Presenting "Conexions", a new Norway/UK concert series spearheaded by Fiona Talkington of the BBC3 program "Late Junction": http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012012614283734992904
The series kicks off on February 4 and will include John Paul Jones and Nils Petter Molvær with future events to feature Norwegians such as Christian Wallumrød, In the Country, Food, Jaga Jazzist and more.
Can't believe I didn't hear a peep about this before it was released but I'm very curious to hear it: http://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Sundf%C3%B8r-A-Night-At-Salle-Pleyel/release/3239612
"A night at Salle Pleyel" is a new all-instrumental synth album from Norwegian artist Susanne Sundfør commissioned for the Oslo Jazzfestival and featuring fellow keyboardists Ådne Meisfjord (120 Days), Øystein Moen (Jaga Jazzist/Puma), Morten Qvenild (Susanna & The Magical Orchestra/In the Country) and Christian Wallumrød. More info: http://www.oslojazz.no/programENG.php?subaction=showfull&id=1184742916&archive=&start_from=&ucat=32&artistid=71&eng=1
A few short snippets available here: http://entertainment.telegraph.co.uk/a-night-at-salle-pleyel.html
Listen to Norway has posted a new episode of their 99 Minutes podcast series: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011102511315112811169
Featured artists this time include Karpe Diem, Jaga Jazzist, Harry's Gym, Splashgirl, Årabrot, Hedvig Mollestad Trio, Martin Hagfors, Ungdomskulen, The Little Hands of Asphalt, Enslaved and lots more.
The Quietus has posted a new in-depth interview with Lars Horntveth of Jaga Jazzist, concerning not just his own music, but also the acts he has produced such as Susanne Sundfør and Martin Hagfor: http://thequietus.com/articles/05956-jaga-jazzist-interview-lars-horntveth
The winners of the 2010 Spellemannpris, the Norwegian Grammy, have been announced:
Honorary Award: A-ha
Newcomer of the Year: Kvelertak
Producers of the Year: Stargate
Electronica: Lindstrøm og Christabelle
Metal: Enslaved
Open Class: Jaga Jazzist
Pop group: Kråkesølv
Jazz: Elephant9
Female artist of the Year: Ingrid Olava
Popular music composer of the Year: Susanne Sundfør
Male artist of the Year: Thom Hell
Spellemann of the Year: Karpe Diem
More here: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011030713200940182650
Listen to Norway profiles Jaga Jazzist ahead of their upcoming gig at Scala in London on March 30: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011030311213376966811
The nominees for this year's Spellemann awards, the Norwegian Grammy, have been announced:
Female Artist:
Christel Alsos - Tomorrow is ()
Ida Maria - Katla (/)
Ingrid Olava - The guest ()
Susanne Sundfør - The brothel ()
Male Artist:
Moddi - Floriography ()
Odd Nordstoga - November (/)
Thom Hell - All good things ()
Thomas Dybdahl - Waiting for that one clear moment ()
Pop Group:
deLillos - Hjernen er alene i Operaen ()
I was a king - Old friends (/)
Kråkesølv - Bomtur til jorda ()
Madcon - Contraband ()
Electronic:
Bjørn Torske - Kokning ()
Lindstrøm & Christabelle - Real life is no cool ()
Ost & Kjex - Cajun lunch (/)
Rock:
Blood Command - Ghostclocks (/)
Kvelertak - Kvelertak ()
Motorpsycho - Heavy metal fruit ()
Serena-Maneesh - No 2: Abyss in b minor ()
Tommy Tokyo & Starving for My Gravy - Go time, showtime & absolute war ()
Metal:
Enslaved - Axioma Ethica Odini ()
Ihsahn - After (/)
Shining - Blackjazz ()
Solefald - Norrøn livskunst ()
Hip-Hop:
Karpe Diem - Aldri solgt en løgn ()
Lars Vaular - Helt om natten, helt om dagen ()
Salvador Sanchez - Happy daze ()
Folk:
Gjermund Larsen trio - Aurum (/)
Ingvill Marit Buen Garnås og Per Anders Buen Garnås - Salme, segn & solbøn ()
Sondre Bratland/Annbjørg Lien - Alle vegne ()
Unni Boksasp Ensemble - Keramello ()
Jazz:
Elephant9 - Walk the nile ()
Ivar Antonsen/Vigleik Storaas - Dialogues ()
Paolo Vinaccia - Very much alive ()
Supersilent - 10 ()
Trondheim Jazz Orchestra - Triads and more ()
Open Class:
Beady Belle - At Welding Bridge ()
Jaga Jazzist - One-armed bandit ()
Karl Seglem - Ossicles (/)
Pelbo - Pelbo ()
Petter Wettre/Audun Kleive - The only way to travel 2 ()
Lyrics:
Bare Egil Band - I fyr og flamme (/)
Erik Fosnes Hansen - Neste stasjon Grorud ()
Ingrid Olava - The guest (
Pop Composition:
Gjermund Larsen - Aurum (/)
Ingrid Olava - The guest ()
Odd Nordstoga - November (/)
Susanne Sundfør - The brothel ()
Thom Hell - All good things ()
Newcomer:
Bjørn Johan Muri ()
Frida Ånnevik ()
Kvelertak ()
Moddi ()
Thomas Eriksen ()
Winners will be announced on March 5. More here: http://www.spellemann.no/
The Silent Ballet has started to post their top 100 album picks for 2010 which, as always, includes quite a few Scandinavian releases: http://www.thesilentballet.com/tsbt/2010/100_91.html
At a cursory glance I see the names Sistol, Youth Pictures of Florence Henderson and Jaga Jazzist.
