Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Best Remembered Secrets: The Dreamy Lo-Fi Of Hipsumhaps

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“Hipsumhaps is a word that we thought described the band perfectly,” Jökull Breki Arnarson explains. Along with his collaborator Fannar…

All Day, Everyday: Rapper 24/7 Is Here To Stay

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“Seplar ljúka,” “Hvað er planið,” and “Tvöfalt glas.” Three songs. All hits. Together racking up nearly a quarter of a…

Vape Clouds, Hard Bass & Hatari: Secret Solstice 2019 Reviewed

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Grapevine contributor/photographer Sigurður Ragnarsson gives us the low-down on his experience at Secret Solstice 2019 iteration. Friday: Secret Solstice 2019…

Levelling Up: Flóni Enters Stage Two

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On every Icelandic hip-hop fan’s lips, you’ll hear the name Flóni. After dropping his debut album only two years ago,…

Life In Pictures: Ink & Rap With JóiPé & Króli

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When you think of fun things to do on a weekend night in Reykjavík, you probably think about waiting in…

Happening Today In Reykjavik: International Jazz Day!

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If you’re into fast guitar playing, swing rhythms and Miles Davis then today is your day. Yes, today is International…

Happening Tonight: Prins Póló Album Release Concert!

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Many Icelanders could be described as chocoholics. Nowadays we thirst for chocolate just as our ancestors thirsted for warm ale, pillaging…

HAPPENING TONIGHT: GKR & DJ Sura At Tivoli

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There’s no denying that since dropping his first single ‘Morgunmatur’ (‘Breakfast’) back in 2015, GKR has come a long way. He…