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Music Reviews: Laufey, Tómas Jónsson, & Kira Kira
The latest issue of Grapevine is now flooding the streets of Reykjavík and various other municipalities. In the latest paper, we scrutinised three new releases by Icelandic musicians, including Iceland’s hottest punk artist Laufey! Gúmbó nr. 5 by Tómas Jónsson LP —…
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Single Review: Of Monsters And Men’s Ordinary Creature Has Extraordinary Appeal
Iceland’s best-selling alt-folk band creates masterful pop tune with local influence What does a band do with world fame and 15 years of performing together? In the case of Garðabær indie folkers Of Monsters and Men, they hone their craft. Their new…
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Kaleo
If you think Kings of Leon, the Black Keys and the White Stripes are all purveyors of derivative trash, then there’s a new purveyor on the scene for you to hate. If, on the other hand, you think they’re refreshingly straightforward examples…
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“If You Milk It Long Enough”
The all new “ELVIS PRESLEY – ON STAGE” music experience kicked off its tour here in Reykjavík on the last day of winter—April 23. I just want to start this review by saying that I’ve been a big fan of Elvis since…
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Stealing The Headlining Band’s Thunder
On an otherwise normal Thursday in October, I enter Gamli Gaukurinn for a line-up previously unimaginable in this den. The place is normally associated with straight-up rock ‘n’ roll and metal gigs, but since coming under new ownership earlier in the year,…