The New Tigers - Velvet jam
A 2nd sample tune from Finnish act The New Tigers off their upcoming self-titled debut album, due out September 21 via .
Country: Finland
The return of Damn Seagulls
Finnish act Damn Seagulls are back with a new (old) drummer, new music, and new live dates. More here: http://www.fullsteamrecords.com/sitenews/view/-/nid/426/ngid/3
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!
Viola - Informageddon
It's September in Finland, so that means it's time for yet another new track from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-09-informageddon
Cleaning Women to perform soundtrack for Metropolis in Russia
Finland's Cleaning Women will be going to Russia for a few special dates to perform as live musical accompaniment to the latest, extended and restored print of Fritz Lang's masterpiece "Metropolis". Dates here: http://www.cleaningwomen.com/
Oranssi Pazuzu sign with Spinefarm, confirm new album
Finnish black metal outsiders Oranssi Pazuzu have signed with and will be releasing their new album "Kosmonument" on October 26 on both CD and vinyl.
Fun to return to the Baltics
Finnish noiserockers Fun will once again head to the Baltics for a few live dates in October:
10/14 - Fontaine Palace, Liepaja (LV)
10/15 - Green Club, Vilnius (LT)
10/16 - Kodu Baar, Tallinn (EE)
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.
Zebra & Snake to support OMD
Finnish synthpop duo Zebra & Snake will be supporting classic 80s act OMD on the German leg of their upcoming tour:
09/01 - Tanzbrunnen, Cologne
09/02 - Stadtpark, Hamburg
09/05 - IFA - Sommergarten, Berlin
09/06 - Freilichtbuehn, Schwerin
Regina - Unessa
Listen to a brand new tune from Finnish indiepop act Regina: http://soundcloud.com/reginaregina/unessa
Look for the band's new album "Soita mulle" to be released on September 7 via at home in Finland and elsewhere via .
New tunes from Wasted
Two new tracks from Finnish punkrockers Wasted off their upcoming album "Outside by choice", now available for preorder via .
Dusted reviews Mika Vainio (Pan Sonic)
Dusted reviews the new Mika Vainio album "Life (...it eats you up)": http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6634
Dusted reviews Tuusanuuskat
Dusted reviews the new Tuusanuuskat on and comes away with a final assessment that pretty much sums up all of the label's releases for me: http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6627
Ja Ja Ja relaunch
UK-based Scandinavian clubnight Ja Ja Ja have officially partnered with The Line of Best Fit full-time and relaunched with a new blog site: http://www.jajajamusic.com/
Their next actual live music event will be on September 29 at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and will feature Sondre Lerche, LCMDF and Sykur.
Mirel Wagner release date confirmed
It has now been confirmed that the European release of Mirel Wagner's self-titled album will happen on October 21 via .