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After taking a three-year break, Sigur Rós announced plans to tour in 2012. With no tentative tour dates released, the band has confirmed their appearance at the 2012 Bestival on the Isle of Wight in September. This will be there only UK tour date. Last year the told the Wall Street Journal they were working on new material, which they described as “floaty and minimal”. The band's follow-up to 2008′s highly acclaimed ‘Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust’ this … [Read more...]
Having written the score to Cameron Crowe's most recent film, 'We Bought A Zoo', it has been announced that Jónsi will work with the director again on a new project. Despite some mediocre reviews for the film, Jónsi's soundtrack faired much better critically, and provided those desperate to hear more of his solo work with something new. Pitchfork reports that the film, although unfinished, will be a comedy. Crowe and Jónsi have a history of their work together, with Sigur Rós providing a … [Read more...]
The Icelandic shoegaze/post-rock/experimental outfit Sigur Ros recently told the Wall Street Journal they were working on new material, which they described as "floaty and minimal". The band expect to release the follow-up to 2008's highly acclaimed 'Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust' in the coming spring. Bassist George Holm said the project seems to him to be "introverted", while Orri Páll Dýrason, drummer for the band, explained that the release is "ambient", and that it worked as … [Read more...]
The world is only three days away from seeing Sigur Rós’ debut film, INNI. With this date fast approaching. Directed by Vincent Morisset, the movie will consist of a 75 minute concert and an unreleased track. This unreleased track, however, has been leaked and can now be heard for your listening pleasure. Check out the track below and let us know what you think! … [Read more...]
As we mentioned a couple weeks ago, Sigur Rós is planning to release a live concert film and album. The film, titled INNI, will be under the direction of Vincent Morisset, the same man who did Arcade Fire’s Miroir Noir. A teaser titled “Klippa” has just been released to promote the new film, and can be viewed below. Although it is fairly vague and mysterious in nature, it is a sign of progress, and hopefully we will be able to see the entirety of the film soon. When asked about … [Read more...]
A handful of new details have been released in regards to Sigur Rós’ forthcoming live film, INNI. The film is of the group’s concert at Alexandra Place in London, the last show before their hiatus. To top it all off, INNI will be directed by Vincent Morisset, the man behind Acrade Fire’s Miroir Noir. The film will run an hour and 45 minutes, and only lacks one song from the concert. INNI is set to debut at the Venice Film Festival on September 3rd. Then in November both the film … [Read more...]
It’s pretty hard to define, pronounce, spell or understand the music of Jónsi Birgisson (the frontman for equally baffling Icelandic band, Sigur Rós) but I think it’s safe to say that the lush, delicate, sweeping arrangements this guy produces transcends all those indecipherable semantics. Luckily for us, the hottest thing since the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull will be melting hearts and minds at a venue near you. Jónsi recently announced a massive tour that will cross off most of … [Read more...]
