Moloken has a studio blog

Norrland hardcore/doom act Moloken is keeping a studio blog at myspace while they record their debut full-length "Our astral circle": https://www.myspace.com/moloken

Suuri Voima to release self-titled album via Punos Sound

Punos Sound (Plain Fade) will be releasing the new self-titled album from Suuri Voima on April 15. The album was produced and recorded by Jarkko "Pepe Trouble" Heiniö of Tigerbombs/King of All the Animals and you can now hear three tracks at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/suurivoima

Jaqueline confirm 'Cape Horn' release date

The new Jaqueline album "Cape Horn" is now officially confirmed for release on March 30.

Bob Hund one-ups The Embassy with single-edition single

PSL reports that the new Bob Hund single "Fantastiskt" will be offered as a single edition dubplate: https://blogg.svt.se/psl/2009/03/03/extra-extra-bob-hund-kontrar-slapper-lat-i-ett-enda-exemplar/
To which Service replies, the new ultra-limited 12" single from The Embassy will be engraved with the names of each auction winner on their copy.

Death is not Glamorous supports file-sharing, not TONO

NRK reports that Norwegian punkrockers Death is not Glamorous are at an impasse with the publishing organization TONO over their anti-piracy stance: https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/kultur/1.6506427 (in Norwegian)

Electric Boys reunion at Sweden Rock

Do people care? Swedish rock/funk/metal act Electric Boys are reuniting: https://www.musikindustrin.se/artikel/572/Electric_Boys_aterforenas.html

'Records make great pets - Volume 2' coming March 16

Stereo Test Kit has confirmed the tracklist for their upcoming "Records make great pets - Volume 2" compilation featuring 20 tracks from 20 Swedish indie artists: https://www.stereotestkit.com/pets.htm
Hard to pick specific highlights since the tracklist is incredibly strong, but some of the names are Alarma Man, Björn Kleinhenz, Convoj, Hajen, Lowood, Park Hotell, Rickard Jäverling, Scraps of Tape, The Social Services, Two White Horses and Winter Took His Life.

'The Sweptaways show' revealed!

Yesterday I told you there was a new Sweptaways album on the way, today I give you full details. Once again, the release date is April 15 and here now is the tracklist with full guest + songwriter details:

01. Democracy – The Sweptaways and Sir Eric Beyond [Erik Aalto]
02. Sign your name – The Sweptaways and Nina Ramsby [Terence Trent D'Arby]
03. They don't know about us – The Sweptaways and Anders Wendin aka Moneybrother [Kirsty MacColl]
04. Electric – The Sweptaways [Dag Volle, Martin Sandberg, Herbert Crichlow, Leila K]
05. Time of the season – The Sweptaways and Pelle Almqvist (The Hives) [Rod Argent, originally performed by The Zombies]
06. Happiness will be my revenge – The Sweptaways and Jens Lekman [Jens Lekman]
07. I've got your man – The Sweptaways and Robyn [Marion Hall, Richard Martin, Rickardo Ducent, originally performed by Lady Saw]
08. With every heartbeat – The Sweptaways and Simone Rubi (Rubies) [Robin Carlsson, Andreas Kleerup]
09. Vintersaga – The Sweptaways and Uje Brandelius [Ted Ström]
10. The world's greatest – The Sweptaways [R Kelly]
11. Something special – The Sweptaways and Asha Ali [Dolly Parton]
12. Tjörn – The Sweptaways and Björn Olsson [Björn Olsson]

Expect the first single (tbd) in mid-March.

New Montt Mardié album in April

The new Montt Mardié album "Skaizerkite" will be released on April 8 via Hybris. In the meantime, download the free all-covers EP "Direkt till svenska" right here: https://www.box.net/shared/vvjd89jk9e

Supersilent now a drum-less trio

According to Supersilent's fansite, the Norwegian avant/freejazz group is now a trio as drummer Jarle Vespestad has left the band. A new album featuring the pared-down lineup has already been recorded.

New Sweptaways album in mid-April

That other Swedish indie-choir The Sweptaways will release their second album "The Sweptaways show" on April 15. I'm not sure what material they'll be covering or who will be making a guest appearance, but I'll keep you posted.

New Superfamily album in August

The new Superfamily album will be out in August: https://www.superfamily.no/

Hypocrisy run rampant in the Swedish music industry, by way of Bad Taste Records

I've seen a few mentions of this here and there, but this is the first place I've found the full reprint: https://www.musikindustrin.se/artikel/565/tbc_090227.html (in Swedish)

Mishka to release new album thorugh The Perfect Hoax

The Perfect Hoax, the label run by the dudes behind Like Rats from a Sinking Ship, will be releasing the new album "The vulture conspiracy" from fellow Norwegians Mishka on March 15. Samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/miksha
Expect the two bands to tour together this spring.

Björn Kleinhenz completes the Bone Trilogy

Mr. Björn Kleinhenz reports that the third part of his excellent Bone Trilogy is done and will soon be released, perhaps even through this here site in addition to a cassette tape issued by Froggi Records. Entitled "Frogbone salad", this collection of songs features Froggi labelhead Kid Ikarus and was recorded a year ago in March 2008. There will be a release party at Valentinstüberln in NeuKölln, Berlin on March 14 and naturally I encourage all who are able to attend.