We’ve already heard a gang of songs from Valtari, the much-anticipated new album from Icelandic swoon-rock architects Sigur Rós. And right now, at this exact moment, the thing is streaming at the band’s website. So go! Hurry! Listen to it! It’ll make a good dinner soundtrack, we promise! It’s here. Valtar...

Band will stream 'Valtari' at 7pm in every global time zone on Thursday (May 17)

The new Sigur Rós album Valtari is imminent, and we’ve already heard the early tracks “Ekki Múkk,” “Kvistur,” and “Varúð.” Last night, another new song called “Dauðalogn” debuted on the season finale of The Vampire Diaries, a CW undead-teenager melodra...

Singer Jonsi Birgisson reveals Icelandic group's love for pop music

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...