Check out an e-card for the new Cult of Luna album: m/bands/cult_of_luna/sath_promo/player.html" target=_blank>https://www.earache.com/bands/cult_of_luna/sath_promo/player.html

Dusted reviews the Envelopes: magazine.com/reviews/2775" target=_blank>https://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/2775

musicOmH seems to have expected something more pop from the new Knife album: musicomh.com/albums5/knife_0306.htm" target=_blank>https://www.musicomh.com/albums5/knife_0306.htm

Swedish singer/songwriter Lesli has posted his entire album "Summer, winter & blood" for free download: mp/download.html" target=_blank>https://www.lesli.se/temp/download.html

Racingpaperplanes collaborative sideproject Ghost Sessions just released an ultra-limited 3-song 3" CDR entitled "What to say on the way down". Listen to samples here: myspace.com/ghostsessions" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/ghostsessions
The disc is actually the first in a "thrilogy" (really, more people should use that term) with the other two to surface later this year. The next edition will feature assistance from artists Grumpy Bear and Boo Hiss.

There's so much good music coming out right now, I don't even have time to listen to it all. Sad, right? I feel sorry for me too. One of the latest additions to my collection is the new album "Crooked life/Straight world" from Swedish hardcore act Trapdoor Fucking Exit. I know I've posted stuff from these guys before on numerous occasions (and even had an exclusive first-listen to the song "Ride your pig" from this new album), but I still don't feel like they're getting the attention they deserve. The sound of the new record is unmistakably TFE. Less bluesy than the last album "Be not content", but with way more intricate riffs and longer, more developed songs. I think it results in a way more satisfying listen, especially in terms of the album as a whole. Listen for yourself, you'll see. Now howabout a US tour?

Also posted today: Navy Keophan's review of José González in LA. Check it: m/index.php?article=173">[click here]

The Hello Saferide single for "Long lost penpal" featuring the lovely and talented Firefox AK is now available in the store: m/store.php?item=185">[click here]

The new EP "This is a great escape" from Finnish rockers The Sheena Hyenas will be out in about three weeks.

There's a documentary on The Rasmus? I really hope their lives (and struggles! and drama!) are much more exciting than their music. Read more: mus.com/a_news.php?news_id=62&lang=en" target=_blank>https://www.therasmus.com/a_news.php?news_id=62&lang=en

Thirdimension will be releasing a live album this coming spring that they recorded at Nattkyrkan/Nightchurch. Read more: mension.nu/mother/newsextra/sds_church.htm" target=_blank>https://www.thirdimension.nu/mother/newsextra/sds_church.htm (in Swedish)
more details to come.

mew's next UK single will be for the song "The zookeeper's boy". It comes out on April 17 will be available on both CD and 10" vinyl and here's the tracklists:

CD:
01. The zookeeper's boy (radio edit)
02. A dark design (red version)
03. Chinaberry tree (red version)
04. The zookeeper's boy (video)

10" Vinyl
A1. The zookeeper's boy (album version)
B1. medley of Saliva, mica & Panda (live)
B2. Safe as houses

The so-called "red versions" are stripped-down alernative versions of songs and "Safe as houses" is the band's first new demo following "Frengers". An additional version of "The zookeeper's boy" will also be released as a digital download on iTunes the same day.

Download the new Rigas single "We are here to stay" plus the b-side track "A tick in the head": music.htm" target=_blank>https://rigas.blackside.org/music.htm

Daniel Cirera's foul-mouthed single "motherfucker - fake vegetarian ex-girlfriend" is now available for download on myspace for a limited time: myspace.com/danielcirera" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/danielcirera

This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:

01. Sebastian - Sebastian
02. Linda Bengtzing - Ingenting att förlora
03. Petter - P
04. Christer Sjögren - King creole
05. The Sounds - Dying to say this to you
06. Björn Skifs - Decennier sånger från en annan tid
07. Rigmore Gustafsson - On my way to you
08. The Knife - Silent shout
09. Ulf Lundell - När jag kysser havet - det bästa 75-84
10. Laleh - Laleh
11. Da Buzz - Last goodbye
12. In Flames - Come clarity
13. Ulf Lundell - Venus & jupiter - det bästa 94-05
14. magnus Uggla - Ett bedårande barn av sin tid
15. Ulf Lundell - Danielas hus - det bästa 84-93
16. Son of a Plumber - Son of a Plumber
17. Thåström - Skebokvarnsv 209
18. Bodies Without Organs - Prototype
19. The Concretes - In colour
20. Andreas mattsson - The lawlessnes of the ruling classes

Popmatters gives high praise to the Envelopes: matters.com/pm/music/reviews/envelopes_demon/" target=_blank>https://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/envelopes_demon/