Members
Georg Hólmbackground vocals, bass guitar, glockenspiel, keyboard, toy piano · 1994current
Jónsibanjo, bass guitar, bowed string instruments, guitar, harmonica, keyboard, lead vocals, original · 1994current- Kjartan Sveinssonbackground vocals · 2022current
- Ágúst Ævar Gunnarssonmembranophone, original, percussion · 1994–1999
- Kjartan Sveinssonbackground vocals, banjo, flute, guitar, keyboard, oboe, organ, piano, synthesizer, tin whistle · 1998–2013
- Orri Páll Dýrasonkeyboard, membranophone, original, percussion, sampler · 1999–2018
Sigur Rós is an acclaimed Icelandic post-rock band known for their ethereal sound and Jónsi's falsetto vocals.
The band was formed on January 4, 1994, in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Their second album, "Ágætis byrjun," released in 1999, was a critical success that propelled them to international fame.
Biography
Formation
Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band that was formed on January 4, 1994, in Reykjavík. The original lineup included lead vocalist and guitarist Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson, bassist Georg Hólm, and drummer Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson. The band quickly gained attention for their unique sound, characterized by ethereal melodies and Jónsi's distinctive falsetto vocals, often sung in Icelandic and a non-linguistic language they call Vonlenska.
Breakthrough
The band's breakthrough came with their second album, "Ágætis byrjun," which was released in 1999 and received critical acclaim, establishing them as a significant force in the post-rock genre. Over the years, they released several influential albums, including "( )" in 2002, "Takk…" in 2005, and "Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust" in 2008. The lineup saw changes, with drummer Orri Páll Dýrason joining in 1999 and keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson becoming a member in 1998. Sveinsson left the band in 2013 but returned in 2022.
Legacy
Sigur Rós has left a lasting impact on the music scene, known for their cinematic soundscapes and innovative use of instruments, including bowed guitar. They have received numerous accolades, including the Shortlist Music Prize and the Icelandic Music Awards. Their music has been featured in various films and television shows, further solidifying their status as pioneers of the post-rock genre. With a discography that includes eight studio albums and several EPs, Sigur Rós continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
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Discography
Takk… (The Tape Variations)2025
- 1.Takk… (The Tape Variations)4:58
- 2.Glósóli (The Tape Variations)5:04
- 3.Hoppipolla (The Tape Variations)3:41
- 4.Með blóðnasir (The Tape Variations)2:56
- 5.Sæglópur (The Tape Variations)3:34
- 6.Sé lest Pt. 1 (The Tape Variations)5:27
- 7.Sé lest Pt. 2 (The Tape Variations)8:30
- 8.Svo hljótt (The Tape Variations)7:43
- 9.Gong (The Tape Variations)6:29
- 10.Mílanó (The Tape Variations)11:05
- 11.Heysátan (The Tape Variations)7:42
- 12.Andvari (The Tape Variations)10:16
ÁTTA2023
- 1.Glóð3:39
- 2.Blóðberg7:16
- 3.Skel4:59
- 4.Klettur6:31
- 5.Mór5:47
- 6.Andrá4:07
- 7.Gold5:13
- 8.Ylur5:55
- 9.Fall3:28
- 10.89:41
Odin’s Raven Magic2020
- 1.Prologus5:54
- 2.Alföður orkar7:48
- 3.Dvergmál7:37
- 4.Stendur æva9:47
- 5.Áss hinn hvíti5:10
- 6.Hvert stefnir9:57
- 7.Spár eða spakmál7:42
- 8.Dagrenning11:36
Sigur Rós Presents Liminal Sleep2019
- 1.Sleep 119:04
- 2.Sleep 211:34
- 3.Sleep 319:18
- 4.Sleep 416:52
- 5.Sleep 515:54
- 6.Sleep 68:23
- 7.Sleep 712:26
- 8.Sleep 819:17
- 9.Sleep 925:21
22° Lunar Halo2019
- 1.With Arms and Legs Moving
- 2.The Tell Tales
- 3.They Glow in Light
- 4.Like Coloured Glass
Variations on Darkness2019
- 1.The Hungry Ghosts, We Live in an Old Chaos of the Sun
- 2.The Silence of Animals, The Truth is it Wanted to Cave in
Black Mirror: Hang the DJ2017
