Lapko - Love is sick and wrong

"Love is sick and wrong" is the first sample tune from the forthcoming Lapko album "ΓΟΛΕ", officially confirmed for release on may 9 via Fullsteam Records.

May 3 in London: José González + Tinariwen

Not sure how I missed it before, but José González will be appearing with Tinariwen at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London for a one-off event on may 3. Both artist will perform solo as well as doing a collaborative set. Tickets mpire.co.uk/event/36278/tinariwen-and-jose-gonzalez-tickets" target="_blank">here.

Musique Le Pop - Time changes

New indiepop from Norway by way of perennial US-based label minty Fresh featuring members from Remington Super 60, Safariari and Elak Bingo. This is the group's very first song and plans are now underway to put together a full album.

Lydia Laska - Nervous (video)

Head into deep space with Norwegian black metal/pop act Lydia Laska.

Simian Ghost UK tour update

Updated UK tourdates for Simian Ghost:

04/10 - Surya, London
04/11 - The Soup Kitchen, manchester
04/12 - The Captain's Rest, Glasgow
04/13 - Joiners, Southampton

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! - Crow hill

"Crow hill" is the first single from It's a Bird! It's a Plane!'s upcoming debut full-length "Here comes the sun", due out this coming may via Razzia Records.

Neneh Cherry + The Thing = The Cherry Thing

Swedish pop artist Neneh Cherry (and daughter of famed trumpet player Don Cherry) and Swedish/Norwegian free-jazz trio The Thing (named after a Don Cherry tune) are teaming up for an album to be released via Smalltown Supersound called, quite naturally, "The Cherry Thing". Get full details at the label: malltownsupersound.com/2012/03/21/neneh-cherry-cherry-album-june/" target="_blank">https://www.smalltownsupersound.com/2012/03/21/neneh-cherry-cherry-album-june/

Scrags sign with Svart

The Scrags new single "Void lodge" will be released via the esteemed Finnish label Svart Records this coming spring on 7" vinyl.

Reptile Youth - Speeddance (remake by Deathcrush)

Denmark vs Norway; hear the original version, Deathcrush's full-length cover and a b-side remix here: m/hfn-music/sets/reptile-youth-speeddance-1/" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/hfn-music/sets/reptile-youth-speeddance-1/

New from Bertine Zetlitz

Scandipop reports that Norwegian pop queen Bertine Zetlitz has a new album and single out, both called "Electric feet": https://www.scandipop.co.uk/?p=9090

Miasmal to tour in May

Swedish death metallers miasmal will be spending three weeks touring Europe in may: monia.info/miasmal/livedates.htm" target="_blank">https://agrimonia.info/miasmal/livedates.htm

Disco Ensemble in the studio (video)

Disco Ensemble are currently in the studio working on their 5th album.

Materikaa - Silently watching

New sounds from materikaa, official release on April 3 via the m/n/39374-playground-launches-dance-music-label">new Playground music dance/pop imprint Uniform Beat. For more new stuff from the label, mbeat.com/music-sounds-better-with-us" target="_blank">go here.

NYC Pop Fest to feature Speedmarket Avenue, Burning Hearts, more

Scandinavian acts confirmed for this year's NYC Pop Fest in may: Speedmarket Avenue, Burning Hearts, Lisa Bouvier, Pushy Parents and The Electric Pop Group. Dates and details: ml" target="_blank">https://www.nycpopfest.org/line-up.html

Pg.lost - Key (teaser)

Check out a quick teaser clip for the upcoming Pg.lost album "Key", due out may 4 via Black Star Foundation.