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This Year’s Must Hears: Our Tracks Of 2018, So Far, Part One

As we drift into autumn and both Airwaves and the end of the year get closer on the horizon, we…

The Invisible Canyon : A Hike In The Windblown Outback Of Landmannahellir

For many Icelanders, the summer isn’t complete without a visit to the vast, desolate heart of Iceland—The Highlands. This region…

Museums in Strange Places #20: A Visit to the War and Peace Museum

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 12:51

Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of…

Good Viibrations: On Tour With Björk & Viibra, A Utopian Photo Diary

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 15:56

Björk’s 2017 album ‘Utopia’ saw her form a unique team to bring her vision into reality, and to tour it…

The Real Lava Experience: A Visit To Vík’s Brand New Icelandic Lava Show

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 16:17

This September, almost 100 years after Katla’s last eruption, a particularly volcanic piece of history is brought back to life….

Life In Pictures: Reykjavík Pride

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 14:52

From August 7th to August 12th, Pride took hold of Reykjavík in its loving hands to celebrate the variety of…

Museums in Strange Places #18: A Visit to Sagnheimar

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 11:59

Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of…

PHOTOS: Detox, Heklina, Drag-súgur & More Bringing You PRIDE

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 13:08

On August 7th, Reykjavík Pride teamed up with Drag-súgur for a drag extravaganza the likes of which has never been seen…

Museums in Strange Places #19: A Visit to Eldheimar

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 15:59

Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of…

Artist Playlist: Acid, Berghain And CGI Vaporwave With Hermigervill

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 11:02

Hermigervill is Sveinbjörn Thorarinsson, an accomplished electronic musician, performer, producer, and ever-present Reykjavík scene mainstay. With some exciting new music…

Cartoons: Climate Struggles With Elín & Lóa

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 10:55

Comic masterminds Lóa and Elín got you covered, even in times of climate apocalypses or just regular Icelandic weather. Lóa:…

Chilli, Curiosities & Comedy: Kimi Tayler’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 18:06

When she’s not paper machéing or riding around Reykjavík on her tricked-out bicycle, comedian, visual artist and self proclaimed ‘Aspiring…

Museums in Strange Places #16: The Penis Museum

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 15:20

Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of…

Cartoons: Cats vs. Babies And Optimistic Nihilists By Elín and Lóa

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 17:25

Cats, yes. Babies, no. Optimistic nihilism: maybe? Here are the latest comics from our resident illustrators Elín and Lóa. See…

Track By Track: ‘Allt í Einu’ by Andi

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 14:26

Andi is an Icelandic electronica producer whose self-titled debut album won him a Grapevine Music Award in 2017. Here, he…

Artist Playlist: Underwater Grooves With Marbendill

by The Reykjavík Grapevine 14:07

In Icelandic mythology, a Marbendill is the male version of a mermaid. It’s also the pseudonym of up and coming…