Author: John Rogers
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…
Making Of An Artist: The Diverse Artistic World Of Seint
by John Rogers
Joseph Cosmo is Seint, a musician who creates expansive, atmospheric electronic soundscapes with contemporary pop flourishes. More recently, he has…
Stereo Hypnosis On Improvisation And Genre-Free Living
by John Rogers
Stereo Hypnosis shows are a journey. A band that intentionally try to shake off categorisation, their work contains elements of…
Kerlingarfjöll: A Stunning Geothermal Hike In The Highlands
by John Rogers
The bus bounces over the bleak highland desert under heavy, spitting clouds, taking a sharp right turn and trundling down…
Artist Playlist: Classics, Insects & Moves To Kill For With Sillus
by John Rogers
If you missed the debut EP by sillus last Christmas, you fucked up. A master collaborator who pops up regularly,…
Smite The Throne: The Grapevine Guide To The Throne-Game
by John Rogers, Angela Rawlings and Valur Grettisson
The Game of Thrones can be a little confusing. But fear not, friends. We up here beyond the wall have…
The Taco Takeover: Mexican Food Is En Vogue In Reykjavík—But Is It Any Good?
by John Rogers, Hannah Jane Cohen and Shruthi Basappa
Ask any Reykjavík foodie about the restaurant they wish would open in 101, and you’ll quickly spot a pattern. First…
Last Words: Why Iceland’s Post Office Is The Actual Worst
by John Rogers
Here in Iceland, pretty much everyone hates the postal service. It might seem kind of weird for the entire citizenry…
The Dust Storm: Wild Winds & ATV Adventures On The South Coast
by John Rogers
We’re approaching Seljalandsfoss when the sky suddenly turns dark. The drive from Reykjavík has been blustery, with violent gusts pushing…
Grapevine Playlist: Comfort Creature, TSS, Hildur, Máni Orrason, Matthildur & More
by John Rogers
Like eight simultaneous lightning bolts striking your laptop out of thin air, there are the latest offerings to flash out…
Game Of Thrones Actors Spotted On Laugavegur
by John Rogers
As the White Walkers close in on Winterfell, it appears that two of the key protagonists of Game of Thrones…
The Stones Speak: X-Men Star Tómas Lemarquis Talks ‘The Rock Of Ages’
by John Rogers
Tómas Lemarquis opens his front door, smiling broadly. Tanned, wiry, and wearing a bold red sweater, he cuts a striking…
Icelandic Music News: Múm Twins In Ragnar Piece, HÁTIÐNI Returns, Daníel Conducts
by John Rogers
Twin sisters, múm members, and thriving solo artists Gyða and Kristin Anna Valtýsdóttir have been announced as participants in a…
Iceland Museums: The Next Generation
by John Rogers and Hannah Jane Cohen
There was a time when museums were carefully arranged collections of musty taxidermy and dusty antiquities. Recent years, however, have…
Grapevine Playlist: New Music From Kristín Anna, Högni, MIMRA & More
by John Rogers, Sam Daniels, Aliya Uteuova and Hannah Jane Cohen
Like a sudden flurry of shooting stars entering your house through an open window, here are the latest cosmic emissions…