US-based Nordic folk label NorthSide has confirmed April 6 as the release for their two new albums. First up is Wimme's new enhanced CD "Instinct" which features his usual solo joik music. Next is the new band Frigg and their self-titled debut. The group features the next generation of Järveläs, the family that started the group JPP. Expect some JPP-sounding fiddle arrangements, along with Hardangers, guitars, double bass and dobro.
NorthSide also reports that because of the ever-changing record industry, they'll be pulling all but their best-selling titles from retail outlets and will be only selling them online. In an ironic twist of fate, that also means the label can release smaller runs of new CDs more efficiently, so look for exclusive web-titles to be announced in the near future.