Teaser videos are a bumout, but it does provide extra content with the news that Familjen's next single "Det var jag", due in late August, will be released in two separate digital editions as well as on 12" vinyl. And with a full-length video too.
Here's a new cyptic video from iamamiwhoami aka Jonna Lee: m/watch?v=LEoGQU_k78k" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEoGQU_k78k
Pitchfork gives positive marks to the US release of Regina's album "Puutarhatrilogia": m/reviews/albums/14527-puutarhatrilogia/" target="_blank">https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14527-puutarhatrilogia/
The new Johan Heltne LP, one of my most anticipated releases of 2010, is now said to be on track for October: myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=114166952&blogId=537916856" target="_blank">https://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=114166952&blogId=537916856
has announced that Ludwig Bell's debut Fredrik Swahn-produced solo album "Jag har försökt att förklara" will be released on August 25.
Far From TellusFar from Tellus' self-titled album is a swirling, cohesive, and, most importantly, damned entertaining effort, combining elements of folk and blues, 70s rock and 80s pop, all on their own terms. Like some strange marriage between The Kinks and fellow Norwegians Superfamily, Far from Tellus ramble through decades of inspiration, tying these echoes together into seamless, layered, and often anthemic compositions. Also, like the aforementioned Kinks, Far from Tellus have a fine relationship with the poignant and the playful, never allowing the latter to overpower or besmirch the former: "Norwegian fairytale mix" blossoms to life with such swagger upon layers of guitar, piano, and banjo, only to transition into a gloriously simple and memorable chorus; "mogens" opens with a strummed banjo and closes with enough rock organ to make any Zeppelin fan happy, its middle section reminiscent of the clever, driving compositions of Herr Nilsson, yet another Norwegian outfit (I'm sensing a theme here); and seven-minute closer "Bless our souls" builds beautifully to its wonderfully raucous ending, reminding me of Britpop acts like James throughout. "Far from Tellus" is an impressive display of talent and songwriting. I wouldn't be surprised to find it on my Best of 2010 list, even with almost half a year left to go.
- Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson
Playground music has posted a new video for "Quiet", the debut single from Swedish pop artist/new signing Non Tiq: music.com/intlpub/debut-video-quiet-new-playground-signing" target="_blank">https://blogs.playgroundmusic.com/intlpub/debut-video-quiet-new-playground-signing
There's an Addeboy vs. Cliff remix posted as well.
Drowned in Sound asks a number of folks to recommend their "must-see" acts at this year's Øya Festival: m/in_depth/4140630-who-to-see--industry-tips-on-norwegian-acts-at-øya-2010" target="_blank">https://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140630-who-to-see--industry-tips-on-norwegian-acts-at-øya-2010
Champagne Riot will be releasing a double a-side single via UK label on September 27, or at least so says music.com/2010/08/champagne-riot.html" target="_blank">Off the Radar. The featured tracks will be "Heart stab" (see the aforementioned link for a d/l) and "A friend of a friend" and no, I'm not sure if XXX Records is the legit name or just a placeholder, but it's certainly the least original name I've heard in ages if it is indeed a new English label.
Swedish cassette label has announced that their next release will be "Demo 2010" from d-beat/death/crust act Usurpress.
Richard Wilson aka Racingpaperplanes is back and making new music under his own name -- hear a new song at myspace: myspace.com/richardwilsonmusic" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/richardwilsonmusic
Beautifully simple; simply beautiful. Everything a folk duo should be, though not all can claim such eloquence. Pettersson & Fredriksson are the pairing of nyckelharpist Daniel Pettersson and mandola player Daniel Fredriksson of Umeå, Sweden where they have played together since high school and "Sotali" is their 3rd album and my first introduction to the group. I don't spend much (any) time chasing down new folk music on my own despite my interest, so I'm always grateful when something this good drops in my lap and of course, am more than happy to share alike. I've spent a good deal of time listening to m/search/hardanger">hardanger fiddle music this past year or so, but I must say that the buzzing of the nyckelharpa is more pleasing to my ears, 2nd only to the hurdy gurdy, to which is more closely related. The resonating effect of the mpathetic_strings" target="_blank">sympathetic strings aptly fills the soundspace, likewise the double-strings of the mandola, so that the two are more than enough instrumentation on their own. Listen to "Brand", the first song on the album, and pay attention to the way they maintain space, consistently shifting and stepping aside to let small parts shine through. The track builds significantly as it progresses too, but they always hold back just enough so that it never gets overwhelming. Like I said, it all sounds so simple, so easy, but it is anything but. Listen to the rest of the album (or order a copy for yourself) at BandCamp: mp.com/" target="_blank">https://petfred.bandcamp.com/
Pettersson & Fredriksson - Brand
Shout Out Louds are heading to France in October:
10/13 - La maroquinerie, Paris
10/14 - Ubu, Rennes
10/15 - Nancy Jazz Pulsation Festival, Nancy
10/16 - marche Gare, Lyon
Direct link: m/watch?v=Tj8RZ8TOa4I" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj8RZ8TOa4I
Watain will be coming back to North America in November to support Behemoth on what they're calling the "Lawless States of Heretika Tour". Dates:
11/04 - Club Soda, montreal, QC
11/05 - Opera House, Toronto, ON
11/06 - mr. Smalls, Pittsburgh, PA
11/07 - Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL
11/08 - Station Four, minneapolis, mN
11/09 - Granada Theatre, Lawrence, KS
11/10 - marquis Theatre, Denver, CO
11/12 - Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR
11/13 - El Corazon, Seattle, WA
11/14 - Rickshaw, Vancouver, BC
11/16 - Boardwalk, Sacramento, CA
11/17 - Slims, San Francisco, CA
11/18 - House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
11/19 - Ramona main Stage, San Diego, CA
11/20 - marquee Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
11/21 - Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, Nm
11/22 - Palladium Showroom, Dallas, TX
11/23 - Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
11/24 - White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX
11/26 - masquerade, Atlanta, GA
11/27 - Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
11/28 - Club @ Firestone, Orlando, FL
11/30 - Jaxx, West Springfield, VA
12/01 - Peabody's, Cleveland, OH
12/02 - Irving Plaza, New York, NY
12/03 - Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
12/04 - Toad's Place, New Haven, CT