more industry woes from Hybris, including news of the demise of Nimson and musicbrigade: m.blogspot.com/2008/01/world-in-2008.html" target="_blank">https://hybrism.blogspot.com/2008/01/world-in-2008.html
Also, read to the end for info on new releases on the way from Biker Boy, TIAC, The Kid, Vapnet and Juvelen.

Blue for Two, the duo of Fredrik Wadling (Cortex) and Henryk Lipp (known for his production work with Thåström, millencolin, Håkan Hellström, among others), have a new website: m/" target="_blank">https://www.bluefortwo.com/
Check the music section for a sample from their forthcoming album.

Combat Rock Industry reports that long-running Finnish hardcore act Endstand is going on extended hiatus: music.com/cri/index.php" target="_blank">https://www.fireinsidemusic.com/cri/index.php

Swedish jazz/pop vocalist Anna Christoffersson will release her debut solo album "One" on January 23 via Amigo musik. Listen to the first single "Home" at myspace: myspace.com/annachristoffersson" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/annachristoffersson
RIYL Norah Jones?

It's a Trap! Clubnights for 2008 are starting to get confirmed! First up, we will host Niccokick's record release party for their new album "The good times we shared, were they so bad?" on February 2 (album release is February 6 via Startracks). Awesome! As for the rest of our spring schedule, stay tuned!

Indie mP3 talks to Norwegian act Professor Pez about their album "Hordaland" and presents a few tracks for download: mp3.co.uk/2008/01/professor-pez-hordaland.html" target="_blank">https://www.indie-mp3.co.uk/2008/01/professor-pez-hordaland.html

Rump Recordings has confirmed that they will release Snöleoparden's self-titled debut album on march 3, their first non-electronic artist. I've only given it a cursory listen so far, but I think it would appeal to fans of Alog or maybe even Detektivbyrån. Hear samples: myspace.com/snleoparden" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/snleoparden

Danish klezmer/world music act Afenginn will play SXSW this year to promote the release of their new record "Reptilica Polari", due out in may. Great band, listen to samples: myspace.com/afenginn" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/afenginn

Discobelle has a new track from Nomethod electronic artist matts Katt posted for download: https://www.discobelle.net/2008/01/08/about-the-french/

Digitalmetal reviews the new Havoc Unit (ex ...And Oceans) record "h.IV+(Hoarse Industrial Viremia)"magazine.ws/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1108" target="_blank">https://www.eclipsemagazine.ws/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1108

Check out a brand new video from Pinto for the song "Iron and rust": m/watch?v=eCT_VZgQCuc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCT_VZgQCuc

The Sunday Times declares "Dizzy kiss" from Norwegian act/"Reader's companion" alums Lionheart Brothers to be the pop CD of the week: ment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/cd_reviews/article3127350.ece" target="_blank">https://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/cd_reviews/article3127350.ece

The new Caesars double-album "Strawberry weed" will be released on march 5. Look for the new single "Boo boo goo goo" soon. In semi-related news, look for a new 7" from Caesars/Peter Bjorn and John sideproject Smile on Dolores. Hear samples of that one here: myspace.com/cleangloves" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/cleangloves

German tourdates for Swedish indiepop act Blind Terry:

01/19 - Café Glocksee, Hannover
01/20 - Café Panam, Leipzig
01/22 - Zum Teufel, Heidelberg
01/23 - D:qliq, Luxemburg
01/24 - Bangbang Club, Berlin
01/25 - Altes Wettbüro, Dresden
01/26 - Schaubude, Kiel

Hear samples from their Cloudberry Records single: myspace.com/blindterry" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/blindterry

Pitchfork reviews the Jazkammer + Smegma collaboration "Endless coast": media.com/article/record_review/47693-endless-coast" target="_blank">https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/47693-endless-coast