Name: Berglind Pétursdóttir
Age: 26
Known for: Her comedic twitter account @ergblind. But she’s also a copywriter, choreographer, yoga teacher, and columnist.
What she loves about Reykjavik: “Colorful timber houses, icy Atlantic breezes, 24/7 sunlight.”
Favorite spot: “The sculpture garden at the Einar Jónsson Museum.”
Current playlist: “Kælan Mikla (a sick Icelandic punk band), Beatrice Eli, Andy Stott, FKA Twigs, Beyoncé, NGUZUNGUZU, Kelela, Nisennenmondai and Elliphant. Girl power!”
The best advice she’s ever been given: “Wear fishnets with everything.”
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Name: Geoffrey Þór Karl Huntingdon-Williams
Age: 26
Known for: Awesome hyper-detailed illustrations.
What he loves about Reykjavik: “The closeness of everything, and the village atmosphere of the city center.”
Favorite spot: “Prikið, the oldest diner in Iceland. I’m a manager and it’s lovely, I promise.”
Current playlist: “Icelandic psy-rappers Geimfarar, Icelandic MCs Gísli Pálmi and Emmsjé Gauti, the super producers Gervisykur, plus producers Logi Pedro, Marteinn, ReddLights, BeatmachineAron and the singer Young Karin.”
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Name: Magnea Einarsdóttir
Age: 29
Known for: Turning Icelandic wool into innovative knitwear for her fashion line, MAGNEA.
What she loves about Reykjavik: “How big and small it is at the same time, and the colorful old houses.”
Favorite spots: “The swimming pools — Vesturbæjarlaug is my favorite and it’s right next door to the lovely local cafe Kaffi Vest.”
Current playlist: “SOHN is a recent discovery, and Lily the Kid and Halleluwah are my favorite Icelandic artists right now.”
The best advice she’s ever been given: “Think bigger and use more color.”
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Name: Anna Rakel Róbertsdóttir Glad
Age: 36
Known for: Her talents as a graphic designer and DJ.
What she loves about Reykjavik: “It’s small but has a big character, like a Chihuahua.”
Favorite spots: “Búllan, for good music and the best burgers ever! And Ísbúð Vesturbæjar for ice cream. I recommend vanilla with Luxus dip and snickers.”
Current playlist: “Charles Bradley, Kwabs, Leon Bridges, Miguel, Jhene Aiko, Blood Orange, Movement, Majid Jordan, Jarell Perry and the Icelandic artists Sísý Ey, Fura, Valdimar and Himbrimi.”
The best advice she’s ever been given: “My mom always used to say, ‘If you really want to, you can.'”
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Name: Axel Aage Schiöth
Age: 27
Known for: Making some of the best cocktails in Reykjavik.
What he loves about Reykjavik: “How alive it is. There’s always something happening and the nightlife is so vibrant.”
Favorite spots: “Sundhöll Reykjavíkur. It’s an old indoor swimming pool with hot tubs on the balcony outside. And Hljómskálagarðurinn Park for BBQs in summer.”
Current playlist: “Tame Impala, Darkside, Timber Timbre and the Icelandic groups Grísalappalísa, Amabadama and Ásgeir Trausti.”
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Credits
Text Sarah Owen
Photography Dotmo