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Smjörvi Is Young, Wild, Free
Smjörvi’s latest EP #ung og eirðarlaus feels like the intersection of cyberculture and hyperpop Gaining ground in 2017 with the outrageous and eccentric track “Engar myndir”, Smjörvi — whose real name is Tjörvi Gissurarson — shies away from the hip-hop limelight, opting for…
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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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Why Not? Afhverju Ekki brings the live coding scene to Reykjavík
Afhverju Ekki brings the live coding scene to Reykjavík Naming your event “2024’s Biggest Thursday” is gutsy. But in this case, it’s not without reason. On Thursday, June 6, Afhverju Ekki (“Why Not”) is hosting a night of live coding at RADAR.…
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It’s Almost Time For The 2024 Grapevine Music Awards!
Take a look at this year’s nominees After an excellent year in music, it’s time for us at the Grapevine to select the best of the best. What artist conquered 2023? Who released the best album? What about music videos, are they…
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Grapevine New Music: Nyrst, Magnús Jóhann, Ásgerður Júníusdóttir & More
With every day that passes, we’re getting closer to the holidays. On Sunday, the second of advent is observed in many Icelandic households, traditionally by lighting the second candle out of four placed in a wreath. At the Grapevine office, we do…
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The Front Line: Underground Under-21 Icelandic Hip-Hop
If you’ve followed the last 2 years of Grapevine’s coverage on Icelandic rap and hip hip, you’ll know that the scene is just crazy right now. (BTW: Every different word in that sentence links to a separate article about the scene.) But…
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Straumur: Juggling Pineapples With Smjörvi
Old favourites Bárujárn, who haven’t been active for quite a few years, returned last week out of the blue with a brand new song and video. Those who’ve read our column before know our affection for their unique brand of surf rock…
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Grapevine Playlist: Seint, Par Ðar, Smjörvi, Ham, Emmsjé Gauti & More
Dreamlike electronica, krútt-hop, chill cloud trap, dirty rock ‘n’ roll and post apocalyptic pop… here’s what’s been catching our attention in the Icelandic Music scene. Par Ðar – Svarti Fuglinn “Svarti Fuglinn,” or “Black Birds,” is an interesting mixture of reference points—the…
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Smjörvi Margarine Being Recalled
Numerous packages of the popular margarine Smjörvi are being recalled, as broken plastic was found in one of them. According to an announcement from Iceland Dairies (MS), select 400g packages of Smjörvi are up for recall, the reason being that plastic from…