Subliminal Sounds will release the debut album from Swedish psych/prog act mylla this fall. Listen to samples at myspace: myspace.com/myllamusik" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/myllamusik

Psychopunch is offering up the single "Everlasting" as a free download: m/" target=_blank>https://www.psychopunch.com/

Ny Våg, the Swedish punk label run by Dennis of Refused/(Int'l) Noise Conspiracy, has started podcasting: m/Podcast/NyVagPodcast.xml" target=_blank>pcast://nyvag.com/Podcast/NyVagPodcast.xml

Jester has posted details for the new Espen Jørgensen album "On the great alkali plains": m/releases_sub.php?ID=44" target=_blank>https://www.jester-records.com/releases_sub.php?ID=44
Sounds fascinating.

Danish act Isles reports that they have scrapped plans for a new album in September and will instead release a five-song EP in October to be followed by their sophomore full-length in February.

Check out the video for "When I'm gone" from Finland's I Walk the Line: music.com/iwalktheline/IWTL_whenimgone.wmv" target=_blank>https://www.fireinsidemusic.com/iwalktheline/IWTL_whenimgone.wmv

The Grizzly Twister will travel to France for an 11-date tour at the end of October and while they're there, will also be taking the time to record a split CD with French grind act Nesseria to be released on French label KRAWA-productions.

Hanif's second album "Oh lord Jesus Christ baby" has been confirmed for release on September 25 via Krusty Stills.

The Knife, Figurines and 120 Days are the first Scandinavian acts confirmed for this year's CmJ music marathon.

Slightly OT: The BBC on Relakks, the commerical 'darknet' launched by the Pirate Party in Sweden: m" target=_blank>https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4798059.stm

Fluxblog on Peter Bjorn and John's "Young folks": ml" target=_blank>https://www.fluxblog.org/2006/08/see-this-night-through.html
Note the where-to-buy link. Also for folks in London, PB&J will be on the Channel 4 program "Transmission" this Friday along with The Streets, Babyshambles and New Young Pony Club. Check local listings for airtime.

Stereogum reports back from their trip to this year's Øya Festival in Norway: m.com/archives/003109.html" target=_blank>https://www.stereogum.com/archives/003109.html

This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:

01. Peter Jöback - Flera sidor av samma man
02. Lars Winnerbäck - Efter nattens bränder - 1996-2006
03. Patrik Isaksson - Patrik Isaksson
04. Tomas Ledin - Plektrum
05. Jonas Gardell - Nästan vackra
06. Sofia Karlsson - Svarta ballader (sjunger Dan Andersson)
07. Amy Diamond - Still me still now
08. Benny Anderssons Orkester - Bao på turné
09. Peps Persson Oh boy - Det bästa med Peps Persson
10. Carola - Från nu till evighet
11. The Poodles - metal will stand tall
12. Ola - Given to fly
14. Björn Skifs - Decennier sånger från en annan tid
15. Eric Gadd - Eric Gadd
16. marie Fredriksson - min bäste vän
17. Thåström - Skebokvarnsv 209
18. Sabaton - Attero dominatus
19. Totta & Wiehe - Dylan
20. Robert Wells and His Rhapsody Lounge Orchestra - Full house boogie

mTVe has Britta Persson's new album "Top quality bones and a little terrorist" up for streaming: mtve.com/article.php?ArticleId=6435" target=_blank>https://www.mtve.com/article.php?ArticleId=6435

Suburban Kids with Biblical Names on tour in the UK:

09/11 - Spiral scratch @ The Enterprise, London
09/12 - Don't start feeling all "romantic" @ Bunkers Hill, Nottingham
09/13 - Pop Theory @ Café Royal, Edinburgh
09/14 - Sounds of Sweden @ Admiral Bar, Glasgow
09/15 - Club AC30 @ Water Rats Theatre, London
09/16 - End of the Road Festival, Salisbury