After nearly a decade, Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi steps back into the mix with "Exhale." It’s sweeping and experimental, and we’re looking forward to a full-length recording.
When Sigur Rós frontman Jón Thor Birgisson embarked on putting together Go his first solo album, he envisioned a record that would provide a home for some of the songs he’d written over the years that were never quite right for the band. Jónsi originally imagined it would be a quiet, acoustic album. But the final collection of songs is anything but. When you hear the introductory notes on the lead-off track, “Go Do,” the energy and playfulness of the music explodes in sharp contrast to the darker, ruminating sound of Sigur Rós.
I can’t think of an in-studio performance I’ve been looking forward to more than Jónsi. Unlike many of my peers and friends, I’ve never been a massive Sigur Ros fan.…
Album Preview: New Solo Album from Jónsi (Sigur Ros)
When Sigur Rós frontman Jón Thor Birgisson embarked on putting together “Go,” his first solo album, he envisioned a record that would provide a home for some of the songs…
Art Insider Dec. 17: immersive soundscapes, and obstacles facing black students
Sigur Rós’ Jónsi creates a multi-sensory soundscape, paintings defy conventions, and an exhibition looks at young black students’ challenges within the education system.
Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY Monday, April 19, Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi brings the joyful sound of his solo project to Morning Becomes…
KCRW’s Album Preview series has scored some excellent album streams since launching late last year, offering a chance to hear a new album streaming on demand before it is released.…
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Considering home court advantage and a steady surge in popularity, this neo-hippie collective is poised to cap off a banner year with a…
There's nothing reluctant or halfhearted about the bold, dreamy, impeccably rendered music on My Favourite Faded Fantasy, which gets plenty of room to breathe and seethe over the course of more than 50 minutes.
I’m teaching Brazilian music again in my music salon and have been bemoaning the music I haven’t been able to feature in class due to time constraints. I thought I’d share a few…
While I wasn’t among the 75,000 people in Indio this weekend, I really enjoyed catching up on everyone’s favorite performances thanks to the wonders of the Internet. I saw that…
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