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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: Ægir, russian.girls/bngr boy, Kraftgalli & In3dee
Autumn has truly arrived in Iceland, and the nights are fair drawing in… no better time to check out some new music! Long evenings are perfect for deep diving into an artist’s back catalogue, and luckily we’ve got some pure bangers for…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann
The temperature may be dropping outside, but it’s getting hot in here! It’s not often we get to include two of Iceland’s most internationally acclaimed musicians. And they’re in great company, too! We almost don’t want the weekend to begin, can it…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk
Don’t hate us but we’re glad it’s raining today! It’s the perfect weather to really get into the music that we picked for you. Sunshine is stupid, grey is great! Join us on the dark side! We haven’t gone to Bónus yet…
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Track By Track: Green Beans And Catfish Sprinkled With Ambient
The visionary tech-nerd and electro musical genius Futuregrapher has released not one, but two world class ambient and electronic albums. “Geirþjófsfjörður” (Fjord of Geirþjófur) and “Grænar Baunir” (green beans) may not seem the obvious choice of names for cutting-edge experimental electronic albums,…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Mugison, Unnsteinn, and Benni Hemm Hemm
As the leaves are starting to brown and slooowly cover up the streets, you’d think autumn is already here. It’s not though, but if you’re looking forward to it, definitely give Mugison’s newest single a listen. If you prefer to be ignorant…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Jónsi, Karen Ósk, & Jelena Ćirić
It’s a sunny Friday in Reykjavík, which means it’s time to put your headphones in, put on your sunglasses, and crank the tunes with our new music picks. Apparently August 26 is a good day to release songs, so enjoy these just-released…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Markéta Irglová, Brynja, Snorri Helgason, & Ultraflex
You know those Fridays when time seems to go by super slowly? No? How about now…Yes? Perfect, now you have plenty of time to listen to two new albums and two bangers of a single. I would say we tricked you right…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Vök, Ásgeir, and G-Jákvæður
It’s Friday and we hope by now that you know what that means… Fresh new tunes from Iceland’s best! There’s a new song by Vök, Ásgeir is back with a second single, and G-Jákvæður brings you a whole album of, well, hardware…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, Jónsi, Plasticboy
Whether you’re celebrating pride, gazing at the new volcano, or both, our new music picks are the perfect accompaniment. With a mix of techno/electronic, slow and meditative, and indie pop songs, we know you’ll be grooving however you spend your weekend. Happy…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: boncyan, Sandrayati, and Marína Ósk
Everyone pretends to be ready for the long weekend ahead, but we hadn’t published our new music picks yet so we know you’re lying. While that may be a little mean, we’ll get over it if you check out the tunes below.…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Snny, Luke Duffy, Kjass, and K.óla
We’re always extra excited on Fridays because, yes weekend, but also NEW MUSIC! And this week is packed with new releases from great artists. We bring you not one but two EP releases and two singles. Plenty of brand new goodness to…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ásgeir, Júlí Heiðar, Birgir Hákon, & Andervel
What a variety we are bringing to you this week! One of Iceland’s household names is back, there’s an upbeat R&B song, some classic Icelandic rap, and a more emotional, vulnerable moment. Something for whatever mood you’re currently in, basically. Grab those…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Arny Margret, FNNR, & Laufey
Is it too soon to start looking forward to those cosy, shorter days? Don’t hate us! It’s just that these songs make it sound so appealing. We’re going to dig out those scented candles and have this playlist on standby for the…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: ELINBORG, Ari Árelius & Ísidór
It’s sunny so that of course has to be compensated with dark, psychedelic and broody music. I mean this is the land of ice and fire after all, we wouldn’t want to spoil that image. All these tracks—and so many more brought…
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Track by Track: “Ox” by Gyða
Gyða’s latest album, “Ox,” has been garnering accolades the world over lately, as the artist continues to exceed expectations. But what was the inspiration, the stories, the processes behind the songs on the album? Gyða breaks it down for us, track by…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: neonme, Siggi & Una Schram
We’re entering the best part of summer here in Iceland, and that seems to be inspiring some truly great releases. Give ’em a listen! All these tracks—and so many more brought to you by The Grapevine over the past twelve months—are available…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds, Krassasig, and Ari Árelíus
What is National Day without music from nationals, am I right? Hit that play button and celebrate everything this country has to offer! All these tracks—and so many more brought to you by The Grapevine over the past twelve months—are available in…
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Track By Track: Lemon Street With Pale Moon
Pale Moon is an intriguing psychedelic rock band comprised of husband-wife duo Árni Guðjónsson and Natalia Sushchenko and signed to Spanish label AU! Records. The handful of singles they’ve released to date have piqued our interest, so we at the Reykjavík Grapevine…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: LadieLex, Svala and Love Guru & N3dek
Another sunny Friday?! What have we done to deserve such riches? Get out there and enjoy it and take these great tracks with you. All these tracks—and so many more brought to you by The Grapevine over the past twelve months—are available…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Pale Moon, JóiPé, and Draumfarir
According to the weather forecast, we should have a super sunny day tomorrow (yes we’re still obsessed). According to experience, we know not to trust the weather forecast. But do you know what you can trust? Grapevine’s New Music Picks. Yes. That’s…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ultraflex, Tara Mobee, and Myrkvi
Guys can you see that? Is that the sun? Grab your portable speaker, head out to the park, blast these fresh new tunes we gathered for you, and take the credit for having a great taste in music. We won’t mind. All…
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Track By Track: Melodramatic With Heidrunna
Heiðrún Anna Björnsdóttir became quite famous with the Icelandic band Cigarette in the mid-90s, which took the music scene by storm. Their one-hit wonder, I Don’t Believe You, became the biggest hit that year in the Icelandic music scene and they were…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: GREYSKIES, Guðmundur Pétursson, and gugusar
Eurovision is over, there’s construction everywhere, and we’re still waiting for hotter temperatures to come our way. So many things to complain about! Why not make yourself feel better with some newly released music? We promise it’ll cheer you right up! All…