New Ken Ring gets updated release date

The release of Swedish rapper Ken Ring's new record "Hip hop" is now set for August 26. The first official single "Nu måste vi dra" will be out July 24.

Elmo to play final show on July 31

It's a shame since I've just discovered them (and have been listening constantly), but Elmo will be playing their final show at Kulekalaset in Luleå on July 31. On a more positive note however, mainman magnus Ekelund is doing new stuff under his own name på Svenska -- listen at myspace: myspace.com/magnusekelund" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/magnusekelund (musikenligtjerry.blogspot.com/2009/07/en-djarv-pilot-och-ny-despertionspop-pa.html" target="_blank">via)

Dyno - Burning blood

There's a new Dyno track called "Burning blood" currently streaming at myspace: myspace.com/dynodynodyno" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/dynodynodyno

Makabert Fynd/Nice Idiot
Fuck your scene, kid volume 1
Kranium

"Fuck your scene, kid," emphasis on kid. This split 7" pairs up two sort of new-ish Swedish hardcore acts composed of long-time scene vets that attempts to teach the youngsters of this world how it's done. Come to think of it, it's actually kind of amazing how much of modern hardcore has turned into an old man's game -- young upstarts continue to flail and pose while the jaded bastards remain the ones who consistently deliver the goods. The pessimism and defeat of age has its benefits! As for the music, makabert Fynd deliver four ragers in as many minutes with a fierce, dual-vocal attack and a missbrukarna cover. On the flip, Nice Idiot does a similar fast and furious thing with the main differences being lyrics på engelska, a slightly longer attention span and a touch of crossover thrash. The get in/get out/wipe your hands approach of the former wins for me in the end, but both sides rage effectively. 447 copies, hand-numbered, dark purple vinyl; shame that the original screened covers got myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=264578492&blogId=478988825" target="_blank">botched as Kranium's graphic design is almost reason enough to pick this up, though the offset print does the job fine. Also nice to know that "Volume 2" featuring Dobermann Cult and Fredag den 13:e is already out, so no waiting to see whether this series will take off or not. Respect your elders!
- Avi Roig

Cody confirm debut full-length

Danish act Cody have confirmed that their debut full-length album "Songs" will be released on September 14.

Pitchfork reviews the new Bergraven

Pitchfork reviews the new Bergraven album "Till makabert väsen": m/reviews/albums/13256-till-makabert-vasen/" target="_blank">https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13256-till-makabert-vasen/

Korrallreven in the Forkcast

There's a cut from the new Service act Korrallreven in the Pitchfork Forkcast: m/forkcast/13116-loved-up/" target="_blank">https://pitchfork.com/forkcast/13116-loved-up/

MP3: Abramis Brama - Kylan kommer inifran

Abramis Brama lean way closer towards party rock than most Transubstans acts. Still definitely hard n' heavy, still definitely touched by the hand of prog, but also full of smiles, good times and plenty of gratuitous jams. It's all in good fun though; these dudes seem way more into rocking out than pure flash and shred. And how about that cowbell? I'm a sucker for it, always and forever. I do think I'm a bit more partial to the gloom and doom overall, a sound that Abramis Brama doesn't quite bring to the table, but I'm also okay with a little diversity now and then. Good ballsy rock always makes me happy.

Abramis Brama - Kylan kommer inifran

Thomas Dybdahl to play more English dates

Thomas Dybdahl will be spending more time playing in the UK and France this fall:

09/17 - The Pigalle Club, London (UK)
09/21 - Café de la Danse, Paris (FRA)
10/15 - Shepherds Bush Empire, London (UK)
10/26 - Spring & Airbrake, Belfast (IE)
10/27 - Academy, Dublin (IE)
10/28 - Cyprus Avenue, Cork (IE)

The Bombettes to play Germany

The Bombettes are heading down to Germany this week:

07/16 - Kulturbunker, Köln (GER)
07/17 - SUBSTANZ, Osnabrück (GER)
07/18 - Cafe morgenrot, Berlin (GER)
07/19 - JUZ mannheim, mannheim (GER)
07/20 - Hafenklang, Hamburg (GER)
07/21 - Bumzen, Köpenhamn (DK)

Mew announce more fall dates

New European dates for mew:

10/28 - Grünspan, Hamburg (GER)
10/29 - Lido, Berlin (GER)
10/30 - Gebäude 9, Cologne (GER)
10/31 - Luxembourg Rockhal, Luxembourg (LUX)
11/01 - Botanique, Brussels (BEL)
11/03 - Wulfrun, Wolverhampton (UK)
11/04 - Academy, Dublin (UK)
11/05 - ABC, Glasgow (UK)
11/06 - Academy 2, manchester (UK)
11/07 - metropolitan University, Leeds (UK)
11/09 - Anson Rooms, Bristol (UK)
11/10 - Shepherds Bush Empire, London (UK)
11/11 - melkweg, Amsterdam (NL)
11/12 - maroquinerie, Paris (FRA)

Pink Twins DVD available for preorder

Finnish electronic music/visual arts group Pink Twins have made their upcoming DVD "Sketches of pain" available for preorder and are giving away a bonus companion CDR called "Pink light/Pink heat" which includes the music from a few of the video works as an added incentive. Head to their site for full tracklist and details: m/2009/07/sketches-of-pain-dvd.html" target="_blank">https://pinktwins.com/2009/07/sketches-of-pain-dvd.html

New Lars Winnerbäck album confirmed

The new Lars Winnerbäck album "Tänk om jag ångrar mig, och sen ångrar mig igen" will be released on September 21. In addition to the standard CD, there will also be a limited edition box which will include a vinyl LP of said album plus the "112 Sånger" and a collection of Lars' photographs. The first single "Jag får liksom ingen ordning" comes out August 21.

Hello Saferide to get German release

Hello Saferide's latest fantastic album "more modern short stories..." is getting a German release this fall so there's now a new Deutsch website (with free mp3 giveaway): https://www.hellosaferide.de/
Expect tourdates in that part of the world to be announced soon.

New Kings of Convenience single on the way

Apparently the new Kings of Convenience single will be called "mrs Cold" and will be released as early as this week. As for the forthcoming album, it will reportedly be released on October 2.