Stylus Singles Jukebox contributor William B. Swygart recounts his favorite tracks of 2006, including quite a few choice Scandinavian selections: https://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/weekly_article/mr-swygarts-favorite-things-of-2006.htm
Listen to El Perro Del Mar do an in-studio performance on WXPN's World Cafe: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6749897
Norwegian industrial/metal act Red Harvest has posted a new song for download: https://season-of-mist.com/common/downloads/RedHarvest/02-Red%20Harvest-A%20Greater%20Darkness-Hole%20In%20Me.mp3
Lassus has two new tracks on myspace: https://www.myspace.com/lassustheband
Both are demos of songs that will appear in new versions on the band's forthcoming debut album, due out sometime before summer. As an added bonus, the song "Tidal wave" features a guest appearance from both Gustafsson brothers aka Boy Omega and The Book of Daniel and was recorded on New Year's Eve.
José González has been awarded European Border Breaker Award by The Commission of the European Union for his record "Veneer". The award goes to artists who have recorded the highest sales for a debut album within the EU, but outside their country of origin. It will be presented on January 21 at the 'Salon des Ambassade' Palais des Festival in Cannes during Midem and José González will perform and receive the award in-person. The event will also be broadcast in Europe via MTV.
Pitchfork inducts Sally Shapiro into their hallowed halls of 'best new music': https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/40331/Sally_Shapiro_Disco_Romance
Danish act Attrap has posted two new songs which will appear on their forthcoming debut full-length album: https://www.myspace.com/attrap
Read my profile of the band here.
Lots of new content today including a new batch of reviews and a profile piece on Norwegian act Schtimm. Check it out! Also, don't forget to read our new Saturday feature on The Bear Quartet.
Moonbabies are seeking new members for their live band: https://moonbabiesmusic.com/liveband.html
They Live By Night has confirmed that "Art and wealth" will be the title of their debut full-length album. It comes out March 14 via Razzia.
The second single from The Plans most recent album "Walk for gold" will be for the song "Bus". It comes out January 31. Plan mainman Theodor Jensen recently went to Bangkok with Magnus Renfors to make a video and it should be available soon.
The National Anthems have three new songs from their forthcoming album "Paradoxical" posted on myspace: https://www.myspace.com/thenationalanthems
Finnish alt-country act The Latebirds will come to the US in February to record a new album with Jim Scott (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Wilco).
Blackstrap's new album "Steal my horses and run" has been confirmed for release on January 24 in Sweden and February 21 in Norway.
Ratatosk interviews Thomas Denver Jonsson: https://ratatoskonline.net/?axelref=news&id=728