Icelandic trio Sigur Rós have signed with BMG for their eighth studio album and first release in over a decade, ÁTTA.

Following a string of independent releases on the Krunk label, the first full-length studio album from Sigur Rós in 10 years comes a surprise digital release, set to land June 16, via BMG.

BMG’s SVP UK Recordings, Jamie Nelson said: “Sigur Rós hold a special place in the hearts of so many. Their music is progressive, emotional, and timeless, and we are honoured to work with them in supporting their unswerving vision.”

Teasing the announcement Sigur Rós dropped the 10-minute epic ‘Blóðberg’ on June 13, with an accompanying music video directed by Johan Renck.

Writing and recording for the 10-track record began in 2019, with singer and guitarist Jónsi and bassist Georg Hólm reunited with keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson, who had previously left the band in 2012. “When we started to write the album,” says Sveinsson, “we just thought, wouldn’t it be nice to do something beautiful,” juxtaposing with the aggressive nature of their last studio album, 2013’s Kveikur.

Dean O’Connor of Big Dipper Productions added: “Prior to this album, Sigur Rós were very much going it alone and whilst having many benefits, self-releasing is hard and can leave a manager feeling isolated and underqualified. I sensed that our first studio album in a decade deserved a more comprehensive approach which BMG is clearly able to offer. They have an excellent team crammed with experience and enthusiasm who trust and believe in the band.”

Recorded across multiple continents and studios, including the legendary Abbey Road in the UK, ÁTTA prominently features the London Contemporary Orchestra conducted by Robert Ames, alongside brass performed by long-time Icelandic collaborators Brassgat í bala. It is mixed and co-produced by another frequent collaborator Paul Corley, alongside the band.

Speaking about the relationship with the band, SVP International Marketing BMG, Terry Felgate said: “It has been great to be able to bring Sigur Rós into the BMG family. The band have a firmly established global footprint and our teams worldwide are excited to be working with them on this beautiful and powerful new record”

Sigur Rós will support the release of the album with a limited run of very special dates, performing with a 41-piece orchestra for the first time across Europe and North America.