Fysisk Format confirms Aristullus album
will be releasing Aristullus' debut album "Devoured trees and crystal skies"< on January 24: http://www.tigernet.no/shop/release.php?code=130652
Country: Norway
New EP from Karen Joe Fields coming in January
Norwegian roots singer/songwriter Karen Jo Fields will be releasing new EP via on January 3.
New 7" coming soon from Wolves Like Us
Norwegian post-hardcore act Wolves Like Us have a new 7" coming out on November 22 via : http://www.tigernet.no/shop/release.php?code=130485
The band features ex-members from Infidels Forever, Amulet, JR Ewing, etc. and can be previewed here: http://www.nrk.no/urort/Artist/WolvesLikeUs/default.aspx
Madrugada - All this wanting to be free
Preview the new Madrugada track "All this wanting to be free" off the upcoming greatest hits collection: http://soundcloud.com/madrugadanorway/14_all-this-wanting-to-be-free
Motorpsycho and Elephant9 to play London
Listen to Norway reports that quality acts Motorpsycho and Elephant9 will be teaming up for a one-off UK gig at the Borderline on November 24: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2010111714473471404898
Kvelertak making waves?
I'm starting to see Kvelertak's name pop up on a few message boards recently which I guess means they're starting to get some traction over here in the US, though on the flipside, I also hear they are asking for ridiculous amounts of money to license the album. Whatever, they're still boring arena-punk as far as I'm concerned and I can't really blame fans of other terrible modern hardcore from latching onto them.
Ulver + Virus live in London
Norwegian avant-metal legends Ulver and Virus will be performing in London together on March 22 at KOKO: http://www.koko.uk.com/listings/ulver-virus-22-03-2011
A-ha's final show to be filmed for DVD
No surprise: A-ha's final concert in Oslo on December 4 will be filmed for a DVD release.
Music Export Norway starts Export Program, Lindstrøm first recipient
Music Export Norway has started a new music export initiative, the first of which is going towards Lindstrøm: http://www.musicexportnorway.no/first-export-program-goes-to-lindstroem.4847320-149133.html
Hexvessel prepares Dawnbearer
Hexvessel, the "psychedelic occult folk music" solo project of Mathew "Kvohst" McNerney (DHG/Code) has confirmed that his debut album "Dawnbearer" will be released on February 5 via Finnish label , on both CD and LP.
New music from Diskord
Norwegian thrashers Diskord are streaming a couple new rough mix tracks at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/diskordnorway
Details for the band's upcoming album "Dystopics" are due to be announced shortly.
Pitchfork reviews Supersilent
Pitchfork reviews the latest Supersilent albums, "10" and "11": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14818-10-11/
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:
01. Vamp - I Full Symfoni 2
02. Madcon - Contraband
03. Henning Kvitnes - For Sånne Som Oss
04. Odd Nordstoga - November
05. Ole Ivars - Stjerneklart
06. Ida Jenshus - No Guarantees
07. Knut Anders Sørum - Prøysen
08. Kari Bremnes - Fantastisk Allerede
09. Sigvart Dagsland - Bryllups- og Begravelsesorkester
10. Trine Rein - Seeds Of Joy
11. Christel Alsos - Tomorrow is
12. Diverse artister - Melodi Grand Prix Junior 2010
13. Tone Damli Aaberge - Cocool
14. Celine - Jentekveld
15. Didrik Solli-Tangen - Guilty Pleasures
16. Skambankt - Søvnløs
17. Guren Hagen - Alle de beste
18. Elin Gaustad - Whole New Beginning
19. A-ha - 25
20. Kvelertak - Kvelertak
Burning Ambulance on Timothy's monster
Burning Ambulance reviews the expanded reissue of Motorpsycho's "Timothy's monster", which is especially interesting as it's written by someone with an admitted ignorance of the band's long career, thus coming to the music with absolutely no prejudice and/or preconceived notions: http://burningambulance.com/2010/11/08/motorpsycho/
Harsh R #2
Episode #2 of my new podcast Harsh R is now online: http://www.harshr.com/
Features new music from Fun, Rising, Johan Heltne and others, plus a whole bunch of other things I've been listening to. Feedback is appreciated!