99 Minutes #13
The new episode of Listen to Norway's "99 minutes" podcast series is now online: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011060611252038416571
No particular theme this time, just a wide array of Norwegian artists from all genres.
Country: Norway
Ghost, Enslaved tour
Holy shit, a package metal tour where I actually want to see every band: Ghost, Enslaved and Alcest will be touring North America starting in late September:
09/23 - Jaxx, Springfield, VA
09/24 - Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale, PA
09/25 - Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY
09/26 - The Middle East, Cambridge, MA
09/28 - Impérial, Quebec City, QC
09/29 - Café Campus, Montreal, QC
09/30 - Opera House, Toronto, ON
10/01 - Outland Live, Columbus, OH
10/02 - Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL
10/03 - Station 4, St. Paul, MN
10/05 - WECC, Winnipeg, MB
10/06 - The Exchange, Regina, SK
10/07 - The Starlite Room, Edmonton, AB
10/08 - Dickens, Calgary, AB
10/10 - Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, BC
10/11 - El Corazon, Seattle, WA
10/12 - Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
10/13 - Slim's, San Francisco, CA
10/14 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
Tonje Langeteig - I don't wanna be a crappy housewife (video)
Brought to the world's attention via Gawker, I present to you the best/worst video since Vendela's "Punk rock song". You're welcome.
New Pirate Love in August, sample posted
Norwegian rockers Pirate Love have announced that their new album "Narco Lux High School" will be released on August 5. Hear a sample tune: http://soundcloud.com/daviddajani/thirteen-clean
KILLL DVD finally coming in September
The long-awaited KILLL live DVD is now confirmed for release on September 16 via and in addition to live footage from 2005-2009, the 8-panel digipack package will also include a CD and two posters.
Nordic By Nature in June
Berlin-based Scandinavian clubnight Nordic By Nature have a new mixtape up for June: http://www.mixcloud.com/Nordicbynature/nordic-by-nature-hermannplatz-june-mix/
As for this month's events, Rubik will be performing at Festsaal Kreuzberg on June 4 and then Vinnie Who will be coming to Roter Salon on the 17th.
Splendour signs Siinai
Norwegian label (Casiokids, Harrys Gym) has announced the signing of Finnish "Krautpop" act Siinai, apparently a very popular sound these days (see: Torpedo, This Is Head and many many others). Look for the band's debut album "Olympic games" to be released this summer and/or check out the video for the tune "Anthem part 1&2" right here: http://youtu.be/COIM2NJk8B0
theartsdesk reports from SPOT
theartsdesk reports on this year's SPOT Festival: http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=3797:the-arts-desk-in-aarhus-spot-festival&Itemid=29
Highlights for the UK-based author include Our Broken Garden, Oh Land, 4 Guys From the Future, Helsinki Poetry and one artist I particularly like, Hymns From Nineveh.
Sissy Wish - Dance all night with you (video)
At last, the new Sissy Wish video. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/24411113
Cold Mailman - Time is of the essence (video)
A new video from Norwegian indie act Cold Mailman. Direct link: http://youtu.be/gpUgUL73tGE
Smoke Mohawk - Inspector Holmes
Norwegian rockers Smoke Mohawk are back with a new single with a new album to be released in 2012. Direct link: http://soundcloud.com/drgong1971/smoke-mohawk-inspector-holmes
Årabrot/Okkultokrati split on the way
Årabrot and Okkultokrati, two of Norway's heaviest and darkest acts, will be teaming up for a split 12" to be released on July 1 via . Full details here: http://okkultokrati.blogspot.com/2011/05/okkultokratiarabrot-split-12.html
If you happen to be near Oslo, there will be a record release show at Blå on June 25 which also happens to be the releasefest for Next Life's new LP as well.
Dusted reviews Elonkorjuu, Phaedra
Dusted reviews the reissue of Finnish heavy rockers Elonkorjuu and their album "Harvest time": http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6420
Also reviewed, the new Phaedra album "The sea" from : http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6348
Live at the Office: Jenny Hval
Jenny Hval (nee Rockettothesky) is the latest artist to appear on Listen to Norway's "Live at the Office" program: http://vimeo.com/24256928