Shake off your Airwaves hangover with a day trip that avoids the crowds Whenever Iceland Airwaves blows into town, it’s... The post Touching Moss: Easy Day-Tripping From Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Gyða Valtýsdóttir is one of Iceland’s most forward-thinking composers. A founding member of múm, multi-instrumentalist, and an award-winning composer, Gyða... The post Concert Preview: Gyða Valtýsdóttir’s EPICYCLE Performance Connects...

Reykjavik’s fine dining icon reveals its secret sauce to enduring success “This is a pani puri,” Chandrika Gunnarsson says as... The post Three Decades Of Decadence At Austur-Indíafjelagið appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I went to the Shrek Rave and it was not a scam “I think they’ve paid shit tons of money... The post The Swamp Comes To Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Catching up with a few people of foreign origin throwing their hat into the political ring   Immigration has been a... The post Meet The Candidates: Here Are A Few Of The Immigrants Running For Alþingi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Saturday, November 16, Reykjavík Mayor Einar Þorsteinsson felled this year’s Oslo Tree in Heiðmörk. Kitted with the necessary safety... The post Reykjavík’s Oslo Tree Felled In Heiðmörk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Einar Örn Benediktsson and Erin Boggs bring first impressions to life They say it doesn’t hurt to ask. In the... The post A Conversation About Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

With Iceland AIrwaves firmly planted in the rearview mirror, we can focus on more pressing matters: discovering great Icelandic music.... The post Grapevine New Music: Hjálmar, Bríet, Birnir & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Don’t know about you, but we’re still recovering from the Iceland Airwaves shenanigans! For those with a taste of adventure,... The post Grapevine Events: Christmas Cat In Town, Reykjavík Dance Festival, Shrek Rave & More appeared first on ...

Severe flight disruptions are being caused by a northern and northwestern storm sweeping across Iceland. Numerous flights have been cancelled,... The post Numerous Flights Cancelled Due To Bad Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced that everyone can now ask him questions using an AI-powered chatbot BjarniAI. The announcement was... The post Bjarni Ben Now Available in AI appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An Independence Party candidate bidding for the 14th place in the North Reykjavík constituency is wanted by the Polish police,... The post Independence Party Candidate Wanted In Poland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the mbl.is-sponsored talkshow Spursmál, Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) candidate and former Heimildin journalist Þórður Snær Júlíusson admitted to expressing... The post Social Democratic Alliance Candidate Accused Of Misogynist ...

As I walk into Háteigskirkja, or as I would casually refer to it, “the spiky church,” I’m greeted by an... The post Chosen By Music: Meet Organist And Conductor Erla Rut Káradóttir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We at The Reykjavík Grapevine receive a lot of emails every day from readers expressing their feelings about one thing... The post Letters: Why Is No One Critiquing Airwaves? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Seismic activity, land uplift and magma accumulation are ongoing in and around the Sundhnúkur crater row, but current activity levels... The post Eruption On Reykjanes Peninsula Unlikely In November appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) recently intervened to remove two dogs from their owners after determining that the... The post Two Dogs Removed From Owners Due To Poor Living Conditions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Artist K.óla has made strides in her native Iceland since her early teenage years. After participating in the local band... The post Video Premiere — “I Might Be” K.óla Live Session appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Unleash Your Inner Spider-Monkey at Klifurhúsið There is something sort of primal about looking up at a big rock, or... The post Reaching New Heights And Feeling Boulder appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for every part of the country except Southwest Iceland. High... The post Landslide In Westfjords Closes Road appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The private intelligence firm Black Cube, run by former Mossad special operatives and intelligence agents, allegedly collected information on former... The post Former Minister Jón Gunnarsson Focus Of International Spy Investigation appeared first o...

New data from Statistics Iceland reveals a notable increase in the diversity of Iceland’s preschool workforce, with foreign-born employees now... The post One In Five Icelandic Preschool Staff Are Foreign-Born appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

The government collapse was a gift for the pro-whaling Independence Party  The last weeks of the month brought an unlikely... The post Whaling Is Back On The Table appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Vikings sailed across the North Atlantic, from Norway to Iceland to Greenland and all the way to North America.... The post VIDEO: Erik The Red: The Worst Neighbour In History appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An international group of scientists is researching the impact of climate change and glacier retreat on seismic activity and volcanic... The post Glacier Retreat May Triple Magma Formation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

My plane makes a swift turn and the clouds part, offering a first glimpse of the unknown land. A rough... The post Scraping Tradition: Skrapt Festival Celebrates Underground appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

My final day of Airwaves began with my own little tradition: failing to gather the energy to leave the house... The post Grayson’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: A Slow Start & Strong Finish appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

After a hearty brunch, I start off with Flesh Machine’s off-venue performance at Lucky Records. I’ve noticed this band more... The post Alexander’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Ending On An Unforgettable High appeared first on The...

