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IN PICTURES: Iceland Airwaves 2015 Bids Farewell (miss u!)
Iceland Airwaves. What a gas. Kinda hard to believe it’s all over. But, it is. However, you can relive that last, final, oddly melancholic day of music RIGHT NOW through the wonders of digital photography. Yup, our boy Art Bicnick was once again…
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Airwaves, DAY THREE: Ten Perspectives!
The best show of the night was hands-down Ho99o9—the punked-out dark hip-hop performance turned the heat up and kept it at a feverish high throughout the wild ride. It had the whole nine yards, and then some: costume changes, leaping performers, massive…
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The Silence Between Airwords
Silence is more than just the thing that happens at the end of a song and before the beginning of the next one. It’s also the thing that happens between words. As much as we all love talking and yelling and listening…
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That First Day Of Iceland Airwaves: Eleven Perspectives
Wow! Grapevine’s super-intense, in-depth coverage of Iceland Airwaves 2015 is underway! We’re already going slightly mad trying to convey all of the everything that’s going on. We’re already infatuated with several bands, acts, musicians, performers and/or persons. We’re already feeling like—try as…
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Sónar 2016 Sounds Off More Artists, Now Even More Exciting
Sónar ups its game today, announcing new additions to its quickly swelling lineup. Now set to perform at the festival in February 2016 are German DJ and producer Boys Noize, Detroit rapper Angel Haze, President Bongo (formerly of Gusgus) and his Emotional Carpenters,…
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Two Big Names Announced for Sónar Reykjavík ’16
Sónar Reykjavík made their first lineup announcement about the 2016 festival today. The Icelandic acts announced include a rare show from Iceland’s much-admired Apparat Organ Quartet, and performances from homegrown stars Úlfur Úlfur, Sturla Atlas, GANGLY, Skeng and Vaginaboys. They also dropped…
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Happening Tonight: Emmsjé Gauti / Úlfur Úlfur / GKR
We know you can’t get enough of the Icelandic rap scene, and that’s why YOU SHOULD BE EXCITED FOR THIS. Some of Icelandic rap’s greats (Úlfur Úlfur! Emmsjé Gauti!) are hitting Húrra, accompanied by up-and-coming GKR! Bring all your friends (especially that…
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Get Rich or Freeze Tryin: 7 Rap Acts Not To Miss At Airwaves
So you’re international, flying to the land of elves and liberalism to find the hip new thing at Airwaves 2015 (spoiler: it’s Sturla Atlas). While many associate Icelandic music with the dreamy and ethereal tones of Björk and Sigur Rós, you might be…
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Latest Review Ever: Rae Sremmurd And Their No Flex Zone
More than two weeks ago, California rappers Rae Sremmurd left sunny LA for cloudy Reykjavík, armed with a pair of mics and a determination to tear down Laugardalshöll. After the debacle that was DJ Snoopadelic, I was honestly not expecting much from the…
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Ongoing Now: Októberfest
It’s that time of year again. The Harvest is almost upon us, and as such we must make ample room for our future bounty. So grab a 30 rack and a couple dozen hot dogs, make sure your friends do the same,…
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Hot Chip To Play Iceland Airwaves 2015 Grand Finale Extravaganza Party!
Iceland Airwaves have announced that the one and only Hot Chip will be closing the 2015 edition of the festival, at a massive ‘festival within a festival’ Inception-style blowout at the Vodafone Hall on Airwaves Sunday. The bash will also feature rising UK stars Sleaford Mods along…
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Innipúkinn: Inner Demons And Outdoor Fan Service
With twenty-seven acts performing over the course of three nights in two venues, it was assured that you couldn’t see everything at Innipúkinn, even though you might want to. Since the rest of the city seemed hell-bent on getting out—barbecuing, communing with…
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Happening Tonight: Hungry Like the Úlfur
So you’re looking to get down to some hip-hop but you’re a little tired of the Prikið scene? Come to Gamla Bíó and see rap group Úlfur Úlfur get thug on July 23. Having just released their latest album ‘Tvær plánetur’ in…
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Snoopadelic… Fuck That, Put On Tarantúlur
Snoop. The year 2009 called, Snoop. They want their tunes—no fuck it, 2003 called, they want their—you know what? Never mind. Just turn the music off, Snoop. I think it’s time to retire. Yes, I spent last night at DJ Snoopadelic’s party…
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Úlfur Úlfur Shows Off Their Hood, Horses, And Beards In New Video
Rap duo Úlfur Úlfur has just dropped a new music video for their single “Brennum Allt (ft. Kött Grá Pje)” from their new album ‘Tvær plánetur’. The title translates to “Burn Everything”—fitting considering much of the video is filmed in a scenic…
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Icelandic Music Awards: Prins Póló Wins 2 Categories, Is Playing Our Show Tonight!
Full list of Icelandic Music Awards winners below. Prins Póló—Grapevine’s BAND OF 2014 and makers of THE SONG OF 2014—won two categories at last night’s Icelandic Music Awards; for making “Pop Album of 2014,” and with main man Svavar Pétur claiming the title of “Songwriter…
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Iceland Airwaves: Most Wanted
Downtown Reykjavík during Airwaves is something to see. Every shop seems to sprout a sound system, and live music is everywhere. Amongst the happy throng are the musicians making it happen, many playing the festival multiple times, running from venue to venue…
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Icelandic Police Receive Machine Guns, Glocks
The Icelandic police force will soon be adding MP5 machine guns and Glock 17 semiautomatics to their arsenals. DV first reported on the matter early this morning. MBL reports that a “substantial number” of MP5 machine guns are in the hands of…
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“It’s a Party, You Know?” A Night At Þjóðleikhúskjallarinn
If you play your cards right, on a Friday night during Iceland Airwaves, there are a myriad of fun situations you could find yourself in. I happened to find myself in a positive predicament, chilling in a hotel room with two of…
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Icelandic Hiphop Exists!
Cell 7 is adept at the braggadocio expected of rappers these days, but also demonstrates lyrical depth: “I represent to the fullest, I’m a feminist.” As far as the Icelandic acts of the night went, I am pleased to say she was…
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Post-Apocalyptic Disco
There are some nights when you look at the line-up at a venue and know pretty much what to expect. I thought that was the case Saturday night at Faktorý, but I was proven wrong. And I’m glad I was. With acts…
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Chikka-zzz-chikka-chikka
Dr. Badmind here to ruin the party for everyone! What I love about Iceland is the versatility of the music scene, sure there have been a few Sigur Rós imitators in the past decade but nowhere near as many as you would…