Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.12.2016, Blaðsíða 40

Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.12.2016, Blaðsíða 40
The R eykjavík G rapevine Iceland A irw aves Special 20 16 40 Downtown Reykjavík has some g re at i ndep endent re cord stores, all of which sell LPs by Icelandic artists that you might not find elsewhere. So if—or more likely, when—you fall head over heels for some Icelan- dic band during Airwaves, here are the places where you might be able to track down their mu- sic. And just for fun, we threw in some nice cafés that have record players where you can get a cof- fee, listen to vinyl, and look over what you bought. Reykjavík Roasters Kárastígur 1 Start the day off with a cup of “Kaffismiðjan” and a crois- sant at Reykjavík Roasters. Pick a record to play from their wide-ranging selection, and make your own latte art. You should be energised and ready for the day. Reykjavík Record Shop Klapparstígur 35 Stop by the small but hom- ey Reykjavík Record Shop on Klapparstígur. After admiring their collection of old and new vinyl, and perhaps finding an album to take home, head over to Skólavörðustígur. 12 Tónar Skólavörðustígur 15 This classic music shop has been located at Skólavörðustígur 15 since 1998. Pick out some re- cords, settle into one of the comfortable sofas with a coffee, clamp on the headphones, and relax for a while. You’ll always find something to your liking here, especially because the su- per-nice staff are always willing to recommend Icelandic bands you might like based on your taste. Kaffi Vínyl Hverfisgata 76 This relatively new café-bar is a great lunch stop, and always has the crackle of vinyl in the air as the staff and customers pick LPs to play from their record collection. Pick something out, and try something from their all-vegan menu. Lucky Records Rauðarárstígur 10 When it comes to sheer quan- tity of records on offer, Lucky Records w ins hands dow n. It’s easy to lose an hour going through the racks in this vinyl candy store, whether you’re after specific rarities, dusty second-hand LPs, or the latest Icelandic and international re- leases. Smekkleysa Laugavegur 35 Smekkleysa (“Bad Taste” in En- glish) is a record label and cre- ative collective that grew from Reykjavík’s punk scene in the 1980s. Today, it’s also a bright green record store with a fine selection of CDs and vinyl on offer. Stofan Vesturgata 3 If you want somewhere to re- charge and look through your purchases, we recommend the Stofan café. They have soups, snacks and pastries, and the staff play chilled out music in the daytime with DJs playing re- laxed sets most evenings. Mengi Óðinsgata 2 This artist-run arts and music space has quickly become a sta- ple of the local scene, hosting interesting exhibits by day and experimental performances by night. It’s definitely worth pop- ping in to check out the records and objects they have on sale by local artists in the shop area, and to find out what events are going on. A Vinyl Lover's Guide to Reykjavík Words Hrefna Björg Gylfadóttir & John Rogers Photos Art Bicnick
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