News
Jan 22, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós released his first solo album in 10 years, Shiver, last fall via Krunk. Now he has shared a strange video for a new song, “Mold.” Like Shiver, “Mold” was co-written and co-produced by Jónsi and A. G. Cook (of PC Music). More
Nov 24, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós released his first solo album in 10 years, Shiver, last month via Krunk. Now he has shared a video for “Sumarið sem aldrei kom” (which translates to “The Summer That Never Came”). More
Oct 02, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós has released his first solo album in 10 years, Shiver, today via Krunk. Now that it’s out you can stream the whole thing here. Also, yesterday we posted our review of the album. More
Shiver Due Out This Friday via Krunk
Sep 30, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós is releasing his first solo album in 10 years, Shiver, this Friday via Krunk. Now he has shared another song from it, “Salt Licorice,” which features Swedish pop singer Robyn. Jónsi co-directed the disorientating video with Rene van Pannevis and it includes the singer cutting his own hair. More
Shiver Due Out October 2 via Krunk
Aug 14, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós is releasing his first solo album in 10 years, Shiver, on October 2 via Krunk. Now he has shared another song from it, “Cannibal,” which features Elizabeth Fraser (formerly of Cocteau Twins). Jónsi co-directed the video with actor/director Giovanni Ribisi. More
Shiver Due Out October 2 via Krunk
Jun 24, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós has announced his first solo album in 10 years, Shiver, and shared a new song from it, “Swill,” via a video for the track. Shiver features guest vocals from Cocteau Twins’ Liz Fraser and Robyn and was co-produced by A. G. Cook (of PC Music). More
Co-Produced by Jónsi and A. G. Cook
Apr 23, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós has shared a new solo song, “Exhale,” via a video for the track. Jónsi co-produced the song with A. G. Cook (of PC Music). More
Lost and Found is the Companion Album to 2009’s Riceboy Sleeps
Oct 11, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós and frequent collaborator Alex Somers have surprise released a new album, Lost and Found. It is a companion piece their Riceboy Sleeps, which they are celebrating the 10th anniversary of right now with a North American tour. More
Dark Morph Due Out May 10 via Krunk/The Vinyl Factory; Listen to “Beka Yalo”
May 01, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi of Iceland’s Sigur Rós has teamed up with Stockholm-based visual artist/electro-acoustic composer Carl Michael von Hausswolff as Dark Morph, a one-off ambient project. They have announced a self-titled album and shared one of its tracks, “Beka Yalo.” More
More Artists Added to Band's Norður og Niður Festival in Iceland
Nov 21, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Iceland’s Sigur Rós previously announced Norður og Niður, a new festival at Reykjavik’s Harpa venue from December 27 - 31. The band will perform four shows in Harpa’s main hall, Eldborg (which has a capacity of only 1,500 per show), on December 27, 28, 29, and 30. Now they have announced some rare limited vinyl releases that will be available at the festival and have shared a previously unreleased (and untitled) song by frontman Jónsi. More
Soundtrack and Film Due Out April 28, Score by Danny Elfman
Apr 20, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Jónsi, frontman for Iceland’s Sigur Rós, has released a new solo song, “Simple Gifts.” It’s taken from the soundtrack to The Circle, a new film that stars Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, Karen Gillan, John Boyega, Patton Oswalt, and Bill Paxton. More
The World’s Most Ethereal Comedy?
Jan 10, 2012
By Laura Studarus
For fans reduced to staring at shiny objects and twiddling their thumbs waiting for info on the rumored album Sigur Rós may be releasing this year: Jónsi is set to score Cameron Crowe’s next movie. More
Dec 22, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Check out the sweet, animated video for new Jónsi cut, “Gather Stories.” More
We Built a Zoo Soundtrack Out December 13
Nov 15, 2011
By Laura Studarus
As previously announced, Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has lent his music to upcoming Cameron Crowe film, We Built a Zoo. As of today, you can hear new track, “Gathering Stories,” co-written by the director the director himself. More
Part of Go Live Album/DVD
Dec 01, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Jónsi’s North American tour may be completed, but the goodies from his thrilling solo live act continue. We have a new live track. More
Last Stop on His North American Tour
Nov 11, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Last night Jónsi played the last stop of his North American tour at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Beforehand, he stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, where he and his band (including the world’s craziest, crown wearing drummer) played “Sticks and Stones,”—a cut off the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack. More
Nov 06, 2010
By Laura Studarus
On November 3rd, Jónsi performed at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. We sent photographer Emily Brown down to cover the action.
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Watch “Go Do” and “Stars in Still Water”
Nov 04, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Today, Origami Vinyl released high-quality video of Jónsi’s only in-store set. We have the videos. More
Tour Continues As Planned
Oct 22, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Despite a stunning stage show that makes many babble, Jónsi made it clear today that he prefers larger settings. In addition to a full-scale tour, the Icelandic musician was scheduled to do a series of in-store performances called “Go Closer.” After a stop at Los Angeles’ Origami Vinyl, the plug was pulled on the idea and the rest of the stops were canceled. More
Oct 21, 2010
By Christopher Roberts
Monday, October 18ty, Jónsi, performed at The Fox Theater in Pomona. We sent Under the Radar writer Laura Studarus and photographer David Studarus down to cover the action.
