Last.fm previews new Sigur Rós album ahead of release

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lastfm_logo.jpgA web 2.0 ‘try before you buy’ if you like with Last.fm offering the entire Sigur Ros album for free for the two weeks prior to release.

You can check out the Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust album (translated as ‘With a buzz in our ears we play endlessly’) anytime before the June 23rd release date, with the band commenting: ‘We know our fans listen to Last.fm so it’s the perfect place to be listening to our new album.’

Martin Stiksel, Last.fm co-founder, said: “Sigur Rós are one of the most popular bands on Last.fm, with over 25 million plays, so we’re thrilled to be able to offer our community the chance to hear their fantastic new album for free. After our Portishead premiere in April, it’s great to see more bands embracing the opportunities Last.fm provides to engage fans through free-on-demand streaming.”

Check it out via the link below.

Sigur Ros on Last.fm

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