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Tómas Gabríel Benjamin

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  • Post-Set Breakdown With DJ Flugvél Og Geimskip

    Post-Set Breakdown With DJ Flugvél Og Geimskip

    In the first instalment of our new “Post-set breakdown” series of interviews with musicians (yes, post-set), we chat with Steinunn Harðardóttir, aka DJ Flugvél og Geimskip. Interview by Tómas Gabríel Benjamin, sound by Skúli Helgi, A-cam and editing by Jónatli Guðjónsson, B-cam…

  • Post-Set Breakdown With Just Another Snake Cult

    Post-Set Breakdown With Just Another Snake Cult

    We sit down with Þórir and Helga of lo-fi indie band Just Another Snake Cult moments after their show at Harlem to pick their brains about where the band is headed now that they’ve released their second album ‘Cupid Makes A Fool…

  • Nelson vs. Akhmedov Preview

    Nelson vs. Akhmedov Preview

    The UFC has just released a preview for Icelandic MMA fighter Gunnar Nelson’s bout in London against the Russian Omari Akhmedov. UFC colour commentator Joe Rogan said “Gunnar Nelson is one of those fighters that I really want to see how far…

  • Happening This Weekend: March 7 – 9

    Happening This Weekend: March 7 – 9

    Say goodbye to the wet February and hello to snowy March with a weekend full of unmissable events, including Reykjavík’s Folk Festival and Gunnar Nelson’sreturn to the UFC after a year off. Friday The Vintage Caravan’s Farewell Concert Following a new contract with…

  • Happening This Weekend Feb 28 – Mar 2

    Happening This Weekend Feb 28 – Mar 2

    Not only can you celebrate the end of the shortest month and least liked month of the calendar year, but you can also celebrate 25 years of beer being legal in Iceland. Whether or not you make your way to the festivals…

  • Happening This Weekend: Feb 14 – 16

    Happening This Weekend: Feb 14 – 16

    In the US and other Western societies, the coming weekend is filled with Valentine’s Day related events and activities, but here in Iceland artists are focusing on what they do every weekend: creating a unique and memorable experience. The weekend features a…

  • Post-Set Breakdown With HE

    Post-Set Breakdown With HE

    We chat with Högni Egilsson of Hjaltalín, GusGus and Gluteus Maximus about his latest project HE, which he debuted at Sónar Reykjavík a couple of weeks ago. This is part of a video series called “Post-Set Breakdown” in which we team up…

  • The Calm Warrior

    The Calm Warrior

    Bouncing back and forth inside the octagon-shaped cage in Nottingham, England, Icelandic fighter Gunnar Nelson lands a kick to DaMarques Johnson’s head, evades a flurry of blows, and then pulls his opponent down to the canvas. Avoiding a shoulder lock, he then…

  • Happening This Weekend Feb 21-23

    Happening This Weekend Feb 21-23

    If you thought winter was over, think again. February is in full swing, with howling winds and freezing temperatures. So why not head inside and let music and art warm you? Friday FALK Collective FALK (Fuck Art Let’s Kill) Collective consists of…