The Sugarcubes

The Sugarcubes (Sykurmolarnir in Icelandic) were an Icelandic alternative rock band formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1992. They received critical and popular acclaim internationally. They first came to notice in the UK when radio DJ John Peel played "Birthday", later voted by his listeners as a single of the year. The band's music was characterized by a psychedelic post-punk sound sometimes reminiscent of The B-52's and Talking Heads, whimsical ye... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1986

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1992

Also known as:

  • Sugarcubes,
  • The Sugar Cubes,
  • Bjork & Sugarcubes,
  • Sykurmolarnir
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