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The nominees for the 2011 Manifest Awards, Sweden's indie/alternative Grammy, have been announced:
Pop:
Anna von Hausswolff - Singing from the grave (/)
jj - jj No 3 ()
CEO - White Magic ()
Nicolas Makelberge - The Unforgettable Planet ()
Dance:
Cloud - Hökarängen Space Program ()
Dmitry Fyodorov - Shapeless ()
Jarl & Fotmeijer - Lifesigns ()
Skudge - Samlad produktion ()
Synth:
Code 64 - Trialogue ()
Cryo - Hidden Aggression ()
Page - Nu ()
Social Ambitions - Almost gone ()
Hardrock/Metal:
Ghost - Opus Eponymous ()
Watain - Lawless Darkness ()
Khoma - A final storm ()
Dark Tranquility - We are the void ()
Rhythm:
Haci Tekbilek - Türlü ()
Helt Off - Marknadens Soldat ()
Million Stylez - Everyday ()
Serengeti - Standing Steady ()
Jazz:
Elin Larsson Group - Live and Alive ()
Lekverk - Everyday ()
NEO (Nässjö Extreme Orchestra) - NEO ()
The Country - The Country ()
Punk/Hardcore
Antipati - Frågor som rör det allmänna ()
Hårda Tider - Gatan Kallar ()
Old Fashioned Ideas - We're in this shit together ()
The Baboon Show - Punk Rock harbour ()
Hip-Hop:
Academics - Tare Lugnt 4 ()
Carlito - Guldburen ()
PH3 - Löser ett fall ()
Zacke - Visst är det vackert ()
Rock:
Bad Hands - Take The Money And Run ()
Dundertåget - Dom feta åren är förbi ()
Pascal - Orkanen närmar sig ()
The Bear Quartet - Monty Python ()
Folk/Visa:
Anders Svensson, Magnus Gustafsson, Susanne Gustafsson, Anders Löfberg, Jörgen Svensson - Bålgetingen, Låtar efter August Strömberg ()
Mats Edén, Daniel Sandén-Warg, Leif Stinnerbom, Magnus Stinnerbom - Anno 2010 ()
OK Star Orchestra - Sound Classique ()
Ola Magnell - Rolös ()
Experimental:
Ombudsman - And His Father Was A Great Machine ()
Erik Enocksson - Man tänker sitt ()
Leif Jordansson - The Comet / The Doll Maker ()
New Tango Orquesta - Vesper ()
Singer/Songwriter:
I'm Kingfisher - Arctic ()
Daniel Norgren - Horrifying Death Eating Blood Spider ()
The Tarantula Waltz - Did Not Leave To Find But To Forget, To Leave Behind ()
The Tallest Man On Earth - Wild Hunt ()
Best live act:
Anna Von Hausswolff
The Tallest Man On Earth
Masshysteri
Robyn
Best unsigned act (in collaboration w/P3 Lab):
Alice B
Katakomb
Ascend
Broken Boys
Winners will be announced at a ceremony on February 4 at Nalen in Stockholm. More info: https://www.manifestgalan.se/
Site update notice
In case you didn't notice, I updated the site footer to highlight some of the various filters that people have created. I also cleaned up some of the junk from the search results, so NONSense like "rusian sex" (what?) isn't always at the top of the list.
Liechtenstein
Passion for water 7"
Fraction Discs
Liechtenstein are a neat little twee band from Göteborg who have been going for a few years and they just released this 3 track EP. Their lyrics deal with typical twee subjects and have no-NONSense song titles ("Passion for water", "Spending time with you" and "On the tram"). The music is a mix of shoegaze meets twee with a pinch of punk, resulting in a sound like a less-tattooed version of Vivian Girls. It's not exactly game changing, but definitely better than other similar artists out there. It gets a bit repetitive now and then though, as Liechtenstein are really hammering their choruses into the listener's brain. I guess that is part of their musical heritage, but annoying nevertheless. However, all in all, it's a sweet EP that showcases a band that has progressed nicely from their debut ("Survival strategies in the modern world", released last year) and I'm quite keen to hear their forthcoming album.
- Stefan Nilsson
Grattis Victoria och Daniel
Why settle for this NONSense...
When you could have this?
Y'know what I'm saying? For Desperat's lyrics and commentary, go here.
MP3: Withershin - Wherein I exalt
Black metal in 2010, part I. Did the genre desert me or did I simply lose interest? I've been listening to this new Withershin EP ("The hungering void") and pondering these questions because, while I can tell the music is good, I still can't force myself to care. Well-executed melodic Swedish black death ala Dissection...? There's certainly room for more besides Watain. And yet, I feel nothing. I don't mean that in an ironic kvlt way either -- I'm really surprised by my lack of enthusiasm. So where did things go wrong I wonder? The genre did go through a certain amount of growing pains around the turn of the century and now things seem pretty evenly split among two major strains. First, we have the upper-tier established acts who have been going at it for years, some more progressive than others (Enslaved, Mayhem), others more content to drift towards the mainstream (Satyricon, Dimmu Borgir and seriously, WTF is up with this NONSense?). Some just keep on keeping on (Dark Funeral, Marduk), a few decided to abandon the genre completely (Darkthrone sorta, yes Ulver). Then, on the other hand, we have the new BM underground which, from my point of view, seems all too willing to embrace and accept sketchy politics and increasingly shitty, poorly recorded music. A race to the bottom, as I've mentioned here before I believe. The fact that I hear the new Burzum is getting a third vinyl repress bums me out. That means that competent bands like Withershin don't have a place anymore and boring, jaded dudes like me will shrug it off. I think my major hangup must be the lack of mystery in today's BM -- 15 years ago these bands were legitimately terrifying and sounded barely human. They burned down churches and killed each other and lived way off in some distant land that seemed far beyond reach. I distinctly remember hearing Emperor for the first time and how it sounded like absolutely nothing I had ever experienced. Then, a few years later, I remember seeing Emperor's first video and how amazingly disappointed it made me. No longer the aural expression of pure evil, here were a bunch of average metal dudes making an average metal video and playing dress-up in the woods. To say nothing about how boring they were live when I eventually saw them on tour, but the magic was forever lost and bands like Withershin have no hope to reclaim that. I don't know what's to be done though. Has the grim masquerade run its course? Can we start smiling at each other and simply enjoy the music for what it is, not what it used to represent?
