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Kolaportið: The undercover market

A battlefield for bargain hunters
So, you want to know where all the old compilation albums and china tea sets went from your local charity shops? They can be found at the Kolaport flea market next to Reykjavik’s harbour.
Imagine a huge undercover car boot sale, dotted around with stalls that resemble the back of Delboy Trotter’s […]

8 February 2007 – 23:30 | Posted in iceland, 101, food, kolaportið | Comments (0)

Icelandic Drummer of the Month: Danni

The first entry in an occasional series spotlighting the rockers no self-respecting groupie will go out with, unless all the others are taken.
Our first little drummer boy is Danni Þorsteinsson, and we assure you this choice has absolutely nothing to do with nepotism (stop blinking Danni). He’s been hitting the skins in the Icelandic music […]

11 December 2006 – 15:25 | Posted in drummers, icelandic music, Icelandic bands, Ghostigital, Maus | Comments (1)

Something for the Weekend: The Narcissistic Edition

A round-up of things to do in Reykjavík this weekend, prepared by your festive and slightly self-involved editors.

Headstart the weekend on Freaky Friday afternoon at Gallerí Gel, where hair is cut to beats spun by one of our very own, the super-fabulous DJ Kiki-Ow.
Later that evening, spend your hard-earned paychecks at Sirkus, where Curver plays […]

30 November 2006 – 21:22 | Posted in iceland, 101, sirkus, Ghostigital | Comments (0)

Gallerí Gel: The (Hair)doctor will see you now

These people can make you look cool, as long as you don’t interfere.
Wandering around 101 Reykjavík on Friday evenings, you are more than likely to come across a few shellshocked trendsetters with obscenely trendy, über half-a-haircut-mullet hairdos. They have most probably been to see the Hairdoctor Jón Atli (the most glamorous hairstylist since Warren Beatty) […]

17 November 2006 – 14:38 | Posted in iceland, nightlife, 101, icelandic music, Visual Arts, DJs, shopping, sirkus, hairdoctor | Comments (1)

Something for the Weekend: The Let’s Ignore the Weather Edition

I see you baby, shaking that ass

Dance the somewhat nippy winter weather away, Friday start your evening somewhere very hot indeed. The Icelandic Bellydance Championships are held at Ýmishúsið and begin at 8pm. a mere 1800isk to see 19 ladies (including one of our fabulous editors) flick their hips in a way which ensures you’ll […]

9 November 2006 – 14:40 | Posted in iceland, nightlife, Adventure in Iceland, drinking, reykjavik, Bars in Iceland, 101, music, icelandic music, events, food, DJs, Icelandic bands, designers, Icelandic clothes, Jón Sæmundur, concerts, clubs | Comments (0)

Icelandic Music 101: Ghostigital

How abstract can they get?
Ghostigital is the current project of Sugarcubes ranter rapper, Einar Örn, who, together with producer/programmer/genius Curver, manages to transform the inside of tazmanian devil’s head whilst having a seizure, into something audible.
Somewhat loved and respected, with remixes by other artists left, right and centre, they can be a bit confusing slash […]

29 October 2006 – 14:57 | Posted in icelandic music, Icelandic bands, Ghostigital | Comments (2)

Something for the Weekend: Post-Airwaves Depression Edition

A roundup of things to do in Reykjavík this weekend, prepared by your very, very tired editors.

The city is fairly quiet this weekend, and in recovery after that festival thing. Maybe this would be a good chance to chillax with it and soak a bit in one of those lovely warm swimming pools. We know […]

26 October 2006 – 18:15 | Posted in iceland, reykjavik, Bars in Iceland, 101, Festivals, DJs, clubs, swimming pools | Comments (1)

Something for the Weekend: the (Almost) Non-Airwaves Edition

Yeah, yeah. Iceland Airwaves, blah, blah, blah. We get it. Just check their website, ok?
On Saturday, check out the noon-to-midnight off-venue Airwaves concert at Hljómalind on Laugavegur. Pardon us while we abuse our position and encourage you to check out super-cutie Mr. Silla (pictured above, pretending to be tough) and her new best friend, Mongoose, […]

19 October 2006 – 18:02 | Posted in iceland, nightlife, reykjavik, 101, icelandic music, events, Visual Arts, Festivals, Icelandic bands, concerts, iceland airwaves, mr silla | Comments (0)