Friendly Fire picks up Treefight for Sunlight
has picked up Danish act Treefight for Sunlight for North America and will be releasing their album "A collection of vibrations for your skull" over here on November 8.
Rasmus Kellerman (Tiger Lou) signs with Razzia
In a move that really shouldn't surprise anyone, Rasmus Kellerman has signed with for his next project which, apparently, will not be under his given name, Tiger Lou, nor electronic alias Araki. More: https://rasmuskellerman.com/?p=1233
Aversionline revisits "Discouraged ones"
Aversionline revisits Katatonia's classic album "Discouraged ones", heralding it as one of his all-time favorites: https://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2011/10/07/katatonia-discouraged-ones-cd-lp-2xlp/
While I'm slightly more partial to the follow-up "Tonight's decision", there's no denying that this is a stellar record.
Umoral in the studio (video)
A quick behind-the-scenes glimpse of Umoral in the studio, working on their new album. Expect a February 2012 release, assuming all goes according to plan.
New Zelmani in November
Swedish singer/songwriter Sophie Zelmani will be releasing the new album "Soul", her 9th overall, in late November.
Iceage - IIIIIIII
Pitchfork has posted a bonus tune from Iceage off the Japanese edition of their "New brigade" album: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12555-iiiiiiii/
Susanna Wallumrød begets SusannaSonata
The Wire reports that Susanna Wallumrød of Susanna and the Magical Orchestra is starting a new digital-only label called : https://thewire.co.uk/articles/7633/
Her first release with the new endeavor, which is designed to release single tracks as opposed to albums, will be a cover of Roy Harper's "Twelve hours of sunset" on November 1.
Dybdahl to support Tori Amos on tour
Thomas Dybdahl will be doing a string of US/North American dates this fall supporting Tori Amos:
11/29 - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, GA
12/01 - Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA
12/02 - Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
12/03 - Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
12/05 - DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC
12/06 - Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA
12/08 - Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada
12/10 - Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
12/13 - Orpheum, Vancouver, Canada
12/14 - Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
12/16 - Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA
12/17 - Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
12/18 - Orpheum Theatre, Los Angels, CA
12/21 - Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
12/22 - Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie, TX
Gothenburg pop with Katakomb (video interview)
Svensk Musik talks GBG pop with up-and-comers Katakomb.
Resident flux album details
The full tracklist and cover art for the upcoming Scraps of Tape album "Resident flux" has been revealed: https://scrapsoftape.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/370/
As mentioned before, the band will be doing a few dates in Germany (and at home) to support the release of the album, due out October 26 via .
The Naima Train - Someone new (video)
Watch The Naima Train perform a song live for SVT Klubbland: https://svtplay.se/v/2556936/naima_train_-_someone_new
Simon Emanuel - Bli min död (video)
"Bli min död" is the new single from Simon Emanuel (nee Paragon), featuring guest Seinabo Sey along with members of Fläskkvartetten.
The return of 300AD
Scandinavian/international adventurous/experimental music blog 300AD has come back after a short absence with a glut of excellent new music, including stuff from Hemliga Skolan (posted above), Natassja, a collaboration between the two, plus Sharku and more: https://300ad.tumblr.com/
Recommended!
When Saints Go Machine - Parix (video)
Probably old news to anyone who spends a lot of time online when one week is pretty much the same as an eternity, but still worth reposting. "Parix" is the latest video from Danish hype When Saints Go Machine.
Oh My! - Time will tell (video)
New from Swedish indie/pop act Oh My!.