The Most Remote Restaurant in the World – Film Review
Cinema loves food because food is cinematic. You’ve seen Boiling Point, The Menu, Burnt. The sounds of a kitchen – chopping, boiling, stirring, tasting – lend themselves to a familiar yet exciting auditory experience. Presented well, food is a visual experience. Crisp table linens, sparkling silver wear and the clink of a crystal glass are… Continue reading The Most Remote Restaurant in the World – Film Review
Keep readingDanish actress Maria Rich from acclaimed BBC series ‘Trom’ talks about filming this crime drama in the Faroe Islands
This weekend sees the arrival of the long awaited Nordic series Trom, which has already picked up a number of awards. The series is one the first to be filmed and based in the stunning Faroe Islands, and it is loosely based on the books by Faroese writer and literary historian, Jógvan Isaksen. We managed… Continue reading Danish actress Maria Rich from acclaimed BBC series ‘Trom’ talks about filming this crime drama in the Faroe Islands
Keep readingCamilla from London-based theatre company Cut The Cord tells us about their New Nordics Festival
To shine a light in a different direction today – away from the television shows, documentaries, music, and film – this time we take a look at an exciting event happening in London called the New Nordics Festival. NEW NORDICS FESTIVAL is a 5-day festival in London between 12-16 October 2021, showcasing the best new… Continue reading Camilla from London-based theatre company Cut The Cord tells us about their New Nordics Festival
Keep readingMeet Einangran the Folk Pop duo from the Faroe Islands
We hear from Heiðrik and Lea – the duo from Faroese band Einangran – as they release their new music for beautiful track Glashus. The pair tell us about where they are from and what they have been up to. Where are you from and what are your favourite places to experience there? We’re both… Continue reading Meet Einangran the Folk Pop duo from the Faroe Islands
Keep readingKoboyKex – The Musical Cowboys from the Faroe Islands
Would you believe that out on the beautiful green plains and hills of the Faroe Islands two cowboys exist bringing sweet music to our ears all the way over from their beautiful country? Well they do exist in the form of KoboyKex – we got to chat too Heiðrikur and Sigmund about their new music,… Continue reading KoboyKex – The Musical Cowboys from the Faroe Islands
Keep readingNordic New Music: One to watch – Brimheim
We discovered the excellent Brimheim through the ever reliable Nordic Music Review and this was backed when we spoke to singer Greta a couple of months ago. This weekend the singer released her EP Myself Misspelled which is a collection of her past singles along with two new tracks – it is everything we hoped… Continue reading Nordic New Music: One to watch – Brimheim
Keep readingNordic New Music: Faroe Islands Based Singer ‘Helgi’
Faroe Islands-based singer Helgi got in touch with us to talk about his new single – it was also an exciting moment when the singer pointed out that Minnis2 sounded a lot like ”Minnist tú” – which in Faroese means ”Do you remember?” ! We hope you remember to check out Helgi and his wonderful… Continue reading Nordic New Music: Faroe Islands Based Singer ‘Helgi’
Keep readingNordic New Music: Janus Rasmussen
We were lucky to catch up with Janus Rasmussen, who some might know as the other half of the duo KIASMOS with the excellent Olafur Arnalds. The artist, who grew up on the remote Faroe Islands, has brought out some fantastic solo work recently with his 2019 album ‘Vin’ and most recently the singles Blóð… Continue reading Nordic New Music: Janus Rasmussen
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