New album coming from Timbuktu
Timbuktu will be releasing his new album "Sagolandet", his eighth overall, on June 8.
Big Wave Riders - Skate or die
Finnish indie act Big Wave Riders have a new track they are giving away called "Skate or die": https://soundcloud.com/bigwaveriders/big-wave-riders-skate-or-die
The return of Skold
PlugInMusic reports that Skold (aka Swedish artist Tim Sköld) will soon release his first new solo album in 15 years: https://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/skold-ready-to-release-anomie-first-album-in-15-years
Entitled "Anomie", it will be released on May 10 via .
New website, Spanish release/tour for The Genuine Fakes
The Genuine Fakes have a new clean-looking website: https://thegenuinefakes.com/
They also send word that they'll be heading down to Spain in May as their album will soon be getting released there via .
Mr Jones Machine - De månbleka tingen (video)
"De månbleka tingen" is the first single from Mr Jones Machine's upcoming album "Monokrom", due out March 30 via , and here is the video. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iywTzPbcRj4
Melody Club - The hunter (video)
Melody Club's new video for their Melodifestivalen entry "The hunter" is now streaming at Aftonbladet: https://www.aftonbladet.se/webbtv/noje/musikvideor/article8647172.ab
Suck Shaft - Michal (video)
I keep getting new emails about this thing every day, so I guess I better post it if I want them to shut up about it. Swedish electro act Suck Shaft are recent signees to and "Michal" is their debut single for the label. I am underwhelmed, but perhaps you may disagree. Direct link: https://www.vimeo.com/19626606
Last Days of April - America (video)
Can't say that I love the latest Last Days of April album "Gooey", but this single is a total keeper. The pedal steel seals the deal. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_z2n0uV_h0
Silje Nes - Branches (video)
Pitchfork has the premiere of the new Silje Nes video "Branches": https://pitchfork.com/tv/#/music-videos/1584-silje-nes/2494-branches/
Spirits of the Dead confirm new album, tour
Norwegian rockers Spirits of the Dead have now officially confirmed that their new album "The Great God Pan" will be released on April 4 and they will be immediately hitting the road in support. Upcoming dates:
04/15 - Little Devil, Tilburg (HOL)
04/16 - The Rambler, Eindhoven (HOL)
04/17 - The Garage, London (UK)
04/18 - Trix, Antwerpen (BEL)
04/19 - Feierwerk, München (GER)
04/23 - Dude Fest, Kalrsruhe (GER)
jj - Believe (video)
Here's a new video clip from jj for the tune "Believe" off the "Kills" mixtape: https://vimeo.com/20535080
Cherry Overdrive
Go prime time, honey!
Heptown Records
It's an up-and-downer, this second full-length from the Kjøbenhavn girls. You know, one of those albums where some tracks are great and some are just... pfft! That said, when this shines, it really does shine! Tracks such as "Lay me down" and "Leave my town" are wonderful, retro-fueled classics that are exemplary in their execution and, indeed, many of the 12 tracks on here can boast the same. Where the album falters a little is more in certain aspects of the vocals, which sometimes sound a bit out of place and not delivered in the same spirit as the tune in which they reside. It's a minor flaw that's only evident on parts of a few tracks, but it's there nonetheless. Add to that the inclusion of a few songs that seem like filler, and the standard reached by Cherry Overdrive on their debut fails to be bettered this time around. Still, it's solid enough for the most part, and the girls could well be on their way to bigger and better with future releases.
- John Norby
Torpedo - Waiting for the fall (video)
The video for the new Torpedo single "Waiting for the fall" is now streaming at Gaffa: https://gaffa.se/tv/clip/622
The Fine Arts Showcase - Blue perfume
New music from The Fine Arts Showcase off their forthcoming 7" split with The Tamborines. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtUVHsGM1Oo
Off the Record: Uusi Fantastia (feat. Freeman)
There's a brand new episode of Off the Record online now with featured guest Uusi Fantasia plus a special appearance by Freeman: https://offtherecord.fi/uusifantasia/