Withershin - Wherein I exalt
Zweizz & Joey Hopkins album to be released via Jester
Norwegian noisenik Zweizz had been working on a musical collaboration with American artist Joey Hopkins up until the latter's tragic untimely death in late 2008 and now, at long last, the project has been completed and will be released via . Says Zweizz: "I have tried to make an album that both his mother and the rest of his family can remember him by -- as well as being a statement that lives up to my somewhat idiosyncratic artistic standards. And of course, I can just assume that Joey would have approved of the songs in their respective final states. It can be difficult to kill the darlings of a friend who has already went onwards. I hope I have succeeded in this, and I want to share this music with as many people as possible to celebrate the memory of the immense talent of Joey Hopkins. It has been an honour to work with you." The album will simply be called "Zweizz & Joey Hopkins" and here is the final tracklist:
01. Eternal Puberty (feat. Ingrid Berge)
02. dWill to dPower / Tomorrow
03. Black Strobes (feat. Torgny Knutson Amdam)
04. Bimbo Rimjob
05. Porcelain Dolls in the Bath
06. The Goat (feat. Kristoffer Rygg)
07. Armies of General NONSense
08. Smash, Politics, Gag
09. How We Ate The Flesh (feat. Ingrid Berge)
10. No Clue (feat. Czral)
11. Compulsar Massive (feat. Kim Sølve)
The official release date is set for November 1. More here: https://www.jester-records.com/
MP3: Bad Hands - Bad hands
Remember Bad Hands? Per Nordmark's new solo project? Y'know, the drummer from Fireside whose played with all sorts of Swedish elite such as Christian Kjellvander, Britta Persson and so on? Well, I've just been handed their eponymous single and I'm happy to be able to share it with you. Apparently a 10-track album with 10 different guest vocalists is on the way via NONS later this year and this particular track (which you might have already heard via myspace) features Nina Kinert on lead. Sound-wise, it's kind of what I'd expect from a Stockholm-based drummer-led project. Very krauty with a bit of artsy electro, not too dissimilar from Existensminimum (drummer/engineer Magnus Henriksson's solo project). Not very flashy either -- drummers understand it's the supporting players who make the difference, so they often remain in service of the song even when they take the helm. Of course, the beat still takes precedence, even if it's subtle. As a drummer myself, I'm really looking forward to hearing what else he'll come up with.
Bad Hands - Bad hands (feat. Nina Kinert)
MP3: Powersolo - Pirates of the oblivion
As a media partner for that "Danish Dynamite" SXSW showcase on Friday, March 20 (see the banner on the right), it is my duty to tell you at least a little bit about some of the bands playing, so I'll do my best to touch on a few highlights throughout the week. Picking a favorite however, is easy. Powersolo's weirdo hillbilly twang has kept me entertained for many years now and this must be their 2nd or 3rd trip to SXSW, but they've yet to truly break and I'm thinking it's gotta happen eventually. Perhaps this might be the year? They're certainly stepping off on the right foot because "Pirates of the oblivion" is quite possibly their best single ever aside from maybe "Juanito" and that one only ranks so high because of the brilliant video. (Seriously! Go watch it! Now!) But yeah, "Pirates..." is a better song - a bit more driving and way more hand-clappy and perhaps a little less goofy, though the lyrics are still completely NONSensical. It doesn't matter though, it's all about the delivery and I'm sure it's even better in-person. How could it not be? Browse a few live clips and you'll understand.
Powersolo - Pirates of the oblivion
New Lowood album via NONS
NONS has confirmed the release of Lowood's new album "Close to violence" for March 25. Preview a few tracks at the band's website, including the first single "Crash" which is out now: https://www.lowood.se/
Swedish indie labels NONS and Novoton have joined forces in the new company 3NO Music AB. Read the press release: https://www.3no.se/ (in Swedish)
NONS has signed Lowood and will be releasing their debut album "Close to violence" in March. Hear a sample at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/lowoodsweden
The band features members from today's featured mp3 act Idoru and will be supporting Tiger Lou on their upcoming Swedish tour (see sidebar for dates). Speaking of Tiger, the band will be performing new album "A partial print" in its entirety at these upcoming shows and speaking of "A partial print", I should be getting copies for mailorder very soon.
NONS will be releasing a new EP from Montys Loco Swedish-language sideproject Tantkillen on October 27. Preview here: https://www.myspace.com/tantkillen