Streamroad Music has posted the new single "Clay/Chesterfield" from Brothers Demand for free download: https://www.streamroadmusic.se/
Swedish cult black/death-metal act Vinterland is back and working on material for a new record, 11 years after the release of their debut on No Fashion. Listen to some old tracks here: https://www.myspace.com/vinterland
In related news, Vinterland members D.F. Bragman and Andreas Jonsson will be collaborating with Jon Nødtveidt (Dissection) and Make Pesonen (Karjalan Sissit, Eternal Darkness) on reformed cult black-metal act The Black. They'll be entering the studio on 06.06.06 (naturally) to begin recording.
MP3: On Trial - Kill city lights
Denmark's On Trial has been around for over 10 years now and their new album "Forever" is their first since 2002's "Blinded by the sun". Apparently it's also the first record they've done since losing Guf Lorenzen and Anders Skjødt who left to start Baby Woodrose. Their age and maturity shows - unlike upstart hardrockers such as Wolfmother and The Sword, On Trial is capable of writing real songs that transcend the usual genre labels and clichés. It's more than just a few cool riffs put next to eachother. In the same way that Motorpsycho looks back to the heyday of classic rock for inspiration, On Trial too looks backwards. However, while both bands might have one foot in the past, they are still marching forward. On Trial plays things a little more straight and doesn't stray as far from their fuzz-soaked, revved-up rock'n'roll sound. Forget those other young bands, this is the real rock revival.
On Trial - Kill city lights
MP3: Peter Bjorn and John - Young folks
Got the new Peter, Bjorn and John single for you today. It's such a hearty slice of pop genius that not even Victoria Bergsman (The Concretes) can ruin it with her flat, listless vocals. I don't mean to get on her case, but I think it's an important testament to the unstoppable pop genius of this trio. And c'mon - who can resist the siren song of that whistle refrain? It's exactly the kind of tune you find yourself humming throughout the day, apropo of nothing. This is the first single from the band's forthcoming album "Writer's block" which I sadly have not yet heard beyond the few songs posted on the band's myspace page, but if those four are any indication of what's to come, it's gonna be amazing. Can't wait!
Peter Bjorn and John - Young folks (ft. Victoria Bergsman)
I've got a guestpost today over at Good Hodgkins: https://www.goodhodgkins.com/2006/05/16/visceral-song-moments/
Ryan was kind enough to invite me and a number of my esteemed audio-blogger colleagues to talk about our favorite visceral song moments. I took the opportunity to discuss a pair of non-Scandinavian artists, Born Against and Billy Stewart. Check it out, it's a fun read.
The It's a trap! weekly profile series continues with a feature on IAT.MP3 artist The Grand Opening! Check it: [click here]
Also posted today, Jason Christie's review of last night's Tack! Tack! Tack! show with Marit Bergman and Firefox AK: [click here]
Sounds like a great time was had. Pity if you missed it.
Ariel Kill Him's entire new album will be available for streaming, three tracks at a time. Check it: https://www.namedafteryou.com/
Sahara Hotnights have posted a rough mix of a brand new demo track for your listening pleasure: https://www.myspace.com/saharahotnights
Hello Saferide has posted a brand new song from her forthcoming EP "Would you let me play this EP ten times a day" on myspace: https://www.myspace.com/saferide
Fullsteam Records has announced the signing of Finnish indierock act Rubik. Look for a new album in the fall.
Swedish singer/songwriter Edith Backlund was enlisted to fill in for Norwegian singer/songwriter Elvira Nikolaisen at Debaser tomorrow night, but the other acts (Vidar Vang, Jim Stärk and Real Ones) all balked at the purity of their Norwegian evening being ruined and cancelled the show.
David & the Citizens have another brand new website: https://www.davidandthecitizens.com/
This will the band's official site for here on out.
Burning Heart has posted the details for the upcoming Asta Kask reissues and DVD release: https://www.burningheart.com/news/article.php?id=372
The video for Promoe's new single "Songs of joy" is now online: https://www.burningheart.com/news/article.php?id=374