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8 Eurovision Performances That Really Stood Out
by Hildur María Friðriksdóttir
Iceland unfortunately didn’t qualify for tonight’s Eurovision finals, but we’re still going to be watching, that’s for sure. To get you…
María Ólafsdóttir On Eurovision
by Hildur María Friðriksdóttir
María Ólafsdóttir is representing Iceland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Unbroken.” The 22-year-old from a small…
Sour Grapes & Stuff: Issue 6, 2015
by You Guys!
Say your piece, voice your opinion, send your letters to: letters@grapevine.is — Most Awesome Letter of the Issue! Firstly, thanks…
ArtsFest Q&A: Fríða Björk Ingvarsdóttir, Rector of Listaskóli Íslands
by John Rogers
This years Reykjavík Arts Festival focuses on gender issues in the arts, as well as censorship and rights struggle more…
Leoncie Claims Gay Rights Association Is Behind Death Threats
That’s a bold headline. Well, in fact, it’s a bold claim. This 20 minute interview with Leoncie put me in…
Channing Tatum Is In Iceland: We Stalked Him Online
Former stripper and Hollywood actor Channing Tatum has arrived in Iceland and emotions are running high. Naturally, Icelanders have dropped…
Yes, We Will Be Your Iceland Airwaves 2015 HQ!
With Iceland Airwaves 2015 already looking all sorts of amazing, with artists like Ariel Pink, Björk, GusGus, Pink Street Boys, M-Band…
Bankers On Trial, Again
The Reykjavík District Court began hearing oral testimony on Monday in the largest case relating to the events leading up…
Björk One Of TIME’S 100 Most Influential People
Icelandic singer and artist Björk has been named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2015. “As an…
Don’t Let Them Do That To You: In defence of MoMA’s “Björk”
by Eli Petzold
If you’ve read coverage of the recently opened Björk retrospective at Manhattan’s Museum of Modern Art, chances are you’ve read…
Every Swimming Pool In The Greater Reykjavík Area, Rated
Any visitor to Iceland simply must visit one of the island’s ubiquitous public swimming pools. This is not a request….
Iceland To Open Björk Amusement Park
Plans are underway to open an experimental Björk amusement park in Hljómskálagarðurinn. According to a press release from the Ministry…
Gonzo Journalism On The Phenomenon Of Twitter Bots With Bared Nipples
by Alexandra Hrefna Hilmisdóttir
So I’m kind of strange. I gave birth to my daughter, Vélkona Hrefnadóttir, a couple weeks ago in what was arguably…
Frostbitten By The Teeth Behind Kisses – Ben Frost At Húrra Reviewed
by Chris Sea
When a novice musician such as myself stumbles upon a talent such as Ben Frost offering up an event, one…
Iceland’s Feminists Fuck Gender Norms With #FreeTheNipple
Iceland’s feminists are rallying against cyber bullying and fighting for topfreedom by baring their breasts on Twitter and other social…
Tickets To Extra Björk Airwaves Show On Sale Friday
Iceland Airwaves have added an extra Björk show to the bill, on November 3, and tickets go on sale at…
Listen: New Ghostigital Track Rejects, Mercilessly Mocks Iceland’s Government
Exactly one week ago, as Icelanders collectively fumed over their government’s latest acts of seemingly blatant disregard for democracy (and…
Hold On To Your Visa Cards… Björk Is Playing Airwaves
by John Rogers
Björk has been announced to play at Iceland Airwaves 2015. If that’s all you need to know to go and…
Björk Unveils “Moving Album Cover,” Escapes From Stone Prison
by John Rogers
Björk today unveiled some more fresh video relating to “Vulnicura”. This time it’s a “moving album cover” clip, featuring an…
Björk Hopes For Another Pots And Pans Revolution
Icelandic singer and activist, Björk, disillusioned by the current ruling coalition has said in an interview with the Guardian that…
Björk Drops Lionsong Video
by John Rogers
Björk has released the first video from “Vulnicura”. It’s for the album’s second track, “Lionsong”, and features some fleshy wobbly…