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Inspired By Environmental Crisis, Sigur Rós' Jónsi Announces New Duo Dark Morph

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New Music

Inspired By Environmental Crisis, Sigur Rós' Jónsi Announces New Duo Dark Morph

May 1, 2019 • Dark Morph's "Beka Yalo" samples humpback whales, shrimp, Fijian bats and dark morph herons.

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All Songs Considered

Stream Sigur Rós' New 'Endless' Mixtape

May 8, 2018 • When you just need to drift into nothingness from the aches of daily life, Sigur Rós is here for you.

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First Listen

First Listen: Sigur Rós, 'Valtari'

May 20, 2012 • Valtari's collection of gorgeous, moody sound-washes fits right into the band's remarkable catalog. Timeless and utterly distinct, it could have come from Iceland circa 2000 or the prettiest spot on Mars circa 2080.

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Live in Concert

Jonsi In Concert From Washington, D.C.

November 17, 2010 • Jónsi is known not only for his work with the experimental Icelandic rock group Sigur Rós, but also for his own innovative use of sound and his elaborate multimedia live performances. Hear his solo concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club.

Hear Jónsi In Concert

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Live in Concert

Jonsi In Concert

October 9, 2010 • Watch a video webcast of the singer for the ethereal Icelandic rock group Sigur Ros in a solo concert, recorded live from the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. The on-demand video stream will be available to watch until Oct. 21.

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All Songs Considered

First Watch: Jonsi Live

January 25, 2011 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares a video clip from our live concert webcast of Jonsi last fall. Bob says it's one of the few concert videos he's seen that was actually better than being there. See Jonsi, the frontman for Sigur Ros, and his spectacular, visionary performance.

Best Music Of The Year

'All Songs' Listeners Pick The Best Albums Of 2010

December 14, 2010 • Arcade Fire's The Suburbs was the overwhelming listener favorite, with The Black Keys, The National, Mumford and Sons and Broken Bells rounding out the Top 5. See and hear the full list.

'All Songs' Listeners Pick The Best Albums Of 2010

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The Best Music Of 2010

Bob Boilen's Top 10 (Really 9) Albums Of 2010

December 7, 2010 • The fact that All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen couldn't come up with 10 albums he's passionate about says it all: The trend from albums to songs is stronger than it's been since 1965.

Stephen Thompson's Top 10 Albums Of 2010

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Stephen Thompson's Top 10 Albums Of 2010

December 7, 2010 • This isn't a list of 2010's "best" albums; that designation has more to do with consensus anyway. Instead, NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson picks 10 records that roll around in relatable emotions.

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Best Music Of The Year

Robin Hilton's Top 10 Albums Of 2010

December 7, 2010 • All Songs Considered producer Robin Hilton offers his picks for the year's best music, from the epic sounds of Sufjan Stevens and Jonsi to the quiet, more intimate sounds of Deerhunter.

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The Year In Music, 2010

December 7, 2010 • Take a listen to our biggest surprises, songs of the year, and more.

Discussion: The Year In Music, 2010

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NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2010

50 Favorites: H-L

December 1, 2010 • The list of our 50 favorite albums of the year includes Jonsi, LCD Soundsystem, Jonsi and more artists from H to L.

Jonsi's High-Tech Concerts: More Live Film Than Stadium Spectacle

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Jonsi's High-Tech Concerts: More Live Film Than Stadium Spectacle

September 27, 2010 • In a music industry struggling with how to sell records, the live show has become an important part of a musician's bottom line. Icelandic singer Jonsi is integrating pre-programmed technology with the art of live performance.

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The Record

What Do You Want From A Live Show?

September 27, 2010 • What's a concert? A performance by musicians on a stage? Props? Video? What do you want?

All Songs Considered

Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

June 29, 2010 • NPR listeners cast thousands of votes for the year's best music and regardless of how the votes fell, it was an exciting chance to pause and look back on what an incredible year it's been for music.

Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

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Review

Song Of The Day

Jonsi: Five Minutes Of Unfettered Joy

April 29, 2010 • Recording as the leader of a side project he calls Jonsi, Jon Thor Birgisson is like a benevolent, motivational-speaking gnome who coos inspirational phrases in the year's most propulsive, sweet-natured call to arms.

Go Do

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First Listen

First Listen: Jonsi, 'Go'

March 28, 2010 • Jonsi is the nickname of Jon Thor Birgisson, the enigmatic Sigur Ros singer. In Sigur Ros, his music is ethereal, sprawling and mysterious — it's even sung in a language of his own devising. But on the new Go, Jonsi writes songs that can be upbeat, even celebratory, and often sung in English. Hear Go in its entirety until its release on April 6.

All Songs Considered

Guest DJ Jonsi Of Sigur Ros

March 29, 2010 • On this edition of All Songs Considered, Jonsi talks about his new solo album, Go, and shares some of the songs that have helped shape his own music.

Guest DJ Jonsi Of Sigur Ros

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