Author: John Rogers
Iceland Smites: Iceland Thrash Andorra, Fail In France
by John Rogers
As the Icelandic Football Association continued picking out altars on which to store the Euro 2020 trophy in the great…
Listen Carefully: Bára Gísladóttir & Skúli Sverrisson’s Collaborative Bass Odyssey
by John Rogers
Amidst the noise and heat of KEX Hostel in the middle of a bustling Airwaves afternoon, Bára Gísaladóttir and Skúli…
New In Reykjavík: Second Hand Clothes, Tacos, A Witch Bar & A Food Hall
by John Rogers, Shruthi Basappa and Andie Sophia Fontaine
What’s new in Reykjavík? Here’s our run down of the latest recent openings and talked-about spots. Wasteland Reykjavík Ingólfsstræti 5…
Snæfellsnes Road Trip: Seals, Glaciers, Canyons, Caves & More
by John Rogers
Just a couple of hours from Reykjavík lies Snæfellsnes—a long volcanic peninsula containing a wide array of wonders, from black…
Making 110 Great Again: Every Stand At Mathöll Höfða Reviewed
by John Rogers, Shruthi Basappa and Angela Rawlings
Reykjavík is a speedy city—the latest measurements show it can accelerate from 0-3 food halls in as many years. The…
Wanna Intern At Grapevine? Applications Open For May To December 2019
by John Rogers
If you’re a regular reader of the Reykjavík Grapevine, in print or online, chances are you’ve read—alongside work by our…
Borgarfjörður Road Trip: Waterfalls, Lava, Caves, Glaciers, And A Heavenly Spa
by John Rogers
Just an hour north of Reykjavík lies in the secluded inland sprawl of Borgarfjörður. Home to some interesting historic villages,…
Artist Playlist: Bagdad Brother Inspo With Sigurpáll Viggó Snorrason
by John Rogers
Sigurpáll Viggó Snorrason is the guitarist in fast-rising New Icelandic Indie band bagdad brothers. Winners of the Grapevine’s Best Live…
Grapevine Illustrator Lóa Hjálmtýsdóttir Takes Over The Guardian
by John Rogers
Lóa Hjámtýsdóttir—part-time pop star in FM Belfast, regular Grapevine cartoonist and illustrator, and Icelandic national treasure—took over The Guardian newspaper’s…
#IcelandSmites: How We’ll Decimate France At Euro 2020
by John Rogers
DRUMS! Drums in the deep! That’s right: our football team is abroad once more… and our Iceland Euro 2020 smiting…
Grapevine Playlist: Good Moon Deer, Seint, Andy Svarthol, LDN Ting & More
by John Rogers
Like eighty-five ravenous polar bears simultaneously disembarking from icebergs and charging towards Akureyri, here are the latest fearsome barrages from…
#IcelandSmites: Captain Aron Gunnarsson Breaks Welsh Hearts, Moves To Qatar
by John Rogers
Aron “The Annihilator” Gunnarsson, the off-puller of heads, the midfield meister, the hard-tackling hell raiser, the raker of Ronaldo, the…
Eurovision Bondage Demons Hatari Now Have A Stitching Pattern
by John Rogers
Brainwashed Chomsky-chomping vampiric Eurovision leather-daddy trolls Hatari now have their own stitching pattern. It was made by Sigríður Jóhannsdóttir, a…
Music News: Bræðslan Festival, Pussy Riot At Secret Solstice, Sólveig Matthildur
by John Rogers
The tiny rural music festival Bræðslan has announced the lineup for its 2019 edition. Located in the far-flung village of…
Music News: Riceboy Sleeps Awakens, Iceland Airwaves, Jóhann Retrosopective
by John Rogers
Jónsi and Alex Somers will perform their collaborative album ‘Riceboy Sleeps’ with the London Contemporary Orchestra on July 8th at…
Severe Windstorm Expected To Affect South Iceland Tomorrow
by John Rogers
The Icelandic Met Office has issued an orange weather warning for a time period of around a day, starting from…
Holy Spirits: 6 Unforgettable Cocktails In Reykjavík
by John Rogers
Dusty old bottles on obscure top shelves, pungent smoked bitters from god knows where, dried, crushed, colourful flower petal garnishes…
Hatari Qualify To Compete For Iceland At Eurovision 2019 In Israel
by John Rogers
Blank-eyed barely-hinged politically dubious hateful demonic anti-capitalist S&M zombies Hatari are going to represent cute Nordic sub-Arctic outpost Iceland at…
Food & Fun Festival Turns 18, Imports Acclaimed International Chefs
by John Rogers
Every year in February, Reykjavík foodies start preparing for the annual culinary extravaganza of the Food & Fun festival. Now…
#IcelandSmites: Iceland On Track To Win Euro 2020
by John Rogers and Greig Robertson
As the European 2019-20 season heads to its climax, Iceland’s quest to be crowned the best Viking football horde in…
Town Guide: Street Art And Raw Nature In Hellissandur
by John Rogers
Perched out on the tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Hellissandur is the last town before the Snæfellsjökull National Park. With…
Under The Weather: High Gales & Wild Waves In Snæfellsnes
by John Rogers
A sudden blinding flash lights up the room. I wake from a sleepy reverie, leaping up from the bed to…
Eatin’ On The Dock Of The Bay At Bjargarsteinn In Grundarfjörður
by John Rogers
We completely miss Bjargarsteinn on the first approach. I’d expected to find it right away as we trundled around the…
Popular Reykjavík Restaurant Receives Michelin Guide “Bib Gourmand” Award
by John Rogers
The popular dining spot SKÁL! in Hlemmur Mathöll today received a “Bib Gourmand” award from the Michelin Guide UK. The…
Great Escapes: Six Of The Best Hotels For A Cosy Iceland Getaway
by John Rogers
For all of the wild frontiers and glorious nature Iceland has to offer, not every trip has to involve a…