Bygdin II coming next week, sample available
Bygdin, the sideproject of Kjetil Ovesen and Arne Stöy Kvalvik of 120 Days, will release their new album "II" on September 20 via . Hear a sample tune: https://hypecity.no/?p=853
Fulmakten7 - När natten kommer
has a new track from recent signees Fulmakten7 posted for free download: https://www.luxxury.se/
Faster Katt to record in November
Faster Katt, one of my current favorite demo acts, will be going into the studio on November 5 to record four new tracks.
MP3: The Bells - Outside
Introducing The Bells, a new Luleå-affiliated project featuring Jonas Teglund (Park Hotell, Neverna), Peter Nuottaniemi (The Bear Quartet) and Johan Forslind. They have a full-length album on the way entitled "Threads" which was produced by renown musical genius/recluse Björn Olsson and will be released via the band's own in October. Unsurprisingly, it sounds a lot like a mix of Park Hotell and Bear Quartet (circa "Personality crisis"/"My war), which of course is perfectly fine by me (and should be for you too). Four tracks are up for streaming preview at the band's website, my favorite being the ominous/gloomy "Outside". Much like the Tsukimono track I posted earlier today, the song's spaciousness is a perfect companion to the sound of rain; furthermore, it hearkens back to some of BQ's most powerful work such as "Walking out". Resigned and reflective, revealed by severe simplicity, and yes, starkly beautiful; a song that says a lot with very few words/notes.
The Bells - Outside
Love is a Burning Thing - Go back to your cave! (video)
Fittingly dark, as it should be for a song concerning caves. Direct link: https://vimeo.com/14621338
MP3: Tsukimono - Sung about, gone
Fall came early to the northwest; it's been raining pretty much non-stop since yesterday afternoon. But it's not cold yet, at least I have that to be thankful for. And my fall crops are actually doing quite well which is a huge relief following our lousy summer that never quite was. As for a musical accompaniment to go with this seemingly endless patter of rain, I recommend Tsukimono's "Field hollers" netrelease. In a perfect world you all should have already downloaded it by now, but I know that's likely not the case, so here's your chance to make up for it! Adjust your volume so the sounds of "Sung about, gone" blends with the drips and drops and don't forget to take your vitamin D. Download the rest here.
Lissi Dancefloor Disaster - Moshpit lovers (video)
A new single + video from Lissi Dancefloor Disaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijDE36JjyMs
Pitchfork reviews Dungen, The Tallest Man on Earth
Pitchfork reviews the new Dungen album "Skit i allt": https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14604-skit-i-allt/
Also covered, the new The Tallest Man on Earth EP "Sometimes the blues is just a passing bird": https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14639-sometimes-the-blues-is-just-a-passing-bird-ep/
The Concretes - All day (video)
Here's the video for The Concretes' new single "All day": https://theconcretes.tumblr.com/post/1122616640/look-its-our-new-video-directed-and-shot-by-the
Sophie Zelmani tourdates
Sophie Zelmani is playing a few European dates at the end of the month:
09/29 - Oolos Saal, Aschaffenberg (GER)
09/30 - Falkenbergs stadshus, Falkenberg (SWE)
09/30 - Kofmehl, Solothurn (CH)
10/01 - Kauflenten, Zurich (AUS)
10/02 - Dclub, Lausanne (AUS)
10/04 - E-werk, Erlangen (GER)
10/05 - Beatpol, Dresden (GER)
10/06 - Stadtgarten, Köln (GER)
10/07 - Karlstorbahuhof, Heidelberg (GER)
MRR: Oslo rising
I already posted a link to these pics awhile back, but it's still pretty cool to see Haust and Okkultokrati reblogged at MRR: https://maximumrocknroll.com/2010/09/13/monday-photo-blog-oslo-rising/
Kristofer Åström - Painbringer
Download a timely b-side from Kristofer Åström: https://kristoferastrom.com/news/247/
Parken - Annas sång
Parken's 2nd single off his forthcoming album "Framtide var här" is now posted for streaming: https://soundcloud.com/florafauna/parken-annas-sang
The official release date for said single is September 20.
The Loveable Tulips - Fortune favours the brave (video)
Here's what I know: The Lovable Tulips are two ladies from Stockholm who recorded some tunes with Mr. Jari Haapalainen of The Bear Quartet. They made a video for one of those tunes and you can see it above. I dig it! Hear more at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/theloveabletulips
Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eAbYElz4pY
The Sonnets - New fire in the city (video)
Swedish yacht-rock act The Sonnets have a new video: https://www.vimeo.com/14996262