Author: Phil Uwe Widiger - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Dada Pogrom: 30 Years Of Tech Noire Crushing Music

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A text-version of “Star Wars” plays on a 70s computer as Kenneth Vladas Balys, who grew up in Iceland and…

We’re Not Sports Persons: Supersport! Aims For Top 10 Pop Hit

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Bjarni, Þóra, and Dagur of Supersport! are all cuteness and smiles as they sit around a table at Kaffibrennslan. The…

A Huge, Awesome Experiment: Listastofan Closes

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Listastofan’s final exhibition WE RUINED EVERYTHING opens September 6th. The goodbye party will be held at Iðnó on September 19th….

Everything Will Be All Right: K.óla On Her New Album & Playing With Björk

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K.óla is Katrín Ólafsdóttir, a 22-year-young artist who just released her anticipated new album ‘Allt verður alltílæ.’ It features seven…

Norðanpaunk Returns For The 6(66)th Time, For The Love Of Extremes

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These words have been written before, and so they shall be again: Norðanpaunk is an event like no other. The…

Devine Defilement Write Death Metal In Their Underwear

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It is May 1st and I am meeting the four members of Devine Defilement in the smoking area of a…

Anuradha Roy: An Author Living In Three Different Realities

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Indian-born novelist Anuradha Roy lives in a small cottage, surrounded by deep forest, in the Indian Himalayas with her husband…

The Immeasurable And The Unsaid: Tumi & Maggi’s ‘Allt Er Ómælið’

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“Everything is immeasurable,” said the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Anaximander. Did he actually predict that sometime in the future, there would…

Underwater Realities: DJ. Flugvél Og Geimskip Descends To Atlantis

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Once upon a time, long before anything existed, there were ancient creatures telling stories. These stories came in the form…

From Hot Tub Dream To Big Screen: The Borgarnes Film Freaks Make It Happen

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Borgarnes is an idyllic little town in the West of Iceland. With roughly 2000 inhabitants, it could be easily overlooked…

Hearts Of Lead: Kaleikr’s Debut Is Original, Complex And Heavy

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In recent years, the Icelandic black metal scene has been flourishing. Bands such as Misþirming, Svartidauði, Sinmara and Almyrkvi (to…

Grapevine Playlist: Hermigervill, sillus, HATARI, Psychoplasmics, ZAKAZ & More

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A lot of great music sneaked out over the Christmas period, whilst your eye was off the ball, and on…

Like Flies To The Light: Kaffibarinn Hits 25, Barflies 2 Photo Book Published

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Kaffibarinn is no ordinary bar. It just recently celebrated its 25th anniversary—and in the ever-evolving nightlife environment of Reykjavík, this…

A Witness Of Life: Haraldur Jónsson Reveals His Expansive Artistic Spectrum

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I am standing in Kjarvalsstaðir museum, where Haraldur Jónsson, one of Iceland’s most renowned visual artists, celebrated the opening of…

“Inclusive Nation” Is The Cycle Music & Art Festival’s 2018 Theme

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In the age of globalisation, the concepts of nation and nationality become increasingly challenged. With immigration to Iceland on the…

Short Films And Fish: The 11th Northern Wave Film Festival Is Here

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Imagine you are sitting on the beach in Barcelona, reading about the New Wave in film, and thinking: “This is…

The Search For The Ghost Duck: The Epic Journey Of Berghaim

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Berghaim is a character that is half-hidden and half-visible. The only thing that can be seen is his face, buried…

The Precious Plastic Initiative Aims To Change An Unhealthy Relationship

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Sometimes we need a reminder that even small actions—and a small number of people—can change the world. Björn Steinar Blumenstein…

Paradise Is Now: An Afternoon With Paradís Sessions On Viðey

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Rain showers hit the car windows as James Cox, the head of Paradís Sessions, picks me up around noon. A…

Of Brussels Sprouts And Bus Terminals: BSÍ Release First EP

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BSÍ is no ordinary band. Consisting of just two members, namely Sigurlaug Thorarensen (drums and vocals) and Julius Rothlaender (bass…

The Art Of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously… As Taught By The Ancient Medicine Of Cacao

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Our society is obsessed with stimulants. Often, the healing aspects of those stimulants are long forgotten. Sure, coffee contains a…

The Multidisciplinary Art Piece “Shadow Nymphs” Explores The Dualism Of Light And Shadow

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It’s just another grey morning in Reykjavik and one cannot help feeling a little low, maybe even anxious. It is…

Visiting The Family: Norðanpaunk Assembled Iceland’s Underground Scene

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There are very few events like Norðanpaunk. In fact, I’ve never been to one that even comes close. Norðanpaunk is…

The Indoor Demon Strikes Again: Get Ready For Innipúkinn

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You all know Verslunarmannahelgi (“Shopkeeper’s Weekend”). You’re going to get shitfaced in the Westman Islands and camp in the god-forsaken…

Viking Spirit: Charge Into The Einherjar Viking Organisation’s Anniversary Festival

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All eyes are on Iceland right now. The Icelandic men’s national football team recently made world news when they entered…