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Grapevine

27 Jun 2025, 12:32

Music

In a world becoming increasingly unstable, there is but one, sturdy pillar lifting the spirits here at Grapevine HQ. That... The post Grapevine New Music: Amor Vincit Omnia, Eydís Evensen, JóiPé & Króli, & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

23 Jun 2025, 11:29

Culture

Sódóma Reykjavík: A lost remote, teenage moonshine, iconic pop stars and a damn good soundtrack When I first heard the... The post A Nostalgic Ride Through 90s Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

22 Jun 2025, 11:52

Moshing In Stykkishólmur: Visiting Metal Festival Sátan’s Sophomore Iteration

Music

Sátan’s second year brings more heavy metal to Snæfellsnes As the seventh issue of Grapevine goes to print, I hop... The post Moshing In Stykkishólmur: Visiting Metal Festival Sátan's Sophomore Iteration appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

20 Jun 2025, 13:03

This Bus Is On A Diversion: BSÍ’s Defiant EP Progress

Music

Disobedient duo BSÍ talk about their new EP triptych, DIY culture and living in the moment Because honestly by BSÍ... The post This Bus Is On A Diversion: BSÍ's Defiant EP Progress appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

20 Jun 2025, 12:51

Music

Our latest issue is now out on the streets of Reykjavík. In a cover feature illustrated by visual artist Baldur... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: múm, GRÓA, Elín Hall & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

20 Jun 2025, 10:55

Man-made Mechanical Wilderness: Supergroup Osmium Releases Eponymous Debut

Music

OSMIUM by OSMIUM The latest project featuring Icelandic composer and Academy Award winner Hildur Guðnadóttir, experimental group Osmium self-titled debut... The post Man-made Mechanical Wilderness: Supergroup Osmium Releases Eponymous Debut appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

10 Jun 2025, 15:44

Music

Chronicling Gaukurinn’s convoluted 2025 It was the first week of 2025 when rumours began to rampage through town about Gaukurinn.... The post A Case Of Serious Fever appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

06 Jun 2025, 17:07

Accidental Shock Therapy: Revisiting The Timeless Comedy Classic “Stella í Orlofi”

Culture

Probably every country with a film industry has, at some point, produced a gloriously unhinged comedy — something that grabs... The post Accidental Shock Therapy: Revisiting The Timeless Comedy Classic "Stella í Orlofi" appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

06 Jun 2025, 14:08

Music

To accompany our attempt to capture the sometimes harsh, sometimes magical vibes of Icelandic summer, we’ve compiled the following playlist... The post Grapevine's Summer Playlist 2025 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

06 Jun 2025, 13:09

Don’t Overthink It: Inside RAKEL And Kári The Attempt’s Laidback EP

Music

Having just released four of the six songs on their recent EP canyouhelpmeimfeelingalone in the span of a month, Kári... The post Don’t Overthink It: Inside RAKEL And Kári The Attempt's Laidback EP appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

06 Jun 2025, 12:47

Track By Track: The Water, The Lover By Néfur

Music

Néfur collaborates with Icelandic glaciers on her latest release The Water, The Lover Have you ever wondered how co-writing an... The post Track By Track: The Water, The Lover By Néfur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

04 Jun 2025, 21:03

Northern Rising: A New Episode Featuring Elín Hall

Music

The second episode of the Northern Rising podcast is out! The series, recorded during Iceland Airwaves last year, follows artists... The post Northern Rising: A New Episode Featuring Elín Hall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

04 Jun 2025, 21:03

Music

Grapevine

02 Jun 2025, 09:02

Culture

The documentary film festival brings new stories and well-loved traditions to Patreksfjörður It’s hard to explain the charm of Skjaldborg... The post Moments Of Magic At Skjaldborg appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

30 May 2025, 14:07

Music

There’s a certain something to be said about summers in Iceland. You won’t hear me say it here — wait for... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Bríet, Virgin Orchestra, Creature Of Habit, & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

26 May 2025, 19:54

Music

Gosi’s latest album Á floti puts the ‘sea’ in ‘catchy’ On his latest album Á floti, Ísafjörður-based musician Andri Pétur... The post Track By Track: Á Floti By Gosi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

23 May 2025, 19:33

Music

From May 24 to June 1, Danish guitarist Jakob Bro is joining Icelandic musicians Skúli Sverrisson and Óskar Guðjónsson for... The post Improvising Around The Country appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

