Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band. The name is derived from the name of lead vocalist Jónsi Birgisson's little sister, Sigurrós. They hail from the same creative and vibrant Icelandic music scene as múm and Amiina. They released their first-ever foray into film-making with their tour documentary, Heima in late 2007. Jón Þór Birgisson (Jónsi), Georg Hólm, and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson formed the group in Reykjavík, Iceland in August 1994.

Influenced by: Radiohead, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, múm, Amiina

Active:

1994-present

Scene:

Reykjavík, Iceland

Side projects

• Jónsi

• AsgeirSun, Jun 28
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• The AnimerosFri, Jun 26
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• QUEER MAGIC DANCE PARTYSun, Jun 7
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• Rock Eupora, Darling. JPG, Sister Planet, FaebleWed, Jun 10
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• SOFI TUKKERFri, Oct 16
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• MeltTue, Nov 3
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• The ShinsFri, Oct 2
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• PalisadesTue, Jul 21
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