MP3: The Ark - Father of a son

I really didn't like The Ark the first time I heard them. I thought "what the hell is this Rocky Horror shit?" But I couldn't write them off either - something about them made me go back a couple months later to reevaluate my opinion. It took me a couple tries, but I eventually came around to understanding their appeal and now, after seeing them live, I can solidly declare my admiration. They are ridiculous and completely over-the-top, but you won't find anyone else making epic pop music quite like this. No other band could pull off such an ostentatious gay-pride anthem like "Father of a son", today's featured track. I'm not sure if middle America is ready for The Ark, but I think it'll be good for them anyway.

The Ark - Father of a son (live)

Top 10s for 2005: Markus Persson (Monstera/Leif Karate)

Today's top 10 comes to us from markus Persson from Swedish booking agency and the band Leif Karate. Tack markus! Read his list m/index.php?article=126">here.
I'm still looking for more contributers, so send me your lists!

The Knife has confirmed that their new album "Silent shout" will be released in march.

This week's m/musik/nvllistan.php" target=_blank>YLE X3m video chart:

01. Kent - Den döda vinkeln (SWE)
02. Kometfabriken - Snedsteg (FIN)
03. Smak - Vesi tulvii sisään (FIN)
04. Jermaine - Goodbye sign (FIN)
05. Day Eleven - Almost over everything (FIN)
06. Karlsmark - Stitting duckheads (SWE)
07. The Rasmus - Sail away (FIN)
08. mew - Special (DK)
09. Indica - Vuorien taa (FIN)
10. Darin - Step up (SWE)

No challengers this week on account of the holidays.

Terminal Products has posted Black Depression's entire disc "Songs of the dead" for free download: minalproducts.com/cdr0x0d.php" target=_blank>https://www.terminalproducts.com/cdr0x0d.php

Check out the video for "my time" from maryslim: maryslim.com/media/maryslim-my_time.wmv" target=_blank>https://www.maryslim.com/media/maryslim-my_time.wmv

Unarmed Enemies, Le Sport, mr. Suitcase, montt mardié, Cat5, Vapnet and 1, 2, many will all be contributing together on a Christmas CDR EP. Tracklist:

01. Le Sport, montt mardié & mr Suitcase - Last Christmas
02. Cat5 featuring Le Sport - Sporty Boy
03. Unarmed Enemies - Jag såg mamma kyssa tomten
04. Vapnet - Kalla mig tomten
05. 1, 2, many - Thursday night
06. montt mardié - Bon Jovis Julsång

music from Norway profiles Ane Brun: musicfromnorway.com/default.aspx?norwegian=news&music=538" target=_blank>https://www.musicfromnorway.com/default.aspx?norwegian=news&music=538

Check out the video for "What's that sound" from Firefox AK: m/stream_video.htm" target=_blank>https://www.firefoxak.com/stream_video.htm

The Je Ne Sais Quoi has started work on their next album and is busy doing basic tracks at their own rehearsal space/studio. Once everything is recorded they'll be bringing the tapes over to Repeatle Studio where renown Swedish producer Andreas Tilliander will tweak and mix the record for the final end-product. Also, TJSQ will be playing a special X-mas party at Debaser/Fritz's Corner on December 17 where they are threatening to cover mariah Carey.

Hello Saferide will make a guest appearance on Vapnet's upcoming record.

Popmatters on the new (International) Noise Conspiracy: matters.com/music/reviews/i/internationalnoiseconspiracy-armed.shtml" target=_blank>"Rick Rubin leads the rocking Swedes to their demise"

Black-metal legends Darkthrone has rejoined forces with Peaceville Records, so to celebrate, the label is releasing a special box set which will include "Preparing for war" from 2001 along with a disc of demos and rehearsal tracks and a live DVD. Full tracklist info: ml" target=_blank>https://www.peaceville.co.uk/darkthrone_popup.html

Updated tour dates for Children of Fall:

12/09 - VV-Klubi, Tampere (FIN)
12/10 - Oranssi, Helsinki (FIN)
12/11 - Assembly Hall of STB State University, St Petersburg (RUS)
12/12 - Zhest Club, moscow (RUS)
12/14 - Depo, Riga (LAT)
12/15 - B.O., Kaunas (LIT)
12/16 - Intro Club, Vilnius (LIT)
12/17 - Kazik, Lublin (POL)
12/18 - Przepompownia, Szczytno (POL)