Country: Norway

1982 recording of Pintura (video)

Go behind the scenes with Norwegian improv trio 1982 as they record their new album "Pintura", out now via .

Casiokids - Det haster! (video)

"Det haster!" is the latest single from Norwegian act Casiokids.

Presenting: Torgny

Torgny Amdam, ex-vocalist for Norwegian hardcore act Amulet, has painted his skin black and reinvented himself as a mediocre electronic artist going under the name Torgny. Listen at SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/torgny
His debut release "Oslo, 31. august EP" will be out on October 31.

InMyKitchen interviews Deathcrush

InMyKitchen interviews Norwegian noiserock upstarts Deathcrush: http://inmykitchenwith.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/deathcrush/
And as they say, don't forget the band is playing Debaser Malmö on November 5 for It's a Trap! Clubnights!

New noise from Homemade Records

Noise-friendly Norwegian DIY label (Mindy Misty, Izakaya Heartbeat) will be releasing Øystein Kapperud's debut album "311/Amnesia" on November 4 as a double-LP, CD and/or digital download. The label has also announced the signing of noiserock act Burning Motherfuckers and will be releasing their debut EP in early 2012.

Koppen & Center of the Universe - Kosmonauts (video)

New music from Koppen & Center of the Universe off of 's latest compilation, "5.0".

Nat Geo goes to Folkelarm

National Geographic covers Norway's big international folk fest Folkelarm: http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/article/content.article/folkelarm_2011/en_US

99 Minutes #17

Listen to Norway has posted a new episode of their 99 Minutes podcast series: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011102511315112811169
Featured artists this time include Karpe Diem, Jaga Jazzist, Harry's Gym, Splashgirl, Årabrot, Hedvig Mollestad Trio, Martin Hagfors, Ungdomskulen, The Little Hands of Asphalt, Enslaved and lots more.

Einherjer demo to get vinyl reissue via The Crypt

will be pressing up Norwegian viking metal act Einherjer's excellent debut "Aurora Borealis" on vinyl for the first time ever. No idea exactly when it'll be out, but I'll try to keep you posted.

New Alog on 11.11.11

The new Alog album "Unemployed" is confirmed for release on November 11 via : http://alog.net/posts/205

Ulver live DVD coming in late November

Ulver will be releasing a live 2xDVD/Blu-ray album on November 28 featuring their performance from The Norwegian National Opera in Oslo this past July. Full details, including set list and more: http://www.kscopemusic.com/ulver/thenorwegiannationalopera/

by:Larm 2012 jury selections revealed

The 25 jury-selected up-and-coming acts for by:Larm 2012 have been revealed: http://bylarm.no/eng/artists
Can't say that I'm familiar with a lot of them, but both Dark Times and Execration are fantastic.

Live Blackjazz trailer

The first trailer from Shining's upcoming live DVD.

Blood Command to support Protest the Hero in Europe

Norwegian act Blood Command will be supporting Protest the Hero on tour across Europe in 2012: http://t.co/Yg5iEwTj

Gaffa Norway now open

Gaffa's new Norwegian website is now open: http://gaffa.com/