InMyKitchen interviews Simian Ghost

InMyKitchen talks to Sebastian Arnström of Simian Ghost: http://inmykitchenwith.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/simian-ghost-interview/

Simian Ghost at Pitchfork tracks

Swedish act Simian Ghost makes it to the Pitchfork track reviews: http://www.pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12317-free-agent/

Simian Ghost get UK hookup

Hit or Heist Records has picked up Simian Ghost for the UK and, besides referring to them as "chillwave", they will be releasing the mini-album "Lovelorn" over thereabouts on November 14 with "Free agent" being offered forth as the first single. Official press release: http://www.heistorhitrecords.com/category/blog/welcome-to-simian-ghost-the-newest-member-of-the-heist-family/

Nomethod vol. 2

Nomethod will be releasing a new label sampler on July 4 as their 50th release: http://nomethod.se/?p=561
Aside from label mainstays such as Robert Svensson and First Love, Last Rites, the comp will also feature new and unreleased material from Simian Ghost, Tennis Bafra, Wild Invalid and Light Vibes.

MF/MB/ prep remix collection, offer sample

MF/MB/ will be releasing a remix collection on July 12 called "Altered" mostly featuring reworkings of their tracks by other artists, but also a number of remixes the band themselves have done for others such as The Sounds, Agent Side Grinder, Simian Ghost, Katharina Nuttall and even Americans !!!. Check out the latter here: http://www.adrianfiles.com/!!!-Jamie_My_Intention_Are_Bass-MFMB_Remix.mp3

Simian Ghost - Bicycle theme (video)

Simian Ghost's new video for "Bicycle theme", a good summery tune if there ever was one. Direct link: http://youtu.be/7lgTS1z5Y2U

Simian Ghost - Lovelorn

The new Simian Ghost mini-album "Lovelorn", now streaming on SoundCloud. Direct link: http://soundcloud.com/simian-ghost/sets/lovelorn

Simian Ghost to Playground, new EP soon

Simian Ghost will be releasing a new 7-song mini-album later this month, their first (I believe) for new label Playground Music. Their old home and management Nomethod will still handle the vinyl, while PGM will also do a digital rerelease of full-length "Infinite traffic everywhere".

Nomethod to release new EPs from Simian Ghost, De Montevert

Nomethod has signed De Montevert and will be releasing her debut EP this spring. There's also a new EP from Simian Ghost on the way from the label as well.

Presenting: Brother/Sister Booking Agency

Mr. Jonas Appelqvist, our esteemed IAT! colleague and the booker of our Malmö clubnight, has launched a new booking agency with his partner Sofia Qvarnström called Brother/Sister. Their initial roster, only some of Sweden's finest up-and-coming indie acts: Simian Ghost, Leaders Off, I'm Kingfisher, In These Woods, First Love, Last Rites, NAVET and We Are the Storm. Hit up their website for more info: http://www.brothersister.se/

Simian Ghost - Transparent is ok (video)

"Transparent is OK" is the 3rd single off Simian Ghost's forthcoming album "Infinite traffic everywhere", due out November 29 via Nomethod. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AVqlJdjhB0

Simian Ghost album preview

Check out an e-card preview for the new Simian Ghost album "Infinite traffic everywhere", due out November 29 via Nomethod: http://www.simianghost.com/

Sirius playlist week #39

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. Simian Ghost - Beat on the brat
02. TALK 1
03. End of All - Folkhemmet
04. In These Woods - Bear
05. The Bells - Outside
06. Britta Persson - Some girls some boys
07. TALK 2
08. Kråkesølv - Nordavind mot varme kinn
09. Tomas Halberstad - The pendulum swings again
10. WhoMadeWho - Left hand of the boxser
11. TALK 3
12. Säkert! - Köttet är svagt
13. Next Life - Battle tactics
14. Kaka - Candyman
15. The Fine Arts Showcase - Spanish kerosene
16. TALK 4
17. Kimono - Black
18. Axe - Up against common sense
19. NNDC - Mouthful of diamonds
20. Slöa Knivar - Anticimex
21. Enforcer - Take me to hell
22. TALK 5
23. Ikons - Imperiet

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Simian Ghost and the election

Simian Ghost respond to the results of yesterday's Swedish election with a short statement against facism/racism and a cover of The Ramones' "Beat on the brat": http://nomethod.se/?p=68

Nomethod fall release schedule

Nomethod has announced their upcoming release schedule:

09/01 - Aerial – Black rain from the bombing [digital only + remastered + 1 bonus track]
09/13 - First Love, Last Rites – Slow wind [digital single + video]
09/13 - Simian Ghost – Sequenced dreams of independence [digital single]
10/06 - Robert Svensson – The madness [digital single + video]
10/26 - Robert Svensson – You're a wasteland honey [LP]
11/11 - Simian Ghost – Sequenced dreams of independence [LP]
tba - Love is a Burning Thing [LP]
tba - First Love, Last Rites [LP]