Oh no! Oh No Ono goes international
Friendly Fire and The Leaf Label have licensed Oh No Ono's album "Eggs" for an international release. No dates yet, but I'll keep you posted.
Tag: General
Takida mot der Polizei
Aftonbladet reports that the German authorities are causing problems for Takida: https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article5910128.ab (in Swedish)
Auktion goes on hiatus
Auktion have cancelled their plans to do a "final" tour as it seems they simply can't get it together between living in different towns, being parents, working and so on. They still plan on releasing a discography collection and playing a few more times eventually, but as of now they consider themselves "in hiatus."
Rune Grammofon confirms 3CD album from Circulasione Totale Orchestra
The details for the next Rune Grammfon release, a new album from long-running Norwegian improv act Circulasione Totale Orchestra, has been posted: https://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/circulasione-totale-orchestra/rcd-2089-circulasione-totale-orchestra_-bandwidth-_3cd
The new 3-disc collection "Bandwidth" is due out October 26.
Denimzine bites the dust
The new issue of Swedish rock'n'roll mag Denimzine that comes out tomorrow, October 6, will be their last. Read more: https://www.denimzine.com/blog/?view=548
If any ex-writers need a new outlet, get in touch! Same goes for Digfi people as well.
I Was a King confirm UK 7"
I Was a King will release their debut UK 7" via Sonic Cathedral on November 16. The a-side features the tune "Norman Bleik" while the flip has a cover of "She's my best friend" by Velvet Underground.
New Kitty & the K single on the way
Kitty & the K will have a new single (+ video and remixes) posted for free download on October 14: https://www.kittyandthek.com/
Death To Frank Ziyanak dies
Danish act Death To Frank Ziyanak have broken up following the departure of bassist Mads Schmidt who left at the end of their just-completed tour with Hank Robot and Loopgirl. Singer/guitarist Frank Ziyanak plans to continue working with drummer Ibber, as well as with his other band The Wong Boys, in addition to finishing his upcoming solo album.
The Floor is Made of Lava working on new album
Overrated Danish hype The Floor is Made of Lava are currently working on a new album entitled "Howl at the moon" to be released in early 2010. Read more at Gaffa: https://www.gaffa.dk/nyhed/34911
Klabbes Bank to release 3rd album, offer preview
Swedish jazz combo Klabbes Bank are streaming a few tracks from their new album "Je suis la mer" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/klabbesbank
It comes out October 7 via Hoob Records and will be celebrated with a release gig at Nefertiti in Göteborg on the 10th.
Kid Down parts with Burning Heart
Swedish emopop act Kid Down has parted ways with Burning Heart/Epitaph. However, the band aims to record something new by the end of the year and will probably take on a more DIY approach it seems.
Racingpaperplanes looking for a label
IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes is currently working on a new album together with pal/producer Kristofer Åström and is seeking out a label to release it: https://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=5249278&blogId=513020024
Daniel Gilbert from Broder Daniel to release solo album
Ex-Broder Daniel bassist/founder Daniel Gilbert will be releasing his debut solo album "New African Sports, Soul Café Club No #1" on December 28 via Dolores Records. Hear a sample tune at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/mybuddy
Kent confirms new album, single
The new Kent album "Röd", their 8th overall, will be released on November 6 and will be available in a seemingly ridiculous limited 4CD set in addition to the long, solitary disc that proves you are but a mere fair-weather fan. As for what each CD will contain, it hasn't been revealed yet and I'm not sure I even want to know, but the first single "Töntarna" comes out October 14 (it was released digitally last night) and will include a Familjen remix.
Svenska Akademien are no more
Swedish reggae/hip-hop act Svenska Akademien have decided to call it quits after 10 years: https://svenskaakademien.just.nu/