Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
Reader Letters: Where Are The Locals?
Dear Grapevine, I’m from London and recently came to Iceland for the first time. Me and my boyfriend stayed in…
Life In Pictures: Iceland Dance Company
The Grapevine hopped over to The Iceland Dance Company for a behind-the-scenes look at “Fórn” (“Sacrifice”), a collection of new…
Video: Take a One Minute Nature Break
On a recent road trip around Iceland, our resident videographer Timothée Lambrecq took a few moments to chill in some…
Margrét Bjarnadóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Margrét Bjarnadóttir is a choreographer and visual artist. She recently wowed the audience at Reykjavík City Theatre with her choreographed…
Making of an Artist: Milkywhale’s Melkorka Sigríður Magnúsdóttir
In “Making of an Artist,” we ask noteable members of Reykjavík’s arts scene to tell us about the formative works…
Grapevine Playlist: Ljósvaki, Nordic Affect, KÁ-AKÁ, Snowed In & More
From contemporary composition to mental-health-rap to young punks from Akranes, here are the new tracks that have been playing on…
Photos: Björk Saves Mexican Festival Ceremonia, Reveals “Notget VR”
Björk performed at the stricken Ceremonia festival in Mexico last night, after the festival was thought to have been cancelled…
Buy Shit! Cushions, Blankets, Lamb, GKR Hoodie
From design classics to local produce, here are a few Icelandic products to look out for. Umemi Knot Cushion http://www.umemi.com…
Music Picks: Auður Meets Jason Mraz
Ketamine, Chicken, and Butter Shades of Reykjavík / Hrnnr & Smjorvi Saturday – April 1 – 22:00 – Hvíti Riddarinn…
Grapevine Playlist: GANGLY, sóley, Dream Wife & More
Icelandic musicians are coming out of hibernation this month, with new releases dropping all over the genre spectrum. Here are…
Happening This Weekend: Our Top Picks
If you’re twiddling your thumbs, wondering what to do this weekend- fear not. Take a look at some of our…
Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson’s Top 8 Books
Bergur Ebbi is a writer and comedian. He is the author of stage plays and poetry and his latest book,…
Ísold Uggadóttir’s Top 8 Films
Ísold Uggadóttir is a scriptwriter and director who’s putting the finishing touches on her first feature film, ‘Andið eðlilega’ (‘Breathe…
Guðbjörg Tómasdóttir’s Top 8 Albums
Bubba (Guðbjörg Tómasdóttir) is the Icelandic half of Swedish/Icelandic female duo My bubba, whose third album, “Big Bad Good”, produced…
Word of the Issue: Djammviskubit
The word of the issue this time around is djammviskubit; a portmanteau of “djamm” (“party”) and “samviskubit” (“regret”). It refers…
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To See A Movie
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a…
Anna Ásthildur’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Anna Ásthildur is a music professional, currently based in Berlin. “I work at Iceland Music Export marketing Icelandic music abroad,…
Reader Letters: The Whale-Hunting Debacle
Hi, I just read on your site that more minke whales will be killed because of the demand of some…
Grapevine Playlist: Hermigervill, aYia, AUÐUR & More
From synth-pop to house to R&B to rap, here are five new Icelandic tracks that have been on the Grapevine…
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best People Watching Spot
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a…
Hikes, Climbs, and Cafés: Things To Do Outside Of Reykjavík
If you’re aching to get away from city life for the day, we’ve go you covered. Check out our picks…
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Day Trip
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a…
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Newcomer
One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: “Where do we eat?” It’s a tough question to answer,…
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater
While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local…
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Clothing Store
While high prices mean Reykjavík isn’t really thought of as a shopper’s paradise, there are still plenty of great local…