I'm From Barcelona - Get in line (video)
I'm From Barcelona's latest. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCPvRLrzp5U
Miss Li - I can't get you off my mind
The new Miss Li single, due out February 16, is called "I can't get you off my mind" and can be previewed here. Look for the new full-length album "Beats & bruises" on March 16.
Sielun Veljet returns
Finnish act Sielun Veljet is back and will be playing their first-ever show in 20 years at Ilosaarirock in Joensuu, Finland on July 16. They also have a new single out called "Nukkuva hirviö" which you can preview here: https://www.sielunveljet.com/
New stuff on the way from Adult Crash
Out next via , a new 4-song EP from Stockholm hardcore act Nitad and a 12" from Uppsala's Obnoxious Youth.
MP3: Necronaut - Soulside serpents
Kinda odd to hear Swedish death metal with straight-up melodic vocals (courtesy of Janne "J.B." Christofferson from Grand Magus), but hey -- when you're scene royalty like Fred Estby, you get to do whatever you want on your solo album. Doesn't hurt that both Roberts from Dundertåget/Thunder Express (that would be Pehrsson and Dahlqvist) contribute leads either. As one would expect, Necronaut's self-titled debut is a mixed bag based on the various gueststar's talents, but the overall result is pretty darn good as far as vanity projects go. It's a fun and enjoyable listen and that's enough. The small surprises like "Soulside serpents" elevate it above Death Breath-level mediocrity.
Stranded singles club: Håkan Hellström
The next entry in the single club after Graveyard's "Hisingin blues" will be a psychedelic remix of Håkan Hellström's "Dom där jag kommer ifrån" as done by Devil McDoom. Cover art is being handled by Jens Fänge and each copy will feature a unique hand-painted illustration.
New Black Audio out now
Been awhile since we've heard anything new from Finnish blues weirdos Black Audio, but now they're back with a new LP on called "Endurator": https://www.ifsociety.com/item/black_audio-endurator-lp
Canisius goes drone
Keith Canisius (Rumskib) is starting a series of digital-only album releases with "The oceanic voyage", a collection of various b-side and early works in what he says is his "heavily manipulated ambient drone"-mode. Samples/details: https://darla.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=38987
The Raveonettes back to the US in late March
New North American dates for The Raveonettes:
03/30 - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
03/31 - Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA
04/01 - La Tulipe, Montreal, QC
04/02 - Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON
04/03 - Magic Stick, Detroit, MI
04/05 - Southgate House, Newport, KY
04/06 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL
04/07 - Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN
04/08 - The Firebird, St. Louis, MO
04/09 - The Record Bar, Kansas City, MO
04/11 - Granada Theater, Dallas, TX
04/12 - Emo's Alt Lounging (Outdoor), Austin, TX
04/13 - Fitzgerald's, Houston, TX
04/15 - The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
04/16 - Cat's Cradle, Carrboro, NC
04/17 - Black Cat, Washington, DC
04/18 - Pearl Street, Northampton, MA
04/20 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
04/21 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
05/04 - Glasshouse, Pomona, CA
05/05 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
05/06 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
05/07 - Belly Up Tavern, San Diego, CA
05/09 - The Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa, CA
05/10 - Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco, CA
05/12 - Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
05/13 - Neumos, Seattle, WA
05/14 - The Venue, Vancouver, BC
New to Knoppar: Old Amica and Johannes Vidén
has added two new artists to their roster: Old Amica and Johannes Vidén. Preview new releases from both artists at the label's website: https://thehomeofknoppar.com/
MP3: Barbe-Q-Barbies - All over you
They've got a bummer name and a bit too much of a try-hard corny look for my tastes, but unlike contributor John Norby, I actually really like it when Barbe-Q-Barbies channel AC/DC. In fact, I'd say they're at their best when they lean closer to classic 70s rock/powerpop (think Cheap Trick) than 80s glam/hair metal. Give them a heavier sound and they'd probably end up generic also-rans, but give me big hooks and raw power and I'm sold.
Docenterna to release a new album in March
Swedish punk/pop act Docenterna will be releasing a new album on March 9 called "Medan vi spelar pop" and will be celebrating with a show at Strand in Stockholm. As to what the band sounds like in 2011, I have no idea and I can't really say I'm all that thrilled to find out. But who knows? Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.
The Genuine Fakes get US release w/bonus disc
US label has licensed Swedish powerpop act The Genuine Fakes' latest work "The striped album" for release over here and will be throwing in a bonus disc featuring five previously unreleased tracks. More info: https://tinyurl.com/tgf-koolkat
When Saints Go Machine confirm new record
Danish act When Saints Go Machine have confirmed their new album "Konkylie" for release on May 16.
Coming soon from HOOB: Nils Berg Cinemascope
Coming on April 27 via , the debut album from Nils Berg Cinemascope, a 3-piece jazz combo that performs live with their favorite artists via YouTube. Not sure as to how that will translate on record, but I'm definitely curious to hear it.
Also on the way from HOOB on March 16: the duo Josef & Erika's third album "Flood", on which they are joined by a brass trio of tuba, French horn and flugelhorn.