Theodor Jensen to release single in August
Razzia Records will release the new Theodor Jensen (The Plan) solo single "Songbird" on August 7.
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Katatonia working on new album
Katatonia will be going into the studio later this month to work on their 8th album. Expect an October release via Peaceville.
Advance Patrol partners with The Pirate Bay
Apparently Advance Patrol's new album "El futuro" was moving enough downloads when they only had it posted on their own site, so they decided to upload it to The Pirate Bay and write a press release. Check it: https://globalgonza.com/2009/05/31/english-press-release-advance-patrol/
Any aspiring bands hoping to do the same for a quick PR boost better jump on it quick because returns are sure to be diminishing.
New CEO takes charge at Swedish Music Information Centre
Stina Westerberg takes over as the Swedish Music Information Centre's new CEO today -- read the full English press release: https://www.mic.stim.se/avd/mic/prod/micnews.nsf/webselectpuff/613A29430862D329C1257566002B51FD
Bonjour Recordings is busy
Swedish indiepop label Bonjour Recordings just announced four new singles from the artists Love & Happiness, Djuret, ONE and Portrait Painter(s). Follow the links for samples and more details, and for those savvy enough, view source and find yourself a Base64 decoder to get the mp3s.
Carolina Wallin Pérez to release jazz tribute to Kent
Swedish jazz vocalist Carolina Wallin Pérez is releasing an album of Kent songs called "Pärlor" on June 3 via Family Tree Music, each rearranged and redone in her own style. Preview at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/carolinawallinperez
Fever Ray to release new single "Triangle walks'
"Triangle walks" has been selected as the third single from Fever Ray's debut album. It will be available both on 12" and as a digital download and will include remixes from Tiga, Spektre, James Rutledge, Tora Vinter, Ben Hoo and Allez-Allez. Also, keep an eye out for a video made with director Mikel Cee Karlsson.
Viola - A decade
Finnish act Viola's new free single for the month of June is a special celebration of their 10 years as a band and is called, appropriately enough, "A decade". Check it: https://www.violamusicclub.com/
The band will throw their usual annual birthday party Viola's Day Fest at Semifinal in Helsinki on June 3.
New Rumskib in September, preview track now online
The new Rumskib album "Better places to dive" will be released in September. Hear a preview track called "Sleepwalking" at mainman Keith Canisius' myspace page: https://www.myspace.com/keithcanisius
Stuart Sikes to mix new Tarantula Waltz album
Producer/engineer Stuart Sikes (Cat Power, White Stripes, Modest Mouse, etc.) has been hired to mix The Tarantula Waltz' new album.
The Aches have a new album, but no label
Swedish pop-punk act The Aches have finished a new album and are currently seeking a new label. Preview tracks at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/aches1
They're a solid band -- well worth checking out.
September Malevolence announce fall tour, working on new material
September Malevolence will be touring Europe again starting in late October, expect dates to be confirmed soon. Otherwise, the band is working on new material which they say is shorter and more vocal. Will they sell out and go pop? Wait and see...
Ninetown signs Smash Into Pieces
Ninetown Records has announced the signing of Swedish corporate rock act Smash Into Pieces and will be releasing their debut single "Fading" on June 17. Listen at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/sm4shintopieces
Negative to release b-sides/rarities collection
Finnish act Negative will be releasing the b-sides/rarities collection "God likes your style" on June 17. Mainman Jonne Aaron contributes liner notes for the story of every song included on said disc.
New Pascal being mixed next week
Pascal will mix their new album next week. See live video footage of them performing new tracks here: https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Knivbarbro&view=videos