For the Swedes (and the masochists), the Hybris guide to melodifestivalen: m.blogspot.com/2009/03/moscow-does-not-believe-in-tears.html" target="_blank">https://hybrism.blogspot.com/2009/03/moscow-does-not-believe-in-tears.html
If you want to make sure you get your fill of Scandinavian music at SXSW, be sure to not only hit the m/?n=29350">"Danish Dynamite" party on march 20, but also check out "Sweden Goes SXSW" at Habana Calle Patio on march 19. Full details (including some Norwegian names?): mtorp.com/exms/?p=229" target="_blank">https://www.hjelmtorp.com/exms/?p=229
Updated tourdates for Swedish roots act Baskery, including details for SXSW:
03/14 - mcGonigel's mucky Duck, Houston, TX
03/15 - KPFT Radio's 39th Anniversary Birthday Bash, Houston, TX
03/17 - Artz Ribs, Austin, TX
03/18 - maria's Taco Xpress, Austin, TX
03/19 - SXSW mother Egans, Austin, TX
03/21 - Folk Alliance at Threadgill's World Headquarters, Austin, TX
03/26 - El Lok, Zurich (CH)
03/27 - Waldsee, Freiburg (GER)
03/28 - Rockpalast-Harmony, Bonn (GER)
03/29 - Nachtleben, Frankfurt (GER)
03/30 - Schocken, Stuttgart (GER)
03/31 - Beatpol, Dresden (GER)
04/01 - Glanz and Glori, Osnabruck (GER)
04/02 - Paradiso, Amsterdam (HOL)
04/03 - W2, Den Bosch (HOL)
04/29 - Oslo Blues Club, Oslo (NOR)
04/30 - Bergen Fes, Bergen (NOR)
05/01 - Nidaros Blues Festival, Trondheim (NOR)
05/02 - tbd, tbd (NOR)
05/22 - Spot Festival, Århus (DK)
05/30 - O.B.S. Festival, Beverungen (GER)
05/31 - O.B.S. Festival, Beverungen (GER)
06/20 - Big Session Festival, Leceister (UK)
06/22 - Borderline, London (UK)
06/26 - Glastonbury Festival, Somerset (UK)
07/18 - Stainby Festival, Lincolnshire (UK)
07/19 - Larmertree Festival, Salisbury (UK)
07/24 - Canal Street Jazz & Blues, Arandal (NOR)
07/25 - Canal Street Jazz & Blues, Arandal (NOR)
Live music with Peggy Lejonhjärta at PSL, featuring guest appearances from markus Krunegård (Laakso) and Therese Johansson (Lowood): musik-med-peggy-lejonhjarta/" target="_blank">https://blogg.svt.se/psl/2009/03/13/musik-med-peggy-lejonhjarta/
Silje Wergeland from Norwegian doom act Octavia Sperati has been recruited as the new vocalist for the excellent Dutch act The Gathering. Hear a few new tracks at myspace: myspace.com/gatheringofficial" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/gatheringofficial
Soundvenue has the premiere for the new Turboweekend video "After hours": m/play/videoer/2009/03/13/soundvenue-premiere-turboweekend" target="_blank">https://soundvenue.com/play/videoer/2009/03/13/soundvenue-premiere-turboweekend
I haven't had a chance to watch it yet myself, but the group's new record "Ghost of a chance" is quite good.
The World Wildlife Federation (WWF) has selected an instrumental track from Swedish artist Kristoffer Ragnstam for use in their "Earth Hour" campaign. Check it: m/watch?v=rc7mXE6dv18" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc7mXE6dv18
Popjustice has selected the watered-down pop of Napoleon's new single as their 'Song of the Day': m/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3494&Itemid=243" target="_blank">https://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3494&Itemid=243
Absolut Noise talks to Dear Euphoria about her new album "Heal my violence" and posts her new single "Pop pills": m/2009/03/second-album-heal-my-violence.html" target="_blank">https://absolutnoise.blogspot.com/2009/03/second-album-heal-my-violence.html
Kamera's new single "misfortune strikes again" is now streaming at myspace: myspace.com/kamerastyle" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/kamerastyle
I barely keep up with industrial/EBm at all anymore, but I did go through a period in my teens when I was all about it, so I think I'll always have a soft spot for the stuff, especially early Wax Trax such as pre-guitar/"Alain" Jourgenson/electropop era ministry. Taken into consideration, it's fitting that I find myself really enjoying the new Emmon album since it's so reminiscent of that era -- well-crafted, melodic-yet-dark electronic pop. And not dark like faux-vampire/mesh shirt dark, just minor key and beautiful. I still enjoy the minimalist and intentionally primitive music of acts such as Agent Side Grinder or Adolf Filter, but quality pop songs always win in the end and "Secrets & lies" is a great one, especially with the long buildup to the point that the heavier beats come in. I also appreciate the moderate tempo; yet another hallmark of earlier times, not to mention maturity and craftsmanship. I'm sure people will still find ways to m/watch?v=2Hv3TgGE9ww" target="_blank">dance ridiculously, should it comes on at your local goth nite, but it doesn't have to be that way.
PS, buy the disc m/store/product.php?productid=602">here.
Emmon - Secrets & lies
Heads up Sirius Xm listeners: my show is getting bumped to monday night @ 11pm ET next week as they will be airing special SXSW programming all weekend. A repeat will air on Tuesday at the same time.
This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:
01. Larz Kristerz - Hem till dig
02. Kevin Borg - The beginning
03. Sofia Karlsson - Söder om kärleken
04. Olle Ljungström - Sju
05. Hammerfall - No sacrifice, no victory
06. Zillah & Totte - Det låter apa
07. Sahara Hotnights - Sparks
08. Bengt Hennings - Låt kärleken slå till
09. Perssons Pack - Öster om heden
10. Jenny Wilson - Hardships!
11. Laleh - me and Simon
12. Veronica maggio - Och vinnaren är...
13. mando Diao - Give me fire!
14. CC & Lee - Gåva till dig
15. Anna Ternheim - Leaving on a mayday
16. Takida - Bury the lies
17. A Camp - Colonia
18. Kim - Kim
19. Jill Johnson - Baby blue paper
20. Freddie Wadling - The dark flower (den mörka blomman)
William Hut has a horrible new website: mhut.com/" target="_blank">https://www.williamhut.com/
I thought all those new mubito sites were bad, but this one takes the cake. Frames of Flash FTW!
Check out the new Damn! video for "Country ways": m/watch?v=BZDUgOKrSS0&fmt=18" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZDUgOKrSS0&fmt=18