David Åhlén - He gives
New music from David Åhlén off of his superb new EP "New Jerusalem", just released this week. Ordering info here: https://davidahlen.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/new-jerusalem/
New website, new music from Bastard Priest
Swedish death metallers Bastard Priest have moved off myspace to their own blog site and are currently streaming two brand new tunes there in the sidebar: https://bastardpriest.blogspot.com/
I'm Kingfisher live recordings + new interview
I'm Kingfisher performing "Smile with your 1000 teeth" live from Södra Teatern's terrace. Check out a full live recording of his recent show there from Gimmie Indie: https://www.gimmeindie.se/live/konsert/imkingfisher/
There's also a new interview with him up at Jambase: https://www.jambase.com/Articles/49503/JamBase-Questionnaire-I’m-Kingfisher
Det Vackra Livet - Askan
is giving away the new Det Vackra Livet single "Askan" as a free download: https://www.labrador.se/askan/
Look for an interview with the band to be posted here next week.
Kråkesølv for free
Norwegian act Kråkesølv is giving away their albums as a free download since they realize not everyone in the world can get a chance to hear them via Wimp or Spotify: https://krakesolv.no/pirat.html
The Cold Mailman album is posted there for download as well.
Labrador signs Amanda Mair
has confirmed the signing of young Swedish artist Amanda Mair and will be releasing her debut single "House" on June 8.
Klubbland #31: Graveyard
The latest episode of Klubbland features hyped retro rockers Graveyard: https://klubbland.se/2011/04/22/31-graveyard-2/
William issue #1 feat. Sincerely Yours + Daniel Carlsten/Erik Wåhlström
The premiere issue of NYC-based art mag William is out now and it features the work of plus Daniel Carlsten and Erik Wåhlström of Acne Art Department: https://williammagazine.com/
Boeoes Kaelstigen - Thorp (we own the night)
A new tune from Boeoes Kaelstigen featuring NY-based rapper Tonedeff on the mic. Also, check out the new Katharina Nuttall remix they did: https://soundcloud.com/boeoeskaelstigen/katharina-nuttall-play-boeoes
Dusted reviews CM Hausswolff
Dusted reviews Swedish experimental artist CM Hausswolff and his album "800,000 seconds in Harar": https://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6394
PopMatters reviews The Raveonettes
PopMatters covers The Raveonettes latest album "Raven in the grave": https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/139347-the-raveonettes-raven-in-the-grave/
New album from The Kendolls on Alleycat
will be releasing the new Kendolls album "Jerking class era" next week on April 27. Hear a sample tune in this SoundCloud sampler set: https://soundcloud.com/alleycat-records/sets/alleycat-records-sampler
MP3: On Volcano - The explorer
Much in the same way that "The explorer" takes its time to fully flower, On Volcano's latest release took its time making a lasting impression, but once it did, it stuck with me. If you still haven't downloaded the "New blood EP", you're missing out: https://www.onvolcano.com/
As is so often the case, the best things in life are free.
Presenting: Lohtaja Sea Tragedy
Check out Lohtaja Sea Tragedy, the solo project of Juho Niemelä, bassist of heavy doom-rockers Callisto: https://lohtajaseatragedy.bandcamp.com/
Nice quiet, contemplative music for a spring holiday weekend. Recommended!
Helsinki scene report via Rubik
Rubik contribute a Helsinki scene report for CMJ: https://www.cmj.com/homepage/2011/04/scene-report-rubik-on-helsinki-finland/