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Floods · ReykjavíkJónsi brings a figurative “flood” to Hafnarhús as he explores creativity beyond music “I don’t know anything about how to be an artist,” says Jón Þór Birgisson, or Jónsi, as we meet at the Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús. Less than a week before his first solo exhibition in Europe, FLÓÐ, opens its doors to visitors and simultaneously kicks off the biennial Reykjavík Arts Festival, Jónsi seems stressed. As we stand surrounded by half-assembled wor…See the Story
From Iceland — There Will Be Flood
Reykjavík · ReykjavíkBursting back into business Pioneering DJ duo and hometown heroes Kiasmos are officially back in business after finally taking the stage in Reykjavík on Monday, May 27. In March, they teased the end of their seven-year hiatus with the release of a new EP, Flown. Since then, they have dropped another EP, Burst, announced tour dates and a new full album, II, set for July 5. I guess you could say they were already back in your headphones, but for s…See the Story
From Iceland — Kiasmos Return To Stage
Iceland · IcelandAn eruption began between Stóra Skógfell and Sýlingarfell at 12:45 this afternoon, sending a curtain of lava spewing 50 metres into the air. The fissure eruption is roughly one kilometre long and is visible from Reykjanesbraut, the main road between the capital area and the international airport in Keflavík. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management has declared an Emergency/Distress Phase for the region. It should go without s…See the Story
From Iceland — An Eruption Has Begun North of Grindavík
Iceland · IcelandCaptain and first mate of the cargo ship Longdawn were arrested following the capsize of a small fishing vessel off the coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula on May 16. The sailor was rescued. Following a police investigation, traces of alcohol, THC and Benzos were found in Longdawn’s first mate. The captain and first mate are detained in Iceland until June 13. The men are suspected of endangering the sailor’s life, with or without intention, and fle…See the Story
From Iceland — Crew Members Arrested Suspected Of Capsizing Boat
Iceland · IcelandPolice officers in the Westfjords were called to a house in Bolungarvík on Monday evening, where they found two individuals in their 60s — common-law partners — dead. The police reported that they do not suspect criminal activity. Westfjords police requested the assistance of the capital region police’s technical department and a forensic pathologist to investigate the scene. The case is under investigation. The police have not issued further in…See the Story