The video for "Drowning margareta" from The End Will Be Kicks is now online: https://www.theendwillbekicks.com/drowningmargareta.wmv
Prepare yourself to be confused. Oh, and don't forget that The Amazing new album is available for purchase as an mp3 download right here.
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Your search returned 71 results. Viewing results 61-71Stuart from the excellent world music blog/radio show Fat Planet is launching a new netlabel to help promote some of The Amazing music he's been championing for so long. If you are a musician or producer who is interested in contributing, you are encouraged to get in touch. Bear in mind that Fat Planet is only interested in music outside of the typical 'western rock tradition'. So if you're aping the latest indierock styles, he's not gonna be interested. Read more: https://www.fatplanet.com.au/
The Amazing electronic humppa act (and Desert Planet sideproject) Screaming Timbermen have relaunched their homesite and posted a new mp3 of the song "A night at the oasis": https://personal.inet.fi/taide/junttila/desert/timbermen/index.htm
Amazing stuff, as always.
The latest news from Finland's Fonal Records:
The awesome new Islaja "Palaa aurinkoon" cd is now out. There are two Kemialliset Ystävät cds coming in May. A re-release of the widely acclaimed "Kellari Juniversumi" cd and a re-release of The Amazing "Lumottu Karkkipurkki" album first time on cd. First it was released as a cassette and then as a double 8" lathe cut, both were limited editions and sold out immediately. Now it's fully remastered and the sound quality is what it's supposed to be. And to add to that the debut album of Paavoharju from Savonlinna, eastern Finland. This will also come out in May and more info will emerge as the time approaches.
Single Unit is touring Northern Europe as the opening act for The Amazing US doom band Khanate (on all but the last two dates listed):
05/15 - Schaufenster, Oslo (NOR)
05/16 - Landmark, Bergen (NOR)
05/17 - Gaffel & Karaffel, Stavanger (NOR)
05/20 - Worm & Las Palmas, Rotterdam (NL)
05/21 - Lintfabriek, Kontich (BEL)
05/22 - Planet Art, Enschede (NL)
05/23 - Occii, Amsterdam (NL) w/Enduser, Crack, Fuckin´Odal
In other news, the group recently filmed two videos with Unn Fahlstrøm and Rune Andreassen for the songs "J.O.Y." and "5th Cumming". They've already been screened in Oslo, Stockholm and Rome and should hopefully be available online soon. They also recently finished working on the soundtrack for the upcoming file "Sigil" by Roger Eugen Pollokov Egseth. It will be showing at Stenersen Museum in Oslo from May 15 into the summer.
Speaking of filming, KVLR will be doing a video for the song "Birthcam" tomorrow. It will be released as the second European single from the new self-titled album and like the first single "Slow Clapping", it also features The Amazing vocal talents of Lena Karlsson from Komeda.
Drum roll please! Here it is at last, the It's a trap! top 10 records of 2003...
10. Junior Senior - D-d-don't Stop the Beat (Crunchy Frog/Atlantic)
This record is 100% mindless entertainment and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, especially when it's done so well. For some reason, the geniuses behind the American version decided to tack on two bonus tracks and totally kill the way the album ends. I don't get it - it ruins the purpose of the fade out that runs back into the first song. Ridiculous.
09. Opeth - Damnation (Koch)
I've always been a big fan of Opeth's softer moments, so I eagerly anticipated the release of this record and was not let down at all. Besides being one of the better live shows I saw this year, this proves that the band can transcend the boundries of the metal genre into realms of prog and melodicism far beyond their peers. The fact that a number of my non-metal friends also consider this one of 2003's best proves it.
08. Kaizers Orchestra - Evig Pint (Broiler Farm)
Take the music of Tom Waits, add a dash of Sixteen Horsepower, throw in a heathy dose of Nordic/Eastern European folk, add some pump organ and metal percussion and you're just about there. The Kaizers manage to strike a great balance of huge pop hooks with a subtle dark and dangerous edge. Don't let the fact they sing in their native Norweigan tongue scare you off because you'd be missing out. I don't need to know what they're saying to know they're good.
07. The Knife - Deep Cuts (Rabid Records)
This is not your usual electropop. The brother/sister duo of Karin and Olof Dreijer use the same elements of others in the genre, but in the process they manage to craft something far more interesting and multifaceted. It may sound like simple dance music at first, but there is far, far more at work here. Karin's unique vocals may put you off at first, but trust me - they are just another part of what makes The Knife great. Give it time.
06. Isolation Years - It's Golden (MNW)
It took me all year to finally understand the qualities that make this record great. I decided to put this on during a drive through the pine forest while on vacation and suddenly it all made sense when combined with the scenery. Isolation Years is a great example of what I love about the Scandinavian scene, especially the bands from around Umeå. Their sound is so distinctive, yet I can't quite put my finger on it. I just know it when I hear it in their lyrics and melodies. So evocative.
05. José González - Veneer (Imperial Records)
This record was surrounded by so much hype I was ready to pan it just because of my contrary nature. But you know what? Sometimes there's tons of hype for a reason. Maybe not quite the second coming of Nick Drake like you may have been led to believe, but still damn good.
04. Moonbabies - The Orange Billboard (Chalksounds/Hidden Agenda)
I've said it before and I'll say it again - this is the pop record of the year. It's almost too flawless, it's so meticulously put together. If it doesn't grab you immediately, I'd check your pulse.
03. Beyond Dawn - Frysh (Peaceville)
Probably the only record this year from a band who followed up a previously great release (The Amazingly titled "Electric Sulking Machine") with something even better, other than Logh (see #1). Beyond Dawn never ceases to amaze me as they grow and innovate. You can still hear traces of their doom metal past in their refined, modern sound, but they have moved into a realm beyond genres. Listen to their cover of Autopsy's "Severed Survival" and maybe you'll understand. It really is a crime how underappreciated this band is.
02. Carpet People - More Bad Weather Coming Out of the Rain (Chalksounds)
The perfect companion soundtrack for a long northern winter. The utterly fearless way they let the songs expose themselves by stripping down the instrumentation is stunning. So sparse, somber, striking and dark, but yet so starkly beautiful at the same time.
01. Logh - The Raging Sun (Bad Taste Records)
I can barely think of where to begin here, this album is just too good. Logh never ceases to amaze me with everything they do. Every release of theirs in another gem in their crown and I'm thoroughly convinced at this point that they can do no wrong. Another band who epitomizes what I love about Scandinavian music and whose sound conjures up images of cold Swedish landscapes.
No doubt looking to replicate The Amazing success of fellow Roxette member Per Gessle, Marie Fredriksson has her own plans for a new solo record. Read the interview from Aftonbladet. (in Swedish)
The Project Hate just signed a new record deal with Holland's Mascot Records. They will entering Sunlight Studios on Dec. 10 to record their next record, which actually be a revamp of an older album. "It's the album we recorded in 1998 that I decided not to release as I wasn't satisfied with the other people's performances on it," said guitarist Lord K.
Dream Evil, featuring The Amazing Snowy Shaw (Notre Dame, King Diamond, and more) and acclaimed producer/engineer Fredrik Nordström (way too many credits to mention - if you like Swedish metal, you have probably heard his work) have set Jan. 27, 2003 as the release date for their new album "Evilized". They will also be supporting Hammerfall and Masterplan on tour through Germany and Scandinavia during the month of February.