has started a hip-hop sublabel called to be managed by Kent Gillström. The first release of the new imprint will be a sequel to the popular "Evolution" comp called "Dopeness", once again put together with the assistance of DJ/journalist Ametist. Read more: https://cosmosmusicgroup.com/index.php?newsdetail=34
Danish act Kellermensch have signed with in Germany who will be releasing the band's first international album on June 24, a collection of eight tunes from the self-titled debut plus all four cuts off the more recent "Narcissus" EP. Naturally the band will be playing a number of shows over there in support and you can head to the band's website for for the lowdown: https://www.kellermensch.com/tour.html
A new video from Frida Selander. Direct link: https://youtu.be/tCjcACJ75T8
Download the track here along with a bonus live version: https://www.fridaselander.com/brainybusiness/
PSL has the premiere of Serenades' new video "Birds": https://psl.svt.se/psl/2011/05/24/extra-extra-videopremiar-serenades-birds/
Remember, Serenades = Markus Krunegård (Laakso) + Adam Olenius (Shout Out Louds).
imprint has added Ram Di Dam to their roster and will be releasing their new single "Leave a mark" on May 25 as part of the label's 7" series. Preview at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ram-Di-Dam/212023368811007
New music from Darlarna, out now on which I believe is the label arm of the festival. Direct link: https://youtu.be/7BnnAva_Q-8
I hear word that Fredrik will be coming over in June for a few select live dates with member Ola Lindefelt sticking around for a solo tour endeavor afterwards. Expect details soon.
Swedish jazz label (Thus:Owls, The Stoner/Nils Berg, etc.) has announced the signing of organ/drum duo Le Système and will be releasing their debut album in October.
Danish act Tiger Baby is staging a comeback after a 5-year hiatus with the release of new album "Open windows open hills" on August 29. Look for the lead single "Crystal ball" to be released soon.
Norwegian indie greats Lukestar have a new EP out this week featuring the single "Great bear" along with a four outtake tracks, two from current album "Taiga" and two from the sessions of their last album "Lake Toba". They're also doing a remix contest with the tune "Flying canoes", the best of which will be included on a Spotify mixtape the band is releasing this summer: https://lukestar.com/archives/301
Sure it's off-topic, but it's entertaining. New animation weirdness from Kristofer Ström (Ljudbilden & Piloten) and friends.
Pitchfork is streaming The Raveonettes new video "Apparitions": https://pitchfork.com/tv/music-videos/1590-the-raveonettes/2708-apparitions/
SWEHC reveals ex-Abhinanda vocalist José Saxlund's new all-star hardcore band Out of Vogue, featuring members from Division of Laura Lee, Eyes Shut, etc.: https://www.swehc.com/2011/05/22/out-of-vogue/
PSL has the premiere of the new Big Fox video "Saturday", one of ' new signings: https://psl.svt.se/psl/2011/05/21/extra-extra-videopremiar-big-fox-saturday/
A short film starring Pintandwefall. Direct link: https://youtu.be/SD5vvgsZOkI