Svensk musik has published an extensive article on the history of Swedish hip-hop: musik.org/article/the-history-of-swedish-hip-hop/" target="_blank">https://svenskmusik.org/article/the-history-of-swedish-hip-hop/
Recommended!
SVT's new feature-length documentary on Robyn, now on YouTube with homemade English subtitles. Part 1: https://youtu.be/stRQgAxUeg8
The new full-length album "Drunk forever" from mother of the Forest is now available as a free download: m/2011/05/prf-021-mother-of-forest-drunk-forever.html" target="_blank">https://periferinac.blogspot.com/2011/05/prf-021-mother-of-forest-drunk-forever.html
The last two EPs he did were great dark lo-fi electro/goth/industrial, so I'm hoping this is more of the same.
Listen to Norway has uploaded a bunch of new clips in their "Live at the Office" live music video series, including performances from Susanne Sundfør, BigBang, Sisu and more: mic.nsf/doc/art2011050314085589583428" target="_blank">https://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011050314085589583428
Note that Susanne Sundfør's set includes a whole bunch of new material.
has posted Jeudah's new album "While we sleep" for full streaming at Bandcamp: mp.com/album/while-we-sleep" target="_blank">https://blackstarfoundation.bandcamp.com/album/while-we-sleep
As mentioned before, Jeudah is the long-distance collaboration project of Jan Jämte (Khoma) and Kristian Karlsson (Pg.lost, ex-Eskju Divine).
may's edition of London-based Scandinavian music showcase Ja Ja Ja will take place on the 26th and will feature Eleanoora Rosenholm, Retro Stefson and Young Dreams. This will be the last one before they take a 3-month break over the summer.
has announced that they will be releasing the new album "Liikkuu kivipinnoilla asumuksenaan laatikko" from Finnish lo-fi indierockers Sur-Rur on may 11. Check out a few sample tunes: m/news.php#n163" target="_blank">https://www.ifsociety.com/news.php#n163
The excellent Swedish act Grande Roses have a new website: m/" target="_blank">https://www.granderoses.com/
Looks they got a new management company as well.
Swedish cassette-only death metal label ' next release will be a "pro-tape" version of Zobibor's debut EP "In Transylvania". more info and a streaming sample at the label's website: m/2011/05/dir-008-zobibor-in-transylvania-tape-ep.html" target="_blank">https://deathinvocation.blogspot.com/2011/05/dir-008-zobibor-in-transylvania-tape-ep.html
New music from Desperat, posted in honor of may Day. Direct link: m31R4RkHKs" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/um31R4RkHKs
Kvoteringen are streaming a new track from the upcoming "Storfinansen" EP, due out soon via /: m/2011/05/kvoteringen-sample.html" target="_blank">https://denihilrecords.blogspot.com/2011/05/kvoteringen-sample.html
Under the Rader interviews Danish producer Trentemøller: mag.com/interviews/trentemller/" target="_blank">https://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/trentemller/
Swedish indiepop act Adventure Of are streaming their new album "Insha'Allah" at SoundCloud in its entirety: m/adventureof/sets/inshaallah" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/adventureof/sets/inshaallah
The Confusions are celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of the new digital single "Skalka", a track they originally recorded back in 1999 but never officially released except as a bonus cut on the Japanese version of the album "Trampoline" in 2003. Rounding out the release is the previously unheard b-side "monday" and a digital booklet with full liner notes. Preview at YouTube: m05lXtDn4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/FAm05lXtDn4
Check out Panter playing a Stockholm Boat Session with guitars borrowed from Pelle Carlberg. Direct link: mw" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ehWxjDJvomw