Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine

RVK Newscast 205: Tourist Stumbled Upon Human Bones
Grapevine Editor-In-Chief Valur Grettisson is on the scene discussing recent developments in free trade, archaeology, and—of course—the eruption at Meradalir….

RVK Newscast 204: Volcano Getting Smaller But Still Significantly Bigger Than Last Year’s
The fissure in Meradalir is now shorter and slightly smaller than in the beginning, but it’s still significantly bigger than…

The Icelandic Roundup: Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, Chair Of The ADHD Association
On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, the Chair of ADHD Samtökin,…

Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, Jónsi, Plasticboy
Whether you’re celebrating pride, gazing at the new volcano, or both, our new music picks are the perfect accompaniment. With…

RVK Newscast 203: New Volcanic Eruption In Iceland
NEW VOLCANO IN MERADALIR. Reykjavík Grapevine editor in chief, Valur Grettisson, is on the scene with a full update of…

RVK Newscast 202: Over 10,000 Earthquakes Since Saturday
Valur and Pollý are back from holiday in this episode of RVK Newscast! Join them as they explore the recent…

Grapevine New Music Picks: boncyan, Sandrayati, and Marína Ósk
Everyone pretends to be ready for the long weekend ahead, but we hadn’t published our new music picks yet so…

RVK Newscast 201: Icelandic Volcano Update!
Join journalist Josie Anne Gaitens for a RVK Newscast at Krýsuvík Víti, and an update on volcanic activity in Iceland….

Grapevine Events: Tae Woong, SiGRÚN, and Mamma Mia!
I’m Tae Woong July 28th at 20:30 – Mengi – 2.500 kr. All the way from South Korea, Tae Woong…

RVK Newscast 200: Attacks on LGBTQ+, Bomb Scare and Swimming For Charity
IT’S OUR 200TH EPISODE! Sure, we almost forgot, but we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all for…

The Icelandic Roundup: Xenophobia, Monkeypox and Slutwalk
Josie Anne Gaitens (culture editor) and Andie Sophia Fontaine (news editor) are joined by journalist Emma Ledbetter to go over…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Bookstore
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Snny, Luke Duffy, Kjass, and K.óla
We’re always extra excited on Fridays because, yes weekend, but also NEW MUSIC! And this week is packed with new…

RVK Newscast 199: Culture In Iceland
For this episode of RVK Newscast, Culture Editor Josie Anne is joined by Reykjavík Grapevine’s Listings and Events Coordinator Kim…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Jewellery Shop
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Clothing Store
Let’s be real: There are few things that could temper our love for shopping, and we’re doing our best to…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Homeware Shop
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Second-Hand Store
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

Grapevine Events: Slut Walk, Humans Become Slime, Nr.4 Umhverfing
Slut Walk (Druslugangan) July 23rd at 14:00 – Hallgrimskirkja – Free After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Slut Walk is…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Grocery Store
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Record Store
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

RVK Newscast 198: Icelandic Football Team In The Euros
SPORTS. Not something Josie Anne knows a lot about, but for this edition of RVK newscast, our journalist visits the…

Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Hidden Gem
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept…

The Icelandic Roundup: Women In Rock
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens is joined by two guests, Ólöf Benediktsdóttir of Stelpur Rokka and the band Svartþoka, and…