Gina Jacobi has a new album, website
Swedish artist Gina Jacobi is back with her new album "Ömtåligt gods", her first Swedish-language release in 14 years. Head to her new website for more info: https://ginajacobi.se/
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Invasionen to release single in November
Invasionen (nee The Lost Patrol Band på Svenska) have reportedly been signed to a new label and will release the single "Får aldrig tro" in November, both digitally and as a 7".
Presenting: Nuaia
Swedish/Danish electronic/jazz/experimental trio Nuaia will release their self-titled debut album on October 26 and are previewing a number of tracks at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/nuaia
RIYL Midaircondo, Under Byen, or maybe Stina Nordenstam. Well worth checking out.
AC4 to work with Deranged, release 2 7"s
The new album from AC4, the new band featuring David and Dennis of Refused/Final Exit, is out now via Ny Våg and a North American release is on the way via Deranged. Also look out for a new 6-track 7" and a 7" split before the end of the year.
Tord Gustavsen Ensemble to tour UK
MIC Norway profiles Tord Gustavsen Ensemble ahead of their upcoming UK tour: https://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2009101613370870644083
Note that this is Gustavsen's ensemble, not the trio format he's been playing with for many years.
Mazarine Street back and on Service
Service Coop's latest release is a 3-song EP from revived (???) 90s indie act Mazarine Street. Preview: https://www.srvc.se/
Opeth car crash suicide
WTF: Opeth in suicidal car crash? Read: https://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=13462
Pitchfork on El Perro Del Mar, Liminals
Pitchfork reviews the new El Perro Del Mar album "Love is not pop": https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13571-love-is-not-pop/
Also, in the Forkcast, a track from Swedish act Liminals: https://pitchfork.com/forkcast/13483-the-swim/
BQ tour kickoff: hit & miss
Deleted Art has a somewhat brief report from The Bear Quartet's tour kickoff in Malmö last night: https://deletedart.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/89/
Haust and Next Life to release split 12"
Fierce Norwegian acts Haust and Next Life will be releasing a split 12" via Fysisk Format before the end of the year.
A-ha calls it quits
A-ha has announced they'll be officially breaking up after 25 years and will be playing for the last time ever on December 4, 2010 in Oslo. Read more: https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8308829.stm
Iceland Airwaves updates via Twitter
Journalist Ben Murray will be attempting to tweet reviews of as many new and interesting bands as possible while attending Iceland Airwaves this weekend: https://twitter.com/benhmurray
Expectt a more in-depth follow-up account next week as well.
Jonas Linngård = Labbet
Jonas Linngård from Pets has a new solo project called Labbet and he will be releasing his debut single "Heart and soul of a lion" on November 2. Preview here along with the b-side "I'm gonna miss you when you're gone": https://fairtilizer.com/users/Labbet
Paper to get re-release in coop w/Imperial Recordings
Imperial Recordings has partnered with fellow Swedish label Novoton is a joint deal to re-release the excellent album "An object" from Kraut/postpunk act Paper on February 10, 2010. Said album will be repackaged in new artwork and will be available on both CD and, at long last, vinyl.
Ja Ja Ja launch night set for November
They missed their intended launch date, but it seem that the folks behind the Ja Ja Ja Nordic clubnights in London have finally got themselves their first showcase at The Lexington on November 19. As for the bands selected to grace the stage at this inaugral event, they were selected by Huw Stephens of Radio 1 Introducing and include a representation from every Scandinavian country except poor Denmark: Kira Kira (Iceland), I Was A King (Norway), TV Off (Finland), Francis (Sweden). Go to their website for more: https://www.jajajamusic.com/