Country: Norway

Dybdahl to support Tori Amos on tour

Thomas Dybdahl will be doing a string of US/North American dates this fall supporting Tori Amos:

11/29 - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, GA
12/01 - Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA
12/02 - Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
12/03 - Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
12/05 - DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC
12/06 - Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA
12/08 - Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada
12/10 - Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
12/13 - Orpheum, Vancouver, Canada
12/14 - Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
12/16 - Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA
12/17 - Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
12/18 - Orpheum Theatre, Los Angels, CA
12/21 - Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
12/22 - Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie, TX

The return of 300AD

Scandinavian/international adventurous/experimental music blog 300AD has come back after a short absence with a glut of excellent new music, including stuff from Hemliga Skolan (posted above), Natassja, a collaboration between the two, plus Sharku and more: http://300ad.tumblr.com/
Recommended!

Magnus Eliassen - På ei bru i Amsterdam (video)

"På ei bru i Amsterdam" is the first taste of Magnus Eliassen's upcoming album trilogy "Virkelighetsflyktning", the first part of which comes out November 11 via .

Synne Sanden - When nobody's around (video)

With a fragile voice reminiscent of many other Scandinavian sirens (take your pick), but a delicate sound far more organic and reserved than most, this is Norwegian artist Synne Sanden and her single "When nobody's around". Her album of the same name is out now via and was produced by Bugge Wesseltoft and features guest appearances from an interesting cast of countrymates, including Mathias Eick, Mathias Stubø and Moddi. Recommended!

Airbag - All rights removed (preview video)

Preview a bit of the forthcoming record from Norwegian progressive rock act Airbag.

Håkon Kornstad - Snutt

Download a sample tune from the upcoming Håkon Kornstad album "Symphonies in my head": http://www.kornstad.com/
Said record will be released on October 15 and another sample will be posted at that time.

Hubro to release new album from 1982

Coming soon via , "Pintura", the sophomore album from Norwegian improvised chamber act 1982, an ensemble consisting of harmonium, drums and Hardanger fiddle: http://www.hubromusic.com/index.php?cmd=17
Considering 's other stellar recent releases (see: Splashgirl, Huntsville), I have to say that I'm extremely excited to hear this.

Keepsecretrecords presents The Uptights

Oslo cassette label will soon be putting out their inaugural release, "At the Wörthersee Hotel" from lofi indie act The Uptights. Details: http://keepsecretrecords.net/shop/ksr01/
Free download/listen here: http://theuptights.bandcamp.com/

The Quietus vs The Thing

The Quietus runs down the discography of Swedish/Norwegian free-jazz monster The Thing: http://thequietus.com/articles/07094-the-strange-frightening-world-of-the-thing

Live at the Office: Real Ones

Listen to Norway has a new episode of their "Live at the Office" series featuring Bergen-based folk/rock act Real Ones: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011100413311291699702

Casiokids album preview

The new Casiokids album "Aabenbaringen over aaskammen" is currently streaming in full at Consequence of Sound: http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/10/stream-casiokids-aabenbaringen-over-aaskammen-cos-premiere/

Heroes & Zeros + Hanne Hukkelberg - Wistful hands (video)

Watch Heroes & Zeros perform live in the studio with guest vocalist Hanne Hukkelberg. The band's new album "Ghostly kisses" is out now.

Gaffa comes to Norway

Scandinavian music mag Gaffa is expanding beyond Denmark and Sweden to Norway and will be opening their new website later this month with the free monthly print edition to follow in spring 2012. Øyvind Rones from Groove.no has been hired as editor.

Shining to release live album and DVD

Shining will release the live album + DVD "Live blackjazz" on November 11 (11/11/11).

Ja Ja Ja October: Battlekat, Johnossi, Karin Park

Ja Ja Ja's next London showcase has been set for October 27 at The Lexington and will feature Battlekat, Johnossi and Karin Park. Full details: http://www.jajajamusic.com/index.php/2011/09/new-show-ja-ja-ja-w-battlekat-johnossi-karin-park/