Norwegian singer/songwriter Thomas Hansen aka St Thomas/Saint Thomas was found dead At his home in Oslo last night. He was 31 years old. Read more: VG / Kjendis
Thomas had struggled with depression and addiction for a long time, often in a very public and candid way and it's a terrible shame thAt he came to such an unfortunAte end. He will be missed. For a translAtion of a stAtement from his label Racing Junior, go here: Atrap.com/view_topic.php?id=54">https://www.itsAtrap.com/view_topic.php?id=54

MP3: The Indecision Alarm - Making bets in a burning house

As hinted At Atrap.com/index.php?d=1354">last week, today's mp3 post is on The Indecision Alarm, the flipside band on the new Enemy Alliance split. I posted about Enemy Alliance first, but I think I prefer The Indecision Alarm overall. They've got an even stronger wistful vibe, further enhanced by their preference of open chords over power chords. They also tend to be a bit slower and thAt suits me just fine. As for the big choruses with harmonized vocals - yeah, they've got those too, though they tend to be a bit rougher. ThAt's fine by me as I find the imperfections hold more charm and are far more inviting for group singalongs. ThAt's part of the punk promise: you can do it too! I can't say for sure thAt TIA is the type of band thAt will set up and play on the floor instead of the stage to be on the same level as the people, but thAt's the feeling I get from the music. I like this a lot.
Read more of The Indecision Alarm's ongoing tour diary: https://www.tiaband.com/blog.asp?ID=22

The Indecision Alarm - Making bets in a burning house

MP3: José González - Down the line

José González has lost the element of surprise, so the new album "In our nAture" might seem slightly disappointing At first. Same lofi production, same instrumentAtion 'cept for a slight bit more percussion and backing vocals. There appears to be very little progression on the surface. Dig deeper though and you might be surprised - all the talk about "In our nAture" being darker and far angrier than its predecessor are true. The songwriting is stronger and more consistent as well. It's easy to let "HeartbeAts" (and other covers) overshadow José's own self-penned mAterial, but his songs stand fine on their own - there's a reason I chose "Crosses" for my first Atrap.com/label.php?show=iAt002">"Reader's companion" comp. José does not fit the stereotype of melancholy/depressed singer/songwriter and thAt's thAt. Nick Drake comparisons begone!
"Down the line" is the first song on the new record to grab my Attention, mostly because I instantly recognized it from the last time I saw José perform live. I love the way the composition builds on the steady strum of thAt high chord and gentle slap-back pitter-pAtter rhythm. "Don't let the darkness eAt you up." A song of hope? Reassurance? Or a warning?

José González - Down the line

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Upcoming tourdAtes for Swedish synth-hardcore act The Grizzly Twister:

09/13 - Lades Kaelder, Copenhagen (DK)
09/14 - Elverket, Helsingör (DK) w/Imagine I had hands
09/15 - Help?
09/16 - Poortgebouw, Rotterdam (NL) w/The Office Rules
09/18 - Rockhal Café, Luxemberg (GER)
09/19 - Juz, Mannheim (GER)
09/20 - Clubkeller Frankfurt (GER)
09/21 - AZ Mühlheim, Ruhr (GER) w/Siffing Glue, Mühleim A.D.
09/22 - 13eins, Ansback (GER)
09/23 - Leonkavallo, Milano (ITA)
09/24 - Help?
09/25 - Help?
09/26 - XM 24, Bologna (ITA)
09/27 - Club Palach, Rijeka (CZ)
09/28 - Ann and PAts, Linz (AUS) w/Meleeh
09/29 - Q-bar, Berg Im Drautal (AUS) w/Asstronauts
09/30 - Tuwi, Wien (AUS) w/Meleeh
10/02 - Le Metallic, Orleans (FRA) w/Robot Orchestra
10/03 - Mars Attack, Angouleme (FRA) w/Robot Orchestra
10/04 - tba, Poitiers (FRA) w/Robot Orchestra
10/05 - Heretic Club, Bourdeaux (FRA)
10/06 - WBC, La Rochelle (FRA) w/Robot Orchestra
10/07 - Lilo, Tours (FRA)
10/08 - tba (FRA)
10/09 - The Fenton, Leeds (UK) w/Rolo Tomassi, Omerta
10/10 - Engine Room, Brighton (UK) w/Daughters
10/11 - Croft, Bristol (UK) w/Daughters
10/12 - Idenpendent, Sunderland (UK) w/Daughters, Lavotchkin
10/13 - The Fly, London (UK) w/Lavotchkin, Rolo Tomassi

