The good folks at Canarie Records have posted a few new mp3s for download: m/" target=_blank>https://www.canarierecords.com/

Peter Bjorn and John are the current spotlight band at music.com/" target=_blank>All music Guide.

Lisa Ekdahl's new Lars Winnerbäck-produced album "Pärlor av glas" will be released on January 18. (mickeorgel.blogspot.com/2005/12/nytt-album-med-lisa-ekdahl.html" target=_blank>via)

"The adversary" has been confirmed for the title of the debut solo album from Ihsahn (Emperor). Final recordings are still underway at Symphonique Studios in Norway with the expectation of an early 2006 release via Candlelight Records and Ihsahn's own mnemosyne Productions. The record is entirely the work of Ihsahn both lyrically and musically with the exception of the drums which were handled by Asgeir mickelson (Borknagar, Spiral Architect).

Denmark's Green Concorde has posted two new live tracks on their myspace page: myspace.com/greenconcorde" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/greenconcorde

The Guardian on the ever-increasing international regard for the Norwegian jazz scene: ml" target=_blank>https://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/features/story/0,11710,1659264,00.html

Bergman Rock has rescheduled their next London show at the Barfly to April 12 next year. Apparently drummer mats is still in pretty bad shape from his recent accident, so the band is currently seeking an interim replacement.

Check out the video for "Crash into my room", the latest single from Norwegian hardcore act Amulet: mulet.no/files/amulet-crash.mov" target=_blank>https://amulet.no/files/amulet-crash.mov

Norwegian singer/songwriter magnus Eliassen has posted the video for the song "Lois is happy": magnuseliassen.com/video/loisishappy.mov" target=_blank>https://www.magnuseliassen.com/video/loisishappy.mov

Labrador Records has announced that they will be releasing a new Acid House Kings EP entitled "Everyone sings along with Acid House Kings" on which magnus Carlson, Les Très Bien Ensemble, Lasse Lindh, montt mardié and Don Lennon all contribute their own unique karaoke versions of their favourite AHK songs. Sounds fun. Look for it on February 8. In other AHK news, their US label Twentyseven Records will release a US version of the OOP "Do what you wanna do" EP which includes three non-album tracks plus a special US-only bonus track of AHK covering "Keep your love" by Loveninjas. That too comes out in February.

Download "The talker" from Stockholm-based heavy rock act Closer: m/sounds/Closer_03_The_Talker.mp3" target_blank>https://closersounds.com/sounds/Closer_03_The_Talker.mp3
The track comes from the band's debut EP "Tokpela" and you can hear more at the band's myspace page: myspace.com/closersounds" target=_blank>https://www.myspace.com/closersounds
I like what I hear - recommended for fans of Khoma/Koma and other melodic, but still heavy acts.

mustasch's latest gets reviewed at the Daily Vault: m/2005_12_06-ch.html" target=_blank>https://www.dailyvault.com/2005_12_06-ch.html

New mp3 today from Swedish synth act I Love You Baby! Their latest album "mondegreen" was recently added to m/store.php?item=122">the IAT webstore and should appeal to fans of The Knife or any other glitchy, messed-up electro. Along with Trewetha Records labelmates The State of Floral Beings, ILYB! are making some of the most interesting, punk-influenced synth-rock that I've heard recently. There's plenty of pop hooks, but it's still got an edge. Recommended, of course.

Today's top ten comes from mr. Erik Welén of Tiger Lou and Torpedo. Don't believe his lies about me forcing him to get drunk at Umeå Open, but he is right about The Ark putting on an amazing show. Check it: [click here]
Redux: Do you want to contribute your own top ten? There's still time! Email me!

Don't forget to check out the new m/index.php?article=120">Acid House Kings interview and the m/index.php?article=121">latest batch of reviews. Lots more on the way! Soon!