Sassy Rap and Afro-Brazilian Beats New York Times Sigur Ros The mists have thickened around the songs on “Valtari,” the first Sigur Ros album since 2008. Jonsi, its lead singer, apparently got uptempo songs out of his system on his 2010 solo album, “Go.” It's back to slow motion for “Valtari,” the ...
Back Story: Sigur Ros - Valtari This Is Fake DIY Keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson and bassist Georg Holm tell Sarah Jamieson the story behind Sigur Ros' new album, 'Valtari'. Keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson and bassist Georg Holm tell Sarah Jamieson the story behind Sigur Ros' new album, 'Valtari'.
Sigur Rós: Valtari – review The Guardian Anyone who thinks the music of Sigur Rós is indistinguishable from the relaxation Muzak sold in new-age, tie-dye shops will find much to support their argument in the Icelandic quartet's sixth album. It has none of the upbeat pop-guitar irreverence ...
Sigur Ros: Valtari The UCSD Guardian Online After a brief foray into more structured pop music, Icelandic-based Sigur Ros has finally returned to the shimmering soundscapes they captured so well in their early albums. Their latest release, Valtari, is another beautiful effort, gently swelling ...
Sigur Ros return with a new sense of calm The Age GEORG HOLM, the bearded, steely-eyed and once almost criminally reticent bass guitarist in Iceland's Sigur Ros, is a little embarrassed as he launches into his confession. The activity that elicits this shot of shame? Not any drink- or drug-fuelled ...
Sigur Ros And The Voice Lead This Week's New Releases Noise11 by Andrew Tijs on May 25, 2012 Sigur Ros and The Voice kick off a big week, including Scissor Sisters, Julia Stone, Ladyhawke, The Cult and more. Icelandic experimental icons Sigur Ros release their long-awaited Valtari. And, of course, the Final 24 ...
