Knivderby - Du tror vi faller men vi reser oss över (video)
From Knivderby's upcoming record "Uppochnervända kors" due out April 25 via .
Country: Sweden
Diskoteket now up for preorder
The upcoming Diskoteket LP "Det ska se ut som slutet" is now available for preorder from : http://irrlicht.se/en/page3.html
I've been listening to the 2-song sampler quite a bit, so I'm very excited to finally get the full package in a couple weeks.
Norra Kust - Valley (video)
Superb new Norrland melancholia with visuals by Mats Wikström. Look for Norra Kust's debut album to be released on May 9 via /.
Smile - Clean gloves, dirty hands (video)
I forget who exactly is in Smile, but I'm pretty sure it's folks from Caesars and Peter Bjorn and John or something along those lines. Anyhow, apparently this is label collective 's first-ever music video. File under: friend rock.
Helena Gutarra - Tongues of fire
Via #1 Hits from Another Planet here's the new single "Tongues of fire" from ex-La Puma-now-The Voice contestant Helena Gutarra. Not sure if I totally agree with Nick's Cyndi Lauper comparison (it's there if you look for it, but underplayed), but he's definitely right on in spotting a solid pop tune.
Terrible Feelings album stream at AltPress
Alternative Press is offering a full streaming preview of the new Terrible Feelings album "Shadows": http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/premiere_terrible_feelings_shadows
Nya Sampan - Njals tango (+ F&F comp news)
A sample tune from the upcoming label showcase LP, due out May 16. Side A will feature exclusive cuts from the label's electronic roster with acts such as Daniel Savio, Rigas den Andre and so on while the flip will reflect their label's more acoustic side with artists like Sjöarna, Siri Karlsson and The Bethlehem Beard Corporation.
The Silent Ballet names EST band of the week
The Silent Ballet names Esbjörn Svensson Trio's posthumous album "301" as their release of the week: http://thesilentballet.com/articles/band-of-the-week/2012/esbj-rn-svensson-trio-301
I happened to be in Stockholm when Esbjörn Svensson passed away, so I vividly remember seeing the newspaper headlines all over town. Such a magnificent artist; shame I never made the effort to see them live, but his music will live on.
You can be Håkan Hellström
Filmmakers Måns Mårlund and Björn Stein, the gentlemen behind the movies "Disco Kung Fu", "Shelter" and "Underworld: Awakening" among others, are looking to cast the leads in their upcoming Håkan Hellström biopic "Vart du vill så fort du kan": http://www.gp.se/kulturnoje/film/1.913291-du-kan-bli-hakan-hellstrom (in Swedish)
Imorgon! Caotico + 120 Days
Speaking of 120 Days, here's the set times for tomorrow night's It's a Trap! Clubnight at Debaser Malmö:
22:00 - Caotico
23:00 - 120 Days
Taragana Pyjarama - Growing forehead (feat. Kicki Halmos)
Pitchfork is streaming a new track from Danish act Taragana Pyjarama featuring guest vocals from Kicki Halmos of Masquer: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13434-growing-forehead-ft-kicki-halmos/
DiS Some Velvet Mixtape: 2012 so far
Drowned in Sound has resurrected their short-lived "Some Velvet Mourning" heavy guitar/shoegaze column with a new edition highlighting new 2012 releases from artists such as Culkin, The Megaphonic Thrift and 120 Days: http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4144750-some-velvet-mixtape--2012-so-far-in-layers-loops-drones-and-noise
VED recording new EP
Malmö experimental/psych act VED have booked studio time for their first-ever full-band recording session. Expect the results to surface on a new 3-song EP in August via /.
Painted Wolves - Poisoned words
Painted Wolves = new Swedish hardcore featuring members from Anchor, Death is Not Glamorous, Dead Vows and The Smackdown. This is a tune from the band's upcoming 7" coming out later this spring. Dig the music, especially the rhythm section, but not the vocals.