Stagnant Waters - Ov salt and water
New international black-metal featuring Svein Egil Hatlevik (Zweizz, Fleurety, etc). Look for their debut album to be released via in the near future.
Tag: News
The Floor is Made of Lava - Lost in the woods (video)
The Floor is Made of Lava, getting a bit folksy with their new single "Lost in the woods".
"Pale Fire" preview?
There's some sort of premiere of the new El Perro Del Mar album "Pale fire" happening tonight at 9pm Swedish time: http://www.elperrodelmar.com/
Zyron - Svensk sommar mix
The blog Prejka is hosting a new, all-Swedish prog/new-wave/rock mix compiled by Zyron for your free listening pleasure: http://prejka.se/?p=8280
Can't say that I'm familiar with all of the artists represented, but the names I do recognize make it definitely worth checking out.
Pitchfork reviews Lower
It appears that Pitchfork is open to reviewing 7"s now, that is if you are affiliated with critical-darlings Iceage: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16817-walk-on-heads-ep/
Kulturrådet stipend update
For folks who are curious about the money trail, here's the latest list of Swedish labels receiving funding from Kulturrådet for production and marketing costs: http://www.musikindustrin.se/artikel/3541/KULTURRADET_3_5_miljoner_kronor_fordelade_pa_41_bolag.html
Nordpolen - När mitt blod pumpar i dej
The new Nordpolen single is now available for free download: http://www.sincerelyyours.se/yours0183.php
MIC + MEN = Music Norway
Following in the footsteps of Music Export Finland and the Finnish Music Information Centre, it was announced today that Norway's Music Information Centre and Music Export Norway will be merging to form a new consolidated international music promotion group under the header Music Norway. Read the press release here (in Norwegian).
Blood Command - Cult of the new beat
Just released today, the brand new Blood Command single "Cult of the new beat".
RIP Eardrums
Yet another long-time blogger is calling it quits in 2012: http://eardrumsmusic.com/2012/06/14/is-this-the-end/
Shelflife signs Dylan Mondegreen
Norwegian artist Dylan Mondegreen has been picked up by US label who will be releasing his new album this fall.
Musik med First Aid Kit
New live music with First Aid Kit at PSL performing the song "Diamonds and rust": http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2012/06/14/musik-med-first-aid-kit-5
Off the Record: Radiopuhelimet
There's a new episode of Finnish live music video program Off the Record and the guest is legendary hardcore act Radiopuhelimet: http://offtherecord.fi/radiopuhelimet/
Adventure Of - FUYMI
As promised, here's the new Adventure Of EP "FUYMI", now streaming in full.
Dusted reviews Keuhkot
Dusted reviews Finnish experimental sound artist Keuhkot: http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/7202