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PHOTOS: The 2026 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards
On Thursday, February 8, musicians and music lovers alike joined to celebrate the 2026 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards at Lemmy. For the 14th time, artists and individuals who excelled last year were showered with acknowledgements and awards. The winners and nominees were…
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Introducing The 2026 Grapevine Music Awards Winners
Roll out the red carpet, please The Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards are doled out each year in the beginning of February. Having covered the winners of Artist Of The Year and Song Of The Year (Alaska1867 and “eh plan” by digital ísland,…
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Grapevine Events: Eftir Lokun, Kabarett Opening, Hljómburður
If you turned on your radio this morning and were confused why you just heard Björk song after Björk song was played, you’re not alone. But there’s a simple answer: today is Björk’s 60th birthday! Til hamingju með afmælið, Björk. For those…
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What Does BKPM Stand For?
The quintet discusses their inspirations, debut album, and enigmatic name I meet BKPM in the basement of 12 Tónar, just four days after their release concert that was held in the very same space. “I felt the energy was quite electric,” drummer…
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Music Reviews: BKPM, RAKEL, Alaska1867 and Birnir
Grapevine is hot off the press, and so are these single reviews! Check out musician, and now Grapevine contributor, Sævar Andri Sigurðarson’s reviews of these three songs below. “Vínarborg” by BKPM Single — July 22 Experimental post-punk group BKPM have been hard at…
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Grapevine Events: Daniil, SAMPL 2, Fundraiser For Palestine
It’s Friday, and it looks like the weekend might be a rainy one. Our advice? Plan where you want to go out this weekend in advance, and we’ve got some opinions on where we think you should be going below. Currently ongoing…
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Grapevine Events: Concert Series Galore And Some Openings
We just printed a new Grapevine last night, so we’re ready to hit the town and celebrate! Our plan is to check out a concert series, or two. Read more about them below. Then on Saturday, if you’re looking for even more…
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Grapevine Events: So Many Concerts, Graduation Showcase, Spicy Challenge
18°. 18°?! If you own a pair of shorts, now’s your (only) chance. We’ve got some hot recommendations for you to hit as you stroll around town barelegged. Tonight there’s Smátíðni 3 at 12 Tónar at 19:00, the fundraising concert series for…
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Iryna’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: “Do Not Beg, Do Not Bow, Do Not Curtsy!”
Every year I think about the need to build up my festival stamina, the same way people train for ultramarathons — increase the distance you can run slowly but steadily, do a longer run every now and then, shop for the right…
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Ish’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: A Successful Grapewaves, A Successful Airwaves
My Airwaves day starts earlier today, taking in all the sounds of Grapewaves from start to finish. First up is BKPM, who play post-punk while adorned in construction vests. Their raucous sound instantly draws a crowd and toddlers stand with their…
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Grapevine Events: Kaffibarinn Turns 30, Upprásin & So Much More
Even though we’ve said goodbye to Iceland Airwaves until next year, we’ve got a whole bunch of music events lined up for this weekend – from grassroots showcases to a debut gig in a new venue that will take over Húrra, and…
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Grapevine Events: City Library Anniversary, Solaris Fundraiser, Salóme Katrín & More
We’re leaving a short work week and coming into a short work week. Like always, we’ve got a whole bunch of cool events lined up for you. A cornucopia of entertainment, if you will. Judging by the theme of the majority of…