The (International) Noise Conspiracy are streaming another new track at Spin.com, this one being "Dustbins of history": http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-stream-international-noise-conspiracy
Note the updated California tourdates there as well.

New SoCal dates for The (International) Noise Conspiracy:

11/12 - El Cid, LA w/Night Horse
11/14 - Eagle Rock Arts Center, LA w/Night Horse, Hit Me Back
11/15 - SoundDowntown 2008, Santa Ana

The (International) Noise Conspiracy celebrated their 10th anniversary at Scharinska in Umeå last night: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=24959654&blogID=444619293

Spin is streaming a new track from The (International) Noise Conspiracy off their upcoming album "The cross of my calling": http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-stream-international-noise-conspiracy-arm-yourself

The (International) Noise Conspiracy is playing a special one-off show in LA at Club Nokia on November 13. Go here for details on how to get tickets: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=24959654&blogID=436054154

The (International) Noise Conspiracy's new Rick Rubin-produced album "The cross of my calling" is finally confirmed for release on November 19 via Burning Heart. Hear a sample tune at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/internationalnoiseconspiracy
You can also go here to download a track: http://www.thetripwire.com/news/2008/9/15/exclusive-download-the-international-noise-conspiracy-i-am-the-dynomite

MP3: David Sandström Overdrive - Lisa, Lisa

Razzia Records was kind enough to pass along the brand new David Sandström Overdrive single "Lisa, Lisa" and naturally, I'm more than happy to share it with you. Like a lot of folks, I first became aware of David back when he was in Refused and have been following his career ever since, but of all the post-Refused bands, his solo work shines brightest. I have much respect for The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Text, Cobolt and so on, but they can't hold a candle to David's increasingly diverse catalog. From "Om det inte hånder..." aka The Grandfather Album to this, a slow dance number? Perhaps not so surprisingly when you consider that he now as AC4 as an outlet for his more aggressive side, though you gotta connect a lot of dots to span the difference. It doesn't really matter though 'cuz all it all depends on whether the song is good here and now and guess what? It is. I might be surprised somewhat by the content, but definitely not by the quality.

David Sandström Overdrive - Lisa, Lisa

The (International) Noise Conspiracy is contributing the track "Washington bullets " from their forthcoming album to the "Causes 1" benefit comp being released by Waxploitation. Read more: http://www.waxploitation.com/2007/causes.html

Look for The (International) Noise Conspiracy's new album "The cross of my calling" (tbc) to be released in early 2008.

Festival report: Way Out West

Festival report: Hultsfred 2007 - The year it all broke down (almost)

PopMatters reviews The (International) Noise Conspiracy's "Live at Oslo" disc, recently reissued in the US: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/32964/the-international-noise-conspiracy-live-at-oslo-jazz-festival/
Definitely my favorite recording from the band.

MP3: Ane Brun - Balloon ranger

Ane Brun's first two albums failed to impress me - they're okay, but underwhelming considering the accolades afforded them. I'm not what it is, but they fail to resonate with me. However, the "Duets" album drastically changed my opinion and I found myself appreciating Ane in a whole new light. The more subdued production and the balance of other voices were just what I needed to hear I guess. So when Ane released a new live album recently, I was kind of excited to hear it. I'm not too big on live records unless they really change things up from the studio recording and since "Live in Scandinavia" is all-acoustic plus string quartet, it qualifies. Remember me saying the other day how The (International) Noise Conspiracy's "Live in Oslo" is my favorite record of theirs? The inclusion of the Jaga Jazzist horns on a few tracks is a big part of that. So yeah, Ane Brun live with strings - does it work? The answer is yes, very well indeed.
Buy "Live in Scandinavia": [click here]

Ane Brun - Balloon ranger (live)

US label Alternative Tentacles, best known for being the label founded by Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, has reissued The (International) Noise Conspiracy's "Live at Oslo Jazz Festival" album in the US. I think it's probably the best record they've ever done, so track it down.

The (International) Noise Conspiracy has posted an update from LA where they are working with Rick Rubin on recording a new album: http://www.internationalnoise.com/news.asp