Check out the brand new, fan-created video for "Can I get get get" from Junior Senior: myspace.com/juniorsenior" target=_blank>https://blog.myspace.com/juniorsenior

Norwegian band Superfamily will have their debut album "Back in Paris" released in Scandinavia beyond the borders of Norway on August 21.

Rigas sideproject Postkontoret will release their first single "Röta/oflyt" at the end of September.

Finnish label Fonal Records has added a few tracks from the forthcoming Chamellows album "Rat hearts" in their web jukebox: m/" target=_blank>https://www.fonal.com/
Look for tracks from the new Risto album to be added shortly.

Those upcoming Cardigans dates in the US set for September are now officially cancelled. The official word from band management states the reason is "due to personal issues."

I have no idea why no one told me about this sooner, but Suburban Kids with Biblical Names have officially signed with minty Fresh. Look for a US release and tour in the near future.

Hits in the Car follows up with part two of their Danish mixtape: m/2006/08/danish-mixtape-part-ii.html" target=_blank>https://stytzer.blogspot.com/2006/08/danish-mixtape-part-ii.html

Foxy Digitalis interviews Finnish electro duo Kompleksi: m/foxyd/feature_detail.php?id=183" target=_blank>https://www.digitalisindustries.com/foxyd/feature_detail.php?id=183

Digitalmetal decrees Gadget to be the heirs to the grindcore throne, once possessed by the mighty Nasum: metal.com/reviews.asp?cid=7562" target=_blank>https://www.digitalmetal.com/reviews.asp?cid=7562

Norwegian singer/songwriter Sergeant Petter's new album "A mid-tempo frenzy" is set for release in September. Listen to the first single "Pulling life by the hair" at myspace: myspace.com/sgtpetter" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/sgtpetter

Now that's Audrey's album "Visible forms" is out in the UK, reviews are starting to come in: mesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2101-2286316,00.html" target=_blank>The Times / m/release/view/7753" target=_blank>Drowned in Sound
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MP3: Peter Bjorn and John - Let's call it off

August already? Gah, the months just keep flying by. But, as always, a new month means a new album spotlight and my latest pick is Peter Bjorn and John's wonderful third album "Writer's block". The single "Young folks" has been making the rounds for a few months now (I do believe I was probably one of the first to post about it), but as a longtime fan of the trio, let me encourage you to dig deeper into their work. PB&J's latest might not be their greatest ("Falling out" still holds that title in my book), but it's still a far more satisfying album than what most bands are capable of. To help you understand further, here's contributor Nancy Baym:

Everyone is celebrating the single "Young folks" from Peter Bjorn and John's new record "Writer's block", but every bit as appealing is "Let's call it off" in which our protagonist struggles to avert a relationship he knows better than to start over a very catchy groove with a loose, rubbery underbelly. It's got what's best about the album in its intruiging rhythms and great atmosphere and, unlike some of the other songs on the record, it keeps its punch the whole way through.

Peter Bjorn and John - Let's call it off

MP3: Late Night Venture - Modesto

Denmark's Late Night Venture is the continuation of the band once known as Flying Virgins. I don't remember having heard anything from them as their previous incarnation, but the band's debut album under the new name is pretty darn nice. It's a mix of darker, Interpol-esque rock balanced nicely with melodic emopop ala Last Days of April. Frontman Søren Hartvig's squeaky vocals might be an acquired taste, but the hook on the chorus of the song I've posted today should jump out and grabs you regardless. I often put all my new music on shuffle while I work, just waiting for songs to catch my attention and this is definitely one that stood out. Nicely done.

Late Night Venture - Modesto

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New in the mailorder today: "Great Nothern Recordings compilation no. 1" featuring two tracks each from Tar...Feathers, Chronic Heist, Vic Sinex and Knife and Ape. Check it: m/store.php?item=255">[click here]