Kristofer Åström has posted the song "Vällingklockan" on myspace: myspace.com/kastrom" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/kastrom
The track comes from the new tribute comp "Påtalåtar - Hyllning till Ola magnell", just released on Satellite Records and first mentioned here waaaay m/index.php?story_id=892">back in January. The other voice you hear on the song is Swedish comedian/musician Ronny Eriksson.

Pitchfork is not impressed with the new Serena maneesh video for the single "Sapphire eyes": media.com/article/news/38768/Video_Serena_maneesh_Sapphire_Eyes" target=_blank>https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/38768/Video_Serena_maneesh_Sapphire_Eyes

MP3: The Low Frequency in Stereo - 21

Low Frequency in Stereo is a Norwegian band that's been slowly gathering a bit of a buzz over the last six months or so since the release of their most recent album "The last temptation of" in march. They kind of got that thick and fuzzy sound associated with what folks are calling a shoegazer revival, but we all know that lots of effects pedals does not necessarily equal shoegaze. LFIS has way too much boogie-woogie going on for that. It's way more Deep Purple than Jesus and mary Chain. They do get a bit self-indulgent, spaced-out and droney on the ten-minute title track, but it's the exception, not the rule. Aside from the closer, not a single other track exceeds four minutes. It's still not in ye traditional verse-chorus pop formula, but again - that's the 70s rock influence shining through. Worthy of buzz? Eh, I don't love the record, but they've got promise. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

The Low Frequency in Stereo - 21

MP3: Hellsongs - Seek & destroy

I have very conflicted feelings about Hellsongs. On one hand, I can't help but love their stripped-down, loungified takes on metal classics. But on the other hand, I hate it when people think that metal is only approachable from an ironic standpoint. Dammit people, there is no shame is liking metal. metal rules, okay? We all know that manowar is silly, but they are still awesome. Either you get it or you don't. Now I'm not exactly sure what the motivation is for the folks behind Hellsongs, but I suppose I should assume them to be pure-hearted unless proven otherwise. Their lazy, organ-driven take on metallica's "Seek & destroy" is just too good to think otherwise. Please! Don't let me be wrong! Forget about mark Kozelek and his lame acoustic AC/DC covers - that stuff was pure novelty and the charm wore off after a few listens. When the original songs are good, it doesn't take much to make them work sans distortion. Being said, some of the selections from Hellsongs' "Lounge" EP work better than others. Iron maiden ("Run to the hills"), Black Sabbath ("Paranoid") and the aforementioned metallica track (posted today for your enjoyment) are all top quality. motörhead ("Orgasmatron") and Judas Priest ("Breaking the law") are a tad less good, but still decent. my wife comments: "They don't sound like they could break the law, they sound like they can barely get off the couch." As for Van Halen's "Jump"? Hmmmm, no thanks. Diamond Dave is the only reason the original is any good at all and without him, there's little left that's appealing. All in all, a fun EP - as for the future, a little Hellsongs goes a long way, so let's hope that they don't overdo it.

Hellsongs - Seek & destroy

Don't forget to check out this week's profile piece on Swedish singer/songwriter Britta Persson: m/index.php?article=221">[click here]

Norwegian rockers WE will support motörhead on tour in Germany and France beginning in late November. Dates here: https://www.werock.org/live.php
The band plans to unveil a bunch of new material from their forthcoming seventh album, so watch out.

Check out the finalists in the Sondre Lerche "Phantom punch" video contest: https://www.nrk.no/sondre

The brand new Psilodump album "Never heal" is out now and you can view a promo clip for it over at his website: mp.com/" target=_blank>https://www.psilodump.com/

Jazkamer on tour in the US along with Carlos Giffoni:

09/29 - Erstquake Festival, Tonic, NYC (Aaron Dilloway/Lasse marhaug)
10/01 - Erstquake Festival, Tonic, NYC
10/03 - The Cherry Point. Il Corral, LA, CA w/Damion Romero
10/04 - The Compound, San Francisco, CA w/R.H.Y. Yau, 16 Bitch Pile Up
10/06 - Foodhole, Portland, OR w/Smegma, Dead/Bird
10/07 - Diva, Eugene, OR w/Warning Broken machine
10/08 - misanthropic Agenda Store, Oakland, CA w/Gerritt, Aemae
10/09 - Downtown Long Beach Soundwalk, LA, CA

Kristofer Åström on tour in Spain:

10/05 - El Juglar, madrid
10/06 - Sala Castelló, Barcelona
10/08 - Sala S'art Inca, Palma de mallorca
10/09 - Sala Ses Voltes, Palma de mallorca
10/11 - Sala Iroquai, Jaen
10/12 - Sala Sevilla, Sevilla
10/14 - musik 44, Granada

Kirlian Crossing has announced that their second album "margin" will be released on October 6 via Verdura Records. Download some samples here: m/kirliancrossing/media.htm" target=_blank>https://www.verdurarecords.com/kirliancrossing/media.htm
In related news, the band has started a new download project under the name "margin reels" consisting of various recordings of old songs done in new ways. m/kirliancrossing/marginreels.htm" target=_blank>Go here for more info.

Peta talks to Khoma frontman Jan: m/uk/uk-khoma.asp?c=p2uk73" target=_blank>https://www.peta2.com/uk/uk-khoma.asp?c=p2uk73

Dates for the upcoming Tape, Ass and Tenniscoats (JAP) tour:

09/30 - Kulturnatten, Norrköping (SWE)
10/03 - Ugglan, Stockholm (SWE)
10/04 - Ugglan, Stockholm (SWE)
10/05 - Nefertiti, Gothenburg (SWE)
10/06 - Landmark (Bergen Kunsthall), Bergen (NOR)
10/07 - Spasibar, Oslo (NOR)
10/09 - tba, malmö (SWE)
10/10 - Huset / magstraede / Rumraket, Copenhagen (DK)
10/11 - tba, Århus (DK)
10/13 - Vrijhaven, Den Haag (NL)
10/14 - Netwerk, Aalst (BEL)
10/15 - Worm, Rotterdam (NL)
10/16 - Extrapool, Nijmegen (NL)
10/17 - Divan du monde, Paris (FRA)
10/20 - Cuba, munster (GER)
10/21 - Ausland, Berlin (GER)

Thomas Dybdahl is reportedly collaborating on a project with morcheeba.

Check it: Blodårstid, a new music blog dedicated to black-metal: m/blod/" target=_blank>https://www.holyterror.com/blod/
Definitely worth a bookmark if you are into dark music.