Tag: News

Hitler reacts to Umeå's music scene boycotting the 2014 Kulturhuvudstadsåret (video)

I won't pretend that I get more than a fraction of this, but it's making the rounds.

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 14:36:07

Marcus Price & Carli - Du och jag mot rös (video)

The new Marcus Price & Carli video "Du och jag mot rös" is now streaming over at PSL: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2012/05/03/premiar-marcus-price-carli-du-och-jag-mot-ros/
No idea what's up with the appropriation of Doom patches and Black Flag t-shirts or why mirror-image videos are suddenly de rigueur, but there you go.

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 14:32:17

Listen to Norway profiles Stian Westerhus

Also at Listen to Norway today, a profile of experimental guitarist Stian Westerhus: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012050312315270593270

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 14:24:58

99 Minutes #23

There's a new episode of Listen to Norway's eclectic podcast program "99 Minutes" online today: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012050310205057155413
Featured artists include Farmers Market, Stian Westerhus, Nils Økland, Mungolian Jetset, Honningbarna, Nathalie Nordnes, Pilemil and lots more.

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 14:21:58

Alek Vile - Weekend by air

Solid synth/bit-pop from Finland via ye ol' inbox. No other information provided, none needed.

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 13:06:01

Depeche Mode to work with Christoffer Berg

Swedish producer Christoffer Berg (The Knife, José González, etc.) will be working on the next Depeche Mode album.

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 13:03:37

New Cult of Luna half done

The first half of the next Cult of Luna album has been recorded, tracking for the 2nd half will begin on May 14.

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 12:57:24

Pitchfork reviews Wolfbrigade

Pitchfork says the new Wolfbrigade album "Damned" is a solid effort: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16575-damned/

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 12:06:13

New Henric de la Cour 7" also coming via cassette

will also be releasing the new Henrik de la Cour 7" as a... cassingle? Yep, it's true. No slipcase sleeve like days or yore though, at least not this time -- just regular plain ol' J-card packaging.

Thu, May 3rd, 2012 11:46:15

The Centerfolds - Six feet under

New rock'n'roll from Swedish act The Centerfolds featuring guest vox from Nicke Andersson of The Hellacopters/Imperial State Electric. Debut album due out this coming August.

Wed, May 2nd, 2012 17:42:20

Ditt Inre - Månljus (saknad)

Pitchfork is streaming a new track from Swedish electropop duo Ditt Inre, a new signing to the label : http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13548-manljus-saknad/

Wed, May 2nd, 2012 14:02:54

Dig & Mig album coming in late May

Danish synthpop/punk act Dig & Mig have announced that their Sune Wagner-produced debut full-length "Sommervarmen" will be released on May 14. Check the band's charming debut single "Skyggerne" right here.

Wed, May 2nd, 2012 13:11:03

Dreamon - Rise (video)

I think this has got to be the 3rd or 4th kaleidoscope/mirror-image video I've seen this week, had no idea it was a thing all a sudden. Anyhow, Norwegian hip-hop still has a ways to go to my hears, but the production here is decent.

Wed, May 2nd, 2012 13:03:24

PopMatters reviews Ane Brun

PopMatters gives a middling review to the latest Ane Brun record "It all starts with one": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/156587-ane-brun-it-all-starts-with-one/

Wed, May 2nd, 2012 12:50:37

Paper back to Germany

Paper will be heading back to Germany for a few shows in just a couple weeks:

05/15 - KULLUKCU, Münich
05/16 - Privatclub, Berlin
05/17 - Molotow Bar, Hamburg

Wed, May 2nd, 2012 12:05:55