Today is the day that my top 10 for 2005 is revealed. It really shouldn't be much of a surprise to anyone who's read the site for a long time. I've also made a companion podcast mix so y'all can familiarize yourselves with the bands I enjoy. And if that's not enough for you, you can always take it to the forum and tell me how much I suck.
UPDATE: Pics are now added to the Timbuktu, et al. show review and I updated my top 10 list with an additional honorable mention and a selection of notable EPs.
The upcoming album "Radiola" from The Fine Arts Showcase has been confirmed for a February 15 release.
Norway's The Beautiful People are currently recording their debut album at Crystal Canyon Studios, but will soon be changing their name as it's already taken in the US and UK.
Sydsvenskan's top picks for 2005: https://sydsvenskan.se/nojen/article131280.ece (in Swedish)
Psychopunch has a new website: https://www.psychopunch.com/
The title track from the "Last Christmas" EP featuring Le Sport, Montt Mardié and Mr. Suitcase is now available for download: https://www.songsiwish.com/lesport/Last_Christmas-Le_Sport_Montt_Mardie_Mr_Suitcase.mp3
The whole disc will eventually be available for download from here: https://www.euroxmas.tk/
Junk Music has announced that they are stepping into the world of audio books and their first two releases will be from authors Linda Skugge and Per Hagman. Read more: https://www.junkmusik.com/?p=322
Said the Gramophone posts on José González' Kylie Minogue cover: https://www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/2005_12_15.php
Norway's In the Country will do their very first US dates in February:
02/04 - Empty, Bottle, Chicago
02/07 - The Norwegian Seamen's Church, New York
02/09 - Tonic, New York
Splendid is less impressed than most when it comes to Amandine's debut album: https://www.splendidmagazine.com/review.html?reviewid=113352508818552