99 Minutes #10
There's a new episode of 99 Minutes online and it's a special feature on the UK's Cheltenham Jazz Festival so the musical focus is contemporary jazz: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011041512231884829022
Country: Norway
Uphill Racer wins The Brothel remix contest
Susanne Sundfør recently held a contest to remix "The brothel" and the winner has been announced as Uphill Racer. Listen here: http://www.susannesundfor.com/news/2011/4/12/the-brothel-remix-contest-weve-a-winner.html
Gatas Parlament loses member
Aslak is leaving Norwegian rap group Gatas Parlament: http://www.gatasp.no/aslak-gar-ut-av-gatas-parlament/
Kråkesølv - Romskipet revideres (video)
A new clip from Norwegian act Kråkesølv, and a quite good-looking one at that. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/22188626"
Ungdomskulen go 10 for 1
Nö Music reports that Ungdomskulen will be doing an album of ten one-minute songs, pretty much all I can take from that band, and will posting them for free download before eventually releasing them on vinyl: http://www.nomusicmedia.com/2011/04/12/ungdomskulen-give-us-ten/
NORCD to release Blink
will be releasing the debut album from international folk quartet Blink, four female multi-instrumentalists from five different countries in Scandinavia and the Baltics: http://www.norcd.no/DisplayArticle.php?id=417
Hear some sample tunes at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/musicblink
Djerv confirm album, single release
The new Djerv album is now set for release in June with the first single "Madman" preceding it on April 19.
Purified in Blood - Blood drenched (video)
Norwegian metalcore act Purified in Blood have a new video for the tune "Blood drenched" compiled from various home movies made while on tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXyGfKtoi00
Blood Command preview
The new Blood Command EP "Hand us the alpha male" is currently streaming in its entirety over at Drowned in Sound: http://drownedinsound.com/news/4142433-listen--stream-blood-commands-new-ep
FACT on Phaedra
FACT Magazine reviews the debut album "The sea" from new Rune Grammofon act Phaedra: http://www.factmag.com/2011/04/11/phaedra-the-sea/
Monteé - Rendition of you (video)
The new video for "Rendition of you" from Norwegian act Monteé. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fat1FEv7-4Q
Hole in the Sky going out with a bang
Nö Music reports that the 2011 edition of Norway's renown metal fest Hole in the Sky will be its last and it appears they've put together a suitable lineup for a send-off: http://www.nomusicmedia.com/2011/04/08/the-last-supper-hole-in-the-sky-closing-its-doors-in-2011/
Immortal, Satyricon, Enslaved and Mayhem? Holy shit! Not to mention Godflesh, Ghost, etc.
Timbuktu + Susanne Sundfør - Kapitulera (live video)
Timbuktu performing his new single "Kapitulera" live with Susanne Sundfør on Norwegian TV.
Tribulation, Behexen, more to play Rites of Darkness III in Texas
Swedish death metal act Tribulation will make their American live debut at the Rites of Darkness III festival in San Antonio, Texas on December 9-11. Other confirmed Scandinavians include Demigod, Interment, Behexen, Sargeist, Demonical, Anhedonist, Ondksapt, Strid and Valkyrja. Facebook appears to be the best place to keep up with future updates: http://www.facebook.com/RITESOFDARKNESS
Egil Olsen - She and him (and I) (video)
New music from Norwegian singer/songwriter Egil Olsen from his forthcoming album "Keep movin - keep dreamin", due out June 10. Details at Egil's website: http://www.egilolsen.com/