Julian & Marina - The knight

Surprisingly low-key synthpop considering the presence of an ex-member from BWO. Julian & Marina = Marina Schiptjenko (BWO, Page, Vacuum) and Julian Brandt (Lustans Lakejer); debut EP "Absence" due out October 9.

Julian Brandt confirms single release

Julian Brandt (ex-Bobby, The Paper Faces) will release the new single "Love can turn us blind" on June 10. Said track features guest vocals from Kitty Jutbring (Kitty & The K) and will include a remix by Dynamikk as well as the b-sides "Labyrinth of love" (co-written by Carl DeLorean from the band Kamera) and "FreeLove" (by Martin Gore of Depeche Mode). Listen at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/julianbrandt

Julian Brandt solo debut in May

Julian Brandt (ex-Bobby, The Paper Faces) solo debut "Looks and talent (don't always go together)" is now officially confirmed for release in May. Samples at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/julianbrandt

Julian Brandt (Bobby) goes solo, posts video

Julian Brandt (Bobby, The Paper Faces) is going solo and has a new video for the song "State of anxiety" posted on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geBiZlxL9l8&fmt=18
Expect a full album this coming spring.

Zero reports that Swedish electropop duo Bobby is calling it quits: http://www.zeromagazine.nu/nyhet.asp?id=1579
The group's final show will be at Storan in Göteborg on December 12. Look for a solo album from member Julian Brandt in 2009.