Sigur Ros

Sigur Rós: Odin's Raven Magic – bold orchestral manoeuvres from 2004
Inspired by a 14th-century poem, the Icelandic band conjure otherworldly grandeur on this long-awaited live recording
Phil Mongredien
06, Dec, 2020 @1:00 PM

Sigur Rós criticise 'unjust' second trial for Icelandic tax evasion
Band repaid money plus fines and interest but case at different court could land them in jail
Rupert Neate
19, Oct, 2020 @5:00 AM

‘I love gay techno!’ Sigur Rós singer Jónsi on his bold new sound
Best known for his angelic vocals with the Icelandic rock band, Jónsi Birgisson is turning his hand to future pop, perfumery and sex toy-themed art
Michael Cragg
18, Aug, 2020 @8:00 AM

The maddest house party ever – Ragnar Kjartansson on making The Visitors
Set in the home of eccentric Americans, The Visitors is 64 hard-partying minutes of songs, cigars and sorrow. As it’s named the best artwork of the century, the artist relives its creation
Alex Needham
17, Sep, 2019 @5:00 AM

Sigur Rós drummer quits band following rape allegations
Orri Páll Dýrason accused of sexually assaulting fan while she was asleep
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
01, Oct, 2018 @2:45 PM

Icelandic band Sigur Rós pledge celebration of equality at Margaret Court Arena show
Rockers will turn 27 July concert into protest against tennis legend and will sell T-shirt to raise funds for same-sex marriage advocacy group
Steph Harmon
09, Jun, 2017 @12:37 AM

The weirdest musical TV cameos: from Bob Dylan to the Purple One
Ed Sheeran’s upcoming role in Game of Thrones and Chromatics’ recent ‘gig’ in Twin Peaks are among several other notable guest appearances
Issy Sampson
25, May, 2017 @5:28 PM

Prison, casket or Taj Mahal – where's the strangest place an album was recorded?
Kanye West is reportedly making new music atop a mountain in Wyoming – but he won’t be the first, or last, artist to head outside of the studio for inspiration
Jemayel Khawaja
11, May, 2017 @7:38 PM

Reykjavik calling: how Sigur Rós started a musical revolution in Iceland
The post-rock band have just had a three-night celebration of their work in Los Angeles. Here, their peers explain why the band’s sound continues to resonate
Laura Barton
18, Apr, 2017 @10:00 AM

Sigur Ros’s Georg Holm on Iceland at Euro 2016: ‘It’s kind of beautiful to watch’
The founder member of Sigur Ros on scaring people in pubs and watching England v Iceland: ‘I think we do stand a chance. It’s a pretty good achievement’
Ed Aarons
26, Jun, 2016 @9:00 AM

Avalanches confirm first live shows in 15 years as Splendour in the Grass announces lineup
Australian band, who will also play Spain and England, will be joined at the festival by the Strokes, Sigur Ros and the Cure
Steph Harmon
13, Apr, 2016 @12:16 AM

The best books-and-music pairings
Listening to music and reading not only can go together, but can make fantastic partners and intensify both experiences. Here are your favourite pairings – with couples like Stephen King and Petshop Boys, sci-fi and Aphex Twin or Atwood and Beach House
Marta Bausells
03, Feb, 2016 @4:45 PM
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