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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ómar Guðjónsson, Joey Christ, Björk & More
As the snow disintegrates equally fast as it appeared, Reykjavík reaches an equilibrium. This is the mundane environment in which capital area residents grow up in, constantly battling half-thawed puddles, aggressive rain, and a general sense of despair. I guess that’s why…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: KUSK & Óviti, Páll Óskar & Benni Hemm Hemm, & More
Every day, I check the forecast for the cooling signs of autumn. Still, the oracle manages to surprise me with double-digit temperature, leaving us all in a state of desperation for that crispy air. After a few months of not compiling the…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos, Bríet, Moses Hightower & More
Even though it’s almost the middle of July, that doesn’t stop the Icelandic sniffles. Currently writing this with a sore throat (what is this, February?!), the summer has not delivered like May promised it would. Whatever, just dress for the wind, cold,…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Of Monsters And Men, Hoym, Benjamín Gísli & More
It’s print day here at Grapevine HQ, with our recent cover feature exploring the wonderful intricacies of the Icelandic Ring Road. If you’re on the road yourself, why not treat yourself to a hand-crafted curation of Icelandic summer tracks — a callback…
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Grapevine New Music: GusGus, BSÍ, Farao & More
If this ain’t a heatwave, I don’t know what is. With so much quality music out this year — and it’s only May — it doesn’t matter whether the summer will be warm or cold. These tunes are primed to bring the heat into…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Virgin Orchestra, Skrillex & Jónsi, & More
It looks like there’s a divide forming within the Reykjavík noise scene, as a festival rivalling Þórir Georg’s RVK Noise Fest announced their existence earlier this week. To be honest, we didn’t know the noise crowd was big enough to harbour any…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds & Loreen, Spacestation, Árný Margrét & More
AHHHH. That’s the sound of us welcoming these signposts of the oncoming spring. Have you noticed that it’s actually daylight when you wake up; the tweeting birdsong, and the hubbub of people out and about? It’s March baby, so put on your…
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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 Friday: Joey Christ & Alvia Islandia, Bjarki, Róshildur & More
Did you miss this? Getting a curated selection of new music to experience while you go about your thing? Do we need to specify this was hand-picked by a human? Bleep, bloop, we’ll be cleaning up robot goop with our machine oil-stained…
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Grapevine New Music Picks: Hermigervill, Inspector Spacetime, Hekla & More
As the poet said, “Gotta get down on Friday.” The Reykjavík Grapevine released its first issue of the year today. Our cover story features journalist Iryna Zubenko and photographer Joana Fontinha’s adventurous trek to Denmark to catch the last Norræna ferry scheduled…
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Grapevine New Music: Hildur, Low Roar, Benni Hemm Hemm & More
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the new year. I bet you’ve already failed your New Year’s resolutions — I know I have. But regardless of the empty promises we make to ourselves once a year, we can all unite in the…
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Grapevine New Music: LaFontaine, Eva808, Mélusine & More
Let’s get into the spirit of the upcoming holiday season without listening to any Christmas-themed music, shall we? Featuring electronica and dance mammoths, this Friday we’re taking a look at two newcomers in the Reykjavík music scene. If you ever feel the…
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Grapevine New Music: Milkywhale, ÁSDÍS, FLOTT & More
Tomorrow is election day in Iceland and, according to the polls, will either result in an alt-right government hostile to immigrants and refugees or a centre-right government hostile to immigrants and refugees. If we can confidently follow the trends on both sides…
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Grapevine New Music: Hjálmar, Bríet, Birnir & More
With Iceland AIrwaves firmly planted in the rearview mirror, we can focus on more pressing matters: discovering great Icelandic music. If you couldn’t make it and wish you were there, how about reliving the experience through our staff diaries? Next year, keep…
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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: Kaktus Einarsson, Supersport!, Lúpína & More
You know, there’s so much music that gets released every single day. We’re lucky that an enterprise such as the Reykjavík Grapevine exists to help you sift through all that information and deliver you the best stuff. And we do it every…
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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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Grapevine New Music: Teitur Magnússon, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Oyama & More
It is. The freakin’. Weekend. So take a break from staring at the screen pretending to do work, pop your earphones in, and check out our new music picks. We’ve got Oyama’s smokin’ new single, some string strokes and strums from zen-pop…
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Grapevine New Music: Mukka, Magnús Jóhann & Óskar Guðjónsson, Amor Vincit Omnia & More
It’s a worthy, however futile, attempt to bring an umbrella to Iceland. For dainty Europeans, an umbrella is no more hassle than carrying a pair of sunglasses — and equally utilitarian. In Iceland, the umbrella market never really took off because of…
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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: Villi Neto, Kiasmos, Bogomil Font & More
An obvious nod to Iceland’s recent agrarian past can be found in the colloquial saying, “Hvað segja bændur?” Literally, it means, “What do farmers say?” but is meant as a general greeting — and Icelandicised “Wassup?” if you will. It’s a fairly…
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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: 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,…