66 Degrees of Sound
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.
66 Degrees of Sound
Artist Spotlight: Hasar (Uncut & Unhinged)
You know those Monday mornings where you're feeling the Garfield mode extra hard, and then someone rocks up with enough energy to power the entire city? That's exactly what went down on this artist spotlight episode with true rocker Hasar.
The current band name of musician and actor Örn Gauti Jóhannsson, Hasar just released his first EP Gestalæti on July 7. Örn Gauti was originally a member of the band Hórmonar and broke out as Hasar last year, coming in real hot with the debut single “Báða daga, allar helgar!”. The word "hasar" translates to "action", and as you can tell from our visit from Örn Gauti, he is truly action packed!
So strap in and get your ready to rock with this uncut and unhinged very special episode!
Links to Hasar:
Instagram: @hasar.music
Hasar on Facebook / Spotify / YouTube
Opening track: Hasar — Drasl (r. February 2)
Closing track: Mínus — The Long Face (2003)
66 Degrees of Sound is a podcast production by The Reykjavík Grapevine, hosted by music editor Jóhannes Bjarkason and listings editor Rex Beckett.
Editing and intro music by Rex Beckett.
All tracks played on the show are in accordance with STEF, the Composers’ Rights Society of Iceland.
Check out grapevine.is for the full magazine coverage and events.grapevine.is for more upcoming events.
- Instagram: @rvkgrapevine
- Facebook: The Reykjavík Grapevine
- Youtube: The Reykjavík Grapevine
