bits and pieces from the northern island.
I have yet much to learn about Iceland myself, but I’m starting to know about some very basic things. When sometimes people — especially of older generations — ask embarrassing questions about the country and its inhabitants, I feel confused. Because Iceland still feels a god-forsaken dot in the middle of nowhere to them and … Read the full article →
One of the things I have acknowledged about Iceland is the fact many Icelanders have a somewhat not yet fully developed relationship with pets, dogs in special way. I reckon more than a few locals stupidly — yes! — consider pets as luxury products, like cars, designer knick-knacks and other ornaments. They get a pet … Read the full article →
It’s true: I’m still wearing double socks and I wouldn’t dare going out without a scarf or two. But it doesn’t matter, ’cause I’m a sissy and everybody knows it. Today is the First Day of Summer in Iceland. And this year this date marks also the start of Easter celebrations. Jeez, it’s Thursday already. … Read the full article →
I followed in the footsteps of my former self, trusting the first consistent rays of sunlight as a reliable sign spring was near. I used to rely of my sense of smell to know when it was time. My sense of smell is dormant right now: April’s almost over and I have yet to sense … Read the full article →
The Mess is over for this year. We experienced three days full of memorable moments and I intend on sharing a few with you. But… Writing music reviews isn’t really my thing. Also, music is more subjective than any other form of expression. This is why I’ve always thought writing bad reviews when music is … Read the full article →
Just a few hours left before Reykjavík Music Mess 2011 officially starts. We present you with part 3 of our special about the festival’s artists. Have you taken a look at parts 1 & 2 yet? Quadruplos (IS) Reykjavik-based Tomio Newmilk and Magnoose are better known as electronic weirdcore duo Quadruplos. Quadruplos music is something … Read the full article →
Here is part 2 of our Reykjavík Music Mess 2011 artists overview. Enjoy! Kippi Kaninus (IS) Also known for his recent collaboration with amiina, Kippi Kaninus (alias of Icelandic musician Guðmundur Vignir Karlsson) declared in many occasions his love for computers as ideal tools to produce music. Although the name may sound totally new to … Read the full article →
Only a few days before Reykjavík Music Mess 2011 starts. Sódóma has been added to the venues and will be hosting its own event on Friday night. The official program has been released and I suggest you to take a look at it because the music acts are many and if you plan on attending … Read the full article →