Sigur Ros

This band is unbelievable.

Sigur Ros is a ambient/ post rock band from Iceland. What makes this four piece band so good is the sounds they are able to produce. Recognised for their "ethereal sound,"Sigur Ros reminds me a great deal of Moby and Orbital .  Lead vocalist, Jonsi Birgisson is able to produce an exquisite, gentle high pitched sound which goes perfectly with the classical, minimalistic sounds produced by the rest of the band.

Something to note about this band - Vonlenska. This term is used to describe the unintelligible lyrics sung by the band. Don't let this put you off however, despite not being able to sing along this will be one hell of a show to remember.

This gig promises to be one of the most surreal experiences you will ever encounter at a music gig. The response from the crowd ranges from pure anticipation and respect to awestruck and serenity. I urge you to buy tickets - I have!

Tour Dates: 
30th June - Eden Project - Cornwall
30th Aug. Jodrell Bank - Cheshire
31st Aug. End of the Road Festival - North Dorset
19th Nov. Capital FM Arena - Nottingham
20th Nov. Brighton Centre - Brighton
21st Nov. Wembley Arena - London

For ticket and tour date (European & N.America) information, check out: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk/tour/

Of Monsters and Men

This indie folk band from Iceland are absolutely awesome.

After being crowned winners of an annual battle of the bands competition in Iceland, this six piece have gone from strength to strength. Their single Little Talks has so far been the bands most successful single to date - and not just in Iceland. Within the States this band has proven already to be a huge hit, and have even been deemed by Rolling Stone as the "new Arcade Fire."

Of Monsters and Men released their debut album "My Head Is an Animal" earlier this year. Despite the occasional play on UK radio, this band still remains off the radar - not for long though. I would jump on the bandwagon soon - this band are expected to achieve great things.

I am a huge fan of this band and have already secured my ticket to see them -  I urge you to do the same! 

Tour Dates:
20th Nov. Terminal 5 - NYC
22nd Feb. O2 Academy - Glasgow, UK
24th  Feb. Ritz  Manchester - Manchester, UK
25th  Feb. Rock City - Nottingham, UK
26th  Feb. HMV Institute - Birmingham, UK
27th Feb. O2 Academy Bristol - Bristol, UK
1st  March. O2 Academy Oxford - Oxford, UK
2nd March. Pyramids  Centre - Portsmouth, UK
3rd March.  Norwich UEA LCR - Norwich, UK
5th March. O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - London, UK
6th March.  O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire - London, UK

For more information regarding tickets or the rest of their European tour dates check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/3631016-of-monsters-and-men/calendar?page=1