I suspect we're in for another relatively slow news day as it's a big festival weekend with Norweigan Wood and Hultsfred going on. If you're like me and not lucky enough to be attending those events yourself, maybe take some time to chat in the forum or sign up for the mailing list.
Found via DJ Martian: BBC Collective interviews Norweigan electronic music artists Ralph Myerz And The Jack Herren Band.
Look for an interview with Julie from the band Bobby in the upcoming issue of Solo, out July 20.
Wired for Mono will be heading into the Supersaturators' studio this weekend with engineer Fredrik Loreby and producer Henrik "Honk" Widén (Diamond Dogs). They say their aim to make a new demo of three or four songs, but seeing as how they always record live to tape, it might just end up getting a proper release anyhow.
Trewetha Records has made the new self-titled EP from The State of Floral Beings (TSOFB) available for full download with a printable cover for $3. Check it out. If you'd rather wait to get a hold of the real deal, the CD doesn't come out until August.
Dead Frog Records has announced they've signed the Göteborg-based band Leopold to their label. The band's debut album "Dreaming Is For Anyone" comes out August 21.
In other Dead Frog-related news, they've updated the demo reviews on their site, so head on over to see what bands are up-and-coming.
In Flames will support Metallica at Madrid Regional Government Sports Centre "La Peineta" in Madrid, Spain on June 22.
Been awhile since I heard anything about these guys: The Motorhomes have now been brought under the wing of Talent Trust Management. And they're in good company, as Olle Ljungström, Parker, Weeping Willows, Kent Norberg, and The Cardigans are just a few of the other artists managed by the company. Now howabout a new album?
Captain Murphy has signed with Bonnier Music. The band did a vinyl EP with producer Pontus Frisk in May and should be available this weekend at Hultsfred. The first single comes out in August with the full-length to follow soon after.
Pitchforkmedia.com reviews the Tumult US release of "Pelican Songs" from Finland's Worms.