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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: Múr, MC Myasnoi, Baggalútur & More
Dear Grapevine reader, there’s a new issue of your favourite magazine out on the streets of Reykjavík today. The issue’s cover feature profiles the quiet yet massive success of Reykjavík-based label, collective and publishing company INNI Music, and their ever-growing list of…
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Grapevine New Music: Teitur Magnússon, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Oyama & More
It is. The freakin’. Weekend. So take a break from staring at the screen pretending to do work, pop your earphones in, and check out our new music picks. We’ve got Oyama’s smokin’ new single, some string strokes and strums from zen-pop…
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Track By Track: Litli Dauði / Stóri Hvellur By Biggi Maus
Biggi Maus is the solo project of Birgir Örn Steinarsson of Maus, Króna, and Bigital. In this track by track, he talks us through his latest solo LP, the ‘80s new wave-inspired Litli Dauði / Stóri Hvellur. Hear it at biggimaus.bandcamp.com. Litli…
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Grapevine New Music: Mukka, Magnús Jóhann & Óskar Guðjónsson, Amor Vincit Omnia & More
It’s a worthy, however futile, attempt to bring an umbrella to Iceland. For dainty Europeans, an umbrella is no more hassle than carrying a pair of sunglasses — and equally utilitarian. In Iceland, the umbrella market never really took off because of…
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Track By Track: Keli – Ást & Keli
The solo venture of Hrafnkell Hugi Vernharðsson, Keli strikes a distinctly different tone from the boisterous jams of his party outfit Celebs. Here, Keli is stripped back and bare, a folksy foil to the glittering, energetic persona he projects while on stage…
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Track By Track: TRPTYCH’s Ajna Invites Listeners On A Journey
The solo project of Daníel Þorsteinsson of Maus and Sometime fame, TRPTYCH has gone from strength to strength since its conception in 2015, releasing a steady stream of dark electronic sounds that manage to build and organise into immersive worlds. With Ajna…
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Track By Track: The Bobby Sands Showtime Special By Bobby Sands
This Is Bobby Sands’ World, You’re Just In It A self-contained story of a late-night show by the impeccable Bobby Sands, The Bobby Sands Showtime Special is a wild ride from beginning to end. With references to ‘70s cop films, high-adrenaline 8-bit…
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Grapevine New Music: FM Belfast, Ghostigital, RÁN & Páll Óskar, And More
OK. You’ve got your tent, the beer’s in the fridge, and you’ve got all the essentials for a happy Merchant’s Day weekend: alcohol, Treo, and not a care in the world. If there’s ever a time to throw out your smartphone and…
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Track By Track: Inn Í Borgina By Anya Shaddock
Surviving Loneliness And The Local Dating Game Working within the realm of jazz, funk and RnB, Anya Shaddock’s debut LP Inn í borgina features songs about grief, loneliness and surviving the local dating game. With the June 28 release, Anya Shaddock…
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Grapevine New Music: Lúpína & Daði Freyr, Mammaðín, Supersport & More
With the Merchant’s Day weekend coming up before us, here are the newest tracks you should add to your playlist. Whether for your quiet dinner party, a raucous function before hitting the town, a road trip to one of the many countryside…
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Grapevine New Music: Kaktus Einarsson & Nanna, Davidsson, Pale Moon & More
Can you believe a bomb exploded at Keflavik Airport? Sounds like someone has seen Die Hard 2 too often. Yippee kai-yay, motherfucker. Luckily, the explosive seemed to be a homemade firework and no one got hurt in the action. To distract you…
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Grapevine New Music: Villi Neto, Kiasmos, Bogomil Font & More
An obvious nod to Iceland’s recent agrarian past can be found in the colloquial saying, “Hvað segja bændur?” Literally, it means, “What do farmers say?” but is meant as a general greeting — and Icelandicised “Wassup?” if you will. It’s a fairly…
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Track By Track: Sex On A Cloud By K.óla
K.óla’s Sex on a cloud conveys missed connections and heartbreak Out June 28, solo artist K.óla’s fourth album installation — their first English-language release — Sex on a cloud follows interactions in close relationships, with most songs serving as an open letter…
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Grapevine New Music: Davidsson, Flott, K.óla & More
In our latest issue out on the streets today, journalist Iryna Zubenko chronicles 25 years of Seyðisfjörður-based LungA Art Festival. Starting in 2000, LungA organisers have called it quits, making this year its last iteration. So long, endless nights of summer drenched…
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Track By Track: Rammar By KUSK
KUSK’s RAMMAR captures feelings of freedom and adolescence Released on May 24, RAMMAR is artist KUSK’s sophomore album. Rising through the ranks as the 2022 Músíktilraunir winner, KUSK’s latest output layers filters of hazy summers and feelings of adolescent freedom within the…
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Grapevine New Music: Una Schram, Young Nazareth, Emilíana Torrini & More
Passersby near Reykjavík’s harbour dock might have noticed a slight change to the scenery in the last week. A giant Ferris wheel seems to have sprung up seemingly overnight. Seeing as views across the bay have been more or less obscured by…
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Grapevine New Music: Spacestation, Biggi Maus, Gróa & More
With a new issue out on the streets today, writer Elías Þórsson examines the human effects of the ongoing eruptions near the town of Grindavík. It’s powerful stuff. Side effects of the latest volcano (y’know, besides jeopardising the lives of almost 300…
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Track By Track: The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep By Önnu Jónu Son
Önnu Jónu Son hits top marks with his debut The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep Haraldur Þorleifsson is a man of many talents. A philanthropist, businessman and musician, Haraldur released his debut album The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep under the moniker…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Birnir & Bríet, Gugusar, Sideproject & More
Can you imagine that after this weekend Iceland will have its next president? It seems like yesterday when outgoing president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson sparked international controversy, expressing his disdain for pineapples as a pizza topping. While pineapples get all the hate, its…
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Track By Track: Le Blossi by BLOSSI
Love, Loss, Mermaids Setting his course towards Icelandic pop stardom, BLOSSI is the moniker of socialite and art student Álfgrímur Aðalsteinsson. His debut EP Le Blossi was released on May 1, exhibiting songs of love and loss. The album’s backdrop conjures images…
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Grapevine New Music: Lúpína, Kött Grá Pjé, KARÍTAS & More
This Friday greeted Iceland with a big ole yellow weather warning. Trampolines and yard furniture beware because this storm is out to get ya. Any weary travellers out there reading this might want to revisit their plans for today. In the meantime,…
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Grapevine New Music: Dr. Gunni, Sideproject, Biggi Maus & More
Back with a fresh set of new music releases, our Friday roundup this week includes songs about spontaneous adventures, cosmic beats, neo-romanticism, airtight pop, and a ghostly conversation. Don’t let these songs get away from you, and make sure to check out…
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Grapevine New Music: Önnu Jónuson, Ultraflex, Blossi & More
Instead of kicking off the month of May with a fresh new collection of new tracks, the Grapevine office took a much-needed R&R with a road trip to Hellisheiðarvirkjun. Instead, we provide you with a slightly elongated roundup today featuring some class…