Female-fronted Swedish punk act Hanna Hirsch has posted a couple new rough mix tracks on myspace from their forthcoming split 7": https://www.myspace.com/hannahirsch
Pitchfork does the Forkcast think with Johan Hedburg (Suburban Kids With Biblical Names): https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/forkcast/47087-johan-hedberg-var-dig-sjlv-mp3stream
As mentioned before, Johan's self-titled solo debut EP on Cosy Den will be reissued on 10" vinyl via Labrador Records.
In addition to their new self-titled album on Rocinante and their split with Desperado, Swedish act The Sound O.E are planning to record another new batch of songs for release sometime next year. More details to come.
Spin reports from Peter Morén's (Peter Bjorn and John) proper live debut in NYC: https://www.spinmagazine.com/features/ithappenedlastnight/2007/11/071120_petermoren/
Our own coverage of said event, courtesy of contributor Matt Giordano, is right here.
Peter Morén
Live at Joe's Pub, NYC, 11/19/07
Making his proper debut solo performance (he did a warm-up last week), Peter Morén, accompanied by various friends, treated the crowd at Joe's Pub to a great set of material he has been working on, most of which leaned towards the folkier side. Opening with a cover of "Time" by Richard Hell, Morén included songs such as "My match", "This is what i came for" and "Real too real" off of his planned forthcoming debut album. With most songs containing drums and piano in addition to his vocals and guitar, Morén charmed the audience with not only his bright lyrics, but also the witty banter thrown in between each song, often explaining the subject in a manner only one using their second language can. With a four song encore that included a cover of A-ha's "Take on me" and his primary band's "Objects of my affection" (with a certain Björn Yttling joining on piano from the audience), Morén easily pleased the attendees, and in return, got the plaudits he deserved.
- Matt Giordano
MNW is continuing to mine their extensive back-catalog and will reissuing Blå Tåget's 1981 live album "Blå Tåget på Fågel Blå" as well as releasing a new Risken Finns best-of compilation. Read more: https://www.mnwmusic.com/ (in Swedish)
After some 12 years, an EP and two full-length records, Swedish alt.country act Hanif has finally decided to call it quits citing "lack of creativity." Frontman Andreas Magnusson will continue onwards with his Pinto project and guitarist James Kinn has a new band called James and the Greater Good.
Full House Records has signed Finnish hardcore act Worth the Pain and will be releasing their debut full-length in February in cooperation with Fast Rock Factory. Hear sample tunes: https://www.myspace.com/worththepain
Check out the video for "200hrs" from Norwegian act Det är jag som är döden: https://www.vimeo.com/307071
This month's free mp3 release from Friendly Noise features artist Action Biker: https://www.friendlynoise.se/mp3-releases
Tiamat's new album "Amanethes" has been confirmed for an April 18 release via Nuclear Blast Records.
The winners of this year's Danish Metal Awards:
Album of the Year: Volbeat - Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil
Debut Album of the Year: Pitchblack - Redesigned To Dislike
Production of the Year: Mnemic - Passenger
Cover of the Year: Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained
Video of the Year: The Psyke Project - "I Get Paralyzed"
Live Band of the Year: Dawn Of Demise
Talent of the Year: Invisius - Edge of Hostility
All About Jazz reviews the latest Supersilent album "8": https://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=27592
JuJu Records has posted the video for the new Maskinen single "Alla som inte dansar" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yexeBCx7oow
A West Side Fabrication has signed young Skellefteå-based singer/songwriter Linn and her first release is a cover of the Jason Mraz song "I'm yours". Listen/purchase here: https://www.klicktrack.com/shop/label/westside/btcd01