Author: Rebecca Conway - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Wintern Diaries #1: SADwatch

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Winter is kind of scary, especially on this ungodly windy, hella random rock in the middle of the ocean. And…

Speed-Dating An Old Friend: Driving The Ring Road In 2 Days

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In a direct challenge to most internet commenters, two friends and I decided to spend two days circling the island in…

Learning To Love The Icelandic Rap Sheet

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Icelandic rappers had been dotting my Spotify for some time, but until Airwaves 2015, I didn’t get what a socialist-leaning, generally-doing-alright…

Cum 2 Rag On Ho99o9? Don’t Bother: My Interview With Ho99o9

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The OGM aka BLUEFACE from punk-rap group Ho99o9 (pronounced “horror”) leans into the crowd, plaid boxer briefs peeking out of his…

Who’s At Iceland Airwaves? My Impressions Of You Guys!

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Watching the audience has always been a huge part of my Airwaves experience. You can tell a lot about a…

Dissecting The Anatomy Of Frank

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Fifteen shows in five days. It sounds like a pitch for a reality TV show, or maybe even a Dirty…

Sónar 2016 Sounds Off More Artists, Now Even More Exciting

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Sónar ups its game today, announcing new additions to its quickly swelling lineup. Now set to perform at the festival in…

People Live In The Arctic, And Maybe This Is News

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A week ago, during a session at the Arctic Circle conference, debates quickly turn to indigenous participation in media outlets,…

Happening Tonight: Extreme Chill Festival Showcase

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Drop by this extra icy festival showcase featuring live artists Stereo Hypnosis, Futuregrapher, Mike Hunt, and Murya alongside DJs Beatmakin…

Happening Tonight: Abominor Album Release Concert

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Do you like black metal and new and exciting albums? Then you’ll want to catch the album release concert for…