CUTEST COUPLE
JÓNSI BIRGISSON & ALEX SOMERS
In 2009 Birgisson (left), the singer-guitarist of acclaimed Icelandic group Sigur Rós, and boyfriend Somers (right) released their debut album, Riceboy Sleeps, a sparse set of ethereal slow-burners played solely on acoustic instruments and featuring the string quartet Amiina and the Kópavogsdætur Choir. The power couple (simply known as Jónsi & Alex) has showcased their watercolor paintings, charcoal-and-pencil drawings, videos, and art installations in exhibits worldwide, and Birgisson is also working on his first solo album, a collaboration with gay contemporary classical composer and 2007 Out 100 honoree Nico Muhly.
