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A post yesterday from Sigur Ros’ official site confirmed that lead singer Jonsi Birgisson is releasing his first ever solo album. “we are happy to announce that jonsi is now working on his first solo album. the album will be largely acoustic and feature string arrangements from contemporary classical composer nico muhly. according to nico, [...]

If you read this blog regularly, you may find my 1500 word Coldplay rant from earlier this year to be pretty hypocritical, considering I didn’t even put the album on my own Top 10 for 2008. I guess, in the end, I couldn’t justify bumping any of these albums (even though I do love Coldplay [...]

Beauty. As I’ve said before; insanity.

I know it’s been said before by myself and others, but seriously…readers, friends, random googler passer-byers, Sigur Ros is too good. I am sitting here watching a repeat of the MOMA concert on Current TV (thank goodness for my downgraded cable package still including this channel. VH1 Classic, I miss you <3) and asking myself [...]

As much saving as my soul does need, I will not be attending any dates on this tour. My existence in this mortal coil just cannot handle any more Sigur Ros. If you haven’t seen them live, however, I suggest you do so. Here’s some more opportunities: September 17 – New York, NY @ The [...]

If you’ve read much about Bonnaroo this morning, you’re sure to have come across a rave review of Sigur Ros’ set, calling it the best show ever in the history of shows. Well, I find that very easy to believe, considering that I am still recovering mentally and emotionally from seeing them almost 6 years [...]

The first song from Sigur Ros’ upcoming album, Með suð í eyrum við spilum, is completely different from any thing the band has done before. I think I hear what could be considered a chord progression on an acoustic guitar. Crazy. Cool cover? Listen: “Gobbledigook” by Sigur Ros

Heima (the documentary film set around Sigur Ros’ 2006 tour, and their homelane, Iceland) was released last year, followed by some screenings/acoustic performances by the band. The film was directed by Canadian director Dean DeBlois (who is, oddly enough, a writer for Disney). I recently came across a post on the band’s myspace that their [...]