Hybris finally has an official announcement on their signing of The Sweptaways (already mentioned here numerous times) and is offering up their first single "Wurthering heights" as a free download: https://hybrism.blogspot.com/2006/11/new-artist-at-hybris-sweptaways.html
Danish metalcore act As We Fight will be doing a crazy amount of touring the next few months:
12/06 - Dynamo Club, Eindhoven (HOL)
12/07 - Druckerei, Bad Oeynhausen (GER)
12/08 - Metropool, Hengelo (HOL) w/Caliban
12/09 - Bibelot, Doordrecht (HOL) w/Caliban
12/10 - Het Bolwerk, Sneek (HOL) w/Caliban
12/16 - Copenhagen Skatepark, Copenhagen (DK)
12/25-12/30 - Spirit X-Mas Tour w/Caliban, Heaven Shall Burn, Neaera, Fire In The Attic, Deadlock, Misery Speaks
12/25 - Werk 2, Leipzig (GER)
12/26 - Weststadthalle, Essen (GER)
12/27 - Substage, Karlsruhe (GER)
12/28 - Eisenbahnhalle, Losheim (GER)
12/29 - Europahal, Tielt (BEL)
12/30 - Markthalle, Hamburg (GER)
01/12-01/21 - UK tour
01/24-01/28 - SWE tour
01/26 - Henriksberg, Gothenburg (SWE)
02/02 - Pitstop, Kolding (DK)
02/03 - Bygningen, Vejle (DK)
02/15 - Pakhuset, Aarhus (DK)
02/16 - Von Hatten, Randers (DK)
02/17 - Kulisselageret, Horsens (DK)
02/22 - Studenterhuset, Aalborg (DK) w/Volbeat
02/23 - The Rock, Copenhagen (DK)
02/24 - Gimle, Roskilde (DK)
03/02 - Kulturfabrikken, Nykøbing Falster (DK)
03/03 - Folkets Hus, Struer (DK)
As mentioned before, the band's new album "Midnight tornado" is out now and you can listen to samples: https://www.myspace.com/aswefight
Sudd's new mp3 focus for November features a brand new Fujasaki song entitled "Statatlantic" as well as two Fujasaki remixes, one of "Högluft" by Familjen and the other of "Jari couldn't make it (this time)" by Sly Okka. There's also more additions to the "You never left an airport happy" remix project. Go here: https://www.sudd.org/focus.htm
Pitchfork talks to Figurines frontman Christian Hjelm about their plans for a new record and life on the road: https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/39458/Figurines_Hjelm_Talks_New_Album_Facial_Hair
MP3: Loney Dear - The city, the airport
Three months ago or so, back when it was first announced that SubPop had signed Swedish act Loney, Dear, I sent off a batch of questions to LD mainman Emil Svanängen. It took some time, but Emil finally got around to answering and here's what he had to say:
Tell me how the Sub Pop deal came about.
We played the SXSW in March 2006 and the rumours reached all the way to Seattle I guess.
I've been told a few of the details, but what should we expect from the new relationship?
They dont burn CDs and send them by the mailman when they get home from a tour. No, seriously, I think they seem to be great people and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll meet them for the first time when we play the Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday. [that's tonight btw]
What makes you think you're a good fit for the label?
I think they pick up good music, with a twist. That might come in handy for us.
What else are you up to right now? What is currently inspiring you?
I'm remixing and re-recording some old records to get them out on distributors when the time is right for that. Doing some writing and recording for the coming up album "Dear John". I'm always inspired by great bass melodies.
Tell me about the future. Where do you see yourself one year from now? Are you trying to progress in any certain direction?
I hope towards even more full-colour swingy music. I guess you'll see us on tour!
Download "The city, the airport" on the right and buy the album "Sologne" right here: [click here]
Loney Dear - The city, the airport
They Live By Night left today for Mission Hall Studios outside Lund where they'll be recording their debut full-length album.
Norwegian noise all-stars Eriksen, Toft and Utarm will be touring Europe next year in May and June. Preliminary details: https://www.roggbif.com/
Richard Reagh will be releasing a new single entitled "Boo backe" featuring Montt Mardié for free download on November 22: https://reagh.net/
Swedish indiepop artist Lucky Misu has posted a new 6-song EP for free download: https://www.luckymisu.com/
Finnish powerpop act Cheerleaders United will release their new album "Motorcade city" on November 6. Listen to samples: https://www.myspace.com/cheerleadersunited
Check out the video for the new Kira & the Kindred Spirits single "Strangest thing I ever saw": https://www.cphrec.dk/stream/video/Kira%20and%20The%20Kindred%20Spirits%20-%20Strangest%20thing%20I%20ever%20Saw_200K.wmv
PopMatters on the US release of David & the Citizens and their album "Until the sadness is gone", out today via Friendly Fire: https://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/6846/david-the-citizens-until-the-sadness-is-gone/
Dan from FF gave me a copy when I was in NYC last week and I must say that the new artwork is impressive.
Also at PopMatters is a review of Dýrðin's self-titled album: https://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/6720/dyroin/