Jetsi Kain - I'm in control
Normally the Scandinavian faux-reggae/pop thing would have me scrabling for the stop button, but this Danish act pulls it off nicely. Kudos! Recommended for all you yacht-rockers out there.
Tag: News
The Nomads to release new album
Swedish garagerock godfathers The Nomads have signed with and will be releasing their 10th album this coming year.
Cats on Fire pre-order promo
A quick 1-minute promo for the upcoming Cats on Fire album "All blackshirts to me", now available for preorder.
Vånna Inget US tour in the works
Get stoked: Vånna Inget is coming to the US in May, dates forthcoming.
Soviac - Fear
Speaking of , here's another new track from the label and the band Soviac. Look for their new full-length "Back album" to be released on March 21.
First Love, Last Rites - Walk you home
Solid new indierock from Umeå courtesy of First Love, Last Rites and . "Walk you home" is the first single from the band's upcoming sophomore album.
Hårda Tider vs Umeå HC
I know the Refused reunion has everyone's attention n' all, but howabout a trio of Umeå Hard Core classics backed by Hårda Tider?
The Goner - Hello friend, today I will sing beautifully for you
A new 2-track single from one of my favorite underappreciated acts, The Goner. More pop/less obtuse than before on the a-side, but just as good.
BBC Music reviews Simian Ghost
Simian Ghost has a very nice writeup by BBC Music on the UK release of the new album "Youth": http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/gnd3
Tennis Bafra - Sleep (video)
Gaffa has the premiere of the new Tennis Bafra video "Sleep": http://gaffa.se/tv/clip/1032
Refused live in Umeå (more)
Christoffer "138" Röstlund reports back from Refused's hometown reunion gig in Umeå last night: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/rockbjornen/article14453693.ab (in English!)
More here: http://www.aftonbladet.se/webbtv/noje/musik/article14455592.ab
Opera Diabolicus - Blood Countess Bathory (video)
Somehow I nearly missed this, not that I would say it's "good" per se, but it is, uh, something to behold. And I honestly really do like hearing Snowy Shaw play drums, no matter what band he's with.
VED live in London
I keep meaning to mention this and then I keep forgetting: Malmö-based experimental/psych act VED will be making an appearance in London on March 22 as part of the Exotic Pylon Festival. Even details via FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/138477279606126/
Svart to reissue Nolla Nolla Nolla
is doing a reissue of Finnish cult punks Nolla Nolla Nolla and their much sought-after 1984 self-titled album in a deluxe remastered format: http://www.svartrecords.com/shoppe/943-nolla-nolla-nolla-lp.html