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Grapevine New Music: Hildur, Low Roar, Benni Hemm Hemm & More
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the new year. I bet you’ve already failed your New Year’s resolutions — I know I have. But regardless of the empty promises we make to ourselves once a year, we can all unite in the…
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Grayson’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: A Slow Start & Strong Finish
My final day of Airwaves began with my own little tradition: failing to gather the energy to leave the house for the first few gigs I had hoped to see, skipping them and showing up late. My consolation is knowing that I’m…
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Grapevine New Music: Dr. Gunni, Sideproject, Biggi Maus & More
Back with a fresh set of new music releases, our Friday roundup this week includes songs about spontaneous adventures, cosmic beats, neo-romanticism, airtight pop, and a ghostly conversation. Don’t let these songs get away from you, and make sure to check out…
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Video Premiere: Hildur Releases “Alltaf eitthvað”
Esteemed artist and songwriter Hildur releases her latest track “Alltaf eitthvað” on Thursday, May 16. In celebration of the single, Hildur premieres her newest music video — right here at the Grapevine. “Alltaf eitthvað” (Always something) is a feel-good pop gem with…
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Grapevine Playlist: ROKKY, Hildur & Teitur, Sigur Rós, Gyðjan Uxi & More
Like six hidden people pirouetting out of a weird misty summer moss-scape, here are the latest mythical emergences from the Icelandic music scene in a brand new edition of Grapevine playlist. ROKKY – deux A bit like a less goth and silly…
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Cocktails, Coffee And The Perfect Concert: Hildur’s Perfect Day
Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir, also known as Hildur, is Reykjavík’s resident pop powerhouse. Here’s her perfect day in the city. First thing in the morning I’d start it by taking my dog out for a walk. I live close to Hallgrímskirkja, so we’d…
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Grapevine Playlist: Of Monsters And Men, Hildur, Karítas & More
The hills are alive with the sound of momcore pop, emotional ballads, trashy retro rock and trap. Praise be! It’s the new Grapevine playlist! Of Monsters & Men – Alligator The first Icelandic act to reach a billion plays on Spotify are…
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Grapevine Playlist: Comfort Creature, TSS, Hildur, Máni Orrason, Matthildur & More
Like eight simultaneous lightning bolts striking your laptop out of thin air, there are the latest offerings to flash out of the smoky fumarole of the Icelandic music scene. Comfort Creature – Pyramid Room Exit Iceland-born, Australia-based Auður Zoëga—who lists her hometown…
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Grapevine Playlist: GKR, Sacha Bernardson, JFDR, aYia, Hildur & More
From ambient soundscapes to aggressive metal to spacious electronica to a Frank Ocean cover, here are the latest juicy fruits to fall from the branches of the giant, mythical Icelandic music tree. It’s time for another Grapevine Playlist. Sacha Bernardson – Heat…
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The Grapevine GrapeWaves 2017 Festival Super Preview, Part Two
Airwaves is upon us! The off-venues are running, the stages are warming up, and it’s time to download the festival app and start organising your life for the next five days. Grapevine will, of course, be there in force—we have ten writers…
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Music News in Brief (All Caps Edition): JFDR, AUÐUR, GANGLY & More
Gone are the days of A-sides and B-sides, we’re in the world of track by track. Listeners are often seduced away from narrative storytelling and continuous threads by the Spotify temptress and the “new-here-now” workflow. But last month AUÐUR, one of Reykjavík’s…
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Radio Host Facing Major Backlash After Sexist Remarks
The hosts of radio show Harmageddon are under fire this week after one of the hosts suggested that singer Hildur won Best Pop Song of The Year at Iceland’s annual Music Awards because the industry is being run by the PC-Choir and…
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Hildur On Striking Out On Her Own And Not Having To Compromise
Hildur is no stranger to making music. She’s been a part of Rökkurró for some ten years, performed with Cell7, Ólafur Arnalds, and more. Lately, however, she’s been working ardently on her new eponymous solo project that she is débuting at Sónar…
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Sónar Reykjavík Emphasises The Presence Of Female Artists
With the third Sónar Reykjavík festival just around the corner, the local organisers recently revealed that they’re continually working to increase the presence of female artists in the mostly male-dominated electronic music scene. In doing so, they are also encouraging more girls…
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!!!, DJ Annie Mac And More For Sónar Reykjavík 2016
Sónar Reykjavík continue to drip-feed the names of confirmed artists for their 2016 edition. The big names this time are !!!, the hydra-headed NYC party band spawned for the 00s punk-funk era, and the revered UK DJ and tastemaker Annie Mac. Joining…