Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.12.2016, Blaðsíða 2

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In This Issue:
+ Drifting Along With aYia P:18
+ Sally Pink Mystic Vibes With Alvia Islandia P:20
+ New Bands Galore: Every Airwaves Newcomer P:22
+ Get Planny: Schedules P:44-53
+ The Icelandic Rap Sheet P:8
+ Airwaves Tipsters: Top Musicians' Festival Picks P:10
+ Crazy-Waves: Where To Get Your Drink On P:36
+ Best Of Reykjavík: Airwaves Edition P:38
SURVIVAL GUIDE 4
BJÖRK 32And, just like that, it’s time for the an-nual fireworks display of music, par-
tying and carnival atmosphere that is
the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival.
It’s Airwaves. AIRWAVES. A-a-I-i-R-
r-W-w-A-a-V-v-E-e-S-s!
This week is one of the richest of
the year in downtown Reykjavík, trea-
sured equally by the city’s many open-
eared music lovers, bouncing hip-hop
kids, grey-faced barflies, haute fash-
ionistas, and their brothers, mothers,
sisters and lovers. It’s a time when the
town springs to life like no other. Ev-
ery building seems to sprout a sound
system, music pours from every open
window, and everyone has a smile on
their face and a new band tip; a gig to
run to, and a story to tell when they
get there. Downtown’s central artery
of Laugavegur beats with a different
pulse: at this time of year, it’s not un-
usual to absorb techno before break-
fast, to see pavement traffic created
by someone hauling a cello, or to be
pulled in by the magnetism of some
impromptu afternoon dance party.
In the midst of all of this gleeful
chaos, sound and fury, there are some
leylines to follow. In this guide, we’ve
drawn together a lot of things you
should know: whether it’s DJ Davíð
Roach’s tips on making sure you don’t
get frozen out of that must-see show,
Emmsjé Gauti or sóley's tips on what
to watch, or some words with Icelan-
dic music’s Queen B herself, Björk.
Of course, Grapevine’s intrepid crew
is going to be out in the thick of it, re-
porting what’s going on—check grape-
vine.is for daily reports on what our
writers saw, and where they’re headed
next. Remember to use the hashtag
#GrapeWaves on your Instagrams and
tweets—someone will win a packed
festival goodie bag, in partnership with
Einstök Craft Ales, on each festival day.
Now: it’s time. Go forth. Enjoy the
ride. Take care of yourselves, and each
other. And see you on the other side.
John Rogers, Issue Editor
An Introduction:
From The Festival:
Hold On To Your Butts
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Velkomin!
There is a Swedish poem that goes: January, February,
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, Octo-
ber, November, November, November, November, Novem-
ber, November, etc. Well, we’re not in Sweden. We are in
Iceland, and it's November—and how wonderful it is. It's
most likely to come with a breeze from the north, occasio-
nal showers and even snow, with a dash of aurora borealis.
Swimming in the Westside pool, eating hotdogs outdoors,
and the crazy tradition of having ice-cream in the cold.
Might I suggest and recommend you go for a siginn fiskur
at Sægreifinn or a kjammi at the BSÍ before heading down-
town for the fusion kitchen of espresso with endless varie-
ties of french fries. Iceland Airwaves is here, with all its lo-
veliness. November is great in Reykjavik; not the slightest
resemblance to the Swedish rational melodrama. Not the
slightest. Velkomin!
Grímur Atlason, Iceland Airwaves Festival Manager