Nicolai Dunger - Clouds (video)
The Northern Lights blog has an exclusive video of Nicolai Dunger performing a new song: https://northernlightsblog.com/2010/10/we-love-nicolai-dunger/
Nasra & Gaute - Point of no return (video)
Nasra & Gaute is the percussion/electronics duo of Nasra Ali Omar and Gaute Barlindhaug and this song is from their debut full-length "Sound of swoosh", out now via . Direct link to the video: https://vimeo.com/15839745
Fun live set at Noise.fi
Check out an interview and live session with Finnish noiserockers Fun at Noise.fi: https://www.noise.fi/radio/soitin/index.php?id=4481
The talking is all in unintelligible Finn-speak, but that doesn't affect the rock.
Dark Entries reissues Pesteg Dred
Goth reissue specialists have unearthed the old album "Years of struggle against the lies, the stupidity and the cowardice" from Danish act Pesteg Dred and released it on vinyl for the very first time after being originally available only as a bonus cassette with Danish art mag "Atlas". Read more/hear samples: https://www.darkentriesrecords.com/?p=718
Also note at the bottom that there is a split LP featuring Danish postpunks De Må Være Belgiere and End of Your Garden in the works as well.
Röyksopp - I wanna know (feat. Anneli Drecker)
Soundvenue has a new track from Röyksopp posted for free download featuring guest vocals from Anneli Drecker: https://www.soundvenue.com/nyheder/2010/10/21/royksopp-finder-atter-vokalerne-frem
DMA2010 nominees are go
The nominees for the 2010 Danish Music Awards have been announced and they are fairly unexciting: https://www.pladebranchen.nu/?id=589
Winners will be announced on November 14.
Viktor Norén to go solo as Viktorious
Sugarplum Fairy's Viktor Norén is following his brother and bandmate Carl's footsteps and releasing a solo album, except he's doing his under the name Viktorious. The single "When we were 10" comes out October 25 via with the album "I am hope" following sometime early next year. Check out a short preview clip here: https://viktorious.net/
Under the Radar goes to see Jónsi
Under the Radar goes to see Icelandic artist Jónsi live in LA: https://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/jonsi_at_the_fox_theater_pomona_ca/
Harsh R #1
Continuing where my now-cancelled radio show left off, here is the first episode of my new podcast: https://www.harshr.com/
Halloween-themed to fit the season naturally, but expect it to get far more expansive as time goes on. It's also fully HTML5-compatible, so feel free to stream it on your iPhone/iPad or whatever other fancy gadget you may have. Otherwise, please provide feedback and keep an eye out for new episodes to begin airing on the regular.
Millencolin to the mainland
Millencolin will tour mainland Europe in April:
04/14 - E Werk, Cologne (GER)
04/15 - Hirsch, Nurnberg (GER)
04/16 - KC Vltavska, Prague (CZ)
04/17 - Arena, Wien (AUS)
04/18 - Muffat Halle, Munchen (GER)
04/19 - Kofmehl, Solothurn (CH)
04/20 - Garage, Saarbrucken (GER)
04/21 - Skaters Palace, Munster (GER)
04/23 - Melkweg, Amsterdam (HOL)
04/24 - Schlachthof, Bremen (GER)
04/25 - Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg (GER)
Jenny Wilson and Fagge collaborate on dance project
Jenny Wilson and Daniel Fagge Fagerström (Skull Defekts, The Je Ne Sais Quoi, Optic Nest) have collaborated with choreographer Helena Franzén on a new project called "I'm not looking back" which will premiere at Dansens Hus in Stockholm on November 4. More here: https://www.dansenshus.se/In_English/Pa-scenen1/Helena-Franzen--Jenny-Wilson/
The Sonnets tour Europe
Swedish act The Sonnets will be touring abroad in the new year:
01/26 - Studio 672, Köln (GER)
01/27 - Beatlemania, Hamburg (GER)
01/28 - Magnet, Berlin (GER)
01/29 - Atomic Café, München (GER)
01/31 - Keep it Yours, Rome (ITA)
02/01 - Indierocket Party @ Rocket, Milan (ITA)
02/04 - Dreikönigskeller, Frankfurt (GER)
MP3: Säkert! - Köttet är svagt
I haven't been posting any new editorial content lately for the simple reason that I've just been way too busy doing other things, mostly work. Daily news updates... those are mindless and need to be tended to lest I get way too far behind. New things are in the works though, should I get on top of my massive task list. Anyhow, I do have a new track for you today -- I hinted awhile back about a few choice albums on regular rotation and hopefully you had no trouble guessing, but just in case, I happily admit that one of them is Säkert!'s latest work "Facit". I love Hello Saferide and I love Isolation Years and the combination continues to succeed on album #2 to no surprise whatsoever. I just wish I knew more Swedish because, unlike those bands' other records, I know I'm missing out on quite a lot. For example, artists such as Håkan Hellström are able to communicate without translation, but when Annika Norlin sings in her native tongue, the result is far more nuanced and delicate. I'm to the point where I can pick out bits and pieces, but I know I'll be needing to spend a lot more time with this one before I feel like I really truly "get it". Still, songs do stick out and "Köttet är svagt" ("Flesh is weak") is one. Very recommended!
Underdøgs - Signs (video)
Here's a new animated video from Finnish alt-rock act Underdøgs. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF5BCFovDIU
Marybell Katastrophy - Heavy industry
Soundvenue is streaming a brand new track from Marybell Katastrophy: https://www.soundvenue.com/nyheder/2010/10/20/hoer-nyt-nummer-med-marybell-katastrophy-