Country: Denmark

CD clearance UPDATE

Huge thanks to everyone who has ordered so far -- your packages are in the mail and should hopefully be arriving shortly, if they haven't already. For those of you who have inquired about orders, but have not paid -- I'll hold stuff for another day or so and then it's up for sale again. Everyone else, including those that may be unaware, I'm still clearing out inventory and have plenty of quality stuff to get rid of! As many CDs as you want for $3 plus the price of shipping -- check out the list and email me your order!

The New Spring - Barricades

New earnest singer/songwriter stuff from Denmark sure to appeal to fans of The Tallest Man on Earth. The New Spring's self-titled debut album is out now via .

Universal brings more consolidation to Scandinavia

Billboard reports that has purchased Denmark's , parent label to , and Sweden's , among others: http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/universal-music-acquires-denmark-s-mbo-group-1005339372.story

Días Nórdicos 2011

Spain's multidisciplinary Scandinavian arts festival Días Nórdicos is back for a 2nd year this coming September and October. As before, featured events will include talks, art exhibitions, film and of course, music -- artists confirmed so far include Zebra & Snake, Andi Almqvist, Anna Brønsted (Our Broken Garden), The Megaphonic Thrift, Junip and more. Full details: http://www.diasnordicos.com/

'Zen sucker' for free?

Danish indierockers Larsen & Furious Jane have pledged to give away their first album "Zen sucker" as a free download provided that 3000 people download their latest record "Dolly" and then 1000 "like" them on Facebook. More here: http://www.momowave.org/main.php

Apparat Organ Quartet - 123 forever (video)

Brand new from Iceland's Apparat Organ Quartet, off the album "Pólýfónía" which is out now via .

It's a Trap! Clubnights update

It's a Trap! Clubnight update! First, We are the Storm's gig on September 24 has been cancelled, but don't worry -- bigger, better things will be happening for the band to come. Details shortly! Secondly, Like Rats From A Sinking Ship have been forced to cancel our October show, but again, there's no need to worry! Excellent Swedish noiserockers Tennis Bafra will be taking their place! Third, we'll be hosting Deathcrush from Norway in November along with Danish duo Fossils as support! Awesome! Be there!

When Saints Go Machine - Kelly (video)

The NY Times has the premiere of the new When Saints Go Machine video "Kelly" plus a short interview: http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/now-playing-the-world-premiere-of-when-saints-go-machines-new-video/

Turboweekend at Pitchfork via Joker

The new Joker single "Here come the lights" which features vocals from Silas Bjerregaard of Danish act Turboweekend is tracklisted at Pitchfork today: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12331-here-come-the-lights-ft-silas-of-turboweekend/

CD clearance

I've had it with this mailorder business and I want my office closet back so from now until they're gone, all CDs are free for the price of shipping plus $3 to cover the box and PayPal fees. Select the titles you want and email me your list along with an address. I'll throw 'em in a box, weigh 'em and will calculate the grand total. Help me get this stuff outta here!

Under the Radar interviews Jonas Bjerre from Mew

Under the Radar talks to Mew frontman Jonas Bjerre about his new solo soundtrack release "Skyskraber" and the next Mew record: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/mews_jonas_bjerre/

Tiger Baby - Landscapes

"Landscapes" is the latest single from reactivated Danish indie/electro act Tiger Baby.

Rising - Through the eyes of the catalysis

Brand new tunage from Danish heavies Rising, the first taste of their upcoming full-length debut "To solemn ash", due out October 24.

Iceage - You're blessed (video)

Ah yes, the classic US tour video. Can't go wrong. What you don't see: the band members apologizing for leaving porn on the computers of people they stayed with.

Anti Scampi (PSA video)

Not that I am even tempted to indulge in eating the cockroaches of the sea (totally not kosher!), but this video has been making the rounds and is worth watching if you are interested in eating a more ethical diet.