Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
RVK Newscast 161: Ice Cave Wedding
Welcome to an extra-special episode of RVK Newscast, coming to you today from inside an ice cave in Langjökull glacier!…
Win A Signed Copy Of The New RAX Book
Icelandic photographer RAX (Ragnar Axelsson), has been creating striking portraits of Nordic nature for over forty years. His signature style—stark…
The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Bríet, russian.girls and Kaśka Paluch
This week: a new track and video out today from Bríet, russian.girls give out the dark and moody and Kaśka…
Grapevine Picks: Bathing Culture and Greed
Measures to counter the pandemic—details of which are available here—were tightened recently, suspending large sectors of Reykjavík’s cultural life. Hardest…
RVK Newscast 160: A Mysterious Explosion
Welcome to RVK Newscast from The Reykjavík Grapevine. Editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson (and his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý) are in Hvalfjörður…
RVK Newscast 159: Eruption Shockwaves And Quiz Chaos
Editor’s note: At 6:46 in this video Valur states that restaurants and bars are closed in Iceland because of Coronavirus….
Valur Wants You! Join The Grapevine’s YouTube Channel
We at Grapevine Towers have been so touched by your support so far—truly, our readers and viewers are the best…
Reykjavík Grapevine’s 14th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Now Online
It’s a new year, and we’ve got a new ‘Ask Me Anything’ session to celebrate! Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and Youtube…
Grapevine Picks: Muggur and Erró
Despite the burgeoning pandemic causing the cancellation of events all around Reykjavík, the city’s creative strength and diversity mean that…
The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Power Paladin, Salóme Katrín and Pale Moon
Iceland’s newest pandemic restrictions, announced today, mean that that we’re unlikely to be going out to see bands any time…
RVK Newscast 158: Lightning and Kennel Cough
Welcome to a particularly blustery episode of RVK Newscast! Today we bring you to the town of Garðabær, a municipality…
RVK Newscast 157: Earthquakes Silenced And Important #MeToo Moment
Happy New Year! Reykjavík Grapevine’s editor-in-chief, Valur Grettison (joined by special trainee reporter, Illugi Valsson) is back with all the…
Supernatural Iceland: Trolls
Welcome to Supernatural Iceland! In this episode we’re looking at Trolls, one of the most famous otherworldly inhabitants of Iceland….
Grapevine’s 14th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, January 14th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its fourteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,…
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You probably know us for our pithy views on Icelandic news. You may even know us for our YouTube newscasts,…
The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Vök, Hugar and Brynjar Daðason
With that pesky pandemic limiting our ability to go out and see music played live, it’s a good thing that…
Grapevine Picks: Intimate Art and Immersive Installations
Despite the burgeoning pandemic causing the cancellation of events all around Reykjavík, the city’s creative strength and diversity mean that…
Happy New Year 2022
Gleðilegt nýtt ár! Happy New Year from Reykjavík Grapevine! Filmed in Borgarnes on 31st December 2021. Thank you for all…
Grapevine Christmas Goodies In January Sale!
Well another Christmas has come and gone, but there’ll be another one along sooner than you know it. And so…
RVK Newscast #156: Volcano Update
Welcome back to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast with editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson. Today we finally return to the Fagradalsfjall volcano to give…
The Grapevine’s New Year Musical Picks: Ólafur, Gyða and Rafnar
So it’s the last week of 2021. And with one ear on the upcoming hectic shenanigans of New Year’s Eve,…
RVK Newscast #155: Return Of The Volcano?
Welcome back to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast with editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson. Today’s news: Iceland is experiencing its worst ever Covid-19 numbers,…
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Just in case Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted this Christmas, (was your naughty/nice ratio a bit top-heavy over…
Supernatural Iceland: Christmas Bonus Episode
Welcome to this SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE of Supernatural Iceland! For a extra dose of winter cheer we’re bringing you all…
Grapevine Picks: Festive Movie Parties, Abandoned Art and Reflecting on Seyðisfjörður
It’s Þorláksmessa! And almost Christmas! But there’s no let up in The Grapevine’s obsession with keeping our dear Reykvíkingar readers…