Stark naked preview
Check out a short preview for Masquer's next single "Stark naked", due out August 17.
Sóley goes solo
Icelandic artist Sóley of Seabear/Sin Fang is going solo and will be releasing her debut solo full-length "We sink" on September 2 via . Download the lead single "I'll drown" and get more info here: https://www.morrmusic.com/artist/S%C3%B3ley/fdl/ndw7s31
New music from Parker Lewis
A couple new tunes from Swedish indiepop artist Parker Lewis via .
New Baby Woodrose in 2012?
Danish rockers Baby Woodrose will be heading back into Black Tornado studio later this month to record a new album. Expect a spring 2012 release.
Iron Lamb
The original sin
Pulverised Records
The Stockholm crew have taken some flak from the death metal community since they first hit the streets around two years ago and, to be honest, it's understandable in a way. Iron Lamb might consist of three parts Repugnant and one part Daniel Ekeroth, but to say that there's not a hint of extreme metal in "The original sin" is quite the understatement. You can see why the death metallers were plenty pissed, then, as they've probably checked this out on the back of the lineup and been sickened to the bone at the distinct lack of filth. Iron Lamb is punked-up metal that, to these ears at least, is like a slightly more uptempo -- and more technically proficient -- Dog Eat Dog in a lot of places, and often sounds off like a lot of the covers found on Slayer's "Undisputed attitude" album. Despite the obvious potential shown here, from the decent (yet already done to death) songwriting to the musical expertise on offer, "The original sin" fails to hit the highs promised by the involvement of such talent. It's a difficult album to sit through, mainly because of a production that fails to pack the punch it should together with weak-as-water hardcore vocals that lack the vehemence that the music would clearly have benefitted from. This sounds like a band of extremely talented metal musicians who have tried their hand at a simple genre and succeeded in creating something that has been done so much better by so many others in the past. It's a damn shame, because on paper it's a project that I would love to love.
- John Norby
Nightsatan vinyl now available
The vinyl edition of Nightsatan's excellent "Midnight laser warrior" album is out and now available for ordering via distributor : https://www.svartrecords.com/shoppe/product.php?id_product=576
If I didn't already spend $100+ on vinyl from Svart last month, I'd be all about it, but instead I must wait.
Eboi vs. Gameboii (the mixtape)
The new Eboi vs. Gameboii mixtape is now online and available for free download: https://eboi.se/2011/08/eboi-vs-gameboii-2/
If the idea of Swedish hip-hop backed by bit-pop beats sounds good, you should definitely check it out.
The exorcism of Necrobutcher
Mayhem bassist Necrobutcher (aka Jørn Stubberud) will be heading to Arizona to be exorcised by TV preacher Bob Larsen and the whole thing will be captured to tape by Norwegian TV (NRK) for public broadcast -- read more about it here, including comments from Jørn expressing open skepticism: https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=161693
Adam Tensta - Scared of the dark (the remixes)
All of the various remixes of the latest Adam Tensta single "Fear of the dark" (ft. Kleerup, Seba, Owl Vision, etc.) can now be heard via SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/adamtensta/sets/adam-tensta-scared-of-the-dark/
I Break Horses - Winter beats (video)
Pitchfork has the premiere of the new I Break Horses video for "Winter beats": https://pitchfork.com/tv/#/music-videos/1757-i-break-horses/2830-winter-beats/
Also posted over there, a backstage live session with Lykke Li: https://pitchfork.com/tv/sponsors/1755-summer-jammin-with-ice-cream-man-lykke-li/2828-i-follow-rivers/
Safe House Staff är den namnet på bandet
Safe House Staff is a new-ish Swedish hip-hop collective featuring rappers Nimo, Näääk, Mackan, RahBalder and Sexfemman, all well-known solo acts in their own right, backed by DJs Kojak and Lickshot and all based out of Marcus Price and Kristoffer Malmsten's Safe House Studio. They're also sounding quite promising, especially if you dig hip-hop mixed with skweee like I do. Look for their debut EP to be released on September 2 via .
Delay Trees give away EP
Finnish indie act Delay Trees are giving away their new EP "Before I go go" as a free download: https://www.delaytrees.com/
PopMatters reviews WhoMadeWho
PopMatters reviews WhoMadeWho's latest record "Knee deep": https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/145178-whomadewho-knee-deep/
Aversionline on Wits End
Aversionline covers the new 7" EP from Norwegian 90s-style emo/hardcore revivalists Wits End: https://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2011/08/08/wits-end-st-7/
I'm Kingfisher UK tour in September
Swedish Americana artist I'm Kingfisher will be heading back to the UK in September:
09/06 - Dublin Castle, London/Camden
09/08 - Buffalo Lounge, Cardiff
09/09 - The Central Station, Wrexham
09/10 - The Well Inn Festival 2011, Holywell
09/11 - The Telford's Warehouse, Chester