Tag Archives: Sigur Ros

Wex to screen Sigur Ros film “Inni” Nov. 30

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Adriana Mundy
YouTube Preview Image

In what was thought to be an “indefinite hiatus,” Icelandic icons Sigur Ros and French-Canadian director Vincent Morisset (of Arcade Fire’s Mirror Noir fame), recently released a new film, Inni. Juxtaposed with 2007′s Heima, Variety has described Inni as a “haunting, emotion-drenched . . . soul-stirring fusion of joy and heartache . . . usher[s] the listener into a state of near-celestial rapture.” In addition to the film, the band has self-released a double live album (from their Krunk label) in multiple formats that you can find here.

Inni has now been shown or booked for over 100 screenings in 22 countries worldwide, including film festivals in Venice, New York, Reykjavik, Athens, Vancouver, Istanbul and Taipei. Columbus will now also be a part of this celebration of music and cinema, with tickets now on sale for a screening at the Wex on November 30th at 7pm.

If you’ve not been in the loop about recent news from the band, check out the recent Wall Street Journal article where they discuss new music and the news page on their website, which is continuously kept current.

Posted in Columbus, Film, Music | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Sigur Ros “Inni” – WTF is it?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Robert Duffy

This video just appeared on the Sigur Ros website:

New album? New tour? New something. Speculation, between.

Posted in Video | Tagged | 5 Comments

Tonight @ the Wex: Ólöf Arnalds

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Adriana Mundy

YouTube Preview Image
MP3: Ólöf Arnalds – Crazy Car

There has been so much folk music released over the last few years, but so much of it can be lacking in substance or just not seem quite sincere enough. Then along comes a gem like Ólöf Arnalds, who reminds you just why you appreciate the genre. She proves to be honest and brave while unveiling tales that are eloquently simple.

Arnalds (former member of Icelandic “folktronica” outfit múm) is currently touring on her second release, Innundir Skinni. It’s reinforced with some Icelandic magic courtesy of production by Sigur Rós’s Kjartan Sveinsson, and it also features a track with Björk. Her debut solo release Við Og Við was released in 2007 (only in Iceland) and has just reached the states this year. Arnalds is a well-trained musician, having studied both the violin and classical vocals for 14 years (almost half of her life). She’s truly set herself apart from the pack with her solo career. Imaginatively permeating and sweetly bewitching, she’s been compared to the likes of Joanna Newsom and Kate Bush.

It’s incredible that a music community as small as Iceland’s never ceases to produce music that is capable of transcending time. Satisfy your curiosity about this enchanting woman and her music as she adorns the Wexner’s Performance Space tonight at 8pm.

Posted in MP3, Music, Video | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Jonsi to play the Newport

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Adriana Mundy

YouTube Preview Image
There’s not much that makes me happier than seeing incredible live acts work their way through Columbus. On that note, I’m pleased to announce the news of Jonsi‘s solo performance at The Newport on Saturday, November 6th.

He released his debut solo album Go this past April and has been touring on it since. Though I’ve never had the chance to see Sigur Ros live, Jonsi’s New York show on May 8th at Terminal 5 was honestly one of the best shows both aesthetically and musically that I’ve ever seen. If you’re a fan of the record, be sure to also pick up a copy of his full length DVD, Go Quiet, in which he performs the entire album unplugged.

He will be supported by Mountain Man. Despite the name, the band is actually comprised of three Vermont women (Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Amelia Randall Meath) whose harmonizing and instrumentation combine to create a mellow, euphoric sound. Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster July 31st. Mountain Man video after the jump.

YouTube Preview Image

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Jonsi (Sigur Ros lead singer) New Video: Go Do

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Robert Duffy

Jonsi‘s debut album comes out April 6, and here’s the first video:

I just bought tix to see him perform live in New York in May. Complete tour dates after the jump.

April 6 Vancouver, Canada Vogue Theatre
April 7 Vancouver, Canada Vogue Theatre
April 9 Seattle, WA The Showbox SoDo
April 10 Seattle, WA The ShowBox SoDo
April 13 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
April 15 Berkeley, CA Zellerbach Auditorium
April 16 San Francisco, CA Palace of Fine Arts
April 18 Indio, CA Coachella
April 21 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
April 22 Lawrence, KS Liberty Hall
April 24 Minneapolis, MN Pantages Theatre
April 25 Minneapolis, MN Pantages Theatre
April 26 Milwaukee, WI The Pabst Theatre
April 27 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
April 28 Chicago, IL Vic Theatre
April 30 Toronto, Canada Sound Academy
May 1 Toronto, Canada Sound Academy
May 2 Montreal, Canada Metropolis
May 3 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
May 5 Boston, MA House of Blues
May 6 Boston, MA House of Blues
May 8 New York, NY Terminal 5
May 9 New York, NY Terminal 5

Posted in New York, Video | Tagged , | Comments Off

Get Sigur Ros’ Latest Album For $5 via Amazon MP3

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Robert Duffy

Today only: Pick up Med sud I eyrum vid spilum endalaust for only $5. Click here to order.

Amazon puts a bunch of albums on the cheap every Friday (every day?).

PS: I found this out via the AmazonMP3 Twitter feed.

Posted in Music | Tagged , | Comments Off