Sigur Rós

The minimalist post-rock sound that Sigur Ros is famous for fits perfectly with the band's Icelandic origins. Like the Nordic country's volcanic underbelly, many Sigur Ros songs build and mount until a peak is reached. After repeated crescendos, the band explodes into a fury of insurmountable noise that has helped build the band's reputation and subsequently help earn it a fan base worldwide. Formed in 1994, Sigur Ros has helped pioneer a unique genre of cinematic rock music by simply staying true to its artistic morals and not compromising itself for a paycheck.