Aftonbladet has the new Hellacopters video for "Darling darling": musikvideor/article3090486.ab" target="_blank">https://www.aftonbladet.se/webbtv/noje/musikvideor/article3090486.ab

Joel Segerstedt of The Open Up and Bleeds has some new demo tracks up at myspace: myspace.com/detswedenborgskarummet" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/detswedenborgskarummet

MP3: Paavoharju - Kevätrumpu

Paavoharju makes some very interesting sounds, but after giving their new album "Laulu laakson kukista" numerous spins, I have come to the conclusion that it lacks a cohesive narrative, ultimately rendering them forgettable. At first I wondered if maybe I wasn't in the correct damaged state of mind to appreciate their weirdness, but nothing sticks no matter how many times I listen. It's especially disappointing too because, like I said, the actual sounds they create are fascinating. "Kevätrumpu" is a good illustration of my frustration -- the main melody line is established early on and flutters in and out of focus as the piece progresses, yet it never really goes anywhere. It goes from tepid to soft to tepid and then ceases to be altogether. Very disappointing.

Paavoharju - Kevätrumpu

International release dates for Lukestar's excellent album "Lake Toba":

09/19 - Germany/Austria/Switzerland (Riptide Recordings)
09/22 - Denmark (Tuba/Bonnier), UK (Tuba/Backs/Shellshock), France (RocksmyAssRecords), Belgium/Holland (Tuba/Berthus), Spain (Arindelle Records)

Still one of the best releases of 2008. Look for them to tour Europe extensively this coming fall too - dates soon!

The video for The Kid's version of "mayhem troopers", easily one of the year's best singles, is now on YouTube: m/watch?v=s3mTi3JB2ik" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3mTi3JB2ik

Popmatters reviews The Bridal Shop album "From seas": matters.com/pm/review/61672/the-bridal-shop-from-seas" target="_blank">https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/61672/the-bridal-shop-from-seas

Pain, the pop-metal crossover act of Hypocrisy frontman Peter Tägtgren, will release their new album "Cynic paradise" on October 31. Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon guests on two tracks.

Fluxblog on the new marit Larsen single: moon.html" target="_blank">https://www.fluxblog.org/2008/08/swallow-half-moon.html

Dagens Nyheter reports that a Broder Daniel documentary is in the works: https://www.dn.se/DNet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=2198&a=814689

Discobelle has a track from Promoe's (Looptroop Rockers) upcoming solo album: mtid/" target="_blank">https://www.discobelle.net/2008/08/12/den-ljusnande-framtid/

The Skull Defekts will be touring the US East Coast in October with Talk Normal:

10/03 - Death By Audio, Brooklyn, NY w/VAZ, Lary 7
10/04 - tba, Baltimore, mD
10/05 - Sonic Circuits Festival @ Velvet Lounge, Washington DC
10/06 - Eclectic @ Wesylelan University, middletown, CT
10/07 - AS220, Providence, RI
10/08 - PA's Lounge, Boston, mA
10/10 - Now Thats Class, Cleveland, OH
10/11 - tba, Detroit, mI
10/12 - Prosperity Space, Chicago, IL
10/14 - Skylab, Columbus, OH
10/16 - (R5 Presents) Danger Danger Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
10/17 - Cake Shop, New York, NY

Stream the new melpo mene album "Bring the lions out": myspace.com/melpomenemusic" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/melpomenemusic
It comes out on August 27 via Imperial Recordings.

You Are Awesome! has a new mixtape posted for free download featuring a whole bunch of up-and-coming Swedish indie artists: me.se/" target="_blank">https://www.youareawesome.se/
Look for the red button in the center of the page and keep following the links.

MP3: Hello Saferide - Anna

I wasn't completely lying m/mp3.php?t=778">yesterday, when I said I had no good new music to share. I have plenty, I just don't necessarily have permission to share it. However, lucky for you, Razzia Records has just given me the okay to post the new Hello Saferide single "Anna" and I have to say, I am grateful to do so. If you've seen HS live in the past year or two this song might sound familiar -- I remember hearing it at Way Out West last year and I would imagine that's not the only time it's been performed. Anyhow, it's an amazing tune and it emphasizes the HS I love dearly: the darker, more reserved side, the storyteller. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Annika's upbeat numbers too, but it's these slower tunes that give her depth and show her range and that's something that wasn't always apparent before her sideproject Säkert! came out. Had I heard "Anna" before "that lesbian song," all skepticism would have been erased immediately. Likewise, I think that other skeptics might be pleasantly surprised by this if they give it a chance. Hello Saferide has always been more than mere indiepop if you actually paid attention.

Look for the new Andreas mattson-produced album "more modern short stories from..." to be released on September 24. Hot Stuff will be handling the vinyl this time, with a 7" version of "Anna" (+ an exclusive b-side) on the way as well.

Hello Saferide - Anna

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show:

01. Pascal - Längtar efter dig
02. TALK 1
03. Division of Laura Lee - Central Park
04. New Decade - While tonight still is
05. Abduktio - Uutisia rintamalta
06. TALK 2
07. Echo Is Your Love - Lion tamer vs tigers
08. Fireside - Silver muscle car
09. Him Kerosene - Ladybugs
10. TALK 3
11. NEI - New morning
12. The Bear Quartet - All your life
13. Park Hotell - Dead ringers
14. KVLR - Spit
15. Electric Retard - Skate girl
16. TALK 4
17. Samuraj Cities - Ugly kids are alright
18. Barra Head - Iron to skin
19. Death By Kite - Himmelfahrtskommando
20. TALK 5
21. Blithe - Haven
22. Starmarket - You can't come
23. Lukestar - White shade
24. monkeystrikes - Tahonga take away
25. TALK 6
26. Voices Break the Silence - This awful friend

Reminder: my show on Sirius Left of Center (channel 26) airs Sundays at 11pm ET with repeats on monday at the same time.