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Part of the “Go Closer” Series
Oct 07, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Next week Jónsi (he of Sigur Rós fame) is embarking on another U.S. tour in support of his superb solo debut album, Go. In addition to the previous announced tour dates, he’ll be doing a series six of in-stores, lovingly titled the “Go Closer” series. We have the dates. More
Massive Attack, MGMT, Jónsi, Thievery Corporation and Several Others Confirmed to Perform
Aug 10, 2010
By Hong Le
AC Entertainment released the still expanding Lineup for MoogFest, the three-day festival, celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, Robert Moog, will take place Halloween weekend, October 29-31 in Asheville, NC. The MoogFest 2010 weekend kicks off Friday, October 29, with performances by MGMT, Big Boi, Girl Talk, and others. Artists joining Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation and Jónsi for Saturday, October 30, includes Four Tet, Caribou, and Matmos. On the final day, Hot Chip and Pretty Lights will headline. Check out the complete lineup. More
Jónsi, Confetti, and Fireworks
Aug 04, 2010
By Hong Le
Jónsi, the lead singer of Sigur Rós, released the video for “Animal Arithmetic,” his second single off his solo album, Go. The video is a fast-paced montage with mainly tight close-up shots of multiple things including Jónsi, his array of instruments, confetti, and fireworks, perfectly complementing the playful percussion driven sound of the song. Jónsi is currently hitting the road promoting his new album. We have the video and dates. More
Vincent Morisset Concert Film Due Soon
Jul 23, 2010
By Kyle Lemmon
Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi has been touring behind his brilliant solo debut, Go, since this April. Today, he scheduled a new batch of U.S. gigs for this fall, commencing in October. More
Played Go Single, "Go Do"
May 12, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Last night, Jónsi and his backing band brought the otherworldly sounds of solo album Go to Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson performing single “Go Do.” We have the video. More
So Many Interviews, So Little Time: Phoenix, Matt and Kim, Beach House, Camera Obscura, Local Natives, and others
May 07, 2010
By Michele Yamamoto
For the past couple weeks, our writers (namely Laura Studarus, Frank Valish, and Hays Davis) have been working hard to bring you website-exclusive interviews. We’ve posted a total of 12 interviews since late April, 10 of which were conducted at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Making it easy to keep up, we’ve complied an alphabetical list of our most recent interviews. Find links to our interviews with Doves, Jónsi, Vampire Weekend, Beach House, Camera Obscura, Phoenix, Matt and Kim, Florence and the Machine, Local Natives, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Big Pink, and more. More
"Maybe a New Sigur Rós Album in 2011."
May 06, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Earlier this year Sigur Rós bandleader Jónsi Birgisson released Go simply under his first name. The nine-song solo outing is filled with vibrant colors, dense orchestration, and Jónsi’s ethereal falsetto. The music inspired an equally theatrical stage show, featuring sets and visuals from Fifty Nine Productions. More
Plus Gorillaz, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jónsi, Mayer Hawthorne, Deerhunter
Apr 21, 2010
By Wendy Lynch Redfern
Staff photographer and Under the Radar‘s Co-Publisher/Co-Founder, Wendy Lynch Redfern, was at Coachella 2010. Check out a gallery of her photos from the third day of Coachella 2010. The gallery includes photos of Thom Yorke, Pavement, Florence and the Machine, Gorillaz, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jónsi, Mayer Hawthorne, Deerhunter, and The Big Pink. Click here to view the full gallery. More
Sigur Rós frontman's solo album Due April 6
Feb 08, 2010
By Kyle Lemmon
There are a ton of birds (parakeets, pigeons, et al.) in the new video for Jónsi‘s “Go Do” video. The orchestral-pop track is taken from the Sigur Rós frontman’s upcoming solo album, Go, out April 6th through XL. More
Solo Album Go out April 6
Feb 02, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Icelandic band Sigur Rós may be on hiatus, but leadman Jónsi isn’t resting on his laurels. On April 6, he’ll be releasing solo effort Go (on XL). Then he’ll take his own advice and go on a North American tour. We have the dates. More
Easy Come Easy Go: New Album Marks Sonic Departure from Jónsi's Older Material
Dec 08, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Jón “Jónsi” Thor Birgisson of Sigur Rós fame is all set to release his debut solo album Go on XL Recordings early next year with a world tour to follow. More
Interviews
Jan 29, 2021
By Matt Conner
All options were exhausted. Jónsi knew he needed help. More
May 05, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Earlier this year Sigur Rós bandleader Jónsi Birgisson released Go simply under his first name. The nine-song solo outing is filled with vibrant colors, dense orchestration, and Jónsi’s ethereal falsetto. The music inspired an equally theatrical stage show, featuring sets and visuals from Fifty Nine Productions. Under the Radar caught up with Jónsi at Coachella where he told us about his new solo sound, surprising dream collaborators, and the unexpected bands he enjoyed growing up. More
May 03, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Growing up in Iceland, Jónsi (Jón _ór Birgisson) never dreamed that his love of music would one day lead to a career. More
Reviews
Dec 06, 2011
By Laura Studarus
The artist’s bill of rights clearly states that all musicians are “free to the pursuit of life, liberty, and pimping their music to film soundtracks.” Okay, that might not be entirely accurate. More
Oct 20, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Jónsi is an extraordinary performer. A rare musician who not only plays his songs but also lives them out note for note on stage, seeing him live is an incredibly captivating experience—even when he’s standing still, eyes clenched shut, guitar in hand. And if this sounds like the bias ranting of an uber fan…well, it is. More
Mar 18, 2010
By Laura Studarus
The thing about Sigur Rós: It sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard before. The thing about Sigur Rós bandleader Jónsi’s solo album: It sounds like Sigur Rós… only stronger. More