Pato Pooh - Imperfectly perfect (video + mp3)

Swedish rapper Pato Pooh has a new track and video: m/2010/07/09/new-video-mp3-pato-pooh-ricky-imperfectly-perfect/" target="_blank">https://patopooh.com/2010/07/09/new-video-mp3-pato-pooh-ricky-imperfectly-perfect/

Rune Grammfon to release new comp, Supersilent album, more

Rune Grammofon has announced a few more new releases for August, besides the m/n/34468-motorpsycho-boxset-in-the-works">upcoming 4CD boxset version of "Timothy's monster" as previously discussed. First, they'll be doing a comp entitled "Twenty centuries of stony sleep" as release #100 which will feature "13 exclusive gems from 'old', more recent and new artists" and will be available on both CD and LP as well as an extra-special edition in 100 copies. No details on what that means exactly, but considering some of the label's other packaging, I'm sure it'll be way nice. They're also releasing Supersilent's new album "10" which contains the group's very first recordings as a trio, captured at Oslo's Rainbow Studio and said to be the "most acoustic offering" from the band yet.

MP3: Swedish House Mafia - One

Kinda weird to see m/wordpress/index.php/archives/2010/06/28/ibiza/" target="_blank">Bob Lefsetz hyped about these guys, but hey, this track is way hot, so hot that apparently m/watch?v=IldD5oOhCro" target="_blank">David Guetta straight ripped it off. As for me, I'm more into the instrumental take than the video version with Pharrell's vocals since I think the hook is strong enough to stand as an instrumental. Guess the big name recognition can't hurt though, so good for them if they can capitalize on it.

Swedish House Mafia - One

Sivert Høyem live in the UK

Sivert Høyem is heading to the UK in October

10/05 - Academy 3, Birmingham
10/06 - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
10/07 - Night & Day, manchester
10/08 - Cargo, London

Torture Division - Evighetens dårar III

Torture Division's brand new EP "Evighetens dårar III" is now finished and posted for free download: https://www.torturedivision.net/news/evighetens-darar-iii-now-released
Generally speaking, I'm not a fan of most modern death metal, but these dudes do it right. If this new EP is anything like the last 2, it's well worth checking out.

Ved - Evergreens (video)

The new underground sound of malmö. Direct link: meo.com/13279606" target="_blank">ttp://vimeo.com/13279606

MP3: Enforcer - Katana

Enforcer wisely ditched the kitsch and the cracker-jack clothes for their sophomore album "Diamonds", a fine example of classic quality Heavy metal done right. Which is not to say they excised m>allm> of the corny glamness, but the bit that remains is played for fun, not ironic laughs. When I first came across these dudes I was worried they were less than full devotees, however, the more I listen, the more I'm convinced that they're doing it right. They'll never regress to blue-collar denim-clad street toughs and you can still pick out copycat riffs all over the place, but I doubt they care -- they're definitely going for a Tokyo Blade kind of thing, complete with Japanese fascination as evidenced by songs like "Running in menace" (chorus: "See you in Tokyo / Out in the city") and today's mp3 pick, "Katana". This is the centerpiece of the album for me; not only is it the longest, most epic track, it's also way catchy and features a ton of great guitar breaks during the long instrumental mid-section. Great backing vocals too, a definite plus and an under-utilized genre hallmark. It's not m>quitem> cool enough to recommend shelling out for the main_page=product_music_info&products_id=452" target="_blank">lame picture disc on Heavy Artillery, but should you come across the UK version on white from Earache for a decent price, I say jump on it. Picture discs are lame anyhow, classic metal like this is not. Do not mix.

Enforcer - Katana

Meet a what?

Fluxblog asks questions about the new Britta Persson single "meet a bear": https://www.fluxblog.org/2010/07/words-i-couldnt-understand

This week's Last.fm chart

Here is the m/group/itsatrap" target="_blank">It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week, unique to our group:

01. Kent
02. Håkan Hellström
03. CEO
04. Robyn
05. The National
06. Familjen
07. Shout Out Louds
08. Bob Hund
09. Jens Lekman
10. Au Revoir Simone

Do you listen to music on your computer or with an iPod? Please join us and make your playlist count! Go here to learn more: m/help/" target="_blank">https://www.last.fm/help/

New Keith Canisius album in September

Danish shoegazer Keith Canisius will release his third solo album "This time it's our high" on September 6 via Darla Records. Hear a preview tune at myspace: myspace.com/keithcanisius" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/keithcanisius

MP3: Obliteration - Nekropsalms evoke the frozen age

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Now in stock: Obliteration - Nekropsalms LP + 7"

Not just the best death metal release of 2009, it was also 2009's mninger/osloprisen-2009-arets-osloskive" target="_blank">Oslo Award-winning album of year, and now it is finally available on vinyl courtesy of Duplicate Records. A small stack of them just showed up on my doorstep so now I can offer them to you for the not-quite-a-bargain price of $24 plus s/h. If you think that sounds rough, well, that's far below what new vinyl from Norway usually costs with shipping and let me assure you, this modern classic is well worth it! 500 copies, awesome matte sleeve plus a bonus 7" featuring two exclusive cuts not available anywhere else: "Dawn of the deluge" b/w "Dead by dawn" (Dr. Shrinker)

Want one? Email mailto:mailorder@itsatrap.com">mailorder@itsatrap.com. Recommended for all fans of dirty, ugly death metal.

Obliteration - Nekropsalms evoke the frozen age

Håkan Lidbo - Zuzuvela

"Zuzuvela", the Håkan Lidbo-composed piece for vuvuzela commissioned by Swedish radio, is now available as a free download: m/archives/1483" target="_blank">https://hakanlidbo.com/archives/1483
Y'know, just in case you didn't get enough of that sound during the World Cup.

New music from Emily and The Orgasm Addicts

Danish act Emily and The Orgasm Addicts just finished up mastering their new album and are now streaming two tracks at their website: https://www.eatoa.dk/

Adult Crash is back, will reissue Nukketeatteri

Danish hardcore label Adult Crash is back in effect after an extended break and will be putting out a reissue of Finnish KBD punk act Nukketeatteri's 1982 7" "Tervetuloa helvettiin..." in August. Beyond that, expect some other CPH-related releases this fall, but nothing has been specified yet.

MP3: Terje Isungset - Contemplation

Summer heat getting you down? For audial escapism, it's hard to beat music performed on instruments constructed from solid hunks of ice. That's composer/percussionist Terje Isungset's specialty and the result of his work truly is just as strangely cold and beautiful as you'd expect. Watch the short doc posted above and then listen to "Contemplation", off his 2008 album "Ice concerts".

Terje Isungset - Contemplation