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Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós


Background information
Origin Reykjavík, Iceland
Genre(s) Post-Rock
Dream Pop
Experimental Rock
Ambient
Years active 1994—present
Label(s) EMI Group
Geffen Records
Smekkleysa
XL Recordings
Fat Cat Records
Associated acts Jónsi
Jónsi & Alex
Amiina
Website Website
Members
Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson
Georg "Goggi" Hólm
Kjartan "Kjarri" Sveinsson
Orri Páll Dýrason
Former members
Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson



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Information

Sigur Rós (English pronunciation: /ˈsɪɡər ˈrɒs/, Icelandic: [ˈsɪːɣʏr ˈrouːs]) is an Icelandic post-rock band with melodic, classical, and minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound and lead singer Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto. In January 2010, the band announced that they will be on hiatus until further notice in order to pursue solo careers and to spend time with their families.


Albums
Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust (2008) Hvarf/Heim (2007) Takk... (2005) () (2002) Ágætis Byrjun (1999) An Alright Start (English vesion of Ágætis Byrjun) (1999) Von (1997)


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News

Sigur Rós Question 'Similar Sounding' Advert Songs

September 29, 2010
Sigur Rós have questioned the apparent similarities between a number of songs used in TV adverts and their own music. The Icelandic group’s songs have long been used on TV shows and films, but never in TV adverts that sell a product.  Read more 

Sigur Ros' Jonsi Announces Autumn UK Tour

April 20, 2010
Sigur Ros star Jonsi has announced details of a new UK tour, due to get under way in Bristol on September 1. The jaunt will also see the singer perform in Glasgow (September 5), Manchester (6) and Birmingham (9).  Read more 

Sigur Ros' Jonsi Announces Debut UK Solo Show

February 16, 2010
Sigur Ros singer Jonsi has announced details of a one-off UK show at The Forum in London's Kentish Town. The Icelandic star – full name Jón Þór Birgisson - will play the venue on May 26th in support of his lovely upcoming album 'Go'.  Read more 

Sigur Ros Singer Jonsi Announces Debut Solo Album Details

December 7, 2009
Sigur Ros singer Jonsi Thor Birgisson has unveiled details of his debut solo album. Simply titled 'Go', the album is released through Parlophone Records on March 22 and is being billed as markedly different to the 2009 instrumental record with his boyfriend Alex Somers 'The Riceboy Sleeps'.  Read more 

Bloc Party, Sigur Ros, Calvin Harris Set For New Tiesto Album

August 6, 2009
DJ Tiлsto has announced details of a star-studded new studio album, which will be released on October 20. The record, entitled 'Kaleidoscope', features collaborations with Bloc Party's Kele Okereke, Calvin Harris and Nelly Furtado.  Read more 

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