Via Danish label : "FCAN consists of a person and a gigantic Gliedermann doll made of tree. Together they have created the album RPEX that will be released January 17, 2011. The album will be available on vinyl and as digital download." "RCEL", the song featured above, is the first single. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/17639445
will be releasing the debut 4-song 12" EP "Give a fuck" from Dane hip-hop/alt-rocker Gustav Foss. Hear some sample tunes: http://www.myspace.com/gustavfoss
"Roars from Denmark", a 15-minute tour doc on Emily and the Orgasm Addicts and The Bang Bang Brain. And yes, it's in English. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/17439650
' 2nd Advent Mixtape of the season comes from Mikkel Metal and is now up for free download: http://www.adrianrecordings.com/default.asp?newsid=299
This is the debut single "New brigade" from Danish postpunks Iceage, recent signees to the label. Look for the band's album of the same name to be released on January 10.
Check out "Prelude", the debut single from Islets of Dust, the Danish act featuring ex-Under Byen pianist Katrine Stochholm on lead vocals: http://soundcloud.com/kasperstaub/prelude
Music blog Wonders Make Joy have assembled a decent-looking comp of contemporary Danish indie for free download called "Indieanermusik": http://wondersmakejoy.dk/?page_id=1427
Featured artists include Choir Of Young Believers, The Spy In The Mes, The Kissaway Trail, Sleep Party People, Keith Canisius, Chimes & Bells, Cartridge and 4 Guys From The Future.
Gaffa's top 10 favorite Danish albums of 2010:
01. Efterklang - Magic chairs
02. Søren Huss - Troen & ingen
03. 4 Guys From The Future - Under the new morning sun
04. De Eneste To - De eneste to
05. Love Shop - Frelsens hær
06. Agnes Obel - Philharmonics
07. The Floor Is Made Of Lava - Howl at the moon
08. The Malpractice - Tectonics
09. The Rumour Said Fire - The arrogant
10. The Informations - Noah's ark
Danish label is doing the Advent calendar thing with video sessions of various artists and first up is Our Broken Garden: http://tigerspring.net/?p=318
Scandinavian recipients of this year's European Border Breaker Awards:
Norway: Donkeyboy
Sweden: Miike Snow
Denmark: Aura Dione
Read more: http://www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu/
Danish act Thee Attacks are streaming a new Christmas tune at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/theeattacks
The Norwegian "Alternativ Julekalendar" is alive once again, except this time they are branching out with Danish act Sleep Party People as their first featured act: http://www.alternativjulekalender.no/2010/12/1
It's December so that means it's time once again for our annual top 10 lists! First up: John Roger Olsson of The Grand Opening/Hearts No Static/Will Gambola Sing
There's still a few slots available should any readers, in the music biz or otherwise, care to contribute -- simply get in touch and we'll work out the details.
Danish label has signed four new acts for album releases in early 2011, including Iceage, FCAN, Thulebasen and ex-Shout Wellington Airforce vocalist Bastian Kallesøe's new solo act The New Spring. Read more: http://tambourhinoceros.net/home/2010/all-good-things-come-to-those-who-wait/
Danish indie label mainstays (Figurines, Oh No Ono, etc.) turns 10 years old in 2011 and will mark the occasion by throwing a celebratory show at Loppen in Copenhagen on April 15 and then shutting down for good. Read more: http://gaffa.dk/nyhed/45096 (in Danish)