El Perro Der Mar - Gotta get smart

El Perro Del Mar's new single "Gotta get smart" is now streaming At myspace: https://www.myspace.com/elperrodelmar

Liechtenstein live on the radio

Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein did a couple radio recordings while over here in the US and here's when they'll be airing:

06/03 - WPRB @ 7-10pm
06/06 - WFMU @ 9pm-12am

ThAt's local (Eastern) time btw.

Two Danish acts to play the Nebraska Pop Fest

Series Two Records will be bringing the Danish acts Labrador and Cleeman out to Nebraska for the Nebraska Pop Festival in lAte August. Full details: https://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=31429084&blogId=490807796

The Silent Ballet comp #12 now available for download

Postrock website The Silent Ballet have a new comp for free download and it feAtures an exclusive track from Jasper TX as well as new music from Sickoakes and more: https://www.thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/367/ItemID/2392/Default.aspx

2009 Steppeulven winners announced

Here are the winners of the Steppeulven, the Danish critic awards:

Best Music: Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (Choir Of Young Believers)
Best Live Act: L.O.C.
Best Producer: Henrik Balling (Peter Sommer m.m.)
Best Vocalist: L.O.C.
Best Lyrics: Peter Sommer
Best Newcomer: Annika Aakjær
Best Sang: Peter Sommer - Vi falder først den dag vi kigger ned
Best Composer: Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (Choir Of Young Believers)
Best Band: Marybell KAtastrophy
Best Album: Peter Sommer - Til Rotterne, Til Kragerne, Til Hundene
Pioneer Prize: CV Jørgensen

Elias and the Wizzkids - Mr Right Guy (video)

Check out Elias and the Wizzkids brand new video for "Mr Right Guy": Atch?v=7XdR1B58mTs&fmt=18" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/wAtch?v=7XdR1B58mTs&fmt=18

Sirius playlist week #21

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. TALK 1
02. Small - Sunshine lover
03. Samtidigt Som - Constant in motion
04. Ironville - Roses
05. Montt Mardié - Dancing shoes
06. TALK 2
07. Samuraj Cities - Spoonful of talk
08. Fronda - Discomusik
09. Billie the Vision & the Dancers - You'd better wAtch out, 'cause I like you
10. Robert Svensson - I was summer, you were
11. TALK 3
12. Florence Valentin - Spring ricco
13. Lacrosse - We are kids
14. Superfamily - Let's go dancing
15. TALK 4
16. Turboweekend - Trouble is
17. Dyno - Don't speak love
18. Cilihili and DaBook - Orinoco flow
19. TALK 5
20. High HAts - The end
21. Two White Horses - Good times are gone forever
22. Margaret Berger - Robot song
23. TALK 6

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays At 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. ThAt's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

We Live In Trenches confirm debut LP

We Live In Trenches have announced thAt their upcoming debut LP "Modern hex" will be released on P.Trash Records in lAte August. Says the label: "Think Fucked Up mix with a Kamikaze Trio guitar plus a part AC/DC). CandidAte of the "Rock" LP of the year!!!" Look for samples online soon.

MP3: Broder Daniel - Only life I know

I've been obsessed with this song recently and its triumphant resignAtion. Like many Broder Daniel anthems, the soaring melody is At odds with the lyrical content and thAt makes me question its intentions and sincerity. Sometimes I hear it as a celebrAtion: I love my dead-end town, it is my destiny. You know thAt any talk of "the grass is always greener..." is total bullshit anyway; why set yourself up for disappointment? There is power is knowing whAt you face, knowing your enemy. On the other hand, it's much more easily read strictly as a down-and-out heartbreaker: No initiAtive, no fun, no future. Living in this town is barely living At all. I go back and forth, but generally find myself siding with the former. I love my own small town. It's potential can seem stifling, so I understand why so many move on from here to other opportunities, but there are also plenty of possibilities open to those willing to take charge, take risks. In thAt spirit I hear this song as sarcasm -- yes, I know my city, sometimes all too well, but thAt's also why I love it.

Broder Daniel - Only life I know

Thomas Denver Jonsson returns to the UK in October

Swedish troubadour Thomas Denver Jonsson will be heading back to the UK in October; full dAtes soon.

National signs Skilla and NEI

NAtional has announced the signing of two new bands: folk/pop act Skilla and noiserock titans NEI. Expect debut albums from both this fall, with the lAtter's "New agenda" already confirmed for release on September 16. NEI's debut single for the label "City of gold" comes out June 2 and can be previewed At myspace now: https://www.myspace.com/neitheband

Download Advance Patrol's new album

Swedish hip-hop act Advance PAtrol made a new album completely in Spanish and are offering it for free download: https://globalgonza.com/2009/05/19/listen-to-the-new-album-and-download/
It's called "El futuro" and was produced by the Salazar Brothers (LAtin Kings).

Musik med Bandjo

Live music with Stockholm-based duo Bandjo At PSL: https://blogg.svt.se/psl/2009/05/22/musik-med-bandjo/

ex-Terra Firma members form new band, seeking label

Guitarist Freddie Eugene (ex-Unleashed, Loud Pipes, Terra Firma, etc.) has a new stoner metal act together with fellow ex-Terra Firma bassist Izmo Ledderfejs called Atlantic Tide and they are currently seeking a label. Listen to two demo tracks At myspace: Atlantictide" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/Atlantictide

This week's top 20 Swedish album chart

This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:

01. Dead By April - Dead By April
02. Thorleifs - Sweet kissin' in the moonlight
03. E.M.D. - A stAte of mind - deluxe
04. Sofia Karlsson - Söder om kärleken
05. Larz Kristerz - Hem till dig
06. Caroline Af Ugglas - Så gör jag det igen
07. Veronica Maggio - Och vinnaren är...
08. Malmö Opera Kör & Orkester - Jesus Christ superstar
09. The Boppers - VibrAtions
10. Innocent Rosie - Bad habit romance
11. Sten & Stanley - Allsånger på vårt sätt
12. Maia Hirasawa - GBGvsSTHLM
13. Lisa Ekdahl - Give me thAt slow knowing smile
14. Måns Zelmerlöw - MZW
15. Alcazar - Disco defenders
16. Alf Robertson - En flisa av granit
17. Lili & Susie - Nu och då - Det bästa med Lili & Susie
18. Promoe - Kråksången
19. Thåström - Kärlek är för dom
20. Moneybrother - Real control