I do believe that this is the first-ever video from excellent Norwegian jazz act In the Country. The band recently recorded a number of concerts while on tour in Norway and will be compiling the footage for a future live-DVD/artfilm/live-CD.
has announced the signing of classic-sounding Norwegian metal act Devil. Hear demo tunes at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/devilband
has signed Razika, female quartet from Bergen, Norway Rough Trade describes as "a killer mix of Slits-style get-up-and-go, ultra catchy pop-hook mayhem and a shamble-punk attitude." Read more: http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/2010/12/04/introducing-razika/
will be doing a US release of Nidingr's excellent "Wolf father" album on January 18.
has posted another track from Swedish bluegrass act G2, this one featuring lead vocals from Norway's Kurt Nilsen: http://soundcloud.com/cosmosmusicgroup/g2-i-know-you-know-why-feat-kurt-nilsen
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:
01. Kurt Nilsen - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
02. Sissel - ...til deg...
03. Jan Werner - One more time - The Very Best Of
04. Madcon - Contraband
05. Bjørn Eidsvåg - Rundt neste sving
06. Kråkesølv - Bomtur til Jorda
07. Vamp - I Full Symfoni 2
08. Silje Nergaard - If I Could Wrap Up a Kiss
09. Hans Rotmo - Vårres Jul 2
10. Narum - Ælt som var søkk borte
11. Koret på Botsen & Henning Kvitnes - Bortkomne Julestjerner
12. Odd Nordstoga - November
13. Henning Kvitnes - For Sånne Som Oss
14. Ida Maria - Katla
15. Helene Bøksle - Det Hev Ei Rose Sprungen
16. Tone Damli Aaberge - Cocool
17. Sissel & Odd - Strålande Jul
18. Bugge Wesseltoft - It's Snowing On My Piano
19. Ole Edvard Antonsen - Desember Stemninger
20. Vassendgutane - Julefest i Vest
The final 2010 episode of Listen to Norway's "99 minutes" podcast is now online: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2010120315370582304875
Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby (nee Hank von Helvete) has found time between promoting Scientology and his Cornelis Vreeswijk biopic to form a new band called Dr. Midnight & the Mercy Cult featuring members from Extol, Marilyn Manson, Satyricon and Apotygma Berzerk. They are currently booked to play Slottsfjell-festivalen, but are expected to announce more dates soon.
Fenriz of Darkthrone lists his favorite albums of the year: http://www.myspace.com/officialdarkthrone/blog/541049007
Tons of great worthwhile picks for underground metal/punk aficiondos -- quite a few selections from my own list as well.
UK label will be releasing the Harry Gym single "Old man" on a 7" on January 24.
have posted a new single from Rumble in Rhodos for listening: http://soundcloud.com/tigerfysisiskformat/rumble-in-rhodos-white-dancing
Scandinavian recipients of this year's European Border Breaker Awards:
Norway: Donkeyboy
Sweden: Miike Snow
Denmark: Aura Dione
Read more: http://www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu/
The Norwegian "Alternativ Julekalendar" is alive once again, except this time they are branching out with Danish act Sleep Party People as their first featured act: http://www.alternativjulekalender.no/2010/12/1