Guitarist Genn Ljungström (ex-In Flames) has parted ways with Dimension Zero.
Roadrunner Records is putting together the "Freddy vs. Jason" movie soundtrack and has included the song "Trigger" from In Flames.
Go here to check out the video for "Flipstick" from Elektrofant.
Here's a bunch more MIC Norway profiles of artists scheduled to appear at this year's Popkomm conference in Cologne, Germany: Sternklang (dBut Records), Salvatore (Racing Junior), Slowpho (Beatservice Records) and Frost (Frost World Recordings); Xploding Plastix.
MI reports that Kent have re-signed with BMG/RCA, thus extending their already 10-year long relationship.
Finnish electronic artist Darude is coming to the US and will be performing a number of dates as well as putting in a number of TV and radio appearances. The itinerary:
08/15 - Chicago, IL
08/16 - Milwaukee, WI
08/17 - Detroit, MI
08/21 - Oklahoma, OK
08/22 - Traverse City, MI
08/23 - Miami, FL
08/26 - Las Vegas, NV
08/28 - San Antonio, TX
08/30 - Washington DC
09/06 - Radiostation party, Vancouver (CAN)
Bomben on Mando Diao's recent headlines and the subsequent media portrayal: https://www.bomben.nu/texts/show.epl?id=57
Here's an interview with Paola from Aftonbladet in which she criticizes Charlotte Nilsson and her recent photo spread from Cafê Magazine, among other things. (in Swedish)
Also from Aftonbladet comes their best of the summer list.
Bear Quartet has announced the full tracklisting for the new album "Angry Brigade":
01. Put Me Back Together
02. All Your Life
03. Ask Me Don't Axe Me
04. Grammar
05. I'm Still Her
06. Ambulance
07. Last Verb
08. Mvh Contempt
09. Just Locals
10. I Don't Need Light
"Ambulance" has been earmarked as next the single, they say. Also, as mentioned yesterday, BQ fans should check out this thread to weigh in on how to best promote the band in the US. This is your chance to help out and make your opinion known, so get to it! And while you're at it, check out this long statement of intent from Jim at Parasol with even more insight into his motives.
The 'Long List' of nominees for the Shortlist Music Prize have been announced. The award is chosen by a panel of respected artists and industry people and the music they select usually reflects their eclectic taste, crosses many genres, and leans heavily towards the indie world. Better than the Grammies, that's for sure. Anyhow, the first list of nominees gets released and then it gets whiddled down to a top ten in early September before the final winner announced on October 16 at a concert/award ceremony. The Nordic picks this year: Royksopp - "Melody AM" (nominated by Josh Tyrangiel), Sigur Ros - "()" (Spike Jonze), Sondre Lerche - "Faces Down" (Josh Tyrangiel), Soundtrack of our Lives - "Behind the Music" (Pete Yorn), The Sounds "The Sounds" (The Neptunes), and Turbonegero "Apocalypse Dudes" (Josh Homme).
Via pHinnWeb comes this link for Electrobleep Radio featuring 56kbps streaming audio of the latest "indie, underground rock pop anvant pop glitch art electroclash electroclash electronica jazz anti-folk." Just some of the featured Finnish artists include 8-bit rockers, Aavikko, Desertplanet.com, Op:I Bastards, and Pepe Deluxe and there's so much more.
The streaming radio feature has been updated with a brand new set from my pal Jason Christie. He's chosen to shine the spotlight on his favorite scene: Malmö, Sweden. And we're streaming in both Windows and Real format now, so go ahead and check it out over on the right.
Hardcore Superstar has posted the video for the track "Still I'm Glad" from their recent show in Stenungsund.
Bear Quartet fans - check out this thread to weigh in with your opinions, thoughts, and ideas as to help Parasol best promote the band to us stupid, ignorant Americans.
Here's a slew of e-cards from Mom Pop Records for your downloading pleasure:
Your Halo Is A Radar - "Snatch Back Your Jinx"
Emerson Fittipaldi - "Spoonkidneedletank"
Soviac - "The Hmm"
Soviac - "Boogie Woogie"
Bad Taste Records has offered this short update on the current Satanic Surfers situation:
There have been a lot of rumors regarding Satanic Surfers lately and we apologize for not answering all your contributions in the guest book. Unfortunately we don’t have a lot of details to give you at this time. We would however like to assure you that the band is still around. They took some well-deserved time off after Martin quit the band and they are currently rehearsing with new members to hopefully be able to release a new album during spring!! We promise you that as soon as we have more details on their future plans, you will be the first to know!