Artist

The Sugarcubes

1986-1992·Reykjavík

Iceland's first internationally successful rock band came together almost as a joke. Formed June 8, 1986 — the same day Björk gave birth to her son Sindri — out of the art collective Smekkleysa (Bad Taste), the Sugarcubes were conceived as a tongue-in-cheek pop band meant to raise money for the collective, nothing more ambitious than that.

The full story is in Icelandic Music.

At a glance

Active
1986–1992
From
Reykjavík, Iceland
Records in the issues
1 (1988), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
One Little Indian Records

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In the issues

  • Icelandic Music
    Principal · 1980-present · Members

    Icelandic Music is a music scene from Reykjavík, Iceland, 1980–present. Its principal artists include Björk, Sigur Rós, The Sugarcubes and Múm. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 17 dated events.

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Bands that shared members with The Sugarcubes, and who.

  • KUKL1983–1986
    Björk, Einar Melax, Einar Örn Benediktsson, Sigtryggur Baldursson