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Grapevine New Music: Una Schram, Young Nazareth, Emilíana Torrini & More
Passersby near Reykjavík’s harbour dock might have noticed a slight change to the scenery in the last week. A giant Ferris wheel seems to have sprung up seemingly overnight. Seeing as views across the bay have been more or less obscured by…
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Grapevine New Music: Spacestation, Biggi Maus, Gróa & More
With a new issue out on the streets today, writer Elías Þórsson examines the human effects of the ongoing eruptions near the town of Grindavík. It’s powerful stuff. Side effects of the latest volcano (y’know, besides jeopardising the lives of almost 300…
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Track By Track: The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep By Önnu Jónu Son
Önnu Jónu Son hits top marks with his debut The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep Haraldur Þorleifsson is a man of many talents. A philanthropist, businessman and musician, Haraldur released his debut album The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep under the moniker…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Birnir & Bríet, Gugusar, Sideproject & More
Can you imagine that after this weekend Iceland will have its next president? It seems like yesterday when outgoing president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson sparked international controversy, expressing his disdain for pineapples as a pizza topping. While pineapples get all the hate, its…
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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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66 Degrees of Sound: Saturday Morning Mix #1
What a comeback week we’ve had for our little show that could! Rounding out our new weekly cycle, today we bring you the first Saturday Morning Mix, a sweet playlist along with some analysis and peanut gallery banter from your hosts. Just…
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66 Degrees Of Sound: Hot Happenings #1
It’s been a couple of days since the great comeback of our podcast 66 Degrees of Sound with an absolutely fire artist spotlight on lo-fi indie-punks BSÍ. Today we bring you the second episode of our new thrice-weekly format, this time all…
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Track By Track: Draumur Um Bronco By Jónfrí
Jónfrí tackles national mundanity, mountains and maritime affection on Draumur um Bronco Shifting between genres and moods faster than you can say “skammdegisþunglyndi,” Jónfrí’s songwriting knows no restraints. The latest Draumur um Bronco — out March 14 — features music…
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Grapevine New Music: Kiriyama Family, Paddan, K.óla & More
Imagine this: You’re blasting down Hverfisgata on an electric scooter on this fine afternoon. The wind is almost blowing you away. Your jacket is too warm for summer, yet too light for winter and you can’t decide whether it’s hat weather or…
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Track By Track: Birdnoise By Sucks To Be You Nigel
Sucks To Be You Nigel talk their latest record birdnoise Punk-rockers Sucks To Be You Nigel released their sophomore album birdnoise on November 10. A departure from their 2021 Tína blóm, the outfit’s latest record draws inspiration from ‘90s post-hardcore, post-rock and…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Tómas R. Einarsson, Drengurinn Fengurinn & More
Welcome to the Grapevine’s last new music Friday roundup of the year. This time around, we’ve managed to steer entirely clear of holiday music, instead focusing on those souls deciding to release music during a turbulent season. We’re looking forward to covering…
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Track By Track: Shelters Two By Jelena
Jelena Ćirić’s Shelters Two highlights human connections Jelena Ćirić’s beautifully serene EP Shelters Two was out October 26. Self-described as “the long lost love child of Regina Spektor and Joni Mitchell”, Jelena’s music is mellow and contemplative. Shelters Two is a four-track…
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Track By Track: Ást & Praktík By Hipsumhaps
Hipsumhaps tackles life’s hardships If you’ve been following Icelandic music in the last few years, there’s a good chance you are familiar with the artist Hipsumhaps. The brainchild of musician Fannar Ingi Friðþjófsson, Hipsumhaps’ music epitomises everyday bliss. Their latest album, Ást…
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Ask An Expert: What Is Traditional Icelandic Music?
We asked a folk musician for answers With Iceland Airwaves just behind us, it is nice to take a moment to contemplate and appreciate the role music has long played on this island. But what do Iceland’s musical roots look like? Or…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Inspector Spacetime, Gusgus, CYBER & More
We’re at the crucial point in the year, when modern takes on classic Christmas songs start popping up all over the place. We might even see some original holiday tunes crop up. Despite your take on holiday fare, there is plenty of…
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Track By Track: Pure Rockets By Xiupill
Xiupill’s Pure Rockets explores suffering and transcendence Gabber-punks Xiupill released their debut LP Pure Rockets on July 14. A philosophical manifesto on suffering, transcendence and aesthetic sovereignty, Xiupill’s experimental hip-hop moves mountains on their latest album. Xiupill told us a thing or…
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Zhrine At the Altar
Reviving the Hellirinn Sanctuary Since 2014, the name Zhrine has resonated like an eerie echo – mostly because of the challenge in pronouncing the name of the band, formerly spelled Shrine and dubbed Gone Postal in its very early stages. With the…
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Track By Track: Where The Light Enters By Sævar Jóhannsson
Composer Sævar Jóhannsson shares his thoughts on Where The Light Enters Where The Light Enters by composer Sævar Jóhannsson was released August 22. On it, Sævar draws inspiration from meditation and 13th century poet Rumi. Sævar shared the stories and inspiration behind…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, LÓN, Ingibjörg Turchi & More
As the new month rolls in, we are contractually obligated to remind everyone to give Billy Joe Armstrong a wake up call when September ends. The weather hits us with the stark realisation that summer is officially over, as the southwestern corner…
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Filthy Interview: The Swamp Goblins Of 105
Dauðyflin’s demo with a dash of Norðanpaunk, thanks In this Filthy Interview, we caught up with hardcore punksters Dauðyflin, who recently released a new demo called Þorparaljóð. Harder, faster, noisier Though Dauðyflin formed as a band in 2016, their musical journey began…
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Filthy Interview: Let’s Goo
See you in another 20 years, Graveslime In our previous Filthy Interview, punk band Dauðyflin expressed their excitement for the glorious comeback of stoner rockers Graveslime, who have performed at two festivals this year: MBS in Akureyri and Norðanpaunk in Laugarbakki. In…
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Track By Track: The Worst Wait Of Our Life by Scandinavian Rapture
Georg Óskar explores the murkiness of the everyday Scandinavian Rapture is the moniker of multi-disciplinary artist Georg Óskar. Focusing on painting and visual art, Georg’s album Worst Wait of Our Life sees him return to his musical endeavours. As he does in…
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The Eighth Gate Of Hell
Norðanpaunk, Iceland’s biggest DIY festival in the world One does not simply go to Norðanpaunk. Firstly, because it is held two and a half hours away from the capital and the Icelandic public transport system is almost non-existent and dubiously reliable. Secondly,…