MP3: On Volcano - Mission

Though not as immediately gripping as debut EP "My sleep was filled with dreams", On Volcano's newest work "New blood" is likewise great. No surprise as far as I'm concerned, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth noting as these things often fall through the cracks and I would be completely to blame if such a thing should happen. "Mission" is my pick of the litter for it's absolutely killer bass hook, both in sound and melody. Skirting the edges of both goth etherealism and postrock-informed moodiness, On Volcano has crafted a track fit for the dancefloor and headphone listening. "Wave your flag and dance to the mission" Download the rest of the EP here: https://www.onvolcano.com/

On Volcano - Mission

2010 European Border Breaker Awards

Scandinavian recipients of this year's European Border Breaker Awards:

Norway: Donkeyboy
Sweden: Miike Snow
Denmark: Aura Dione

Read more: https://www.europeanborderbreakersawards.eu/

Sailor & I - Indian summer

Swedish indie duo Sailor & I are streaming their new 7-track EP "Indian summer" at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sailorandi/sets/indian-summer

Harald Björk - Din (video)

Beware of endless streams of planes, trains, buses, etc. "Din" is from Harald Björk's new album "Bigfield", out now via .

Thee Attacks - Let the snow fall

Danish act Thee Attacks are streaming a new Christmas tune at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/theeattacks

Kvoteringen - Samhällets förrädareKvoteringen
Samhällets förrädare
Feral Ward

7

Solid B-grade d-beat/käng from a bunch of lifers who are probably having a blast doing it. Can't say it's an essential purchase, nor does it quite have the urgency of contemporaries such asHerätys, but it is well worth a listen if you're a fan of the style or of any of the member's other bands (yes, even you Millencolin listeners).
- Avi Roig

Jónsi - New piano song

Jónsi is giving away a new track to coincide with the release of the live CD/DVD album "Go live": https://jonsi.com/go_live_download

Alternativ Julekalendar 2010: Sleep Party People

The Norwegian "Alternativ Julekalendar" is alive once again, except this time they are branching out with Danish act Sleep Party People as their first featured act: https://www.alternativjulekalender.no/2010/12/1

Pitchfork top videos for 2010

CEO, Jonna Lee/iamamiwhoami and Röyksopp are among Pitchfork's top video picks for 2010: https://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7898-the-top-music-videos-of-2010/1/

We Live in Trenches - Black Friday (video)

The first official video from We Live in Trenches' debut album "Modern hex", now available on CD via in addition to the original vinyl on . Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5HaDvqb18Q

Top 10s for 2010

It's December so that means it's time once again for our annual top 10 lists! First up: John Roger Olsson of The Grand Opening/Hearts No Static/Will Gambola Sing
There's still a few slots available should any readers, in the music biz or otherwise, care to contribute -- simply get in touch and we'll work out the details.

Top tens for 2010: John Roger Olsson (The Grand Opening/Hearts No Static/Will Gambola Sing)

Ison & Fille - Stationen

I wouldn't be surprised if this gets pulled, but a new Ison & Fille single is always worth checking out.

Marit Bergman - 4'33"

Marit Bergman covers John Cage: https://www.myspace.com/maritbergman/music/songs/4-33-%28John-Cage-cover%29-77192810

New website, free EP from Sellout! Music

Norwegian indie label has a new website and a new EP from Munn til Munn Metoden posted for free download: https://www.sellout.no/