Norwegian act Kaizers Orchestra is launching a series of vinyl 7" singles and the first one is out now. It features "Apokalyps meg" on the a-side and a duet with Swedish artist Stefan Sundström on the song "Du og meg Lou, og din fru" on the flip. Read more: ment221.ehtml" target="_blank">https://www.kaizers.no/articles/19/20/document221.ehtml

Häpna has now posted details for Tape's new album "Luminarium" including a free mp3 download: m/H42.html" target="_blank">https://www.hapna.com/H42.html

Boeoes Kaelstigen are offering up their remix of the new Firefox AK single "Once I was like you" as a free download: https://boeoeskaelstigen.co.uk/?p=56
Well worth checking out if you ask me.

Aftonbladet is showcasing the video for the new Jupither single "Last forever": musikvideor/article2411530.ab" target="_blank">https://www.aftonbladet.se/webbtv/noje/musikvideor/article2411530.ab

The title track for Jeniferever's new EP "Nangijala" is now streaming on myspace: myspace.com/jeniferever" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/jeniferever
As mentioned m/index.php?date=2008-04-28#22455">before, it will be released on blue 10" vinyl/digital download on June 16 via Club AC30.

Swedish lounge-metal act Hellsongs is now working with Bodog music Group for a international release of their debut album "Songs in the key of 666". It will be out in Europe this summer with the rest of the world to follow in fall.

Norwegian sludgecore band Haust will release their debut full-length album "Ride the relapse" on June 16 via Fysisk Format Records. Hear samples: myspace.com/haust" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/haust

Check out a band-approved fan-made video for Danish punkrockers Emily and the Orgasm Addicts and their theme song: m/watch?v=RAeRFedVJI4" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/watch?v=RAeRFedVJI4

Sharin Foo will have her sister Loui stand in for her with The Raveonettes while she sits out of touring during the remainder of her pregnancy. Loui directed the band's video for "Aly walk with me" and is also involved with the art/music collective Ohhmarymary.

Britta Persson is doing a few dates in Germany later this month:

05/15 - Cafe Central, Weinheim
05/16 - Objekt 5, Halle
05/17 - Falkendom, Bielefeld
05/18 - NBI, Berlin

The lineup has been finalized for next month's Nordic Jazz Fest at the House of Sweden in Washington DC on June 12-13: music/nordic+jazz+-08.htm" target="_blank">https://www.norway.org/culture/music/nordic+jazz+-08.htm
Featured acts include Kristian Blak and Yggdrasil, Wildbird and Peacedrums, Iro Haarla Quintet and Ola Kvernberg Trio.

Norwegian legends motorpsycho have lined up a few additional US shows besides Terrastock:

06/20 - Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, OH
06/21 - Terrastock Festival, Louisville, KY
06/22 - Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL

Swedish label Service (Jens Lekman, The Embassy) has announced the signing of Ikons (m/articles.php?a=333">remember?). Check out the new single "Guns" right here: m/catalog/item.php?catno=SRVC001" target="_blank">https://srvice.com/catalog/item.php?catno=SRVC001
Service has also relaunched themselves as a cooperative and is offering up public membership in exchange for use of their new subscription service: m/catalog/item.php?catno=JOIN_SERVICE" target="_blank">https://srvice.com/catalog/item.php?catno=JOIN_SERVICE

Check out some brand new Division of Laura Lee remixes: m/remix/" target="_blank">https://www.divisionoflauralee.com/remix/

MP3: Doktor Kosmos - Doktor Kosmos släpper en skiva

"Doktor Kosmos släpper en skiva"? Why yes, they do, er did. I really appreciate the conceit of giving music.com/release/album/doktor_kosmos/halla_/">every single track on the new album "Hallå?" a self-referential song title. Plan a media strategy, write some songs, play some shows and yes, even hold a dreaded band meeting. But it's the act of putting out a record that serves as my favorite track. Normally I'd say that embracing a late 80s postpunk sound (funk bass and all, although not on this track) is a bad move, but they pull it off. It works especially well here since they manage to keep things on the straight and narrow pop tip. Phaser on the acoustic guitar? Wacky slapback on the snare? Sure! Why not? Small risks in terms of the big picture. Good times!

Doktor Kosmos - Doktor Kosmos släpper en skiva