- 1.All Mapped Out1:26
- 2.Sorry2:59
- 3.Hours, Days, Months1:32
- 4.Into Place3:32
- 5.Match1:31
- 6.Out There1:43
- 7.Sleeps0:49
- 8.See You1:53
- 9.Treasured1:35
- 10.Ruined It3:20
- 11.One Year2:09
- 12.Doubts1:58
- 13.Three, Two, One1:12
- 14.We Agreed0:34
- 15.One, Two, Three, Four0:40
- 16.There’ll Be a Reason1:29
- 17.End4:58
- 18.Over and Over Again1:07
Route One2017
- 1.63º32'43.7"N 19º43'46.3"W2:12
- 2.63º47'36.2"N 18º02'16.9"W5:03
- 3.64º02'44.1"N 16º10'48.5"W4:53
- 4.64º08'43.3"N 21º55'38.8"W7:45
- 5.64º46'34.1"N 14º02'55.8"W7:07
- 6.65º27'29.1"N 15º31'56.0"W5:01
- 7.65º30'17.9"N 18º37'01.3"W3:15
- 8.65º38'27.9"N 20º16'56.9"W4:59
Liminal Remixes2017
- 1.Untitled 6 (E-Bow) (Liminal remix)
- 2.Varúð (Liminal remix)
- 3.Ofbirta (Liminal remix)
- 4.Ó Fridur (Liminal remix)
- 5.Kafari (Liminal remix)
- 6.Untitled 7 (Dauðalagið) (Liminal remix)
- 7.Untitled 9 (Smaskifa) (Liminal remix)
Kveikur2013
- 1.Brennisteinn7:45
- 2.Hrafntinna6:23
- 3.Ísjaki5:03
- 4.Yfirborð4:19
- 5.Stormur4:55
- 6.Kveikur5:55
- 7.Rafstraumur4:58
- 8.Bláþráður5:12
- 9.Var3:44
Valtari2012
- 1.Ég anda6:15
- 2.Ekki múkk7:45
- 3.Varúð6:37
- 4.Rembihnútur5:05
- 5.Dauðalogn6:37
- 6.Varðeldur6:01
- 7.Valtari8:19
- 8.Fjögur píanó7:50
Inni2011
- 1.Svefn-G-Englar
- 2.Glósóli
- 3.Ný Batterí
- 4.Fljótavík
- 5.Við Spilum Endalaust
- 6.Hoppípolla
- 7.Með Blóðnasir
- 8.Inní Mér Syngur Vitleysingur
- 9.E-Bow
- 10.Sæglópur
- 11.Festival
- 12.Hafsól
- 13.All Alright
- 14.Popplagið
- 15.Lúppulagið
- 16.Svefn-G-Englar10:13
- 17.Glósóli6:52
- 18.Ný Batterí8:38
- 19.Fljótavík3:38
- 20.Við Spilum Endalaust3:59
- 21.Hoppípolla4:13
- 22.Með Blóðnasir2:22
- 23.Inní Mér Syngur Vitleysingur4:09
- 24.E-Bow9:09
- 25.Sæglópur7:41
- 26.Festival7:36
- 27.Hafsól8:28
- 28.All Alright5:42
- 29.Popplagið15:24
- 30.Lúppulagið5:59
- 31.Ný Batterí
- 32.Svefn-G-Englar
- 33.Fljótavík
- 34.Inní Mér Syngur Vitleysingur
- 35.Sæglópur
- 36.Festival
- 37.E-Bow
- 38.Popplagið
- 39.Lúppulagið
Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust2008
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In a Frozen Sea: A Year With Sigur Rós2007
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Hvarf‐Heim2007
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Takk…2005
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Hlemmur2003
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( )2002
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Englar alheimsins2001
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Ágætis byrjun1999
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Von brigði1998
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Von1997
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Sæglópur2006
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Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do2004
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Rímur EP2001
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Gallery
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Label
- Record label
- FatCat Records
- Record label
- Geffen Records
Achievements
- Award
- Shortlist Music Prize
- Award
- MOJO Awards
- Award
- Icelandic Music Awards
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Sigur Ros, Sìgur Ros, Sìgur Rós, シガー・ロス
Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band that formed in 1994 in Reykjavík. It comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson, bassist Georg Hólm, and keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson. Known for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi's falsetto vocals, and their use of bowed guitar, Sigur Rós incorporate classical and minimal aesthetic elements. Jónsi's vocals are sung in Icelandic and non-linguistic vocalisations the band terms Vonlenska. They have released eight studio albums, and attracted critical and commercial attention with their second album Ágætis byrjun.
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