Entertainment and leisure

Bellstop releases New Music Video - Trouble - Official VIDEO

Bellstop is an Icelandic Folk Rock Indie Band formed by Elín and Rúnar. Bellstop just released their first single Trouble, the title track of their upcoming album Karma.

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:05

Reykjavík Music Mess 2013 festival starts soon - Buy tickets

Icelandic alternative music festival Reykjavik Music Mess will be held from 24th to 26th of May, from Friday to Sunday. The festival will be located on two venues, the main shows will be hosted at Volta, an all new concert venue and club in downtown Reykjavik.

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 14:31

Homer Simpson speaks Icelandic - VIDEO

Iceland was all over the newest Simpons episode which aired in the USA last night. Music from Sigur Rós as well as many famous landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja, Perlan (the Pearl) and the Blue Lagoon, appear on the show.

Monday, 20 May 2013 21:31

Red Bull flying bach: Well-tempered head spins in Iceland

Head spins driven by the keys of a piano, power moves following the rhythm of Bach’s fugues: Red Bull Flying Bach turns the worlds of classical music and breakdancing upside down! After the sold-out tours of 2011 and 2012, the ultimate clash of cultures will now inspire audiences in Iceland.

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 05:58

Johanna Sigurdardottir in a light blue jacket

Departing prime minister of Iceland appeared on the Simpsons

"The Saga of Carl" is the 21th episode of season 24. It originally aired on May 19, 2013 alongside "Dangers on a Train" in a one hour season finale. The Icelandic band Sigur Rós guest-stared as themselves. The departing prime minister of Iceland, Johanna Sigurdardottir, also appeared in the episode.

Monday, 20 May 2013 12:33

Lebowski Bar has One of 10 Best Cocktails in the World

The website www.stuff.co.nz from New Zealand, has published a list of Top 10 Hollywood Cocktails Globally. Lebowski bar in Reykjavík is on the list for their White Russian.

Sunday, 19 May 2013 12:45

Eyþór Ingi performing the Icelandic Eurpvision entry

Iceland 17th in the Eurovision Song Contest - VIDEO

The Eurovision Song Contest Finals took place tonight. Iceland was 17th in the competition, among 26 finalists, with 47 points. - This is slightly better than last year when Iceland was 20th with 46 points with the song Never Forget performed by Greta Salóme and Jón Jósep Snæbjörnsson. Denmark was the indisputable winner of tonight as Emmelie de Forest performed Only Teardrops.

Saturday, 18 May 2013 22:50

Jakob Frímann Magnússon and Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes Busted for theft in Iceland - VIDEO

Rapper Busta Rhymes allegedly stole a chorus from Icelandic Musician Jakob Frímann Magnússon. Busta Rhymes used a chorus from Jakob's song 'Burlesque in Barcelona' in his song 'Doin' It Again', without consulting with Jakob.

Saturday, 18 May 2013 15:43

Homer Simpson in Iceland - Trailers - VIDEO

A new poster has been released for the Simpsons episode that takes place in Iceland. In the show, the half-Icelandic Carl will be followed to Iceland. Icelandic band Sigur Rós both wrote music for the show and will appear on it.

Saturday, 18 May 2013 08:20