From a forgotten arctic desert, known as the small country of Iceland, comes the shine and warmth of an ethereal and atmospheric ambient noise known as the band Sigur Ros. The music from this far away country has been long overlooked in the music scene, but soon Sigur Ros will make a big chill in the industry.

Formed in Reykjavik, Iceland, the band features members Jon Bor Birgisson on vocals and guitar, Kjartan Sveinsson on keyboards, Orri Paal Dyrason on drums and Georg Holm on bass guitar. Although virtually unknown in the states, Sigur Ros has been around for thirteen years, making four albums and quietly becoming brilliant. The band has played in over ten countries, mostly in Europe; coming from glacier filled ice rock, Sigur Ros is globe-trotting to perform their melodies.

What you’ll find in Sigur Ros’s tune is their perception of the beautiful chilly landscape of their homeland. Have you heard of such a band that is so proud and mesmerized by their surroundings? Sigur Ros takes great pride in their land, their country, and their background, creating melodies which cool your state of mind.

The hypnotizing keyboards are sure to take you out of this world and into a dreamy cloud and out of nowhere. The drums blast, the bass throbs with the guitar screeching in the background, and now you’ve been warped into their ambient land of mystery. Their words are not always comprehendible (neither are the song titles) but Jon Birgisson’s voice only drowns you more into their creation of new music and absorbs you into hearing it all day.

Sigur Ros is indeed a one of a kind post rock band who took us by surprise from an ice cold land. Those of you who are open to new music, new art, and the new generation in general, I recommend not to bypass the stimulating Sigur Ros and expose your ears to their part of the world where you are sure to lose yourself, find yourself, and return with a mystical sense of perception and relaxation.

To start your exploration you can visit their website at www.sigur-ros.co.uk/ where you will find all of their albums, songs, and latest recordings as well as some of their photography.