Fontän in the Forkcast
Fontän in the Pitchfork Forkcast: https://pitchfork.com/forkcast/13296-neanderthaler/
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Mattias Alkberg's 100 favorite songs
Swedish mag Novell asked Mattias Alkberg (The Bear Quartet) to compile a list of his top 100 favorite songs of the '00s and here is the result: https://www.mabd.se/?p=127
Jasper TX update
The always-busy Jasper TX (aka Dag Rosenqvist) reports that he's currently working on an album together with Danish poet Bue Nordström entitled "Replica Archipelago" to be released on October 8 via Bokbandet. There will be a record release show at Göteborgs Konstmuseum on October 9. In other news, there's also a soundtrack in the works for Dutch filmaker Juriaan Booijs' new work "Conformists" written together with Simon Scott (ex-Slowdive), a double-disc collection of OOP 3" CDRs with new remixes/cover versions via UK-based label Under the Spire and, lastly (for now), a European tour in the works for November. Head to myspace for more: https://profile.myspace.com/jaspertx
New Alphabeat in October
Danish pop act Alphabeat will release their new album "The spell" on October 19. The first single and title track is out August 31.
Next Fever Ray single = Seven
Fever Ray's next single will be for the track "Seven" and will be released on October 5. As always, a huge assortment of artists have been lined up to provide remixes including Crookers, Martyn, CSS, Marcel Dettman, Seth Troxler and Nicolas Chacona. Fellow Swede Johan Renck will direct the video.
New Asha Ali gets release date
The new Asha Ali album will be out October 7.
Mewseum coming to LA
The Zune LA Space will be hosting a six-day exhibition of Mewseum, a gallery showcasing the visual art of Mew. It will run from August 29 through September 3 and will include a live performance from the band on the 31st. More details: https://mewsite.com/mewseum
The Storm confirm new album
Danish duo The Storm (ex-Mew, Swan Lee) will release their sophomore album "Black luck" on October 12.
The Cold Existence signs with Pulverised Records
Pulverised Records has signed Göteborg-based metal act The Cold Existence. The band will be recording a new album with producer Peter Lausten later this year for release in early 2010.
Smalltown laying down tracks for new release
Swedish punkrockers have started recording songs for their upcoming 10" which will be released via Pirates Press. It will be half originals and half covers, something like 6-7 songs total.
New Theodor Jensen album gets release date
Theodor Jensen (The Plan, Broder Daniel) has confirmed his forthcoming solo debut "Tough love" will be released on September 2 via Razzia Records.
Presenting: Tutankamon
Via PSL comes word of a new Swedish supergroup of sorts called Tutankamon featuring Adam Olénius (Shout Out Louds), Peter Morén (Peter Bjorn and John), Daniel Värjö (The Concretes) and Niklas Korssell (The Plan). Their debut album will be released October 7 and the first single "Have you ever been in love" can be heard at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/tutankamontheband
Scandinavian all-star tribute to Leonard Cohen
A&R man Lars "Billy" Hansson and producer Lars Halapi have organized a big Scandinavian 75th birthday tribute to Leonard Cohen featuring contributions from Eva Dahlgren, Olle Ljungström, Ane Brun, Sophie Zelmani, Jenny Wilson, Rebecka Törnqvist, Mikael Wiehe, Cookies n Beans, Christel Alsos, Moto Boy and many more. Read a bit more about it here: https://blogg.svd.se/tvbloggen?id=15137
Apparently all tracks were recorded live in the studio and the resulting album will be released on September 30.
Rockettothesky pens a novel
Norwegian artist Jenny Hval, perhaps better known as Rockettothesky, has written a novel entitled "Perlebryggeriet" ("Perle Brewery"?) which will be released in October. Jenny says, "If you read it very carefully, you can hear the music." More info: https://kolonforlag.no/?type=book&ref=1243 (in Norwegian)
Vuk to support Fever Ray in the US
Fever Ray has selected Finnish/American artist Vuk to be the opening act on their upcoming US tour. Hear samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/vukmusic