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Iceland (1997 – present)

The band was formed in 1997 by original members Gunnar Örn Tynes and Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason, who were joined a year later by twin sisters Gyða and Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir. According to the members, the band’s name was not intended to mean anything. In 2002, after the first American tour, Gyða left the band to return to her studies in Reykjavík. Shortly after Gyda left, Ásthildur Valtýsdóttir joined for singing duties and Serena Tideman replaced Gyda on cello, for a European tour. Then the ensemble evolved to include Ólöf Arnalds, Eiríkur Ólafsson and Hildur Guðnadóttir. In early 2006, Kristín also left the band, although it was not officially announced until November 23.[1]
Despite the departure of some of its members múm has remained together as a collective of musicians. Their fourth album recorded during 2006 was released on 24 September 2007, entitled Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy. The album was preceded by a single titled They Made Frogs Smoke ‘Til They Exploded on 27 August 2007. The band has toured extensively in 2007 and 2008.

1	Green Grass of Tunnel	1,891
2	We Have a Map of the Piano	1,395
3	Now There's That Fear Again	1,010
4	Don't Be Afraid, You Have Just Got Your Eyes Closed	984
5	Finally We Are No One	912
6	The Land Between Solar Systems	855
7	Faraway Swimmingpool	827
8	The Ghosts You Draw On My Back full track	759
9	Nightly Cares full track	748
10	I'm 9 Today	744
11	Blessed Brambles	699
12	Sing Me Out the Window full track	688
13	Dancing Behind My Eyelids	681
13	A Little Bit, Sometimes	681
15	K/Half Noise	660

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FishToFry wrote:
yesterday evening

Rhuubarbidoo video is so adorable!

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uksus666 wrote:
Thursday afternoon

Islandes grupas Mum koncerts LATVIJAAA!!!!!1111adzinadzin Š. g. 31. oktobrī Mūsdienu kultūras centrā Sapņu Fabrika!!!!!!! @P@SN@? <3

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subalien wrote:
Thursday morning

they are working on new music... already! maybe something in 2009!?! http://www.mum.is/new.aspx?new=17

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red_planet wrote:
Tuesday afternoon

Moon Pulls <3

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verisof wrote:
Tuesday morning

I almost melt while listening to them...

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lozsofalon wrote:
Monday afternoon

CLICK ON OUR PROFILE BITCHEZ donnnt worreh bout et! zest xxx

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momdubsnam wrote:
Sunday afternoon

The ballad of the broken birdie records<3

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Man_U wrote:
last month

@perdigo: according to the band members, the word "múm" has no special meaning. in an early interview they said, that the letters represent two elephants who wave their trunks.

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Perdigo wrote:
last month

they are so strange that they are addictive... but last album is beautiful... btw, can someone explain why the name "múm"? o.O

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cityofangels22 wrote:
last month

somewhat creepy?

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x3katheryn wrote:
last month

they're amazing

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Heliosphaner wrote:
last month

new album in 2009 :-)

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israelillo wrote:
last month

de lo mejor..

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kla_ wrote:
last month

don't be afraid, u have just got your eyes closed reminds me a little bit of maple story :O

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red_planet wrote:
last month

Green Grass of Tunnel is so beautiful song, love it! <3

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p3rh wrote:
last month

watched them live yesterday. GOOSEBUMPS! :D

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vuckothewolf wrote:
last month

check out the newest album, people :) they got two new lead singers and have explored a much fuller sound, it's amazing ;-)

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2ool wrote:
last month

sounds like music made by five year old alien child prodigies

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ExitMundi wrote:
last month

Anyone see them at the Big Chill 08?

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vangraven wrote:
last month

Beautiful song

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Events

Sep 12 Indeepandance Arena Civica, Milan, Italy
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Oct 31 múm Sapņu fabrika, Rīga, Latvia
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Nov 3 múm Le National, Montreal, Canada
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