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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Icelandic band Sigur Ros, who have been admired by the likes of Radiohead and Coldplay, will release their first album in four years on May 29, marking the end of the band's indefinite hiatus, the band announced on Monday. The band's sixth album, "Valtari," is comprised of eight songs, runs 54 minutes and will be released on double LP, CD and digital download formats. The band initially put the album on hold while lead vocalist Jonsi Birgisson recorded and toured a solo album. ...
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Sigur Rós: – “Varúð”
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A few weeks ago, we sized up Sigur Rós’ forthcoming Valtari, a pretty, understated affair harboring a keen focus on detail. Only lead single “Ekki Múkk” (as well as B-side “Kvistur“) have made the rounds publicly, and now the swelling “Varúð” has made its debut on Shaun Ke...
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Sigur Rós: – “Kvistur”
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Recently, Sigur Rós signaled their new release Valtari with the lead single “Ekki Múkk,” which was also released as a 10” for Record Store Day. The B-side to that release, the non-album “Kvistur,” has now surfaced. Head below to hear the haunting track. Valtari is out 5/29 on XL. The “...
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Sigur Rós: Premature Evaluation: Sigur Rós Valtari
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The first single for Sigur Rós’ Valtari, “Ekki Múkk,” arrived with the fanfare and warm reception expected of that dramatic moment — after all, it was the first new recording under the Sigur Rós banner since 2008′s Með Suð Í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust. “Ekki Múkk,” tho...
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Sigur Rós: Sigur Ros Playing First American Shows Since 2008
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Sigur Ros will return to North America this summer to play their first live shows on the continent since 2008
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Sigur Rós: Announces North American Tour
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On the heels of the announcement of Valtari — it’s out out 5/29 on XL — Sigur Rós will hit the road to support it. Scan the dates below while blasting “Ekki Múkk,” the floaty new single. 07/30 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Mann (Skyline Stage) 07/31 – Brooklyn, NY @ Prospect Park...
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