After a much longer break than anticipated, we are very pleased to announce the comeback of our new music and events podcast 66 Degrees of Sound!
66 Degrees of Sound is a show about the newest music being released in Iceland and the hottest events happening in Reykjavík. Kicking off a whole new chapter of the show, hosts Jóhannes Bjarkason and Rex Beckett are back behind the microphones to bring you not one, not two, but THREE episodes a week from now on! The show has already re-tooled twice already so it’s time to put the “third time’s the charm” theory through its paces.
Each week from today onwards, 66 Degrees of Sound will release an Artist Spotlight episode on Tuesdays, Events & News on Thursdays, and finally a sweet Saturday Morning Mix to keep you pumped through the weekend. The show also has a brand spanking new intro song, yay!
For the first episode of this new format begins with lo-fi indie-punk darlings BSÍ in the hotseat, or rather one half of them, drummer and singer Sigurlaug (Silla) Thorarensen. The duo have just released their first single in nearly two years called “Lily (hot dog)” (released April 1) along with a wonderful, star-studded music video, which we just can’t get enough of.
Silla joined us in Grapevine HQ’s brand new podcasting studio for a riveting and lively chat about the song, the video, the band’s plans, and general silliness.
BSÍ - Lily (hot dog) on Bandcamp
Official music video, directed by Snæfríður Sól Gunnarsdóttir
Instagram: @bsi.band
Facebook: BSÍ
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.
