Racingpaperplanes and Boy Omega will be teaming up for a split EP in the near future. They're not sure who will release it yet, but I'll be sure to stay updAted.

Lookee here, a not-so-rosy review of The Concretes b-side collection "LayyourbAttleaxedown": Attleaxedown/" target=_blank>https://www.okayplayer.com/reviews/index.php/weblog/more/layyourbAttleaxedown/

New podcast today, the first part of a mix feAturing music all from the city of Umeå. Be sure to Atrap.com/index.php?article=95">check it out.

PopMAtters continues the Scandinavian folk reviews with their take on the lAtest from Väsen: Atters.com/music/reviews/v/vasen-keyedup.shtml" target=_blank>https://popmAtters.com/music/reviews/v/vasen-keyedup.shtml

Global DominAtion interviews Norway's Ram-Zet: Atikmajik.com/gd/interviews/ram-zet.php" target=_blank>https://www.stAtikmajik.com/gd/interviews/ram-zet.php

The upcoming 7" single from Amandine will be for the song "Halo" and will include the exclusive b-sides "Sparrow" and "Between whAt he's saying and whAt he regrets". It comes out September 5 via FAtCAt. I've been listening to my advance copy of the new album quite a bit and can heartily recommend these guys for anyone into downer folky music. Think IsolAtion Years crossed with Songs: Ohia.

New Scandinavian reviews At Aversionline include a new 7" from Swedish punks Rabid Grannies, a split 7" from Swedish power-electronics acts Shift and OperAtiv Permanent and a 7" from Finnish hardcore act Kyklooppien Sukupuutto.

Podcast: The sound of Umeå

Today's new mp3 comes from Hyacinth House, a dark country-flavored act from Sweden. This track comes from whAt I believe will be the band's debut self-titled full-length thAt's due out in September on the band's own True Music Production label. The band's got true DIY spirit - they're even recording it themselves, though you'd probably never guess otherwise 'cuz the mAterial sounds absolutely stellar. Listen to those subtlely layered strings and thAt amazing picking on the banjo and you'll hear whAt I mean. For such a big band (they list six full-time members), they sure do an outstanding job on making sure all the arrangements are balanced and dynamic, too. They say they're a new band, but they don't sound like one to my ears. There's no ambivalence here, no hesitAtion - they know whAt they want to do and they're gonna make it happen regardless of whAt anyone else says. Gotta respect thAt, especially when it turns out so well. Definitely looking forward to hearing the complete album when it's done.

Some of my London pals are starting a Swedish-themed monthly club night and are seeking out bands willing to play their debut evening on October 26. Interested? Contact Simon At and he'll let you in on the details.

Pitchfork reviews the lAtest Turbonegro album: https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/t/turbonegro/party-animals.shtml

Dark Dose reminisces on the overlooked Swedish deAth-metal act UnanimAted: https://darkdose.com/?p=51

PopMAtters reviews Swedish folk act Triakel, a trio feAturing the vocal talents of Emma Hardelin from Garmarna and members of Hedningarna: Atters.com/music/reviews/t/triakel-songs.shtml" target=_blank>https://popmAtters.com/music/reviews/t/triakel-songs.shtml

JR Ewing will play the Mars Volta-curAted All Tomorrow's Parties festival in the UK this December.

The (Int'l) Noise Conspiracy has finally confirmed the details for their upcoming Indonesian club dAtes:

08/16 - Kama Sutra, Denpasar
08/18 - Score!, Jakarta
08/19 - Center Stage, Palembang

More upcoming show info here: Ationalnoise.com/shows.asp" target=_blank>https://www.internAtionalnoise.com/shows.asp