Sigur Rós Announces 2012 Tour
After a three year hiatus, where front man Jónsi took to multiple projects that included solo album Go, side project Riceboy Sleeps and soundtrack for Cameron Crowe's We Bought A Zoo, the prolific Icelandic band has announced they will be touring again in 2012. read more
Found in: Music, NewsSigur Rós Announces Art Contest
Included in the limited special edition of 2011 Sigur Rós film _Inni_ was a pack of light sensitive paper sheets to which the band is encouraging fans to create their own original art. It's been announced that the art is apart of a Sigur Rós merchandise competition. The public can vote on all submissions and the top images will be submitted to the band, who will choose the final winner. read more
Found in: Music, NewsInni: Vincent Morisset's Sigur Rós Doc
Vincent Morisset has now found himself twice in the court of indie-rock’s royalty, first with The Arcade Fire and more recently with Sigur Rós. In just a matter of three years, he’s released Mirror Noir and Inni—two highly impressive films on two highly influential bands. But the filmmaker, whose primary focus lies outside of music-related work, didn’t pursue either project himself. “Both projects came as accidents in a way,” he admits. “I don’t know to be honest…I liked the fact that these things just happened by accident.” Morisset’s Mirror Noir documented the Arcade Fire around the time of their 2007... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesSigur Rós: Inni
If you talk to someone that’s been to a Sigur Rós show, they’ll probably say it was an experience that either was, or had potential to be, nearly religious. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsNew Sigur Rós Album Due Out This Spring
This week has been a big one for Sigur Rós with the release of their concert film Inni. But maybe some of the biggest news about the band, who has been on hiatus since 2008, is that they’ve got a new album scheduled to come out this spring. read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch the First 10 Minutes of Sigur Rós' Inni
As previously reported, Sigur Rós has a new film and live album due out in the U.S. this week. You can now watch the first 10 minutes of that film through the band’s Facebook page. read more
Found in: Music, NewsHear a New Sigur Rós Track from Inni
The new Sigur Rós live album/documentary, Inni, has all sorts of goodies. But now, one of the exclusive tracks off the deluxe edition of the project has made its way to the web. "Lúppulagið" is an atmospheric instrumental track that finds the band falling back on guitar swells and plinking pianos. Although you won't hear frontman Jonsi Birgisson's distinctive voice on this one, its quiet stillness is still unmistakably Sigur Rós. read more
Found in: Music, NewsSigur Ros Documentary Inni Screening Dates Announced
Sigur Ros' documentary/live footage DVD Inni is all set to be released on November 15th on XL Recordings, but now Sigur Ros has also announced that the documentary will be going on tour, so to speak, and coming to a theater near you. To make things even better, if you pre-order Inni from your local record store, you'll get a free complimentary ticket to see the documentary on the big screen at the theater in your town. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSigur Rós Announce Full Details, Preorder for Inni
Sigur Rós announced today that their double-live album, Inni, will be released on Nov. 15 on XL Recordings. The album and film will be released on several different formats, including CD and DVD or Blu-Ray versions that include four extra songs, a triple-LP version, a digital edition and a deluxe edition. The album is available for pre-order on Amazon.com, XL Recording’s website, and Sigur Rós’ website. read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Sigur Rós' Enigmatic New Video
Just a few days ago, Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós released a video for a song called "Klippa." Directed by Sarah Hopper, the cinematic video is eerie and bizarre, depicting three people silently cutting up articles of clothing (and jewelry and shoes) in a dark, cellar-like room for no clearly established reason, then dancing together in the shadowed corners of the room. read more
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