Jaga Jazzist will be releasing a new remix EP in July entitled "Bananfluer overalt" featuring contributions from Sprutbass, Final, Prins Thomas and others.
Dusted reviews "One-armed bandit", the latest album from Jaga Jazzist: http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/5721
MIC Norway has launched a new feature called "99 minutes" featuring a 99-minute podcast from DJ 99 with new music from bands such as Datarock, Fjorden Baby!, Serena Maneesh, Årabrot and Diskjokke plus an interview with Martin Horntvedt of Jaga Jazzist and more. Go here: http://listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2010051111383357144426
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:
01. Navigators - The Straight And Narrow
02. Diverse artister - Melodi Grand Prix 2010
03. Ingrid Olava - The Guest
04. Donkeyboy - Caught in a Life
05. WigWam - Non Stop Rock'N'Roll
06. Bjørn Eidsvåg - De Beste
07. Jahn Teigen - Teigen - 40 Største Hits
08. Sivert Høyem - Moon Landing
09. Bjørn Hellfuck - Innforjævlig
10. Frøya - My American Dream
11. Dum Dum Boys - Tidsmaskin
12. John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen - For Sant Til Å Være Godt
13. Joddski (Jørg1) - Krig & Kjærlighet
14. Motorpsycho - Heavy Metal Fruit
15. Casiokids - Topp Stemning På Lokal Bar
16. Kråkesølv - Trådnøsting
17. Moddi - Floriography
18. D-Techs - From the Street to the Stage
19. Jaga Jazzist - One-Armed Bandit
20. Stage Dolls - Always
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:
01. Ingrid Olava - The Guest
02. Diverse artister - Melodi Grand Prix 2010
03. Donkeyboy - Caught in a Life
04. Bjørn Hellfuck - Innforjævlig
05. WigWam - Non Stop Rock'N'Roll
06. Joddski (Jørg1) - Krig & Kjærlighet
07. Bjørn Eidsvåg - De Beste
08. Casiokids - Topp Stemning På Lokal Bar
09. Jahn Teigen - Teigen - 40 Største Hits
10. Motorpsycho - Heavy Metal Fruit
11. Frøya - My American Dream
12. John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen - For Sant Til Å Være Godt
13. Moddi - Floriography
14. Sivert Høyem - Moon Landing
15. Jaga Jazzist - One-Armed Bandit
16. Dum Dum Boys - Tidsmaskin
17. Diverse artister - Dugnad For Haiti
18. N'Jie Haddy - World of the free
19. Stage Dolls - Always
20. Shining - Blackjazz
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:
01. Diverse artister - Melodi Grand Prix 2010
02. WigWam - Non Stop Rock'N'Roll
03. Donkeyboy - Caught in a Life
04. Frøya - My American Dream
05. Moddi - Floriography
06. Bjørn Eidsvåg - De Beste
07. Ingrid Olava - The Guest
08. Rasmus og værdens beste band - Puppan te pappa
09. Sivert Høyem - Moon Landing
10. Motorpsycho - Heavy Metal Fruit
11. Vidar Johnsen & Peter Nordberg - Ild & Vatten
12. Ila Auto - Ila Auto
13. Jahn Teigen - Teigen - 40 Største Hits
14. N'Jie Haddy - World of the free
15. John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen - For Sant Til Å Være Godt
16. Stage Dolls - Always
17. Uncle Deadly - Monkey Do
18. Claudia Scott/Casino Steel/Ottar Big Hand Johansen - Honky Tonk Night - The Best
19. Dum Dum Boys - Tidsmaskin
20. Jaga Jazzist - One-Armed Bandit