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In downtown Reykjavík, nestled in a quiet little cobblestone alley, is a small black house. Inside, the room is dark, the floorboards creak, and a sense of intrigue fills the air. There are even whispers of a ghost said to reside there. What is it about this house that brought me here in the first place, and why do I keep coming back? The house is one of the oldest in Reykjavík, dating back to 1874. It was once a recording studio belonging to Jónsi of Sigur Rós, which may pro

When I heard that Sigur Rós were bringing their orchestral tour back to Europe, I knew immediately that I had to see it. With no Scottish dates announced, travelling was the only option — the only real question was where. London would have been the obvious choice, but if I was going to get on a plane, I figured I might as well go somewhere new. Amsterdam had always been on my list, and suddenly I had the perfect excuse. Thanks to the band, I was also travelling with another p

Actually I was lucky enough to be invited to two nights of Imelda’s ‘Raised on Songs and Stories’ Tour in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. When the tour was first announced, I knew I had to go. Imelda, apart from being an incredible singer, is a great storyteller and fantastic poet in her own right. The tour was billed as being stripped back with plenty of songs, conversations and poetry - it was more like an intimate gathering with people she knew rather than a traditional conce