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Deeper Than Definitions
Una Torfa talks national tour, queer culture and writing for Reykjavík Pride Insurance companies are uncommon patrons of musicians – the two don’t make a logical pair. However, for Una Torfa, it was the only logistical way she could execute…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Pálmi Gunnarsson, Ultraflex, Daniil & More
Is it the long weekend yet? Almost! Tomorrow kicks off Merchant’s Day weekend (Verslunamannahelgi) and we’ve got some fresh new jams for your road trip playlist! Some lucky folks have already knocked off early to turn it into a sweet-ass four-day vacay,…
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Students Of The Game
Dissecting the underground label Heavy Knife Records Veterans of the Icelandic underground hip-hop scene, Þórður Ingi Jónsson and Alfreð Drexler are meeting up at Þórður’s place in Reykjavík’s West End. Þórður, better known by his moniker Lord Pusswhip, is in Iceland for…
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Track By Track: (v2,2)
Róshildur solves tangled emotions Behind Artist Róshildur’s debut EP v2,2 is a long and intricate story, denoted by the numerical song titles. Róshildur told us all about her newest record, which came alive in Denmark, Flatey, in airports and cafes. Skilaboð (v7,4)…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, KUSK, Spacestation & More
What’s guaranteed to rock you more than this series of ‘quakes we’ve been having is this list of fresh new releases coming your way. Don’t forget to subscribe to (or at least check out) our weekly music roundup podcast, 66 Degrees of…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ásgeir, Bílskur, Stjórnin & More
As June comes to an end and folks begin to mosey out of the office and into the countryside, the musical release calendar is slowing down as well. We’re heading into what’s known as Cucumber Season in the news media and Iceland’s…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Sævar Jóhannsson, GDRN, IceGuys & More
It’s another grey rainy summer day over here and that means one thing: staying inside and listening to some fresh tunes. Whether “inside” for you means at home, in the office, at the bar, or at your bestie’s, hopefully it’s warm and…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Kristín Lárusdóttir, Virgin Orchestra, Cell7, Óreiða & More
It’s a dark day in Iceland as our collective Eurovision dreams have been dashed upon the rocks. Last night, the voters of Europe did not send Dilja forward to the grand final, making it the first time we’ll be watching from the…
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Track By Track: ‘It’s Always Nice To Be Wanted’ by Sara Flindt
Sara Flindt searches for home Danish-born, Iceland-based artist Sara Flindt takes us through her most recent EP. Having previously worked under the moniker ZAAR, Sara joined fellow musicians Salóme Katrín and Rakel Sigurðardóttir to produce the 2022 split album While We Wait.…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Nanna, Sara Flindt, Árný Margrét, Torfi & More
What a better way to slowly seep into a Friday than with a roundup of the latest and greatest happening in Icelandic music? Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered. Now’s also a good time to mention the fact that we released a…
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Track-By-Track: Nokkur Góð, Ten Years of Sonic Supremacy
Þórir Georg is a name that needs no introduction to avid followers of the Icelandic music scene. A prolific artist spanning multiple genres and decades, Þórir has championed the indie-rock and hardcore scene for years, developing a cult following. Þórir’s Nokkur Góð…
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Grapevine Events: Stockfish, Kælan Mikla, Lúpína and Piano Day
Well well well, if it ain’t time for the weekly events roundup. And this coming week is packed with goodness! The Stockfish Film Festival is back, with no shortage of amazing films to check out. Iceland’s most famous goths Kælan Mikla are…
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Grapevine Events: Halldór Eldjárn, FLÆÐI’s Re-opening & Films by Iranian Female Directors
We know what you’re thinking: there’s nothing I’d love more than a weekend so jam packed with can’t-miss cultural and musical happenings that I barely have time to stop and sit. Well, pack your pockets with protein bars, grab a water bottle…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Worm Is Green, Önnu Jónu Son, KÁRI & More
We’re wrapping up the second week of March with a serious cold snap, and we’re pretty sure everyone is needing some warmth and comfort right about now. Luckily the batch of new music we’ve got for you this week is like a…
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Grapevine Events: Kvikindi Album Release, Deathfest And Post-dreifing Shenanigans
Here we are, in a room full of strangers, enjoying great music and the best bands of today! That’s what you’ll be saying to yourself when you head to any of these events happening this weekend. (Well, the room might not all…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Xiupill, Sóðaskapur & More
We celebrate this Friday with a brand new issue of The Reykjavík Grapevine and surprisingly warm weather. Who needs Tenerife?! We have a fresh batch of songs released this week. As spring rolls in, we can expect even more new voices entering…
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Grapevine Events: Food and Fun, Stelpur Rokka And The Mask
Two months down. Ten more to go. It’s the first week of a new month and you don’t know where to spend your monthly salary. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Whether you’d like to pull up to a show, let international…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Nanna, Baldur, Inspector Spacetime & More
We took a little road trip this afternoon to check out the new Icelandic music. Here’s what we found: Árstíðir covering the queen of sadness Lana Del Rey, infectious new Inspector Spacetime, Nanna’s latest solo single and more. Scroll on for our…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: JFDR, Emilíana Torrini, Drengurinn fengurinn & More
With the sun making a rare appearance in Reykjavík this February, the Grapevine team has unanimously decided to embrace a “low-key Friday” mood. Whether you had a long week at school, your boss keeps being a dictator, you’re in post-Valentine’s Day tension…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: PORT, Dream Wife, Febrúar & More
Friday? More like Fri-yay! Time to roll into the weekend with these fresh new tunes that hit our radar this week. We’ve got all the vibes here — a dark gloomy intense single from PORT, a flirty sassy warning in Dream Wife’s…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Seabear, BEEF, FLOTT & More
TGI — errr — M? Alright, we’re running late with our weekly music roundup (yes, again). But, hey, there’s no bad time to sport your headphones and explore the latest new music releases from Iceland. Today’s lineup features a blend of bedroom…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Flesh Machine, KÁRI, Hylur & More
Last Friday was a bonanza of new Icelandic tracks, so we took a well-deserved break before presenting the crème de la crème to you. Tune in to our Spotify playlist to start the week with the hottest new Icelandic music. Worm Is…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Post-dreifing, Lexzi, Antsy and TRPTYCH!
OH BOY IT’S THE WEEKEND. How better to celebrate than with some new music? Ok, well we can think about one better thing… it’s our Grapevine Music Awards party tonight! Come and see some of the musicians and bands we rate the…