Monteé - Faith (video)
Norwegian disco/pop act Monteé has a new video for their single "Faith": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWoN1NzjIi8
"Faith" comes off the band's forthcoming record "Rendition of you", due out April 15.
Country: Norway
MP3: Deaf Center - New beginning (tidal darkness)
Deaf Center: your soundtrack for crawling into a dark hole to die. Actually, the music on their new album "Owl splinters" is often quite beautiful, but yeah, not necessarily healthy for susceptible listeners. Everyone else, consider this highly recommended.
Deaf Center - New beginning (tidal darkness)
Sanda Kolstad to Trust Me
has announced the signing of Sandra Kolstad: http://trustmerecords.com/nyheter/sandra-kolstad/
Look for her debut album "Crux" to be released on April 29 with the first single "Fire burn" to precede it on March 11.
Årabrot back in the US, recording with Albini
Årabrot are coming over for SXSW and will be doing a number of other dates as they work their way back to Chicago to record a new album with Steve Albini:
03/17 - Barbarella Patio (SXSW Nanotear Showcase), Austin, TX
03/18 - Dave's Skate Park, Texarkana, AR
03/19 - Dalzell, Shreveport, LA
03/20 - Hi-Tone Cafe, Memphis, TN
03/22 - Caledonia Lounge, Athens, GA
03/24 - Lunchbox Records, Charlotte, NC
03/25 - Kings Barcade, Raleigh, NC
03/27 - Acheron, Brooklyn, NY
03/28 - O'Briens, Boston, MA
03/29 - Daniel St, Milford, CT
03/30 - Machines With Magnets, Pawtucket, RI
03/31 - Geno's, Portland, ME
04/02 - Hard Luck Bar, Toronto, ON
04/03 - Mac's, Lansing, MI
04/04 - Empty Bottle , Chicago, IL
Lukestar streaming at Facebook
"Like" Lukestar to stream their new album "Taiga" on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lovelukestar?sk=app_7146470109
Huset ved Sjøen, a festival by the sea
Huset ved Sjøen is a new festival in Norway happening June 11 at the Greek temple in Flaskebekk, Nesodden on the occasion of the building's 100th birthday this year. No artists are announced just yet, but full details on the fest can be found here: http://husetvedsjoen.com/
Spellemann 2010 winners
The winners of the 2010 Spellemannpris, the Norwegian Grammy, have been announced:
Honorary Award: A-ha
Newcomer of the Year: Kvelertak
Producers of the Year: Stargate
Electronica: Lindstrøm og Christabelle
Metal: Enslaved
Open Class: Jaga Jazzist
Pop group: Kråkesølv
Jazz: Elephant9
Female artist of the Year: Ingrid Olava
Popular music composer of the Year: Susanne Sundfør
Male artist of the Year: Thom Hell
Spellemann of the Year: Karpe Diem
More here: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011030713200940182650
Like Rats from a Sinking Ship - Honk if you're a nihilist (video)
Sounds like Like Rats from a Sinking Ship have upped their game. Look for the band's new album "We get along like a house on fire" to be released on April 1 via /.
Ulver unveil "War of the roses"
Details have been revealed for the new Ulver album "War of the roses", now confirmed for release in April via : http://www.jester-records.com/ulver/ulver.html
Said album is the first in many years to not be released on the band's own and it also stands as the first release since establishing themselves as a formidable live act. Needless to say, this is one of 2011's most anticipated releases.
The Out Door: Black metal tourism
The latest edition of the Pitchfork outsider-music column "The Out Door" discusses Anders Odden of Satyricon/Doctor Midnight & the Mercy Cult and the black metal tour he led during by:Larm: http://pitchfork.com/features/the-out-door/7942-the-out-door-11/
Feilfødt - Feilfødt family (video)
Beatdown hardcore, Norwegian style. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/20585538
Jaga Jazzist heading back to London
Listen to Norway profiles Jaga Jazzist ahead of their upcoming gig at Scala in London on March 30: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011030311213376966811
Lycantropen themes coming to vinyl
Ulver's "Lycantropen themes" soundtrack album, one of my favorite releases from the adventurous act, is getting a vinyl release with a facelift: http://www.trineogkim.no/blog/index.php/tkds/comments/lyckantropen/
Look for copies to be sold on the band's upcoming European tour.
Lukestar live at Lydverket
Watch excellent Norwegian indie act Lukestar perform three tunes for NRK Lydverket: http://www.nrk.no/lydverket/bonusspor-lukestar/
Margaret Berger - In a box (video)
At last, the official video for the new Margaret Berger single "In a box". Grows on me more and more with every listen, especially after also hearing this version. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AP809faeRo