Sigur Rós

There aren't many bands that I'd fly from LA to Iceland to see, but Sigur Rós is not just any band. And 11 hours of flying is a small price to pay to see one of the best live bands on the planet.

Sigur Rós deliver shows that will make you feel everything - from beautiful melancholy to dizzying euphoria. Often accompanied by a full range of string and horn sections, the cinematic scope of their music is the perfect metaphor for the dazzling landscapes of their native Iceland. The term "other worldly" is a bit overused these days, but it couldn't be more appropriate here.

One of the few bands that I will make sure I see every time they are in town, Sigur Rós is a worldly treasure.