Ane Brun - Worship (video, feat. José González)
The second chapter of "It all starts with One", the Magnus Renfors-directed film accompaniment to Ane Brun's latest album of the same name.
Tag: News
New Moonface album to feature Siinai
Finnish act Siinai have recorded a new album in collaboration with Canadian artist Moonface, aka Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown). The resulting work is entitled "With Siinai: Heartbreaking bravery" and will be released on April 17 via . Listen to a sample tune: http://soundcloud.com/jagjaguwar/moonface-teary-eyes-and-bloody
Darxtar to release new album in May via Transubstans
Swedish spacerockers Darxtar will be releasing their new album "Aged to perfection" on May 14 via , both on CD and vinyl. This will be their first release for the esteemed Malmö-based psych/hardrock specialist label and their 7th full-length release since founding the band back in 1989.
The gates of Beläten are open
As promised, the doors of new Swedish avant-pop/darkness label have been thrown open and their first three releases are now available for ordering + streaming via Bandcamp: http://belaten.bandcamp.com/
I recommend starting with Michael Idehall's album "SOL".
José González, I Break Horses to ATP NJ
Swedish artists José González and I Break Horses will both be playing the ATP "I'll Be Your Mirror" Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey this coming September.
Mirel Wagner in the Village Voice
The esteemed Village Voice has a sizable profile piece on Finnish/Ethiopian artist Mirel Wagner in advance of her hitting the States for SXSW: http://www.villagevoice.com/2012-02-22/music/on-mirel-wagner-and-the-alleged-death-and-apparent-spread-of-freak-folk/
Sandra Kolstad - Right now
New music from Norwegian artist Sandra Kolstad. Expect a new album this coming fall.
Susanne Sundfør - White foxes (video)
Brilliant new sights and sounds from Norwegian artist Susanne Sundfør. "White foxes" is the first single off her forthcoming album "The silicone veil" which will be released on March 26.
The return of Nutid
Nutid, the excellent instrumental duo of Åsa Jacobsson and Alf Håkan Åkesson, will be releasing a new album this coming spring. Check out their new website: http://www.nutid.info/
Pyramido on the road
Swedish heavies Pyramido will be touring in April:
04/05 - Die Friese, Bremen (GER)
04/06 - AZ, Köln (GER)
04/07 - l'Astrophone, Metz (FRA)
04/08 - KuZeb, Bremgarten (CH)
04/10 - Ballonfabrik, Augsburg (GER)
04/11 - Proberaum, Karlsruhe (GER)
04/12 - Oettinger Villa, Darmstadt (GER)
04/13 - AZ, Mülheim (GER)
04/14 - AJZ, Bielefeld (GER)
04/15 - UJZ Korn, Hannover (GER)
New releases from Posh Isolation
Copenhagen-based Industrial/postpunk label has announced two new releases, a 12" from Swedish act Street Drinkers and a 2x C-40 comp entitled "Port out, starboard home" which is devoted to "the struggles of human trafficking to Scandinavia." More info here and also via Discogs.
Alpha Mound - Termination of short-term (video)
Joakin Westlund of Aerial/the Giant's Dream has a new solo project called Alpha Mound and this right here is his debut. Look for the album "Burning words" to be released later this year.
Garfield Steel going solo
Steel Mammoth frontman Garfield Steel is going solo and will release his debut album "Darkness freedom" on March 28 via in collaboration with sublabel and . Says the press release: "Darkness Freedom is part classic [huh?] NWOFHM and part futuristic synthesizer exploration. Hard rocking guitars intertwine with smoothly pulsating drum machines and eerie effects, creating a haunting new synthesis of heavy rock and electronic sound manipulation."
Off the Record: Soen
Finnish live music site Off the Record has a new session up featuring Swedish/American metal act Soen (ex-Willowtree, Opeth): http://offtherecord.fi/soen/
Robyn to support Coldplay
Robyn will be doing a string of US dates supporting Coldplay this summer:
06/22 - American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
06/23 - American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
06/25 - Toyota Center, Houston, TX
06/26 - Toyota Center, Houston, TX
06/28 - St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL
06/29 - American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL
07/02 - Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
07/03 - Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC
07/05 - Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
07/06 - Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
07/08 - Verizon Center, Washington, DC
07/09 - Verizon Center, Washington, DC