Sigur Rós Charged For Evading Almost $2 Million In Tax

Iceland avant-rock group Sigur Rós have been charged with tax evasion after failing to pay 151 million Icelandic krona (roughly $1,743,336 AUD).

According to The Guardian, four members of the group (Jón þór Birgisson - known professionally as Jónsi, Georg Hólm, Kjartan Sveinsson and Orri Páll Dýrason) have been charged following a three-year long enquiry by Icelandic authorities. 

It's reported that the band cooperated throughout the investigation and have claimed that the fault is with their former accountant and the incorrect submission of tax returns from 2011-2014. 

According to The Reykjavik Grapevine, the band were charged with tax evasion in March last year but it was subsequently dropped.

There is currently no date set for the trial. 

Sigur Rós last toured Australia in July 2017. Frontman Jónsi will be appearing at this year's Vivid Sydney with his partner Alex Somers, performing their album Riceboy Sleeps live on stage for the first time. Head to theGuide for all the info.