PlayRec signs Obstacles
has officially signed Danish instrumental/noiserock act Obstacles, a fact that shouldn't be too surprising if you read the label's "Top 10s for 2009" list. Look for them to release the band's debut full-length in August.
Country: Denmark
Lis Er Stille - The real children
Download a brand new track from Danish postrock act Lis er Stille: http://www.liserstille.dk/home/?p=358
This is the first sample of the band's forthcoming album "The collibro".
Dolores to release Kiss Kiss Kiss, Salem al Fakir on vinyl
will be releasing the vinyl edition of Danish act Kiss Kiss Kiss' debut album "Release the birds". They'll also be putting out a limited edition (300, hand-numbered) vinyl treatment of the new Salem al Fakir record "Ignore this". No official release date on either, but they say they should be ready in about three weeks.
Ja Ja Ja March 18: Hafdis Huld, Bodebrixen, Katzenjammer
Ja Ja Ja's showcase on March 18 (their 2nd for the month) will feature Hafdis Huld and Katzenjammer in addition to the previously confirmed Bodebrixen.
The Blue Van shills for Apple
Danish garage-rockers The Blue Van have a song featured in the new Apple iPad commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcQgcuf6wyE
Copenhagen Records signs Apollo
has signed Danish act Apollo and will be releasing their debut album this coming August.
New songs from Achorless
Anchorless (ex-Lack) are streaming a couple more new tracks at myspace from their upcoming EP: http://www.myspace.com/anchorlessdk
Still no word yet on when it's coming out or on what label (?), but I'll keep you posted.
The Floor is Made of Lava - The bigger picture
Danish act The Floor is Made of Lava are giving away a new track at their website: http://www.thelava.dk/
Sounds like working with Sebastian Wolff of Kellermensch really paid off.
Stream Lack's final record
Lack's final album "Saturate every atom" was released two years ago and their label has commemorated the occasion by posting for streaming at SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/playrec/sets/lack-saturate-every-atom
The Silent Ballet reviews "Alt er tabt"
The Silent Ballet reviews Under Byen's new record "Alt er tabt": http://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/384/ItemID/3147/Default.aspx
Mimas in Germany
Mimas will be heading to Germany for a few days at the end of the month:
03/31 - Bang Bang Club, Berlin
04/01 - Exhause, Trier
04/02 - Hafen 2, Offenbach
04/03 - Bois des Isles, Marbehan
04/04 - Astra Stube, Hamburg
New music from Men Among Animals (mp3 + video)
will be releasing the new album "Run ego" from Danish act Men Among Animals later this month and are giving away the track "Menth reloaded" as a free download: http://www.tapeterecords.de/index.php?id=240
You can also check out a video for the lead single "White" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJsVX5R7fgc
New album from Lis Er Stille coming in April
Danish postrock act Lis Er Stille will release their third album "Collibro" on April 10. Look for the first single "The real children" on March 10, otehrwise get more info and see some behind-the-scenes videos at the band's website: http://www.liserstille.dk/
This week's Last.fm chart
Here is the It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week, unique to our group:
01. Sambassadeur
02. Shout Out Louds
03. Efterklang
04. Beach House
05. The Radio Dept.
06. Jens Lekman
07. Oh No Ono
08. Yeasayer
09. The Soundtrack of Our Lives
10. El Perro del Mar
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Last Mile looking for a new singer (again)
After a mere 4 months, vocalist Christian Vest has parted ways with Danish hardcore act Last Mile. The band is currently writing new material while seeking a new frontman.