Sigur Rós

Icelandic band

Sigur Rós (English pronunciation: /ˈsɪɡər ˈrɒs/, ˈsɪːɣʏr ˈrouːs) is an Icelandic post-rock band. The band was started in 1994 by Jón Þór "Jónsi" Birgisson, Georg Hólm, and Ágúst Ævar Gunnarsson. In 1997 they released their first album Von. Their best known tune is Hoppipola released in 2006

Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós concert in Reykjavík 2005
Sigur Rós concert in Reykjavík 2005
Background information
OriginReykjavík, Iceland
GenresPost-rock
Dream pop
Experimental rock
Ambient
Years active1994–present
LabelsFat Cat
Geffen
EMI
XL Recordings
Smekkleysa
Members
Past member(s)
Websitewww.sigurros.com

which has seen extensive use in TV shows, adverts and films.

Discography change