Every year I think about the need to build up my festival stamina, the same way people train for ultramarathons... The post Iryna’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: “Do Not Beg, Do Not Bow, Do Not Curtsy!” appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

  My Airwaves day starts earlier today, taking in all the sounds of Grapewaves from start to finish. First up... The post Ish’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: A Successful Grapewaves, A Successful Airwaves appeared first on The Rey...

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time As we dive headfirst into this Airwaves season (happy... The post Word Of The Issue: Djammviskubit appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There’s something uniquely captivating about Finland: the landscape, the music and the atmosphere all carry a vibe that’s hard to... The post Alexander’s Friday Night Airwaves Diary: Kicking Up The Energy appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

I started off my second day with a visit from the Ghost of Airwaves Past. Milkywhale burst onto the scene... The post Grayson’s Friday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Off-Venues & Blown Minds appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I start my Friday night of Airwaves at Grapewaves, and I arrive just as Snorri Helgason is taking to the... The post Ish’s Friday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: I’d like to welcome to the stage…. appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Punk music is blasting from a tiny tower on Lækjartorg. Passersby stop and ask what’s going on, tourists exchange small... The post Iryna’s Friday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Welcome To Finland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Looking back at Grapeviners’ stand-out festival moments It all seems to blur into one, probably due to the drinking. In... The post What’s Your Best Iceland Airwaves Memory? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I get my wristband after work and head next door to Nasa 2.0 for the Virgin Music / Alda Music... The post Alexander’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Thorough Enjoyment appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I eased into my first official day of Airwaves with Andervel at Lucky Records. The Iceland-based Mexican-born musician has crafted... The post Grayson’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Fusing Tradition & Floating Home appeared first...

The wind is whistling and rumbling as I watch my balcony almost being blown away. This is how the first... The post Iryna’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Stormy Beginnings And Good Vibes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Occasional predictions signposting the disappearance of guitar bands have been pervading the music landscape since the late 60s. One who... The post Irina’s Thursday Iceland Airwaves Diary: Guitars of all Shapes and Sizes appeared first on The Reyk...

On my first day of Airwaves, I’m unfortunately already a bit exhausted. It’s been a hell of a week, and... The post Ish’s Thursday Night Airwaves Diary: Looking For A Soul-filling Pick-me-up appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Somewhere between navigating the global pandemic, becoming a father and riding his personal rollercoaster, Arnór Dan Arnarson — the frontman... The post Life Coach, Reiki Healer, Breathwork Facilitator: Arnór Dan Is Preparing A Return To Stage ap...

If you or someone you know has been dealing with suicidal ideation, or you have lost someone to suicide, you... The post Drug And Pharmaceutical-Related Fatalities Reach An All-Time High appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Authorities are warning of continued landslide risks and the danger of rockfall across Iceland due to strong winds and heavy... The post Increased Landslide And Rockfall Risk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Health Ministry has confirmed Landspítalinn’s decision to reject a woman’s application seeking to repeal a medical bill amounting to... The post Woman Charged 1.3 Million ISK For Hospital Visit appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

On November 3, media outlets reported that a person fell into the Tungufljót River near Geysir in South Iceland. The... The post Search And Rescue Team Member Died During Training appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Go With The Flow In April 2020, Icelandic independent mavericks Oyama released their EP Opaque Days — a title that... The post Oyama Makes A Comeback With “Everyone Left” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir has agreed to chair a forthcoming World Health Organisation committee on climate change and health.... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir To Chair Forthcoming WHO Committee appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

A woman in her 40s was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of her six-year-old son and... The post Woman Sentenced To 18 Years For Murder appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine asks the tough questions Sölvi, 52 What are your thoughts on Iceland Airwaves? I love it. It brings... The post Word On The Street: So, How About That Iceland Airwaves? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.