A new song from an old band and hey! it even talks about that outdated notion radio: https://www.scandipop.co.uk/?p=4281
Fish in a barrel, I know. In other words, head to Scandipop for a preview of the new Roxette single "She's got nothing on (but the radio)" which could very well be an amazing song, I haven't had a chance to listen yet.
New cassettes from Norwegian negative hardcore act Drugged SS and indie noiseniks Dark Times, out now via /: march.blogspot.com/2011/01/st11-st14-ready-two-shortly-thereafter.html" target="_blank">https://deathsquadmarch.blogspot.com/2011/01/st11-st14-ready-two-shortly-thereafter.html
Another new video from Pintandwefall m/n/36021-pintandwefall-king-of-all-the-animals-video">already? Sure, why not? Caveat: do not watch while eating.
Check out mackaper covering "Silver sands" by Krautrock legend michael Rother (NEU!, Harmonia, Hallogallo): mackaper.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">https://mackaper.bandcamp.com/
musikknyheter.no has compiled a list of the top 10 Norwegian artists who will be releasing debut albums in 2011: musikknyheter.no/news/7576" target="_blank">https://www.musikknyheter.no/news/7576
The names:
01. Kitchie Kitchie Ki me O
02. Turns
03. Honningbarna
04. Team me
05. Oslo Ess
06. Razika
07. Tôg
08. Wolves like Us
09. Phaedra
10. Young Dreams
A new video from Ida maria, filmed in her hometown of Nesna, Norway. Direct link: m/watch?v=q_PQTFrIa40" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_PQTFrIa40
is giving away a new track from Norwegian indiepop act mylittlepony (nee my Little Pony) from the band's new album "making marks", due out January 17: mylittlepony-a-miracle" target="_blank">https://spoontrain.no/mylittlepony-a-miracle
The label will also be posting live acoustic clips of songs from the record every week throughout the month, as you can also see at the above link.
Friendly Noise's December best-of-2010 issue is now up: https://www.friendlynoise.se/fzn/11
No exact dates yet except for one, but here's 's confirmed release list for this coming spring:
Dragontears - 2000 micrograms from home LP repress. 500 copies on green vinyl. (AFROLP032). Release January 17.
Baby Woodrose - mindblowing seeds & disconnected flowers LP/CD (AFROLP041/AFROCD041)
Baby Woodrose - Blows your mind LP repress. 500 copies on purple vinyl. (AFROLP020)
On Trial - 2x7" (FRO050)
Telstar Sound Drone - 7" (FRO051)
And for fall:
Baby Woodrose - Love comes down CD/LP (AFROLP042/AFROCD042)
The Setting Son - s/t LP repress. 500 copies on red vinyl. (AFROLP034)
Baby Woodrose/The Setting Son split 7” (FRO052)
The Dolly Rocker movement (AU/US) - Your side of town 7” (FRO053)
Viola continues to give away a new track every month and it looks like 2011 will be no different: musicclub.com/2011-01-newest-hottest-whatever" target="_blank">https://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-01-newest-hottest-whatever
has confirmed that Trust's full-length debut "From light into mass" will be released on January 31. I managed to listen to about 2/3rds of it last night and it's pretty cool; definitely well worth checking out for anyone into the label's other releases (menfolk, Obstacles, etc.) or heavy math-rock in general. The band will also be touring Europe in February and you can get dates here: https://playrec.dk/default.aspx?section=schedule
Samuraj Cities have unveiled a brand new track for free download: m/samurajcities/next-station" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/samurajcities/next-station
Expect a new album later this year?
Another Nation's National AnthemEPs are often mixed blessings: they can be all over the map with regards to quality, creative direction, and sound, and even the best EPs run the risk of getting overplayed, especially if the release precedes another recording by more than a few months. That said, Convoj's self-titled EP and Cut City's "Narcissus can wait" demonstrate that EPs, when handled correctly, can stand on their own and hold their ground, and to that list I add Another Nation's National Anthem's "Conscious castle". A week or so ago, I may not have made that claim, but ANNA grow on you and the contemplative periods in a few of the songs have since ceased feeling somewhat indulgent and now feel properly settled into the compositions. "Conscious castle" unfolds in a very pleasant way, each listening revealing a layer I missed on a previous occasion. Its sound reminds me at times of The Appleseed Cast (though this claim may hold more weight in nostalgia than in fact) and Tiger Lou (especially those opening notes of "Hold, stranger (of the north)"), though ultimately escapes pigeonholing through the strength of the songwriting. Seeing what ANNA can do with five tracks and 21 minutes, I'm very interested in this band's future.
- Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson
will be releasing the new album "Selection by elimination" from Norwegian drum/bass duo La Casa Fantom on march 7. It will be available on both CD and vinyl.
Norwegian avant/electronic duo Alog will be releasing a double live album next year featuring recordings from shows in Japan. Japanese manga artist Junko will be handling the artwork and here are some rough sketches: https://alog.net/posts/193