DJ martian has the heads-up on a new progrock cruiseboat festival called melloboat 2008 - 21st Anniversary Schizoid Boat: martian.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html#499307491658828382" target="_blank">https://djmartian.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html#499307491658828382
It leaves Stockholm on march 8 and will feature artists such as Opeth, Katatonia, mats & morgan All Star Team, Anekdoten, Bo Hansson feat. Eric malmberg and Niklas Korssell, Promise and the monster, Emma Nordenstam, martin Axenrot and more as well as a record convention and cult films.

MP3: Ebba Grön - 800°

Critical consensus has it that Ebba Grön's second album "Kärlek & uppror" is their best and I'm inclined to agree. It's the perfect balance between the roughshod debut "We're only in it for the drugs" and the polish of their third self-titled record. Compared to the underground, Ebba Grön's particular brand of punkrock comes off as nearly harmless, but that doesn't mean it isn't good. You could probably say the same about the Sex Pistols - political commentary aside, it's only rock'n'roll and as such, it's not anything I'd consider to be all that subversive. For the time, well that's a different story, but I'm sorry, I'm not old enough to talk about that with any sort of authority. Anyhow, the point is that good music is good music is good music and that's all there is to it. If it happens to change the world along the way, that's pretty awesome too.
"800°" is a great opening number. Like a lot of Ebba Grön material, it'll probably remind you of The Clash. That is, until the synth comes in on the chorus, foreshadowing the more postpunk direction frontman Joakim Thåström would later head with Imperiet. What I like most about it, besides the funny basso background vox, is that it's simple enough that a Swedish-impaired dummy like myself can sing along. "Åttahundra grader / Du kan lita på mej / Du kan lita på mej" Join in, why don't you?

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Ebba Grön - 800°

Dear Euphoria's forthcoming self-titled album can now be streamed in its entirety right here: m/DearEuphoriaPreview.htm" target="_blank">https://www.stereotestkit.com/DearEuphoriaPreview.htm

Pitchfork lauds the US release of "A new chance" from The Tough Alliance: media.com/article/record_review/45570-a-new-chance" target="_blank">https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/45570-a-new-chance

The Bell
Make some quiet
Badman Recording Co.

Reminiscent of matt Skiba's Heavens side project, The Bell move through that well explored terrain of 80s throwback music with a similar approach. A collection of well crafted pop songs punctuated by a digital drummer, with plenty of hooks and clever electronic touches, "make some quiet" is nothing groundbreaking, but is a surprisingly strong and entertaining album. "Nothing is logical" is everything a nostalgic pop song should be - a threaded assortment of pop sensibility and craftsmanship that exudes hope while simultaneously hinting at the faintest shade of melancholy and sadness that made 80s groups like The Cure and Echo and the Bunnymen so powerful. A solid, engaging record that is worth its retail price - just don't expect any new territory to be explored.
- Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson

Trucker Cleavage have revamped their website and posted four new tracks for listening: https://www.truckercleavage.se/

mange Schmidt, the one Razzia artist you don't see mentioned on any indie music blogs, has just gone platinum in Sweden with his single "Giftig".

Norwegian act Animal Alpha will have a new album out in January.

Check out the trailer for the new "Cold meat Industry live in Australia" DVD, due out 10/23: m/watch?v=U4t2Xs_h3V0" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4t2Xs_h3V0

The new mando Diao album "Never seen the light of day" is streaming on myspace: myspace.com/mandodiao" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/mandodiao

The tracklist for the new Barra Head album has been confirmed: https://blogs.playrec.dk/default.aspx?section=show&id=27&userid=3

This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:

01. Henning Kvitnes - Stemmer i gresset
02. Vidar Johnsen & Peter Nordberg - Ord & Øgonblick
03. Alejandro Fuentes - Tomorrow only knows
04. Dance With A Stranger - Everyone needs a friend - The Very Best of DWAS
05. Raga Rockers - Ubermensch
06. minor majority - Candy store (2 CD edition)
07. Valkyrien Allstars - Valkyrien Allstars
08. Jørn Hoel - På grunn av dæ
09. Sigvart Dagsland - Forandring
10. Solveig Slettahjell - Domestic songs
11. Trond-Viggo Torgersen - Det du kan + noe rart & noe nytt
12. GT-Sara - På farten med full rulle
13. Leif Ove Andsnes - Ballad for Edvard Grieg
14. Postgirobygget - Tidløs
15. Finn Kalvik - Bjerke/Hagerup/Kalvik
16. Darkthrone - F.O.A.D
17. Susanne Sundfør - Susanne Sundfør
18. Inger Lise Rypdal - Ansikter
19. The Fernets - The Fernets
20. Superfamily - Warszawa

This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:

01. Kent - Tillbaka till samtiden
02. Lars Winnerbäck - Daugava
03. Peter Lemarc - Kärlek i tystnadens tid
04. Thorleifs - Våra bästa år
05. Peter Jöback - människor som du och jag
06. Dia Psalma - Djupa skogen
07. Ola - Good enough
08. Hammerfall - Steel meets steel - Ten years of glory
09. José González - In our nature
10. Hans martin & Tommys - mina egna favoriter
11. Oh Laura - A song inside my head, a demon in my bed
12. Sonja Aldén - Till dig
14. Rigmor Gustafsson - Alone with you
15. moneybrother - mount pleasure
16. Jens Lekman - Night falls over Kortedala
17. Sahara Hotnights - What if leaving is a loving thing
18. måns Zelmerlöw - Stand by for...
19. September - Dancing shoes
20. BWO - Fabricator

Legendary Swedish metal act At the Gates are reuniting for a few shows next summer:

07/04-06 - Ruis Rock (FIN)
07/31-08/02 - Wacken Open Air (GER)
08/15-17 - Bloodstock, Derby (UK)

Guitarist Anders Björler comments: "Well, it felt like the timing was right for once. We have been talking about a possible reunion for years now, but this was the first time everything fell into place. For me personally, it feels like getting closure. The break-up over ten years ago was abrupt and left a bad vibe between us that took years to get over. We have a better relationship today and a more relaxed approach to who we are and what we do. The time is right to get together and play some shows. Try to catch us live in the summer 2008. It could be your last chance."

Via mIC Norway, Enslaved steal sheep in political stunt: mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2007101815563051854428" target="_blank">https://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2007101815563051854428