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The Haul: Magnús Jóhann Knows What’s Good
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone far more interesting than us) and an idea of what’s worth browsing and buying in Reykjavík these days. This issue, we reached…
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Dark Music Days: From Teenage Bedroom To Vibrating Metal Plates
Live concert review from the cutting edge As the days are still awfully short, this past weekend Dark Music Days embraced the darkness outside and celebrated contemporary music with a four-day festival. It is one of the oldest music festivals in Iceland,…
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State Of The Art: Energetic And Post-Genre
In their second iteration, the festival continues to explore unlikely collaborations and venues The unconventional and experimental State of the Art festival entered the scene last year to much excitement; events such as Baroque music performed at AUTO Nightclub, a symposium on…
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The Spice Of Life: Magnús Jóhann And Óskar Guðjónsson On Fermenting Friendship
Musicians Magnús Jóhann and Óskar Guðjónsson create beautiful connections on Fermented Friendship Being idiosyncratic artists with a distinct body of work, Magnús Jóhann and Óskar Guðjónsson share connections that extend beyond the realm of music. Such details were discovered during the year-long…
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Grapevine New Music: Múr, Talos Feat. Atli Örvarsson, & The Christmas Omnibus
We here at the Grapevine believe in healthy balance. So, in honour of that philosophy, we present you with this Friday’s picks, which include the healthy balance of black metal, electronica and a shitload of Christmas releases. Don’t hate us, it’s just…
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Alexander’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Thorough Enjoyment
I get my wristband after work and head next door to Nasa 2.0 for the Virgin Music / Alda Music Airwaves party. Lynks is spinning a smooth DJ set, and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. After some light schmoozing, I make my way…
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Iryna’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Stormy Beginnings And Good Vibes
The wind is whistling and rumbling as I watch my balcony almost being blown away. This is how the first day of Iceland Airwaves 2024 begins for me. After years of living here, I should be accustomed to the weather and have…
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Ish’s Thursday Night Airwaves Diary: Looking For A Soul-filling Pick-me-up
On my first day of Airwaves, I’m unfortunately already a bit exhausted. It’s been a hell of a week, and it’s bitterly windy. Earlier, I had been literally knocked down by the wind in front of a Hreyfill taxi, so my palms…
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Grapevine New Music: Múr, MC Myasnoi, Baggalútur & More
Dear Grapevine reader, there’s a new issue of your favourite magazine out on the streets of Reykjavík today. The issue’s cover feature profiles the quiet yet massive success of Reykjavík-based label, collective and publishing company INNI Music, and their ever-growing list of…
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Grapevine New Music: Mukka, Magnús Jóhann & Óskar Guðjónsson, Amor Vincit Omnia & More
It’s a worthy, however futile, attempt to bring an umbrella to Iceland. For dainty Europeans, an umbrella is no more hassle than carrying a pair of sunglasses — and equally utilitarian. In Iceland, the umbrella market never really took off because of…
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Grapevine New Music: BSÍ, Kiasmos, Magnús Jóhann, Eivør & More
What was last weekend’s Easter holiday good for? For one, it brought upon a general disdain for chocolate as those eggs were eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second, it meant that we weren’t hard at work delivering you that sweet, sweet…
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Grapevine Events: Stockfish, SMÁTÍÐNI & So Much More
It’s a good time to be in Reykjavík this weekend! Yes, the spring weather gods might not be cooperating, but at least our culture is thriving. This weekend, we’ve got a film festival (which is completely free!), gigs, art exhibitions and more!…
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Grapevine Events: Happy Beer Day
Three words: Happy Beer Day! Go get yourself a pint and celebrate having the choice to drink it. It wasn’t accessible in this country 35 years ago. For those who don’t celebrate, this weekend brings concerts, exhibitions and so much more. Beer…
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Grapevine New Music: Nyrst, Magnús Jóhann, Ásgerður Júníusdóttir & More
With every day that passes, we’re getting closer to the holidays. On Sunday, the second of advent is observed in many Icelandic households, traditionally by lighting the second candle out of four placed in a wreath. At the Grapevine office, we do…
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Grapevine Events: Magnús Jóhann Album Release & So Much More
Can you believe we are almost halfway through December and just three weeks away from 2024? It’s a weird time of the year when it seems like so much is going on, and it’s hard to decide what you want to do…
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Grapevine New Music: Björk, Mikael Máni, Une Misère & More
We once again ask for your ears’ attention this Friday, so you could have a listen to these phenomenal Icelandic music releases. We hope that his list of new tracks will augment your day and send you off into the weekend in…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Neonme, Celebs, Magnús Jóhann & More
This being the last Friday before Iceland Airwaves, this is musicians’ last chance to fill streaming services full of their sweet, sweet music. With less than a week to go, Airwaves is the Icelandic music industry’s busiest week, as demonstrated by the…
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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 generous revenue streams it generates. It’s mostly haphazard – musicians ebb and flow between different bands, genres and styles, never settling down…
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Airwaves 2022 Friday Super Review: Transcendent Altın Gün, Metronomy Madness And The New Cult Of Marius DC
OH BOY. Day two of Iceland Airwaves 2022 is already under our belts. Check out what our journalists had to say about the artists who played last night, and fill your brain up with hot juicy tips for who to catch tonight!…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann
The temperature may be dropping outside, but it’s getting hot in here! It’s not often we get to include two of Iceland’s most internationally acclaimed musicians. And they’re in great company, too! We almost don’t want the weekend to begin, can it…
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Grapevine Picks: Magnús and Skúli — Alicja Kwade at i8 — Salóme Katrín, ZAAR and RAKEL
The Grapevine brings you the pick of what’s going on in town this week. We’ve got album launch gigs to celebrate a couple of unique musical collaborations, and we feature the first show in a brand new art space where long-term exhibitions…
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Renaissance Man: Magnús Jóhann
Magnús Jóhann is a tad late for his Grapevine interview. Not rockstar late, you understand, although given his emergent position in the Icelandic music scene he could probably pull that kind of crap and get away with it, if he wanted. But…
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Grapevine Playlist: Possimiste, EYJAA, Krummi, Magnús Jóhann & More!
March has arrived—can you believe it? We don’t! But with a new month brings some new music. Therefore, here’s the Grapevine picks for this week. Fríd – Woods Fríd’s got an interesting dichotomy—her lyrics and melody could easily place her in the…