Aversionline revisits Artillery
Aversionline takes a look back at Danish thrashers Artillery: https://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2011/05/06/artillery-by-inheritance-cd/
The Silent Ballet reviews Jóhann Jóhannsson
The Silent Ballet likes the new Jóhann Jóhannsson album "The miners' hymns": https://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/384/ItemID/4118/Default.aspx
Gaby and the Guns + Gustaf Kjellvander - Under stjärnorna (video)
Can't say I'm a huge fan of Gaby and the Guns, but throw Gustaf Kjellvander into the mix and I'm sold. Direct link: https://vimeo.com/23341973
Klubbland #33: Peter Bjorn and John
This week's episode of Klubbland features Peter Bjorn and John: https://klubbland.se/2011/05/06/33-peter-bjorn-john-2/
Of course it's recommended.
Rising Shadows offer new album for free download
Swedish atmospheric prog/neofolk act Rising Shadows are giving away their latest album "Finis Gloriae Mundi" as a free download, either as mp3s or lossless files: https://www.risingshadows.net/
Said album was recorded with the always-interesting/always-analog Mattias Olsson and features a guest appearance by Stefan Granberg of Randy on bouzouki.
Tennis Bafra to Nomethod
As first revealed here, has officially signed long-running Swedish indie act Tennis Bafra and will be releasing their debut album in fall: https://nomethod.se/?p=494
As the label so wisely states, "If you're a fashionblogger writing music reviews for a big Swedish paper, you'll probably hate them. If you're into Sonic Youth, Polvo or Archers of Loaf (for example) you´ll love them." Wise words, sample tunes here: https://www.tennisbafra.org/
Honningbarna - Klart blikk (video)
Honningbarna's new video for "Klart blikk", made by 4th graders as part of an animation work shop at the Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival. What's not to like?
Shelflife unveils new Burning Hearts EP
has posted preorder info for the new EP "Into the wilderness" from Finnish indie act Burning Hearts, due out June 21: https://www.shelflife.com/catalogue/LIFE075.html
Check the sidebar for a free download of the title track and keep an eye out for a new EP from Danish act Balloon Magic on the label sometime later this summer.
New Fire! album in late May
Coming out May 20 via will be the new Fire! album "Unreleased?" featuring Jim O'Rourke: https://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/fire_/rcd-2111-fire-with-jim-o-rourke-unreleased/
Playground presents Discover the Sound of Sweden
is putting out a new comp of Swedish music called "Discover the Sound Of Sweden" featuring selections from artists such as The Concretes, Jenny Wilson and Non Tiq. Read more: https://blogs.playgroundmusic.com/intlpub/discover-the-sound-of-sweden-with-playground-musics-stunning-new-compilation
For non-Scandinavians it appears the the collection is available for sampling via Musikwebb, along with the companion release "Discover the Sound of Denmark". No idea what the restrictions are on iTunes, but maybe you can preview it there as well if you don't hate that application like I do.
Christoffer Roth - Come Life (video)
PSL has the premiere of the video for the new Christoffer Roth single "Come life": https://psl.svt.se/psl/2011/05/05/extra-extra-videopremiar-christoffer-roth-come-life/
Sahara Hotnights album preview
Preview Sahara Hotnights' upcoming self-titled album, due out May 25. Direct link: https://youtu.be/8C15cYhv46g
Ane Brun confirms new single
The new Ane Brun single "Do you remember" has been confirmed for release on May 17 and you can check out a short preview clip at her website: https://anebrun.com/
Makabert Fynd US tour (updated)
Dates for Makabert Fynd's upcoming US tour in July are starting to come together: https://www.myspace.com/makabertfynd/blog/542824977
Dungen at the Hammersmith in June
Dungen will be supporting Fleet Foxes for a two-night stand at the Hammersmith Apollo in London June 1-2.