Bransjevelter 7 out now
The new compilation "Bransjevelter 7" is out now and available on all digital platforms as well as a free CD in record stores across Europe: http://www.fysiskformat.no/wp_ff/new-compilation-bransjevelter-7-out-now/
Country: Norway
Simen Tangen - True self
Solid indiepop from Norway by way of Simen Tangen and . Look for a new album in spring 2013.
Hombre Malo on tour
Norwegian sludge/doom act Hombre Malo will be hitting the road later this month:
07/27 - Måkeskrik Fest, Kristiansand (NOR)
07/28 - Gaussplatz, Hamburg (GER)
07/29 - Matrix, Prague (CZ) w/Red Fang
07/30 - Plaque, Leipzig (GER)
07/31 - K19, Berlin (GER)
08/01 - tba, Flensburg (GER)
08/02 - tba (DK)
08/03 - Kanalrock Fest, Horten (NOR)
08/04 - Alenfestivalen,Larvik (NOR)
08/05 - Last Train, Oslo (NOR)
Europ Europ - Mellowharsher (preview #2)
A 2nd preview for the upcoming Europ Europ 10" MLP "Mellowharsher". Full details here.
Fysisk Format announces new Nils Bech single, album in fall
has announced that they will be releasing the new Nils Bech 12" single "A sudden sickness" on June 29 with the album "Look inside" to follow this fall. Full details here, video coming soon.
Listen to Norway: New releases summer 2012
Listen to Norway gives a rundown on this summer's new releases, including albums from Turbonegro, Purified in Blood, Bugge Wesseltoft and more: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012062212372891278095
Snøskred - We are
New Norwegian indierock on a noisy shoegaze tip from the band Snøskred, due out this Friday via and available both on 7" vinyl and digital.
Musique Le Pop - Time changes (video)
Norwegian indiepoppers Musique Le Pop now have a video for their debut single "Time changes".
The silicone veil coming to the UK
Susanne Sundfør's brilliant album "The silicone veil" will be getting a much-deserved UK release on October 8 via .
Bransjevelter 7 sampler
The first taste of the upcoming "Bransjevelter 7" comp, coming out July 7 via . Note the new Tremoro Tarantura track which features Andreas Larssen from Deathcrush on drums and Zweizz on bass. Recommended!
Fysisk Format announces Bransjevelter 7
will be releasing the 7th edition of their "Bransjevelter" compilation series on July 7 -- full tracklist + details here. As always, the lineup offers a diverse array of in-house acts from all genres as well as many other bands distributed via their affiliate .
Pitchfork reviews The Cherry Thing
Pitchfork gives high marks to the Neneh Cherry/The Thing collaboration "The Cherry Thing": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16756-the-cherry-thing/
MP3: Donkeyboy - Out of control
Look, while I may sometimes give off the vibe of someone that typically only listens to brutal hardcore and harsh industrial noise, I will never, ever deny the appeal of a quality pop record. My favorite so far in 2012: Donkeyboy's "Silver moon". The first single didn't wow me initially, probably mostly due to the weak video, but I've since come around and have had the entire album on semi-steady rotation for some time now. I also can't deny that their name is terrible and the lyrical content even worse, but just listen to all those hooks they borrowed from Quincy Jones! I doubt these kids were even alive when he was at the top of his game, but whatever -- this is pop music, not rocket science.
Donkeyboy - Out of control