SANTA MONICA, CA. (Geffen Records) -
Sigur Ros will return to the U.S., for what will certainly be another series of completely sold-out shows, beginning April 29th at the Coachella Valley
Music and Arts Festival and will run through May 14th in Boston. This marks the third trip to the U.S. that
Sigur Ros have made since the release of their latest CD 'Takk...'
'Takk... ,' the fourth album from the critically-acclaimed band, was released by Geffen Records on September 13, 2005. All music was written, performed and produced by the band (along with co-producer Ken Thomas) at their studio in Alafoss, Iceland. The media have raved about Sigur Ros' 'Takk...' claiming that it might well turn out to be Sigur Ros's masterpiece. DETAILS magazine raved, "If we ascend to heaven, this is what it'll sound like." Says Blender Magazine, "On this fourth full release, the band opens up emotionally, warming up their lengthy jams to a slow burn to create intoxicating, meditative rock that's perfect for the Radiohead/Coldplay crowd." SPIN gave the CD an 'A'.
The band has occupied a unique place in the hearts and record collections of a knowing cognoscenti since 1999, when their second album, 'Agaetis Byrjun', broke cover outside Iceland to become a huge word-of-mouth hit, selling nearly 600,000 records worldwide.
In the time between 'Agaetis Byrjun's' appearance in Iceland and its final release in Japan, nearly three years later, the group toured relentlessly, avoiding the boredom of endlessly playing the album by road testing new material, also to near destruction, such that when they came to record a follow-up record, they were in effect already done with the songs.
The resultant untitled '( )' album was a struggle to record, with the band chasing mythical live versions of its dark material. If 'Agaetis Byrjun' had been flooded with light, then '( )' was, more often than not, a journey down a long dark tunnel with only a flickering candle for company. Nevertheless, '( )' - which also bore no song titles, the better to focus attention on the music - was very well received on its release in October 2002. '( )", like its predecessor, has sold over 600,000 records.
Throughout the years, the band's reputation as a live act continued to grow, with all manner of people slowly drawn to them. The band has now toured the world, selling out shows in every corner of the globe - the uniting factor between their people is their respect for the music of Sigur Ros. With these new dates new devotees shall be created.
April 29th Coachella Festival Indio, California
May 1st Marin Center San Rafael, California
May 3rd Benaroya Hall Seattle, Washington
May 4th Arlene Schnitzer Portland, Oregon
May 5th Big Easy Concert House Boise, Idaho
May 8th Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 9th Civic Opera House Chicago, Illinois
May 10th The Riverside Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 11th State Theatre Detroit, Michigan
May 13th Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario
May 14th Bank Of America Pavilion Boston, Massachusetts
