PopMatters reviews WhoMadeWho, 120 Days
PopMatters has new reviews up today of both WhoMadeWho's latest record "Brighter" and the sophomore full-length from 120 Days, giving them each marks in the mediocre range.
Tag: News
Jonas Schwartz - Ideas
"Ideas" is the lead single from Jonas Schwartz's upcoming debut album "Six", due out April 25 via . See the video at Gaffa.
Red Doves 12" coming soon
New tunes from Red Doves, a new band featuring ex-members form Trapdoor Fucking Exit, Section 8 and Henry Fiats Open Sore. Look for the band's debut 12" "Off the grid" to be released on April 30 via .
Arto Järvelä + Kaivama West Coast tour
Finnish fiddler Arto Järvelä (JPP, etc) will be doing a West Coast tour in May alongside Finnish/American folk duo Kaivama: http://www.kaivama.com/shows.html
Nice to see they're doing a show here in Olympia, so if my wife decides that's how she'd like to spend her birthday then we will be in attendance.
Ane Brun - Neighborhood #1 (video)
Apparently the US release of Ane Brun's latest record "It all starts with one" will include this Arcade Fire cover as a bonus track. The official release date is May 1.
Knivderby - En för alla för en (video)
"En för alla för en" is the first single from Knivderby's upcoming record "Uppochnervända kors", due out April 25 via , and it features guest vocals from SAOL of The Baboon Show.
Nordic By Nature April mix + events
Berlin-based clubnight Nordic By Nature has posted their latest mixtape for April/spring. To get the latest on their activities for the month, go here: http://www.nbnberlin.de/dates.html
Oh My! - Sunshine in your eyes (video)
I'm not so sure about the creepy singing pepperonis, but I do like the song and the obvious joy of the participants.
Ingrid begets Night Shift label sampler for RSD
, the new label started by Peter Bjorn and John, Lykke Li, Teddybears, Miike Snow et al, will be putting out a sampler for Record Store Day featuring tracks from Les Big Byrd, Lykke Li and lots more, including all three PB&J solo projects: Jon Eriksson's Hortlax Cobra, Björn Yttling's Yttling Jazz and Peter Morén's own thing under his given name. Full details and sample tunes at Pitchfork: http://pitchfork.com/news/46001-lykke-lipeter-bjorn-and-johnmiike-snow-label-ingrid-announce-record-store-day-compilation/
Stockholm Boat Sessions: Kristian Anntila
Check out Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Anttila doing his thing for Stockholm Boat Sessions.
Lighthouse Project - Worn out shoes
"Worn out shoes" is the first song Lighthouse Project wrote for their new album "We are the wildflowers" and also the first song they are sharing. Said album will be officially released on April 25.
Stench of Decay - Where death and decay reign
I wouldn't normally expect straight-up meat'n'potatoes death metal from , but here you go. Look for the band's upcoming self-titled discography CD to be released in the near future.
Disco Ensemble - Your shadow (studio video)
Disco Ensemble performs a new song, live in the studio. Look for the band to release a new record and hit this fall.
Kasper Bjørke - Lose yourself to Jenny (video)
Like a Nagel painting come to life, here's the new video for "Lose yourself to Jenny" from Kasper Bjørke.