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Grapevine New Music Picks: Nanna, Benni Hemm Hemm, Ægir, Yaffle ft. KARÍTAS, Sakaris and The Cult Of One!
BUMPER NEW MUSIC FRIDAY. That’s right, there were so many great releases (including Nanna from Of Monsters And Men’s first single from her debut record!) this week that we had literally no choice but to expand on our usual three picks and…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Myrkvi, sameheads & UNDRA
HAPPY NEW YEAR! That’s right, 2022 is dead and we are dancing in its ashes as we celebrate the start of a whole new year of brand spanking new music. Are you ready? Here we goooooo! Myrkvi — Draumabyrjun Out January 6…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Sk-Ar, Sandrayati, Geigen, and Kurt Unuela ft. Dave Gahan
Are you freezing your butt off? We were too but then we found these new releases and now we’re hot, sweaty, and dancing! Make sure to check them out as they warm the heart, too. Stay cosy, everyone! Don’t forget to follow…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Jónsi & co, amiina, and MariaLing
It’s Friyay! It’s been freezing outside and we can’t wait to wake up not having to brave the windy weather on our way to the office. Luckily, it just so happens that these new music picks are perfect for those cold, cosy…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Isafjørd and Baggalútur
HOW IS IT DECEMBER?! I mean… happy Friday. If you too are feeling overwhelmed by the final chapter of this year rapidly hurtling towards us, join us in distracting ourselves with the lovely new music released this week. Have you got a…
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Grapevine Events: Heavy Knife Presents, Geigengeist, and Unnur Ýrr Helgadóttir
Heavy Knife presents: Daniel Ness, Countess Malaise, Smjörvi and Drexler December 2nd at 21:00 – Húrra Heavy Knife–a record label founded by Þórður Ingi Jónsson, better known as Lord Pusswhip–has been amassing some incredible talent, and this show at Húrra will showcase…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Jae Tyler, Árstíðir, and Emíliana Torrini
Yeah yeah yeah! We have a new gem by Emíliana Torrini, a Gary Newman “Cars”-like single by Jae Tyler, and a great new track by Árstíðir. Perfect tracks for a cosy weekend at home, don’t you think? Hit up our playlist below…
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Track By Track: ‘Ekki Treysta Fiskunum’ By Ólafur Kram
Ólafur Kram consider their latest album release ‘Ekki treysta fiskunum’ to be a culmination of everything that followed their win at the 2021 Músíktilraunir (“Icelandic Music Experiments”). After many hours of work recording at Sundlaugin studio, the result is a fresh, yet…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Gudfinnur, VÉVAKI, Kári, and krassasig
Another Friday, another round of new, recently mastered, tunes! We could list many reasons why you should dedicate some of your time and attention to these tracks, but do we really have to convince you? I mean you ended up on this…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: JóiPé, Ólafur Kram, and Silja Rós
I know we’ve been talking a lot about the (lack of) sun for obvious reasons, but today makes us want to scratch aaall that because the releases today (and there are many) bring so much HEAT and we don’t want to burn…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Elíza Newman, Atli Örvarsson and BART!
Ohhhh it’s Friday baby, AND it’s a sunny one. Celebrate by putting some great new music in your ear holes! All these tracks—and so many more brought to you by The Grapevine over the past twelve months—are available in our New Music…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Tara Mobee, Biggi Maus, Karen Ósk, and Kvikindi
Oh hey, it’s Friday again! Not sure why we sound surprised, it’s Friday every week, but ok. Anyway, we have new music for your ears only. There’s a new single and, not one, but two debut EP’s are born into today’s world.…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Systur and Uppáhellingarnir
You made it! It’s the last Friday of the month! To celebrate, here’s a load of lovely new music to get in your earholes asap. Whether you’re a Björk fanatic who’s had this date marked in your calendar for a month, a…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ægir, russian.girls/bngr boy, Kraftgalli & In3dee
Autumn has truly arrived in Iceland, and the nights are fair drawing in… no better time to check out some new music! Long evenings are perfect for deep diving into an artist’s back catalogue, and luckily we’ve got some pure bangers for…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk
Don’t hate us but we’re glad it’s raining today! It’s the perfect weather to really get into the music that we picked for you. Sunshine is stupid, grey is great! Join us on the dark side! We haven’t gone to Bónus yet…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Mugison, Unnsteinn, and Benni Hemm Hemm
As the leaves are starting to brown and slooowly cover up the streets, you’d think autumn is already here. It’s not though, but if you’re looking forward to it, definitely give Mugison’s newest single a listen. If you prefer to be ignorant…
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The Icelandic Roundup: Singer/Songwriter Laufey
On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Icelandic singer and songwriter Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir. Laufey released her debut EP “Typical Of Me” in 2021 and has since received international acclaim, even appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”…
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Music News: Romeo & Juliet, KK, Hildur Guðnadóttir & More
It’s always an event when Iceland’s most interesting director, Þorleifur Örn Arnarson, puts on a play in Iceland. German-speakers can see his older work in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. But for those that don’t understand Icelandic, don’t worry, we got you. Þorleifur…
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Video Of The Week! “Ógisslegt” By Skrattar
You and your pals are cruising in your sleek convertible, looking for the next hot boogie. But there’s just one problem— you don’t have a hot boogie. In fact, you don’t even know what a hot boogie is. Well, Grapevine favourites Skrattar…
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Ask An Expert: What Was The First Guitar Solo In Icelandic History?
Iceland has certainly made a name for itself as a seemingly boundless source of great music, starting with its full-armed embrace of the rock revolution of the late 1950s. The early days of Icelandic pop music are sometimes a bit murky, though,…
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Grapevine Playlist: Elín Ey, Hrim, Dirb & More
Here’s what the Grapevine team is listening to this week. Elín Ey – Waterloo This acoustic cover of an ABBA classic lends the tune a whole new tone. While the original is fast and upbeat, this version is slow and melancholy. I…
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Track By Track: ‘HYSTERÍA’ By Countess Malaise
Bow down, for the Countess of Malaise has arrived with her long-awaited debut album ‘HYSTERÍA.’ Coming First It’s self-explanatory. As a woman, you learn that you’re not supposed to cum or say what you like in bed. I just wanted to make…
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Grapevine Playlist 18: The Soul Of The Beat
Moses Hightower – Lyftutónlist The Icelandic kings of soul, Moses Hightower, are back—with a vengeance, but with a piece of elevator-music (that’s the literal translation of the title of the song). The title doesn’t promise much, but it’s actually some quality music…