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Grapevine New Music Picks: Bríet, Virgin Orchestra, Creature Of Habit, & More
There’s a certain something to be said about summers in Iceland. You won’t hear me say it here — wait for our cover feature out June 6. The 24/7 sunlight, people manicly emptying the shelves of Ríkið… I’m getting ahead of myself here.…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Gróa, Gugusar, Soffía & More
As Justin Timberlake sang in NSYNC’s chart-topping single, it’s gonna be May — and it is! Welcoming warmer weather, more sunlight, and a seasonal buzz in the capital, we at the Grapevine are preparing for our bi-weekly publication calendar. Starting May 9,…
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Grapevine New Music: Birnir & Daniil, Hasar, Júníus Meyvant & More
We’re getting into the pinnacle of the Icelandic calendar of traditions. It’s the upcoming trifecta of Bolludagur, Sprengidagur, and Ash Wednesday — or the advent of Lent. Although they don’t fall within the jurisdiction of official holidays, in the hearts and minds…
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Grapevine New Music: Hatari, Diamond Dolls, Vigdís Hafliðadóttir & Villi Neto
Congrats! We’ve almost made it through the year, with only four weeks to go until January. For the Grapevine, that means our 18th and last issue of 2024 is out on the streets today. Filled with election night analyses — including a…
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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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Grapevine New Music Picks: Logi Pedro & Elvar, Sunna Margrét, Oyama & More
If it isn’t my dear old friend Friday. Nice to see you. I take it you’re doing well? Marvellous. With every new Friday that our solar-powered calendar rolls in, that means we at Grapevine HQ have got a new list of fresh…
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Grapevine New Music: Sykur, Exos, Róshildur & More
Fall. Autumn. Whatever you want to call it, Reykjavík’s got it hard. With the first snow hitting the capital earlier this week, residents are formally swapping out their summer wardrobe for their winter attire — donning various shades of beige and earthy…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: CYBER, Dr. Gunni & More
Dear reader, there’s a new issue of the Grapevine out on the streets of Reykjavík (and its neighbouring towns, and in select Króna stores outside the capital area). Among the music articles you may find are an interview with electronic duo CYBER…
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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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Track By Track: The Bobby Sands Showtime Special By Bobby Sands
This Is Bobby Sands’ World, You’re Just In It A self-contained story of a late-night show by the impeccable Bobby Sands, The Bobby Sands Showtime Special is a wild ride from beginning to end. With references to ‘70s cop films, high-adrenaline 8-bit…
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DJ-ÓK: Morning Coffee With A Side Of Techno
Taking your first steps as an artist can be an elusive task. How does one promote themselves when no one’s seen you, heard you, or even knows who you are? DJ-ÓK are a duo who faced that problem when the two friends…
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Grapevine New Music: FM Belfast, Ghostigital, RÁN & Páll Óskar, And More
OK. You’ve got your tent, the beer’s in the fridge, and you’ve got all the essentials for a happy Merchant’s Day weekend: alcohol, Treo, and not a care in the world. If there’s ever a time to throw out your smartphone and…
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Grapevine New Music: Lúpína & Daði Freyr, Mammaðín, Supersport & More
With the Merchant’s Day weekend coming up before us, here are the newest tracks you should add to your playlist. Whether for your quiet dinner party, a raucous function before hitting the town, a road trip to one of the many countryside…
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Grapevine New Music: Kaktus Einarsson & Nanna, Davidsson, Pale Moon & More
Can you believe a bomb exploded at Keflavik Airport? Sounds like someone has seen Die Hard 2 too often. Yippee kai-yay, motherfucker. Luckily, the explosive seemed to be a homemade firework and no one got hurt in the action. To distract you…
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Grapevine New Music: Davidsson, Flott, K.óla & More
In our latest issue out on the streets today, journalist Iryna Zubenko chronicles 25 years of Seyðisfjörður-based LungA Art Festival. Starting in 2000, LungA organisers have called it quits, making this year its last iteration. So long, endless nights of summer drenched…
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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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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: Lúpína, Kött Grá Pjé, KARÍTAS & More
This Friday greeted Iceland with a big ole yellow weather warning. Trampolines and yard furniture beware because this storm is out to get ya. Any weary travellers out there reading this might want to revisit their plans for today. In the meantime,…
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Grapevine New Music: Teitur Magnússon, Logi Pedro, Cyber & More
Somebody told me that you had a girlfriend that looked like a boyfriend, who never wanted to miss out on the recent music releases happening in Iceland. A Killer(s) reference, eh? Well, that certain someone is in great luck, as we’ve got…
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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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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 New Music: Svört Jól, Egill Sæbjörnsson, Benni Hemm Hemm & More
Well, well, well, only a few more days to go. Our sincerest apologies for not supplying you with your weekly fix of Icelandic music last week – the Grapevine office took an early weekend. One would think that, in the week before…
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No-Wave, Nihilism And Name Changes
Electronic trio ex.girls ponder existentialist questions on their newest album Verk Drenched in Nordic cool, there is something intrinsically 90s about electronica group ex.girls. With seven years as a band under their belt, they’ve attracted both domestic and international attention with their…