The Megaphonic Thrift - Candy sin (mp3 + US dates)

Norwegian indie act The Megaphonic Thrift is giving away a new track via Filter called "Candy sin": http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/mp3_the_megaphonic_thrift_offer_a_candy_sin_filter_exclusive
The band is also coming over for SXSW and has lined up a new NYC gigs in addition to their various showcases:

03/13 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY w/Arbouretum
03/14 - The Rock Shop, Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Vegan SXSW-send off party)
03/16 - Flavorpill/Musebox/I Rock I Roll/Bellhouse NY Day Party (SXSW), Austin, TX
03/19 - American Art Authority Day Party (4PM) (SXSW), Austin, TX
03/19 - Main showcase at Speakeasy (8PM) (SXSW), Austin, TX

The Megaphonic Thrift to get US release

Norwegian noiserockers The Megaphonic Thrift have signed with US label Sonic Unyon who will be releasing the band's "Decay decoy" LP over here on March 8.

18 Norwegian acts now confirmed for SXSW

Listen to Norway runs down the 18 Norwegian acts now confirmed for SXSW 2011: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011011114030711899290
The list: Altaar, Benea Reach, Casiokids, Datarock, Death Crush, Forza, Harry`s Gym, DE Håker Flaten, Kvelertak, Marit Larsen, The Megaphonic Thrift, My Little Pony, Nico D & Admiral P, Serpentine, Simon Says No!, Sondre Lerche, Tôg and Youth Pictures Of Florence Henderson.

Norway at CMJ 2010

Norwegian acts confirmed for this year's CMJ fest include my #1 artist to watch Susanne Sundfør plus Marit Larsen, Lido Lido, Maria Due, Tôg and The Megaphonic Thrift. More info here: http://www.musicexportnorway.no/norway-at-cmj-2010.4827006-149133.html

The Megaphonic Thrift on tour

Norwegian indie act The Megaphonic Thrift are touring Europe next month:

09/09 - PopKomm, Berlin (GER)
09/10 - Berlin Festival, Berlin (GER)
09/12 - Trix, Antwerpen (BEL)
09/14 - Karlstorbahnhof, Heidelberg (GER)
09/15 - 59 to 1, München (GER)
09/16 - Lido, Berlin (GER)
09/19 - Bodega Social, Nottingham (UK)
09/20 - Captain's Rest, Glasgow (UK)
09/21 - Static Gallery, Liverpool (UK)
09/22 - Barfly, London (UK)
09/24 - Das Bett, Frankfurt (GER)

Sirius playlist week #33

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

01. Johan Heltne - Krieg ist krieg und schnaps ist schnaps
02. TALK 1
03. Tiger Tape - She is fiction
04. Terrible Feelings - Blank heads
05. Pistol Disco - Organ and drum
06. TALK 2
07. Ludwig Bell - Kärlek slutar alltid med bråk
08. Bonghit - Maratondröm
09. Murmansk - Silver heel
10. TALK 3
11. Robyn - Criminal intent
12. Pettersson & Fredriksson - Langas
13. Lapko - A new bohemia
14. TALK 4
15. The Megaphonic Thrift - Candy sin
16. Park Hotell - Trouble kid
17. Champagne Riot - Heart stab
18. TALK 5
19. Britta Persson - Meet a bear

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU (except this week -- there's no repeat tonight). That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Spinner picks their Scandinavian favorites from by:Larm

Spinner lists their five favorite acts from by:Larm: http://www.spinner.com/2010/02/21/best-of-by-larm-festival/
The names: The Megaphonic Thrift, Altaar, Negash Ali. Kira Kira and Joensuu 1685.

The Megaphonic Thrift - Talks like a weed king

Hear a new song from The Megaphonic Thrift at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/megaphonicthrift
As mentioned yesterday, the band's new album "Decoy decoy" comes out March 1 via Hype City.

The Megaphonic Thrift confirm new album

Norwegian act The Megaphonic Thrift will release their new album "Decoy decoy" on March 1 via Hype City.

The Megaphonic Thrift signs with Deadly People

Norwegian indie act The Megaphonic Thrift has signed an international record deal with upstart label Deadly People run by ex-Modular label boss Phil Hutcheon. Look for their debut 7" "Acid blues" to get a wider rerelease this summer followed by a digital EP in the fall and a full-length in 2010.