66 Degrees of Sound

The Reykjavík Grapevine•www.grapevine.is

Welcome to 66 Degrees of Sound, a show by The Reykjavík Grapevine bringing you all the latest music releases in Iceland. The Reykjavík Grapevine is an English language magazine published 18 times a year, focusing on all things Iceland-related. Launched in 2003, the independent magazine has long been a leading voice in Icelandic culture.

In this show made for music lovers and Icelandophiles, Grapevine journalists Rex Beckett and Jóhannes Bjarkason discuss and play some of the latest new music releases in Iceland.

The show releases three episodes per week. Artist Spotlight on Tuesdays, where the hosts are joined by a musician; Hot Happenings on Thursdays, where some of the most exciting events in Reykjavík are covered; and Saturday Morning Mix on Saturdays, featuring a curated playlist for your weekend's delight.

This show is produced by the Reykjavík Grapevine.

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Episodes

Episode 7: If Cocteau Twins Made Hip-Hop, After The After-Party Music & More

Send us a text Welcome to Icelandic Music This Week by The Reykjavík Grapevine, where Grapevine journalists Rex and Jóhannes discuss the latest Icelandic music releases. Your one-stop shop for brand new Icelandic music, join us every Friday for the weekly roundup. In this episode, we listen to new tracks by sleepy-popper Sin Fang; hear from an artist that sounds a bit like the if the Cocteau Twins did hip-hop; dive deeper into JFDR’s newest album; and peek into Músíktilraunir runner-up Torfi’s n...

May 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: Diving Deep With MSEA, New Release from Dream Wife & Klemens Hannigan

Send us a text Welcome to 66 Degrees of Sound by The Reykjavík Grapevine, where Grapevine journalists Rex and Jóhannes discuss the latest Icelandic music releases. Your one-stop shop for brand new Icelandic music, join us every Friday for the weekly roundup. In this episode, Jóhannes is joined by artist Maria-Carmela Raso – also known as MSEA. Join us for an in-depth interview with MSEA as we dive deep into her latest track, "Mouth Of The Face Of The Sea", talk dream-journalling, what "shame as ...

Apr 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5: Gabber-Rap Vengeance, A Pop-Punker Who Needs Cash, a Sit Down with Sævar Jóhannsson & More

Send us a text Welcome to Icelandic Music This Week by The Reykjavík Grapevine, where Grapevine journalists Rex and Jóhannes discuss the latest Icelandic music releases. Your one-stop shop for brand new Icelandic music, join us every Friday for the weekly roundup. In this episode, we listen to new tracks by gabber-rappers Xiupill; discover a brand new one-man pop-punk band who needs to get paid; the rave-inspired beats of Ástþór Örn's new album; and we meet up with Sævar Jóhannsson, who tells us...

Apr 21, 2023•44 min

Episode 4: Serene Melodies, Messy Riffs, the Indefinable Þórir Georg & More

Send us a text Welcome to Icelandic Music This Week by The Reykjavík Grapevine, where Grapevine journalists Rex and Jóhannes discuss the latest Icelandic music releases. Your one-stop shop for brand new Icelandic music, join us every Friday for the weekly roundup. In this episode, we check out new tracks by neoclassical composer Snorri Hallgrímsson, indie-grunge rockers Diamond Dolls, and scandi-art pop musician Sara Flindt. Guest interview with Þórir Georg, talking about his latest compilation ...

Apr 14, 2023•44 min

Episode 3: Easter Holiday Playlist!

Send us a text Welcome to 66 Degrees of Sound by The Reykjavík Grapevine, where Grapevine journalists Rex and Jóhannes discuss the latest Icelandic music releases. Your one-stop shop for brand new Icelandic music, join us every Friday for the weekly roundup. In this episode, we take a little break for the Easter holiday and bring you a playlist of some our favourite new tracks from the past month. You can find all our new music selections on our official New Music Friday Spotify playlist . Tune ...

Apr 07, 2023•31 min

Episode 2: Easter Eggs, New JFDR, Interview with Ókindarhjarta & More

Send us a text Welcome to Icelandic Music This Week by The Reykjavík Grapevine, where Grapevine journalists Rex and Jóhannes discuss the latest Icelandic music releases. Your one-stop shop for brand new Icelandic music, join us every Friday for the weekly roundup. In this episode, we talk to a member of the indie-folk band Ókindarhjarta as well as listen to a track from their upcoming album. We also cover new releases by JFDR, neonme, and LadieLex, plus give all the hottest takes on the Icelandi...

Mar 31, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Jazzy Björk Covers, Pocket Symphonies, Make-Out Metal & More

Send us a text Welcome to 66 Degrees of Sound, a show by The Reykjavík Grapevine bringing you all the latest music releases in Iceland. The Reykjavík Grapevine is an English language magazine published 18 times a year, focusing on all things Iceland-related. Launched in 2003, the independent magazine has long been a leading voice in Icelandic culture. In this show made for music lovers and Icelandophiles, Grapevine journalists Rex Beckett and Jóhannes Bjarkason discuss and play some of the lates...

Mar 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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