digital distortion of a slow Skype connection. He’s…
Track by Track: Bagdad Brothers – ‘Sorry’
by John Rogers
Bagdad brothers are a sunny indie-pop band who’ve been taking Reykjavík by storm over the past year. They’ve also become…
Road Trip: Látrabjarg’s Hidden Places, Wildlife & Wonders
by John Rogers
Tucked away in the southernmost region of the Westfjords lies the small town of Patreksfjörður—a peaceful fishing town of around…
Grapevine Playlist: Icelandic Music From Kira Kira, GusGus, Dadykewl & More
by John Rogers, Hannah Jane Cohen and Valur Grettisson
It’s Grapevine Playlist time once more. Like seven sea eagles shooting out of an erupting volcano, here are the latest…
John Oliver Says “Magnificent” Hatari Are Better Informed Than Trump
by John Rogers
Over in the United States, people generally respond to the fervour, hype and controversy of The Eurovision Song Contest with…
Hatari And Madonna Show Palestinian Flags At Eurovision In Tel Aviv
by John Rogers
Eurovision—the ostensibly apolitical international song contest that is anything but—came to its finale tonight in Tel Aviv. It was won…
Five Summertime Drinking Holes In Reykjavík
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
Who doesn’t like sitting in the warm sun with a cold drink? Agoraphobics, you say? Well, yes, maybe. But for…
New In Reykjavík: A Truffle-Themed Brasserie & A New Bakery
by John Rogers
With summer coming, there are plenty of new places gearing up for the busy season. Eiriksson Brasserie is a recently…
Hatrið Mun Sigra! Hatari Advance To Eurovision Final
by John Rogers
Iceland’s most rubber-curious zombie-tween techno group Hatari have advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. After months…
Siri, Where In Reykjavík To Watch Hatari’s Eurovision Triumph?
by John Rogers and Andie Sophia Fontaine
As you may have picked up if you’ve looked at the internet today, Hatari compete in the Eurovision Song Contest…
Hatari’s Eurovision Song ‘Hatrið Mun Sigra’ Lyrics Translated
by John Rogers
With so much hype around Iceland’s 2019 Eurovision song, there have been various translations of the “Hatrið Mun Sigra” lyrics…
Six Times Icelandic Eurovision Stars Hatari Trolled The World
by John Rogers
Empty-eyed homeless leather-daddy millennials Hatari have caught the attention of the world media for their controversial Eurovision Song Contest run…
Grapevine’s Ultimate Iceland Road Trip Summer Playlist
by John Rogers, Hannah Jane Cohen, Valur Grettisson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Summer is here, and with it comes road trip season. Here’s our essential Icelandic playlist. Roll down the windows, turn…
I’M WALKIN’ HERE: Where To Wander On A Summer Day In Reykjavík
by John Rogers
Summer is a theoretical and occasionally occurring season here in Iceland. Even if you see blue skies out of the…
Sólveig Matthildur’s Constantly In Love: Track By Track
by John Rogers
Sólveig Matthildur is a member of Kælan Mikla, an acclaimed solo artist, and a Grapevine Music Awards winner. Here, she…
The Wales Is Not Enough: Aron Gunnarsson Sails To Qatar
by John Rogers
For many people in football, the screaming, battle-hardened face of Iceland’s captain and midfield destroyer Aron Gunnarsson is merely a…
The Only Cod War That Matters: Reykjavík Fish ‘n’ Chips, Rated
by John Rogers
Ah, fish ‘n’ chips, the food of kings. Greyjoy ones, anyway. They’re best eaten piping hot in the open air,…
Festival News: Of Monsters And Men For Airwaves, LungA Lineup & More
by John Rogers
Of Monsters & Men have been announced as one of the headliners of Iceland Airwaves 2019. A vastly popular pop/rock…
Well, You Asked: Drop-Kick Your Pylsa Into The Fjord
by John Rogers
We at Grapevine like to be here for you, dear readers. That’s why we have this “Well, You Asked…” column,…
Katrín I. Jónsdóttir Hjördísardóttir’s Self Love Contract For The People
by John Rogers
A loud clanking sound echoes ominously from behind the large metal doors of Iceland’s Sculpture Association building. As I ring…
Grapevine Playlist: Of Monsters And Men, Hildur, Karítas & More
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
The hills are alive with the sound of momcore pop, emotional ballads, trashy retro rock and trap. Praise be! It’s…
Farmer’s Bistro: A ‘Shroom Trip For The Whole Family
by John Rogers
The sleepy, pastoral town of Flúðir has seen an influx of visitors in recent years. Previously known as a quiet…