Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
66 Degrees Of Sound: Björk, Airwaves, And A Whole Bunch Of New Music
In recent weeks, none other than Björk has voiced her opinion on open-net fish farming in Iceland. Hint: She’s opposed….
Grapevine New Music: Hipsumhaps, Jelena Ciric, Benni Hemm Hemm & More
It was 15 years ago today, that the Icelandic economy officially crashed, much to the dismay of – well –…
Grapevine Events: Flesh Machine, Anna Þorvaldsdóttir & So Much More
We have entered the tenth month of 2023 and it’s time to embrace the shorter days and sudden weather changes*….
66 Degrees Of Sound: Returning From Hiatus
We’re back from hiatus! After a few weeks of retooling and behind-the-scenes makeover montages, your pals Rex and Jói…
Grapevine Music Picks: Árný Margrét, Supersport, Lúpína & More
Well, looks like we managed to get through the week. With most of the Grapevine staff checking out the Extreme…
Grapevine Events: Extreme Chill Festival, Hafnar.haus Anniversary, Sævar Jóhannsson & More
Sorry we didn’t bring you an events roundup last week, we were out frolicking in the woods! For real, we…
Grapevine New Music: Mugison, MSEA, Kári Egilsson & More
We’re hitting the middle of the month with real mixed reviews: the whale-killing millionaire continues his rampage as protest mounts,…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Geigen, Laufey, Ari Árelíus & More
This week, we celebrate with an all new print issue of the Reykjavík Grapevine. Its cover feature dives into the…
Grapevine Events: Octoberfest, Midgard & More
September started off with a bang this year, as we were treated to our first yellow-level storm in many months…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, LÓN, Ingibjörg Turchi & More
As the new month rolls in, we are contractually obligated to remind everyone to give Billy Joe Armstrong a wake…
Grapevine Events: Ingibjörg Turchi, Supersport! and so much more
August is ending on a bleak note as Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Svandís Svavarsdóttir announced today that whale hunting…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Ingibjörg Turchi, Benjamín Gísli Trio, Bríet & More
With school starting again, people flock to the streets and into their everyday routines. If you’re bored of listening to…
Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Hamraborg Festival, Love Record Shops & More
So, did you have a nice summer? Did you take an exciting holiday or have a chill staycation? This week…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Varna GL, Celebs, Diljá & More
It’s Friday and you know what means: it’s time to bring you some piping hot new tracks fresh off the…
Grapevine Events: Culture Night, Swim-in Cinema & So Much More
Can you believe what date it is? How are we already more than halfway through 2023? It seems like yesterday…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Una Torfa, Hipsumhaps, Soffía Björg & More
Don’t get stuck in post-Pride party blues, because here are some tracks that’ll help you get out of your rut….
Grapevine Events: RVK Pride, Páll Óskar, Sleikur 3.0 & More
Welcome back from Merchant’s Holiday, everyone! Are you well rested? No? Us neither. We dove right into the thick of…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Pálmi Gunnarsson, Ultraflex, Daniil & More
Is it the long weekend yet? Almost! Tomorrow kicks off Merchant’s Day weekend (Verslunamannahelgi) and we’ve got some fresh new…
Grapevine Events: A Run-Down Of Merchant’s Day Weekend & RVK Pride
After months of being starved for a good long holiday since the Extended Easter Remix holidays ended, we’re finally heading…
Grapevine New Music Picks: VARNA, Mávar, Jadzia & More
Here we are again, the final Friday of the month. Everyone’s been on holiday, including our higher-ups here at Grapevine…
How Do You Volcano?
The essential guide to visiting the Litli-Hrútur eruption It finally happened – again. The third volcanic eruption in three years,…
Grapevine Events: Pavement, Mannfólkið Breytist í Slím, LJÓS, & More
After over a week of volcanic smog polluting the city, the skies have finally cleared to blue. And just in…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Bjarki, Skelkur í Bringu, LadieLex & More
The Icelandic music community lost a real one this past week with the passing of band manager extraordinaire Gis Von…
Grapevine New Music Picks: Gugusar, Önnu Jónu Son, Cell7 & More
What a fine week! After all, we’ve seen an eruption happening on the Reykjanes peninsula – the third one in…
Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, KUSK, Spacestation & More
What’s guaranteed to rock you more than this series of ‘quakes we’ve been having is this list of fresh new…