Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Grapevine Events: Vaka Festival, Skjaldborg & IceDocs Documentary Day & More

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This week we were graced with not a day, but a whole streak of sunny weather. With temperatures continuing to…

Track By Track: Litli Dauði / Stóri Hvellur By Biggi Maus

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Biggi Maus is the solo project of Birgir Örn Steinarsson of Maus, Króna, and Bigital. In this track by track,…

Grapevine New Music: Mukka, Magnús Jóhann & Óskar Guðjónsson, Amor Vincit Omnia & More

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It’s a worthy, however futile, attempt to bring an umbrella to Iceland. For dainty Europeans, an umbrella is no more…

Grapevine Events: Extreme Chill Festival, Dikta & Jeff Who, New Exhibitions & More

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As our team recovers from an intense print week, the weekend is nearly here. First things first, you still have…

Track By Track: Keli – Ást & Keli

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The solo venture of Hrafnkell Hugi Vernharðsson, Keli strikes a distinctly different tone from the boisterous jams of his party…

Track By Track: TRPTYCH’s Ajna Invites Listeners On A Journey


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The solo project of Daníel Þorsteinsson of Maus and Sometime fame, TRPTYCH has gone from strength to strength since its…

Grapevine Events: Vegan Festival, Páll Óskar & The Iceland Symphony Orchestra & More

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Looking for weekend plans in Reykjavík? Our advice: start your night with a Páll Óskar & the Iceland Symphony Orchestra…

Grapevine Events: RVK Pride, The Textile Association 50th Anniversary & More

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This weekend is about to pop off! Though two months later than everyone else, Reykjavík is finally getting its Pride…

Track By Track: The Bobby Sands Showtime Special By Bobby Sands

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This Is Bobby Sands’ World, You’re Just In It A self-contained story of a late-night show by the impeccable Bobby…

Grapevine New Music: FM Belfast, Ghostigital, RÁN & Páll Óskar, And More

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OK. You’ve got your tent, the beer’s in the fridge, and you’ve got all the essentials for a happy Merchant’s…

Track By Track: Inn Í Borgina By Anya Shaddock

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Surviving Loneliness And The Local Dating Game   Working within the realm of jazz, funk and RnB, Anya Shaddock’s debut…

Grapevine New Music: Lúpína & Daði Freyr, Mammaðín, Supersport & More

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With the Merchant’s Day weekend coming up before us, here are the newest tracks you should add to your playlist….

Road Trip Snacks & Questionable Life Choices

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It’s summer (kinda), you’ve packed the car to head out for a weekend adventure. There’s just one thing to do…

Grapevine Events: Skóffin, Mannfólkið Breytist í Slím & More

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Breaking: Sun in Reykjavík! Drop what you’re doing (unless you’re a surgeon) and get out to the streets. We can’t…

Grapevine New Music: Kaktus Einarsson & Nanna, Davidsson, Pale Moon & More

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Can you believe a bomb exploded at Keflavik Airport? Sounds like someone has seen Die Hard 2 too often. Yippee…

Grapevine Events: KEX Port, PIKKNIKK & More

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Very few places in Reykjavík have endured or garnered such a unique reputation as downtown institution Prikið. Known today as…

Grapevine New Music: Villi Neto, Kiasmos, Bogomil Font & More

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An obvious nod to Iceland’s recent agrarian past can be found in the colloquial saying, “Hvað segja bændur?” Literally, it…

Grapevine Events: Hátíðni, Q’s Queer Art Market, Organ Summer Series & More

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Over the past months, almost every guest on our show has brought up the state of the live music landscape…

Track By Track: Sex On A Cloud By K.óla

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K.óla’s Sex on a cloud conveys missed connections and heartbreak  Out June 28, solo artist K.óla’s fourth album installation —…

Grapevine New Music: Davidsson, Flott, K.óla & More

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In our latest issue out on the streets today, journalist Iryna Zubenko chronicles 25 years of Seyðisfjörður-based LungA Art Festival….

Track By Track: Rammar By KUSK

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KUSK’s RAMMAR captures feelings of freedom and adolescence Released on May 24, RAMMAR is artist KUSK’s sophomore album. Rising through…

Grapevine Events: RVK Fringe, PIKKNIKK & More

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Every once in a while we are treated to a big show by an elusive favourite, and that is just…

Grapevine New Music: Una Schram, Young Nazareth, Emilíana Torrini & More

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Passersby near Reykjavík’s harbour dock might have noticed a slight change to the scenery in the last week. A giant…

Grapevine Events: 17. júní, Slacker Events & More

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With our new Grapevine issue dropping today, we heat up the happenings once again this week with our guests from…

Grapevine New Music: Spacestation, Biggi Maus, Gróa & More

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With a new issue out on the streets today, writer Elías Þórsson examines the human effects of the ongoing eruptions…