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The Reykjavík Grapevine presents Icelandic music news along with new Icelandic albums and/or tracks.
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Gróa, Gugusar, Soffía & More
As Justin Timberlake sang in NSYNC’s chart-topping single, it’s gonna be May — and it is! Welcoming warmer weather, more sunlight, and a seasonal buzz in the capital, we at the Grapevine are preparing for our bi-weekly publication calendar. Starting May 9,…
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Grapevine New Music: Daði Freyr, Króli, Salóme Katrín & More
Holy smokes, summer’s here! We’ve reached the time where selfies taken from rooftop bars and balconies start to fill our collective social media feeds. Start preparing for burnt faces proliferating onto the Reykjavík sidewalks, occupying every single square metre of available sunlight,…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Virgin Orchestra, Skrillex & Jónsi, & More
It looks like there’s a divide forming within the Reykjavík noise scene, as a festival rivalling Þórir Georg’s RVK Noise Fest announced their existence earlier this week. To be honest, we didn’t know the noise crowd was big enough to harbour any…
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Track By Track: Rykfall By Myrkvi
When The Dust Settles Starting his music career with the indie-pop band Vio, Magnús Thorlacius’ solo project debuted with the 2020 album Reflections. In late February, Myrkvi’s release Rykfall came out, reflecting the artist’s personal journey of self-realisation. Rooted in Vio’s songwriting…
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Track By Track: fyllt í eyðurnar By Elín Hall
Elín Hall’s latest EP wrestles with breakup in every shape and form It’s safe to say that Elín Hall’s name is on everyone’s lips. If she isn’t portraying Vigdís Finnbogadóttir on national television or Bubbi Morthens in the theatre, then she’s probably…
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Video Premiere: Jelena Ciric Releases “Love Song”
Jelena Ciric has been a definitive namestay in Reykjavík’s folk scene for years. In February, she released her first follow-up to her critically-acclaimed EP Shelters Two, the wonderfully crafted “Love Song”. Today, she releases the accompanying music video. Jelena’s song and accompanying…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds & Loreen, Spacestation, Árný Margrét & More
AHHHH. That’s the sound of us welcoming these signposts of the oncoming spring. Have you noticed that it’s actually daylight when you wake up; the tweeting birdsong, and the hubbub of people out and about? It’s March baby, so put on your…
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Grapevine New Music: Birnir & Daniil, Hasar, Júníus Meyvant & More
We’re getting into the pinnacle of the Icelandic calendar of traditions. It’s the upcoming trifecta of Bolludagur, Sprengidagur, and Ash Wednesday — or the advent of Lent. Although they don’t fall within the jurisdiction of official holidays, in the hearts and minds…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Kári Egils, Nýdönsk, Ellen Kristjánsdóttir & More
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit… We almost got you there, didn’t we? Instead of spending your time doomscrolling the news watch just to see all the worst parts of Idiocracy come to fruition, spend a few minutes checking out…
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Grapevine New Music: Hildur, Low Roar, Benni Hemm Hemm & More
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the new year. I bet you’ve already failed your New Year’s resolutions — I know I have. But regardless of the empty promises we make to ourselves once a year, we can all unite in the…
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Grapevine New Music: LaFontaine, Eva808, Mélusine & More
Let’s get into the spirit of the upcoming holiday season without listening to any Christmas-themed music, shall we? Featuring electronica and dance mammoths, this Friday we’re taking a look at two newcomers in the Reykjavík music scene. If you ever feel the…
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Track By Track: brb babe By Amor Vincit Omnia
Amor Vincit Omnia’s debut EP brb babe revives the ancient art of Eurodance The Latin-titled experimental dance duo Amor Vincit Omnia haven’t been kicking around for long. Their recently released EP brb babe mixes elements of hip-hop, house and Italian dance music,…
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Grapevine New Music: Hatari, Diamond Dolls, Vigdís Hafliðadóttir & Villi Neto
Congrats! We’ve almost made it through the year, with only four weeks to go until January. For the Grapevine, that means our 18th and last issue of 2024 is out on the streets today. Filled with election night analyses — including a…
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Grapevine New Music: Milkywhale, ÁSDÍS, FLOTT & More
Tomorrow is election day in Iceland and, according to the polls, will either result in an alt-right government hostile to immigrants and refugees or a centre-right government hostile to immigrants and refugees. If we can confidently follow the trends on both sides…
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Video Premiere — “I Might Be” K.óla Live Session
Artist K.óla has made strides in her native Iceland since her early teenage years. After participating in the local band circuit, musician Katrín Helga Ólafsdóttir embarked on her solo venture K.óla in 2019, releasing the Iceland Music Awards-nominated Allt verður alltílæ via…
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Grapevine New Music: Laufey, Kælan Mikla, ADHD & More
You heard it here first — I’m running for a new platform for Alþingi, working title “The Cool Party”. We emphasise securing schoolchildren with swanky outfits, the ambition to wear sunglasses inside, and cigarette-rolling starter kits. It’s the only way we can…
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Grapevine New Music: Árný Margrét, Floni, Virgin Orchestra & More
There’s an e.coli outbreak among preschoolers, Bjarni Ben is saying racist shit, Iceland reached its highest-ever murder count, and the world is burning: are you sure this is the future our grandparents worked for? We can at least console ourselves with the…
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Track By Track: Gimp By Juno Paul
Juno Paul brings slacker rock and grunge apathy into the 21st century Reykjavík’s top slacker has no warm feelings for the city. Breaking out from Músíktilraunir last year, Juno Paul caught the eyes and ears of the Grapevine with his Cobain-esque theatre…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Logi Pedro & Elvar, Sunna Margrét, Oyama & More
If it isn’t my dear old friend Friday. Nice to see you. I take it you’re doing well? Marvellous. With every new Friday that our solar-powered calendar rolls in, that means we at Grapevine HQ have got a new list of fresh…
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Grapevine New Music: Sykur, Exos, Róshildur & More
Fall. Autumn. Whatever you want to call it, Reykjavík’s got it hard. With the first snow hitting the capital earlier this week, residents are formally swapping out their summer wardrobe for their winter attire — donning various shades of beige and earthy…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: CYBER, Dr. Gunni & More
Dear reader, there’s a new issue of the Grapevine out on the streets of Reykjavík (and its neighbouring towns, and in select Króna stores outside the capital area). Among the music articles you may find are an interview with electronic duo CYBER…
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Track By Track: Dulræn Atferlismeðferð By Kött Grá Pjé
Rapper Kött Grá Pjé’s Dulræn Atferlismeðferð is mystical, groovy and true to the heart Debuting as a solo artist 10 years ago, Kött Grá Pjé recently released his most mystic album yet. Out on August 16, the feline-loving rapper joined forces with…
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Grapevine New Music: Kaktus Einarsson, Supersport!, Lúpína & More
You know, there’s so much music that gets released every single day. We’re lucky that an enterprise such as the Reykjavík Grapevine exists to help you sift through all that information and deliver you the best stuff. And we do it every…