Look for Rune Grammofon to release the new album "A killer for that ache" from singer/songwriter Hilde marie Kjersem in mid-August. Also on the way later this year are new records from moHa!, Huntsville (+ special guests), Susanna (of Susanna and the magical Orchestra) and Humcrush (live) as well as the sequel to the "money will ruin everything" art-book/2CD compilation.

Gbg-based hardcore act The Eight Arms Around You has a ripping new track up on myspace: myspace.com/theviiiarmsaroundyou" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/theviiiarmsaroundyou

music Export Finland's July newsletter is now online: musex.fi/mxf/news?articleId=160" target="_blank">https://musex.fi/mxf/news?articleId=160

Pelle Carlberg's new album "The lilac time" is confirmed for release on August 27 via Labrador Records.

Finnish indie/synthpop act Déclassé has confirmed that their new album "Silos" will be released on August 13. Hear the first single "She's a raver" at myspace: myspace.com/declassetheband" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/declassetheband

The Silent Ballet has posted two new volumes of their postrock comp series for free download: m/dnn/" target="_blank">https://thesilentballet.com/dnn/
I'd highlight the Scandinavians for you, but Icelandic artists Olafur Arnalds and mimas are the only ones I immediately recognize.

Here's the video for the new maskinen single "Segertåget": m/watch?v=4kZ8U3WWHTU" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kZ8U3WWHTU

Pitchfork reviews the expanded digital release of the new Love Is All EP "Wishing well": media.com/article/record_review/51447-love-is-all-wishing-well-5-ep" target="_blank">https://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/51447-love-is-all-wishing-well-5-ep

There's a new Förmögenhet track up on myspace: myspace.com/formogenhet" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/formogenhet
Said track will appear on the upcoming 7" comp "Den magiska cirkeln"

MP3: On Volcano - Out of sight

Okay, time for one last mid-year highlight. On thinking about who to cover, I knew I had to do something non-Swedish since a lot of the higher rated stuff from thereabouts is rightfully getting the attention it deserves (and no, I'm not talking about Kleerup). So Finland it is! I was inclined to do another Frivolvol postm/mp3.php?t=659">¹, but I figure that would be too much negativity for one week. They are, after all, one of the most nihilistic/misanthropic bands I've heard in quite some time. Instead I give you another track from indierock shoegazers On Volcano. I know I only just got their debut EP "my sleep was filled with dreams" quite recentlym/mp3.php?t=720">², but it's been on steady rotation ever since it arrived. Further proof of my devotion: I purchased a number of copies m/store/product.php?productid=582">for resale knowing full well that they are an obscure act with no profile whatsoever. It's worth it to me, they are that good. As I said last time, the band started out doing postrock and you can still hear that in their sound, but they've honed and refined the approach to be more pop-oriented, much thanks to frontwoman minna's prominent vocals. "Out of sight" is a perfect example as it starts off in dreampop land before getting direct and to-the-point on the chorus. Wait for the breakdown too- that's the best part! Totally unexpected, but absolutely perfect.

On Volcano - Out of sight

Swedish rockers Diamond Dogs have four new tracks off their new album "most likely" posted for listening at myspace: myspace.com/diamonddogssweden" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/diamonddogssweden

Buffet Libre's 80s Rewind Project featuring a wide variety of bands covering their fave 80s classics is now online for perusal: https://www.buffetlibre.net/
Swedish artists include Friday Bridge, Lucknow Pact, Social Services, We Are Soldiers We Have Guns, Band In Box, Adventure Kid and more.

Kranium Records is giving away a free limited-edition 7" to the first 170 people who order the new Nitad CD. Hear a track "mina tanker" and view the awesome cover art at myspace: myspace.com/kraniumrecords" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/kraniumrecords

Swedish noiserockers Voices Break the Silence have a couple new tracks on myspace: myspace.com/voicesbreakthesilence" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/voicesbreakthesilence
If you miss Seven Feet Four, be sure to check these guys out.

The new single "Utopia" from The Soundtrack of Our Lives is streaming at myspace: myspace.com/officialtsool" target="_blank">https://www.myspace.com/officialtsool