mI has posted the nominees for the Jazzkatten, the Swedish Radio P2 jazz award: musikindustrin.nu/mi/smpage.fwx?page=198&NYHETER=6653" target=_blank>https://www.musikindustrin.nu/mi/smpage.fwx?page=198&NYHETER=6653
Lots of good names worth investigating.

Fluxblog posts a track from Differnet: ml" target=_blank>https://www.fluxblog.org/2006/02/another-sky-differnet-featuring-action.html

Pitchfork finally gets around to reviewing the latest Cardigans album: media.com/record-reviews/c/cardigans/super-extra-gravity.shtml" target=_blank>https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/c/cardigans/super-extra-gravity.shtml

I am pleased to announce that I will be offering paid downloads of an exclusive live recording from Oskar Schönning and his eight-piece band to be recorded at at Nalen in Stockholm on march 18. I'm very excited to be part of this and look forward to hearing it.

New reviews now posted: m/index.php?article=164">[click here]

Here are the winners of the manifest, Sweden's alternative to the Grammy:

Hip-hop/R'n'B/Soul: Jaqee
Electronic/Post-rock/Synth: midaircondo
Pop/Rock: The Embassy
Jazz: Bobo Stenson Trio
Singer/songwriter: Lars Bygdén
Dance/House/Techno: DK7
Hard-rock/Punk: Grand magus
Folk/Worldmusic: Sofia Karlsson
Best liveartist: Timbuktu
Newcomer: The Tough Alliance
Best unsigned act/Digfi prize: Intohimo

Hybris has posted the latest videos from The Kid and TIAC on their website: m.com/" target=_blank>https://www.hybrism.com/

Swedish hardcore act When We Fall has posted three new tracks for download: m" target=_blank>https://www.whenwefall.se/disco.htm

Nordic roots label NorthSide has announced that the new Gjallerhorn CD "Rimfaxe" will be out this fall and will be supported by a US tour. Hoven Droven's set from last year's Nordic Roots Festival will also be released as a 2xCD this fall.

New tourdates for Sophie Zelmani, Sweden's answer to Emmylou Harris:

02/18 - Hamburg (GER)
02/19 - Berlin (GER)
02/21 - Cologne (GER)
02/22 - Frankfurt (GER)
02/23 - Heidelberg (GER)
02/24 - munich (GER)
02/25 - Bern (CH)
02/26 - Vevey (CH)
02/28 - Zürich (CH)
03/01 - Wien (AUS)

Check out the brand new official Refused website for full details on the forthcoming posthumous DVD: m/refused/" target=_blank>https://www.burningheart.com/refused/

Danish singer/songwriter Lise Westzynthius has announced that her new album "Rock, you can fly" will be released in the US on march 14 via Björk's label One Little Indian. It will also be available slightly earlier via both iTunes and emusic. Listen to samples at myspace: myspace.com/lisewestzynthius" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/lisewestzynthius

Eskobar has posted a 30-second sample of their new single "Persona gone missing": https://www.eskobar.nu/index.php?showtopic=3122

Black Star Foundation has announced the signing of Angry People Federation. The band is currently working on a mCD with Per Stålberg from Division of Laura Lee producing.

New confirmed tourdates for Entombed:

03/17 - Klubb Idiot, Örebro (SWE)
03/18 - folkets park, Växjö (SWE)
03/25 - bakfickan, Hjo (SWE)
03/31 - FP, Huskvarna (SWE)
04/01 - Sticky, Göteborg (SWE)
04/08 - Festival, Zurich (SWI)
04/16 - Killer Fest, Chaulnes (FRA)
04/28 - Rockboat, Oslo (NOR)
04/29 - Kings Of metal Underground , Arnhem (NL)
05/05 - Heavy fidelity, Borås (SWE)
05/10 - KGB, Barcelona (SPA)
05/11 - Santana 27, Bilbao (SPA)
05/12 - Copernico, madrid (SPA)
05/13 - Sala Vivero, malaga (SPA)
05/26 - mogwai, Norrköping (SPA)
06/10 - Devil Days, St. Leonard am Forst (AUS)
06/24 - Hellfest, Clisson (FRA)
06/29 - Wan2festival, mezotúr (HUN)
07/16 - Festival, Illosaari (NOR)