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What If The Nazis Had Invaded Iceland?
Another alternative history thought exercise to wrap your head around What if? It’s a pretty open-ended question and one friend…
Norður, Niður And Back Again
by Árni Hjörvar
A conversation with Sigur Rós in eight parts I. The eulogy A genuinely palpable sigh of relief could be heard…
Behold The Chrome Majesty
Discovering the secrets of the swimsuit dryer The wet feet shlop against the tiled floors. Water from the showers batters…
Grapevine Events: HÁTÍÐNI, Hjarta Hafnarfjarðar, Exhibitions & More
Crazy to believe that June is already over. We’ve had a hectic one over at GV HQ; between going into…
Melting Giants: Exploring and reflecting on Iceland’s disappearing glaciers
by Lea Dörschel
If you’re visiting or living in Iceland, you should go on a glacier hike – as long as you still…
What If The Nordic Countries Had United?
What if? It’s a pretty open-ended question and one friend of the Grapevine Valur Gunnarsson is applying to eight relevant-to-Iceland…
Not Like All The Other Labels
American record label FOUND enters the music scene The Icelandic music industry is not known for its size or the…
No Whaling Will Happen This Summer
Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Svandís Svavarsdóttir has announced her decision to stop Iceland’s hunt for fin whales this summer,…
The Islanders: Hæ Reykjavík, What’s Growing On?
Heather and Matthew Haynsen, a writer and a geneticist, moved to Iceland from the USA. Now they feel at home…
20 Years Of Grit, 20 Years Of The Grapevine
Former editors look back on their time at The Reykjavík Grapevine From A Pagan Chief To Bobby Fischer It seems…
Paddling Around The Arrowhead
by Lea Dörschel
Experiencing Iceland’s most picturesque mountain from a new angle Where are my Game of Thrones fans at? Do you remember…
Grapevine Events: Independence Day Celebrations, Viking Festival, Óreiða Album Release Show & More
Here we are, frantically typing away up to the final second of deadline as we send our 20th anniversary edition…
Grapevine Events: JFDR, Reddingakaffi, Exhibitions & More
There’s a lot to be grateful for about living in Iceland, especially in the summer. Fresh clean air is high…
Birdwatching With A Pro
Learning to “catch and release,” the birder’s way* I vividly remember the moment I met with friends after lockdown. Everyone…
The Singing Fish Circus Takes New York
Icelandic exceptionalism in the big apple Big cars, bright lights. The apple that never sleeps. Taste of Iceland – a…
Grapevine Events: Acidfest, Skjaldborg, Ólöf Arnalds & More
The last weekend of the month is upon us, and there are surprisingly few events happening in town for some…
How To Start A Garden
Walking throughthe lush landscape of Nanna’s debut solo album Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir released her debut solo album, How To Start…
Getting The Producer’s Perspective
by Rex Beckett
Why it sucks to watch TV with a media producer Name: Birna Ósk Hansdóttir Occupation: I am the CEO and…
Documentary Lovers Flock To The West For Skjaldborg
Skjaldborg, Iceland’s famous documentary film festival, returns to Patreksfjörður May 26 to 29. Over the course of the festival weekend,…
Jumpsuits Are The New Leather
Krownest claims their ticket to Wacken Open Air “Hardcore music for hardcore people.” That’s how Gummi and Óttarr, bassist and…
Embracing Innovation, Finding Inspiration
Iceland Innovation Week returns to showcase the big ideas of Icelandic and international startups Iceland has a shockingly flourishing start-up…