Jónsi
Jónsi Announces Third Album Obsidian
Surprise! Jónsi is releasing his third studio album Obsidian, tomorrow, October 30. Coinciding with his art installation of the same name, Obsidian was co-produced and mixed by Paul Corley (Yves Tumor, Oneohtrix Point Never, Ben Frost, Koreless) and Nathan Salon. The record follows Jónsi’s sophomore album Shiver that released last year. Obsidian and its installation were inspired by the recent eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland. Having lay dormant for nearly eight hundred years, Jónsi was unable to return to his homeland and witness the rare phenomenon. The ten-track record gives each title a reference to sights, textures, and aromas of the ashen terrain. The founding member of Sigur Rós’ exhibit is open from October 30 until December 17 at the Tanya Bona...
Listen to a Preview of Robyn’s Upcoming Collaboration With Jónsi, “Salt Licorice”
Fresh off the 10-year anniversary of her iconic single “Dancing On My Own,” Robyn is releasing some brand new music. The renowned Swedish singer-songwriter and dance music producer has teamed up with fellow contemporary music icon Jónsi for “Salt Licorice,” a collaborative single scheduled for release on Wednesday, September 30th. Jónsi, who is the frontman of fabled Icelandic band Sigur Rós, posted a preview of the track via social media, sharing a short teaser wherein fans can get a taste of honey before the release of the hive. The clip features quirky sound design, highlighted by funky bells and menacing, distorted basslines. The madcap music is set against an eerie visual backdrop, which features polychromatic, zombie-like fig...
Jónsi Shares ‘Swill’ Video, Announces Shiver
Get ready for a visual explosion. And that’s all thanks to Jónsi. Jónsi Birgisson, also known for being the frontman in Sigur Rós, returns with a new video for his single, “Swill.” Directed by Barnaby Roper, the clip opens with his head in focus with hands all over it. The video then moves into a series of other visuals that range from digital illustrations of florals growing on bodies by Pandagunda to clips of people with really long hair whipping it around. There’s definitely a lot going on. “Swill” follows the release of “Exhale,” which he dropped in April. And the two songs are part of his first album in a decade, Shiver, set to release on Oct. 2 via Krunk. The record includes vocal contributions from Robyn and Liz Fraser of the Cocteau Twins. PC Music founder A.G. Cook headed producti...
