Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
A Look In The Rearview Mirror
The Social Democratic Alliance and the Left Green Party formed a government for the first time on February 1, 2009,…
Searching For The Most Beautiful Word In Icelandic
A committee within the University of Iceland’s School of Humanities is conducting a search for the most beautiful word in…
Þjóðleikhúskjallarinn
The basement of the National Theatre of Iceland has served a variety of functions through the years, most notably as…
Hressó
The bar recently underwent a bit of a facelift with snazzy colourful cushions replacing worn leather booths. There are plenty…
Harlem
Harlem’s walls are essentially a permanent exhibition of some of the best contemporary Icelandic artists. Fittingly, young artists and art…
Gamla Bíó
A film theatre turned opera house, Gamla Bíó is the go-to place for the Icelandic Opera troupe. During the Reykjavík…
Sumie Nagano (SE)
Call it modesty, call it shyness if you wish, no matter which, Sumie has always been careful about sharing her…
Sun Glitters (LU)
Sun Glitters sound is an ocean of lush melodies, pitch-shifted vocal samples, ghostly digi-diva choirs, warm bass melodies driven by…
Svartidauði
”All great things must first wear terrifying and monstrous masks in order to inscribe themselves on the hearts of humanity.”…
Sykur
Icelandic electro outfit Sykur got their first international release with EP ‘Mesopotamia’ on April 29th of this year. It didn’t…
Captain Fufanu
Captain Fufanu are the youngsters Kaktus & Gulli, who have been checking out the crowd reaction in front of the…
Carmen Villain (NO)
Norwegian/Mexican Carmen Villain is the latest signing on Smalltown Supersound (Lindstrøm, Neneh Cherry, Annie). Her debut album ‘Sleeper’ was released…
Caterpillarmen
Caterpillarmen like to rock. It’s nice to just get it all out. They enjoy working with fresh ingredients, tree food…
Caveman (US)
New York five piece, Caveman released their self titled follow up to 2011’s ‘CoCo Beware’ through Communion (UK) and Fat…
Cell7
Ragna, aka Cell7, is a native born emcee who emerged with the first Icelandic hip-hop band Subterranean in 1998. Their…
Angist
Angist’s four members perform intense metal mixed with atmospheric black metal and dark lyrics. They are known for their relentless brutal…
amiina
amiina is based in Reykjavík Iceland. At present the band counts six people – Edda Rún Ólafsdóttir, Hildur Ársælsdóttir, María…
AMFJ
A one-man power-electronics/industrial noise project from Reykjavík, Iceland. A powerful wall of sound under heavily distorted vocals. Rhythmic, loud, aggressive….
Amaba Dama
Amaba Dama is an Icelandic band that plays reggae music to keep warm. The band consist of a singing trio,…
AlunaGeorge
AlunaGeorge are a British electronic music duo from London, consisting of Aluna Francis (vocals) and George Reid (production). It was…
Agent Fresco
AGENT FRESCO is an Icelandic band of startling originality known for its intensely dramatic performances of music combining the pop,…
Æla
Æla (translation: Puke) are an Icelandic post-punk band, famous in their home country for their mesmeric and explosive live performances,…
AARON & THE SEA (US)
This band is in a long distance relationship; Aaron lives in Minneapolis and Alex stays in Reykjavik. They write and…
The Most Political Waterfall Appreciation Page On Facebook
Facebook is overflowing with pages devoted to the beauty of Icelandic nature. There’s “Icelandic Nature,” “Icelandic Nature Travels,” “Icelandic Nature…