Kjartan Sveinsson

Kjartan Sveinsson, the talented keyboardist and guitarist for Sigur Rós, reflects on the creation of their iconic album 'Ágætis Byrjun' as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. He shares stories of the band's early days in Iceland, working tirelessly while balancing day jobs. The conversation dives into their experimentation with sound, the serendipitous use of broken equipment, and even the influence of Nirvana on their music. Kjartan also reminisces about the exhilarating atmosphere of their recording sessions and memorable concert experiences.