Sigur Rós share ‘Blóðberg’ – their first new song in seven years

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Sigur Rós have returned with their first new music in seven years. Check out ‘Blóðberg’ below.The Icelandic post-rock veterans shared the new single today (June 12), just before the members kick off their sold-out tour of Europe and North America.Coming in at seven minutes long, ‘Blóðberg’ captures a similar timeless feel to that of their hits ‘Starálfur’ and ‘Untitled #3 – Samskeyti’.

It also features impressive orchestral elements contributed by The London Contemporary Orchestra, conducted by Robert Ames.Not only is the new track the band’s first new song in seven years, it also marks their first new release to feature multi-instrumentalist Kjartan Sveinsson back in the lineup – following his departure from the band in 2012.Alongside frontman Jónsi and bassist Georg Holm, the song is mixed and co-produced by Paul Corely, who has collaborated with the band frequently since their formation in 1994.

It also features a touching music video by Johan Renck — most renowned as the director for the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, as well as for his music videos by Madonna, Robyn and Beyoncé.

Check it out below.“I feel as nihilistic as one could regarding the future. We are powerless against our own stupidities,” said Renck of the inspiration behind the visual accompaniment. “Some aspects of this came to merge with my impressions of the themes of Blóðberg.