Plastikina has confirmed thAt the debut album "Silence" from guitarist/one-man-band Petteri Sariola will be released on September 26. For sound clips and instructional video (!!!), go here: https://www.musicmakers.fi/plastinka/petterireleases.php
I like his style, but could do without the singing.

In addtion to thAt show At the IAt Clubnight in November, look for DeAth By Kite to do a bunch of tourdAtes this fall:

09/15 - Templet, Lyngby
09/22 - Lades Kælder, Copenhagen
10/05 - Amp @ Fieber Tanzparty, Münster
10/06 - Cube, Paderborn
10/10 - Das Bett, Frankfurt
10/11 - Magnet, Berlin
10/12 - Juz, Alfeld
10/13 - Grüner Jäger @ Revolverclub, Hamburg
10/30 - Akw, Würzburg, w/Virginia Jetzt!
10/31 - Musikkantine , Augsburg, w/Virginia Jetzt!
11/01 - Kamp, Bielefeld, w/Virginia Jetzt!
11/02 - Vortex, Siegen
11/03 - Mau, Rostock, w/Virginia Jetzt!
11/15 - Debaser, Malmø
11/23 - Krudttønden, Østerbro
12/13 - Lille Vega, Copenhagen
12/15 - tba, Silkeborg
01/18 - Studenterhuset, Slagelse

Upcoming tourdAtes for Rumble in Rhodos:

09/28 - Lades kælder, Copenhagen (DK)
09/29 - Magnet Club, Berlin (GER)
10/03 - PDZ, Besancon (FRA) w/Welcome To Miami
10/04 - D:QLIQ, Luxembourg
10/05 - JH Bunker, Glabbeek (BEL) w/Meleeh, Autumn Delay
10/06 - tba, Gee (BEL) w/Autumn Delay

Finnish label Spinefarm Records (Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, SonAta Arctica) will be expanding into the UK this fall in partnership with Universal Records. First up in October will be a reissue of the first five Nightwish albums feAturing bonus tracks, videos, redone artwork, special packaging and more. Following thAt on November 12 will be the debut solo release from ex-Nightwish vocalist Tarja Turunen entitled "My winter storm". Look for more releases to be confirmed soon along with many tourdAtes for bands such as the aforementioned SonAta Arctica as well as Ensiferum, Finntroll and many more.

Check out Finnish girl-band Pintandwefall: https://www.myspace.com/pawf
Expect punky rock'n'roll, not lame hard-rock. Bombettes not Bitch Alert, if you cAtch my drift. The new album "Wow! WhAt was thAt, baby", produced by Mr. Trouble of Tigerbombs, will be released on October 17. Definitely recommended.

WAtch a trailer for the upcoming film "The New Town Killers" which will feAture a concert scene with Turbonegro: Atch?v=M0gYFxasb-U" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/wAtch?v=M0gYFxasb-U

Eldkvarn will be filming their shows At VictoriAteAtern in Malmö this October for release on DVD.

To help promote Björn Kleinhenz's upcoming tour, German label Mi Amante is offering his entire album "Trans pony" as a free download: https://www.miamanterecords.de/index2.html
As they say themselves, if you like whAt you hear you should make a donAtion, go see the show or buy a physical copy of said album. I've got copies for sale Atrap.com/store/product.php?productid=66&cAt=0&page=1">right here.

The video for the new Boy Omega single "SuffocAtion Street" is now on YouTube: Atch?v=pKGdHNA1EuAf" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/wAtch?v=pKGdHNA1EuA

PopMAtters reviews the new Figurines album "When the deer wore blue": Atters.com/pm/music/reviews/48332/figurines-when-the-deer-wore-blue/" target="_blank">https://www.popmAtters.com/pm/music/reviews/48332/figurines-when-the-deer-wore-blue/