23 May 2025, 19:29

Blowin’ In The Icelandic Wind: The Third Annual Bob Dylan Festival Is Headed to Flúðir

Music

“And we’re also using Dylan songs in the mass, and the songs will just sound like hymns,” Sr. Henning Emil... The post Blowin’ In The Icelandic Wind: The Third Annual Bob Dylan Festival Is Headed to Flúðir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

23 May 2025, 14:25

Meet Me In Osaka, Meet Me At The Fair: Iceland At The Osaka World Expo

Music

Icelandic music goes to the Osaka World Expo World Expos, also known as World Fairs, are huge international events that... The post Meet Me In Osaka, Meet Me At The Fair: Iceland At The Osaka World Expo appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

16 May 2025, 16:21

Music

If this ain’t a heatwave, I don’t know what is. With so much quality music out this year — and it’s... The post Grapevine New Music: GusGus, BSÍ, Farao & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

16 May 2025, 12:07

Music

Young punks Geðbrigði talk their Músíktilraunir win In early April, the final night of Músíktilraunir (Icelandic Music Experiments) brought forth... The post In The Mood For Experiments appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

15 May 2025, 12:34

Music

Daniil’s growing popularity reaches its peak Breaking through with the record-breaking single “Ef þeir vilja Beef” in 2023, Daniil has... The post O Brat, Where Art Thou? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

14 May 2025, 19:46

Pan Thorarensen Experiments, Or Rather, Adventures

Music

On a date with a local tastemaker Few names have been as instrumental to the electronica scene of Reykjavík as... The post Pan Thorarensen Experiments, Or Rather, Adventures appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

11 May 2025, 10:51

Culture

Delirious, emotional, and sometimes unsettling, Bergur Bernburg’s Storm Alerts takes a raw look inside life with a mental condition Euphoric... The post The Storms Within appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

08 May 2025, 11:07

Derek Piotr Is Looking For Iceland’s Oral Traditions

Music

Multi-genre musician and dedicated folklorist Derek Piotr is travelling to Iceland in the next week to work on his ongoing... The post Derek Piotr Is Looking For Iceland's Oral Traditions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

IceNews

03 May 2025, 11:38

Roskilde Festival in Denmark: Festival announces full lineup for 2025

Culture

The popular Roskilde Festival in Denmark has announced the full lineup for 2025, including performances from musical heavyweights Nine Inch Nails, Charlie XCX, Deftones, and Stormzy. The annual festival takes place between 28th June and 5th July in the Danish town Roskilde, 30km from Copenhagen on the island Zealand. The festival attracts over 100k music […] The post Roskilde Festival in Denmark: Festival announces full lineup for 2025 first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

Grapevine

02 May 2025, 16:51

Music

As Justin Timberlake sang in NSYNC’s chart-topping single, it’s gonna be May — and it is! Welcoming warmer weather, more... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Gróa, Gugusar, Soffía & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

25 Apr 2025, 14:13

Music

Holy smokes, summer’s here! We’ve reached the time where selfies taken from rooftop bars and balconies start to fill our... The post Grapevine New Music: Daði Freyr, Króli, Salóme Katrín & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

IceNews

23 Apr 2025, 23:05

Queen Sonja of Norway discharged from hospital after breathing issues

Culture

Norway’s royal palace has announced that the country’s Queen Sonja has been discharged from hospital in Oslo after reported breathing issues. In a statement, the palace explains, “The Queen was admitted due to shortness of breath. Examinations show that the situation has normalized.” Queen Sonja, 87, was flown to hospital via helicopter from the monarchy’s […] The post Queen Sonja of Norway discharged from hospital after breathing issues first appeared on IceNews - Daily News.

Grapevine

16 Apr 2025, 09:13

Culture

Julius Pollux Rothlaender scored an Oscar winner — but what matters is the Palestinian reality it documents A friend asks... The post The Subtle Score Behind Brutal Truth appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

11 Apr 2025, 15:08

Music

It looks like there’s a divide forming within the Reykjavík noise scene, as a festival rivalling Þórir Georg’s RVK Noise... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Virgin Orchestra, Skrillex & Jónsi, & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine

08 Apr 2025, 20:46

New Podcast Northern Rising Debuts With Virgin Orchestra

Music

Ever feel like you're stuck listening to the same, repetitive podcasts, where people yap nonstop about boring stuff? Say no... The post New Podcast Northern Rising Debuts With Virgin Orchestra appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.