Sigur Rós

post-rock, ambient, alternative, experimental, post rock


Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjavík, created in 1994. Famous for their ethereal sound, frontman Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto vocals, and  bowed guitar usage. The band's music is well known for its combination of classical and minimalist musical elements. The band is named after Jónsi's sister Sigurrós Elín.