Dead Man does 'Listed'
Dusted's latest "Listed" feature includes a contribution from Swedish pysch act Dead Man: https://www.dustedmagazine.com/features/822
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Choir of Young Believers sign US deal
Choir of Young Believers have officially signed with Ghostly International. Look for a North American release of the album "This is for the white in your eyes" this coming fall.
Ghost Society to release EP in May
Danish act Ghost Society, which features members from People Press Play and Blue Foundation, will be releasing the new EP "Dogs and desperation" on May 11. Preview at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/ghostsocietyofficialsite
End of All recording next week
End of All will be going to Studio Hoborec next week to record a new 7" called "Places". Expect samples online as soon as the material is ready.
Industri Royal European tour this fall
Look for Umeå punkrock'n'rollers Industri Royal to tour Europe this fall starting in mid-October.
Jo Wang's 'Symposion' available again
Termo Records, the record label run by White Willow/The Opium Cartel, has unearthed a few copies of affiliated artist Jo Wang's classic 1990 album "Symposion and will be offering it for a limited time. More info at the label's website or head to myspace for samples.
New Radio Dept. EP very soon
According to Labrador's twitter, The Radio Dept. will be mastering a new EP this coming Monday.
Uncurbed/Behind Enemy Lines split on the way
Uncurbed recorded 8 new songs last week for an upcoming split with Behind Enemy Lines.
The Pirate Bay calls for retrial
Are you kidding me? It has been revealed that the judge in the Pirate Bay case was a member of various Swedish copyright organizations alongside many members of the prosecution. Read more: https://www.thelocal.se/19028/20090423/
If that's not an obvious conflict of interest, I don't know what is.
Nordic Notes presents 'Folk aus Skandinavien - Highlights des Nordens'
German label Nordic Notes is releasing a compilation of Scandinavian folk entitled "Folk aus Skandinavien - Highlights des Nordens" featuring 18 different artists from all over the region. Check the official comp website for full details: https://www.skandinavien-folk.de/
It's in German, but hopefully you can figure out the important stuff even if you don't know the language.
New Niko Skorpio EP to be available in all formats, as well as a free lo-bit download
Finnish industrial/darkwave artist Niko Skorpio will release his new "NeitherSphere" EP as a 7" on June 8, but you can also choose to purchase a CDR, FLAC or mp3 version. Or you can just download 128k mp3s for free -- go here for full details: https://www.someplaceelse.net/releases/?id=spe053
New song from Wan Light, first in three years
After three years of silence, Swedish indiepop act Wan Light is back with a new track streaming at myspace called "Do": https://www.myspace.com/wanlight
Premiering at the Volt Festival: The Uppsala Orchestra Of Analogue Synthesizers
Acclaimed Swedish electronic artist Håkan Lidbo is once again taking on a high-minded project and is organizing a symphony orchestra of analog synths that will be performing at the Volt Festival in Uppsala, Sweden on June 6. The group will be operating under the name UASSO, or The Uppsala Orchestra Of Analogue Synthesizers, and will be conducted by Erik Möller (Unai) with help from a Roland TR-808 control voltage clock output. The piece they will be premiering is composed by Erik along with Kroffe Ulfves (0-visionen) and Mario Pierro (Riders of the Lost Arp). An estimated 50-60 people will make up the group.
American Idol does Lykke Li?
So apparently Lykke Li's "I'm good I'm gone" was featured on American Idol last night? Hoookay.... Read more: https://pitchfork.com/news/35162-american-idol-sings-lykke-li/
MNW Klassiker presents Wilmer X
MNW is releasing (has already released?) a new entry in their "Klassiker" best-of series featuring proto-punk/rockabilly ac Wilmer X. 45 songs, two CDs, all from the period of 1980-87.