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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.


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