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Demonic Agoraphobia At Austurbæjarbíó
Here’s a rundown of Reykjavík’s biggest Versló affair Twenty-three artists, three days, two stages, one new venue: this is the 2025 Innipúkinn. In this year’s iteration, indoor demons will take refuge in Austurbæjarbíó. Back in 2014, a Grapevine writer previewing the event…
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Grapevine New Music: Björk, Mikael Máni, Une Misère & More
We once again ask for your ears’ attention this Friday, so you could have a listen to these phenomenal Icelandic music releases. We hope that his list of new tracks will augment your day and send you off into the weekend in…
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Une Misère Frontman Fired From The Band
In light of allegations of abuse against Une Misère frontman and now-former radio host Jón Már Ásbjörnsson, the band posted a brief announcement on Facebook saying that he has been fired from the band. [su_pullquote]Become a member of the Grapevine’s YouTube channel…
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Radio Host & Une Misère Frontman Fired Following Accusations Of Psychological Abuse
Jón Már Ásbjörnsson, the frontman for Icelandic hardcore band Une Misère and the host of the radio show Séra Jón on station X-ið 97.7, has been relieved from his position at the station. [su_pullquote]Become a member of the Grapevine’s YouTube channel for…
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Reykjavík’s Innipúkin Festival To Go Ahead This Summer
As Iceland rapidly regains a sense of normality after the COVID-19 outbreak, organisers have announced that Reykjavík’s Innipúkin festival will go ahead this summer. The 19th Innipúkin festival will be held between July 31st and August 2nd, over the bank holiday weekend.…
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Art In The Time Of Corona: Can Inherently Social Art Survive Isolation?
In this current climate, artists of all mediums are facing difficulties. When stuck in social distancing, quarantining, or—God forbid—dealing with the virus itself, how do those who rely on shows and concerts to sustain and spread their word? To find out, the…
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Culture Pick: Une Misère At Stúdentakjallarinn
Ready to get your face melted off by some mind-blowing metal? Look no further than Stúdentakjallarinn tonight at 21:00, where the one and only Une Misère will perform. “The sextet could easily be called the supergroup of the Icelandic hardcore scene and…
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The Grapevine Music Awards 2020: The Winners Are Here!
The Grapevine Music Awards 2020 is here! As is tradition, we at the Grapevine once again convened a panel of valued experts (see who they were at the foot of this article) to comb through the brightest talents, breakthrough moments, and ear-catching…
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Metal And Indie Make Sam Happy
Une Misère – Sermon What a fucking album this is. This celebration of suffering is a series of well-polished anthems to misery. Imagine a demon-possessed pastor of a megachurch urging his congregation focus on their most fatal weaknesses. Then, when they do,…
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Perfect Day: Gunnar Ingi Jones
Gunnar Ingi Jones is the guitarist of metal band Une Misère, who just dropped their newest album ‘Sermon’ on November 1st. Here, he gives us a peek into his perfect day in the city. Morning I wake up around 8:00 having slept…
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Airwaves 2019 Tuned In: Episode 3 Of Your Airwaves Daily Podcast Has Arrived
The second day of Iceland Airwaves was amazing fun! While our six fantastic reporters are out and about to keep you updated on the highlights of the festival, we’re honoured to have with us American radio host and DJ Tim Pogo. He’ll…
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Tim Pogo’s Exclusive, Uncut Interview With Jón Már From Une Misère
Une Misère is on the rise. If you haven’t heard their newest album, ‘Sermon,’ where have you been? We at the Grapevine are pretty big fans, and so is our best friend Tim Pogo. As part of our Airwaves: Tuned In podcast…
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Rock & Roll & Redemption: Une Misère Are Here With A Sermon Of Acceptance
The boys of Une Misère are exhausted. Having just days ago returned from a 40-day tour of Europe and Russia, they’re clustered around a table upstairs at Prikið, counting down the hours until their annual festival, PrikPort, begins. But even with bags…
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Happening This Weekend: Jono Duffy, Une Misère & Yrsa Roca Fannberg
It’s the weekend and you’ve just been paid. Celebrate with these not-to-miss events in Reykjavík. Friday, May 3rd It’s Been A While With Jono Duffy 20:00, Tjarnarbíó, 2,900 ISK Iceland’s only gay Australian comedian Jono Duffy is back with a new show.…
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Slipknot Is Next: Une Misère’s PrikPort Mixes Hardcore And Hip Hop
You probably never thought you’d see Une Misère and Joey Christ share the same stage. Well wake up baby, it’s 2018 and anything is possible. So on Saturday, bring the misery with the hardcore boys of Une Misère at PrikPort 2018, a genre-crossing…
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Metal Is Death: Reykjavik Deathfest’s First Night Turns Gaukurinn To Ash
It’s Friday night. But not just any Friday night. It’s death metal night. For any fan of this subgenre, Reykjavík Deathfest comes close to being their holy grail, featuring international headliners such as Dead Congregation from Greece, Skinned from the USA, and…
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Grapevine Playlist: GKR, Sacha Bernardson, JFDR, aYia, Hildur & More
From ambient soundscapes to aggressive metal to spacious electronica to a Frank Ocean cover, here are the latest juicy fruits to fall from the branches of the giant, mythical Icelandic music tree. It’s time for another Grapevine Playlist. Sacha Bernardson – Heat…
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The Sunday Edit: 4 Things To Do In Reykjavík Next Week
If you don’t have any idea what to do during the week without sacrificing too much energy, as always we’ve got your back. From art to music to yoga, here’s a couple of chill things you can do between Monday 26th and Thursday…
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The Sunday Edit: 3 Things To Do In Reykjavík Next Week
If you don’t have any idea what to do during the week without sacrificing too much energy, as always we’ve got your back. From art to music, here’s a couple of chill things you can do between Monday 26th and Thursday 1st…
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What’s New & Who’s Who At Airwaves, #8: The Final Part
OMG we did it! It’s time for part seven of our monolithic guide to 48 local bands playing the festival for the first time in 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42otqMHvtRs Sycamore Tree With the recent release of ‘Shelter,’ Reykjavík band Sycamore Tree cemented themselves as…
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Track by Track: Une Misère’s ‘01.07.17’
Fresh off taking first prize at the Wacken Metal Battle, the hardcore boys of Une Misère dropped their first full release on July 1. Entitled ‘01.07.17’’, the mixtape features two “sides,” with Side A featuring 2.5 original songs and 0.5 cover songs,…


