GusGus is a techno band from Reykjavik, Iceland. The group was formed in 1995. Current band members include: President Bongo, Buckmaster de la Cruz, Biggi Veira and Earth. GusGus is currently working on his sixth studio album, which will be called Forever.
Originally formed as a group of actors, GusGus became famous for their electronic music. The line-up of the band changed frequently and included (or still includes) Birgir Þórarinsson (aka Biggi Veira), Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson, Magnús Jónsson, Sigurður Kjartansson, Stefán Árni Þorgeirsson, Hafdís Huld Hákonardóttir, Emilíana Torrini, Urður Hákonardóttir (aka Earth), Magnús Jónsson. Guðmundsson (or Herb Legowitz / Buckmaster DeLaCruz), Stephan Stephensen (or Alfred More / President Bongo) and Baldur Stefánsson.
The group underwent several changes and now consists of four members: President Bongo, Buckmaster De La Cruz, Earth and Biggi Veira. The filmmaking team split off from the GusGus to form the production company Celebrator (also known as Arni & Kinski). This company has created several famous commercials and films. Some former members, such as Hafdís Huld, Blake (Magnús Jónsson) or Daníel Ágúst, started their solo careers. The most famous soloist who was part of GusGus is Emilíana Torrini, who wrote the song that was used on the soundtrack of the movie "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Fortresses".