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Happening Tonight: Shapednoise / Ultraorthodox / AMFJ
Despite its ‘green’ reputation, Icelanders are said to have one of the highest energy-use rates per capita in the world. Tonight Húrra offers a chance to see the these power-suckers at play. A three-part bill featuring Shapednoise (okay, technically he is from…
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Airwaves As Xmas: Riding The Friendwaves!
There are countless locals who go to Airwaves just to see their friends and relatives bands play. Given how the festival is dominated by locals – and used to be much moreso – this is a very easy thing to do. I…
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Eistnaflug Saturday: Not A Fizzle But A Bang
On the final day of the three-day metal festival, I was determined to catch as many bands as I could. The roster looked particularly good, both on the main and off-venue, which meant I was constantly running between the two. Here’s a brief…
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Alison MacNeil’s Second Sónar Day: Sorrí
It’s Friday night and I am completely sober, leaving my car in the underground parking at Harpa. The presence of young men standing in groups drinking beers and the flashing colored lights that have replaced the usual yellow glow of this garage.…
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Jamie xx Joins Sónar Reykjavík Lineup
Sónar Reykjavík 2015 has unveiled several local and international additions to their 2015 lineup, Grapevine can exclusively reveal. Jamie xx – so named after his work with platinum-selling torch-song band The xx, who recorded in Iceland recently – has been building a…
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Matt’s Fave LOOK! Portraits
This was my fourth year covering Airwaves, and although it’s crazy every year, this was probably my busiest yet. It was my first time as a member of the official Airwaves photo team. It was a pleasure working with a crack team…
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LOOK: It’s AMFJ!
Extreme noise artist AMFJ (Aðalsteinn Mother Fucking Jörundsson) is playing at Airwaves for the third time, and he promises an entertaining show tonight at Harpa. He says that when he plays, he channels a variety of emotions, including anger and disappointment into…
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Sounds Of The Harbor: Yatra Arts Showcases The Gravity And Grace of Static
Harpa Kaldalón rumbled to exquisite electronic life with the opening Yatra Arts showcase. The depth of field within this group of artists is a difficult thing to wrap your head around, and to pull off back to back for six hours. However,…
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Valdimar, The Creator!
Reykjavik!’s erstwhile guitarist Valdimar Jóhansson breaks out into production of all kinds… Now you may have noticed that Iceland’s favourite pleasure rockers, Reykjavik!, have just released ‘Hellbound Heart,’ the first track from their at-the-time-of-writing untitled third LP. But their guitarist Valdimar Jóhannsson,…