Louder than War interviews Årabrot
Louder than War interviews Norwegian sludgerockers Årabrot about their new record "Solar anus": http://louderthanwar.com/blogs/arabrot-norwegian-noisenik-action-from-intense-duo
Country: Norway
Katzenjammer - I will dance (when I walk away) (acoustic live video)
Watch Katzenjammer perform a fun acoustic version of their latest single "I will dance (when I walk away)".
CD clearance UPDATE
Huge thanks to everyone who has ordered so far -- your packages are in the mail and should hopefully be arriving shortly, if they haven't already. For those of you who have inquired about orders, but have not paid -- I'll hold stuff for another day or so and then it's up for sale again. Everyone else, including those that may be unaware, I'm still clearing out inventory and have plenty of quality stuff to get rid of! As many CDs as you want for $3 plus the price of shipping -- check out the list and email me your order!
Are Mokkelbost talks Killl
Are Mokkelbost talks about the new Killl DVD+CD, due out soon via : http://www.killl.org/Interview.html
Drowned in Sound reviews Årabrot
Drowned in Sound is super stoked on the new Årabrot album "Solar anus": http://drownedinsound.com/releases/16487/reviews/4143516
Casiokids to get Japan release, tour
Casiokids will see their album "" released in Japan on October 19 via and will also be heading over for a short tour in support:
11/10 - Marz, Tokyo
11/11 - Unit, Tokyo
11/12 - R.A.D., Nagoya
11/13 - Shangri la, Osaka
Dråpe - Silver spoon
New shoegaze outta Oslo from the band Dråpe off their upcoming self-titled EP, due out September 16 via .
Universal brings more consolidation to Scandinavia
Billboard reports that has purchased Denmark's , parent label to , and Sweden's , among others: http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/universal-music-acquires-denmark-s-mbo-group-1005339372.story
Días Nórdicos 2011
Spain's multidisciplinary Scandinavian arts festival Días Nórdicos is back for a 2nd year this coming September and October. As before, featured events will include talks, art exhibitions, film and of course, music -- artists confirmed so far include Zebra & Snake, Andi Almqvist, Anna Brønsted (Our Broken Garden), The Megaphonic Thrift, Junip and more. Full details: http://www.diasnordicos.com/
New Heroes & Zeros in late September
Norwegian act Heroes & Zeros have confirmed that their 3rd album "Ghostly kisses" will be released on September 30.
'Long slow distance' preview
Preview Sivert Høyem's upcoming solo album "Long slow distance", due out September 16.
99 Minutes #15
The 15th edition of Listen to Norway's excellent and eclectic "99 Minutes" podcast program is now online: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011090609365753834744
Marit Larsen awarded Music Export Norway funds
Marit Larsen is the latest recipient of the Music Export Norway lucrative export grant: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011090610301069939574
It's a Trap! Clubnights update
It's a Trap! Clubnight update! First, We are the Storm's gig on September 24 has been cancelled, but don't worry -- bigger, better things will be happening for the band to come. Details shortly! Secondly, Like Rats From A Sinking Ship have been forced to cancel our October show, but again, there's no need to worry! Excellent Swedish noiserockers Tennis Bafra will be taking their place! Third, we'll be hosting Deathcrush from Norway in November along with Danish duo Fossils as support! Awesome! Be there!
Duplicate offers up free sampler
Norwegian label has a new digital sampler available for free download: http://duplicate-records.com/sampler.htm
Featured acts include recent stuff from Virus, Execration, Solstorm and more as well as a few tracks from up-and-coming bands such as Repellent and Viðr who will have new releases on the label in 2012.