Sigur R'os

Icelandic post-rock band from Reykjav'ik. Known for their ethereal sound, frontman J'onsi's falsetto vocals, and the use of bowed guitar, the band's music is also noticeable for its incorporation of classical and minimalist aesthetic elements. The name "Sigur R'os" is Icelandic for "Victory Rose". The band is named after J'onsi's newborn sister Sigurr'os El'in. J'on Th'or "J'onsi" Birgisson (guitar and vocals), Georg Holm (bass) and 'Ag'ust AEvar Gunnarsson (drums) formed the group in Reykjav'ik in January 1994. 'Ag'ust AEvar Gunnarsson retired after the release of the second album to be replaced by Orri P'all D'yrason. The band was joined by Kjartan Sveinsson on keyboards in 1998. Kjartan Sveinsson left the band in 2013. Orri P'all D'yrason left the band in 2018 facing allegations of sexual assult writing “I cannot have these serious allegations influence the band and the important and beautiful work that has been done there for the last years.” The band announced Kjartan Sveinsson's return to the band in February 2022. Line-up (As of Nov. 2022): J'on Th'or Birgisson (guitar, vocals), Georg Holm (bass guitar), Kjartan Sveinsson (keyboards), 'Olafur Bj"orn 'Olafsson (drums, brass, organ)