Titiyo + Theodor Jensen = Keep Company
Titiyo and Theodor Jensen (Broder Daniel/The Plan) have teamed up for a new group called Keep Company and will be releasing their self-titled debut album on December 29.
Mattias Alkberg + Pascal?
Gaffa reports that rumors are circulating regarding a Mattias Alkberg/Pascal collaboration of sorts: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/43730
As to whether that means a tour, split or actually playing together remains to be seen.
Cloudberry presents "Do you think it will snow tonight?"
is putting out a new 5-song CD comp called "Do you think it will snow tonight?" featuring winter anthems from a number of international acts including Swedes The Garlands and Seapony, a non-Scandinavian band who recently relocated to Seattle and are worth noting because they are quite good. Anyhow, I don't see ordering details up yet, but keep an eye on the label site: https://www.cloudberryrecords.com/
New album from Promise and the Monster in 2011
Promise and the Monster reports that she is working on a new record for release around February/March 2011.
Teg Publishing, open for business
The label website/webshop, home of new band The Bells, is now open: https://www.tegpublishing.se/
Lots of related stuff for sale, including releases from Park Hotell, Convoj, Mattias Alkberg, Cult of Luna, etc.
Vito Eme - Overdose (video, feat. Eboi)
DJ Silence has the new video for "Overdose" from Chilean/Swedish rapper Vito Eme featuring Eboi: https://djsilenceblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/vito-eme-feat-eboi-overdose-officiell.html
Also note the download link for more info.
MP3: Hope I Die Virgin - At crude garbage falls
Far more "indie" sounding than most of the stuff puts out, but that doesn't necessarily translate to less good. "At crude garbage falls" is the new single from Norway's Hope I Die Virgin, the first taste of their forthcoming album "Is forever no way" which will be released in 2011. Those dudes have some seriously ugly sweaters, but they make up for with excellent use of prominent keyboards. Direct link to the video: https://vimeo.com/15688045
New Hypertext album in November
The new Hypertext album "Astronaut Kraut!" has been confirmed for release on November 15. Hear the lead single "Ivy league" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/hypertextband
The Confusions - Boys will be boys (video)
The title track of the band's new digital EP "Boys will be boys", just released today. Download another track: https://www.theconfusions.com/remix/06_the_confusions-nothing_but_a_shadow.mp3
Maia Hirasawa in Japan
Maia Hirasawa will be playing a few shows in Japan in November:
11/14 - Pangea, Sendai
11/24 - O-nest, Tokyo w/Kristoffer Ragnstam
11/25 - Sunhall, Osaka w/Kristoffer Ragnstam
Icelandic Airwaves interview series at IceBlah
IceBlah is posting a ton of interviews with various bands performing at Icelandic Airwaves: https://iceblah.typepad.com/
Shout Out Louds out about and down under
Updated European/Australian tourdates for Shout Out Louds: https://www.shoutoutlouds.com/shows.aspx
Pasadena album in 2011?
Ludwig Bell says that he plays to record an album with his project Pasadena (featuring fellow Dreamboy member Niklas Pettersson) for release next spring: https://www.ludwigbell.se/pasadena/
U.X. Vileheads interview at Halifax Collect
Halifax Collect interviews Umeå-based hardcore act U.X. Vileheads: https://halifaxcollect.blogspot.com/2010/10/interview-ux-vileheads-i-think-that.html
Blog Radio no more
I'm sad to report that It's a Trap!'s 3.5 year run on Sirius XM Blog Radio has come to an end. I had a feeling it was coming, I just didn't know when. However, all things considered, I have to admit that I had a pretty good run. Thanks to everyone who listened!