Årabrot - The most sophisticated form of revenge

metalSucks has the "exclusive" premiere of a track from Årabrot off their latest album "Revenge": metalsucks.net/2011/01/28/exclusive-premiere-arabrot-the-most-sophisticated-form-of-revenge/" target="_blank">https://www.metalsucks.net/2011/01/28/exclusive-premiere-arabrot-the-most-sophisticated-form-of-revenge/
Apparently the album is now is now available for a decent domestic price in the US: manufacturers_id=1352" target="_blank">https://stickfig1.securesites.net/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=1352

AWSF confirms new Popterror EP

A West Side Fabrication has confirmed that Popterror's sophomore EP "Nu som då" will be released on march 16 and will include four tracks including the radio single "Kanske är allt vi vet åt helvete". A remix EP will follow shortly thereafter.

Wolves Like Us sign with Prosthetic

Wolves Like Us, the new Norwegian hardcore band featuring ex-members from Amulet, JR Ewing and Infidels Forever, has officially signed with Prosthetic Records. The band's full-length debut "Late love" is currently being recorded and will be out in early summer.

New Jeniferever confirmed

The new album "Silesia" from Swedish postrockers Jeniferever has been officially confirmed for release on April 19 via monotreme Records.

Sophia Somajo - Wristcutters Inc.

A brand new track from Swedish pop artist Sophia Somajo featuring an uncredited guest appearance from Howlin' Pelle of The Hives. Official release date is January 31 with the album "Cinema Beijing" to follow later this year.

PopMatters reviews The Radio Dept. singles collection

Popmatters reviews the new "Passive aggressive" singles collection from The Radio Dept.: matters.com/pm/review/136067-the-radio-dept.-passive-aggressive-singles-2002-2010/" target="_blank">https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/136067-the-radio-dept.-passive-aggressive-singles-2002-2010/

Alcoholic Faith Mission - Running with insanity

Alcoholic Faith mission are giving away the title track of their new EP "Running with insanity" as a free download: m/papergardenrecords/alcoholic-faith-mission-running-with-insanity" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/papergardenrecords/alcoholic-faith-mission-running-with-insanity

Hymns for the myriad spirits teaser

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Not much to see or hear yet, but this is the first glimpse of the upcoming Isobel & November album "Hymns for the myriad spirits". Direct link: m/watch?v=35XnTD9OVlU" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35XnTD9OVlU

Anton Kristiansson - Atomvinter

Gaffa reports on Anton Kristiansson's new single "Atomvinter", apparently another self-loathing hip-hop track inspired by the city of Göteborg: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/46397

Set Fire Run - Undeniable

Set Fire Run (nee Dyno) have unveiled a brand new track at Soundcloud: m/setfirerun/undeniable" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/setfirerun/undeniable

Off the Record: Magneta Skycode (live video)

Check out Off the Record, a new Finnish live music/short film blog: https://offtherecord.fi/
Their first feature: a 3-song acoustic live session from indie act magneta Skycode: magenta-skycode/" target="_blank">https://offtherecord.fi/magenta-skycode/

Fenriz Metal Merchants mix

Fenriz' 2009 DJ mix from the metal merchants festival has been posted for free download: m/2011/01/fenriz-metal-merchants-festival-dj-set.html" target="_blank">https://afistinthefaceofgod.blogspot.com/2011/01/fenriz-metal-merchants-festival-dj-set.html
As with all of Fenriz' mixes, I'm sure it will be a great lesson in classic obscure metal. Oh, and you can also check out an interview with the festival organizer right here: m/2011/01/interview-with-stian-of-metal-merchants.html" target="_blank">https://afistinthefaceofgod.blogspot.com/2011/01/interview-with-stian-of-metal-merchants.html

Moloken finish recording

moloken reports that they are done recording their new album and have sent it off to Sven Engdahl for mixing. No title or release date yet, but they do reveal that it is seven songs long.

"The Extraordinary Ordinary Life Of José González" to make US debut at Noise Pop

The José González documentary "The Extraordinary Ordinary Life Of José González" will receive its US debut on February 23 at the Noise Pop Fest in San Francisco. Read more: m/film" target="_blank">https://2011.noisepop.com/film

I'm Kingfisher - Willing night plants (live video)

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I'm Kingfisher, making his Latvian TV debut. Direct link: m/watch?v=HvTxEPR664m" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvTxEPR664m
In related news, I'm Kingfisher/Thomas Denver Jonsson's label Kite Recordings is now distributed via Playground music and the entire catalogue is now available on iTunes, Spotify and all other digital platforms.