Cut City LP in March?
The vinyl edition of Cut City's superb swansong album "Where's the harm in dreams disarmed?" is on track for a late March release: https://www.deletedart.org/releases.asp?id=49
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New Frida Hyvönen album in April, first single out now
The new Frida Hyvönen album "To the soul" will be released on April 18. Listen to the first single "Terribly dark" here.
Cats on Fire confirm album release, share new song
The new Cats on Fire album "All blackshirts to me", the Finnish indiepop band's third overall, has been confirmed for release on March 28 via . Check out the new song "A few empty waves" right here.
Signaler Från Ovan to exhume Herraids
Swedish flexi label has unearthed some old recordings for release from the band Herraids, an old hardcore act featuring members from Raped Teenagers and Rövsvett that apparently recorded some material back in '85 that was never officially released. No idea when it'll actually be out, but I'll keep you posted.
2012 Swedish Grammis winners
Here are the winners of the 2012 Swedish Grammis:
Best Album: Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes
Best Artist: Lykke Li
Best Electronic/Dance: Rebecca & Fiona - I Love You, Man
Best Hip-Hop/Soul: Timbuktu - Sagolandet
Best Hardrock/Metal: Graveyard - Hisingen Blues
Best Jazz: Tonbruket - Dig It To The End
Best Songwriter: Veronica Maggio/Christian Walz - Satan I Gatan
Best Song: Avicii - Levels
Best Music Video: Gustav Johansson - Karl X Johan "Flames (Uncompromised Cut)"
Best Newcomer: Aleks
Best Pop: Veronica Maggio - Satan I Gatan
Best Producer: Masse Salazar
Best Rock: Deportees - Islands & Shores
Best International Success: Swedish House Mafia
Best Lyrics: Veronica Maggio/Christian Walz - Satan I Gatan
Best Innovator: Avicii
Full list: https://www.grammis.se/?ha_events=grammis-vinnarna-2012
Vestindien 7" coming via Fysisk Format in March
will release the debut 7" from Bergen hardcore act Vestindien on March 16. Listen here: https://vestindien.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-the-lords-of-hellfire-and-we-bring-you-fire
Necrovation sign with Agonia
has picked up Swedish death metallers Necrovation and will be releasing the band's new full-length album this coming May.
iamamiwhoami to release "audiovisual" album
Hyped secretive act iamamiwhoami (aka Jonna Lee) will officially release her (their?) debut "audiovisual" album "Kin" on June 11. The new video above ("Sever") is the first official single.
Missbrukarna available for preorder
has made the much-anticipated Missbrukarna LP available for preorder: https://www.skrammelrecords.se/
Grab it now and get a free 7" from Alouatta or The Nature, both equally solid bands.
Listen to Norway Jan/Feb 2012 new release spotlight
Listen to Norway has posted a round-up of new releases from January/February, highlighting new albums from artists such as Tord Gustavsen Quartet, Nordic Voices, Motorpsycho and more: https://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012020609363579684596
New Vånna Inget 7" on the way
and are teaming up to release a new 4-song 7" EP from Swedish punkrockers Vånna Inget called "Jag ska fly tills jag hittar hem". Full details: https://erstetheketontraeger.blogspot.com/2011/12/ett-005-vanna-inget-ep.html
If Society to release new LP from Vene
will be releasing a new LP in March from Finnish noiserockers Vene. Hit up the label website for full details and a sample tune: https://www.ifsociety.com/news.php#n167
Infernöh LP on the way
Swedish thrashers Infernöh will be releasing their debut 12" LP "War tjard" via featuring 5 new cuts b/w the 5-track demo. No exact release date yet, but pre-orders are being taken for the first pressing of 500. Hear two of the a-side ragers above.
Taragana Pyjarama signs with Kompakt
Danish electronic artist Taragana Pyjarama has been picked up by esteemed German label and will be releasing his debut full-length later this year.
Last Days of April announce new album, give away single
Swedish indierockers Last Days of April have announced that they will be releasing the new album "79" in late March via . Go here for a free download of the lead single "Feel the sun again" and get the details on the latest batch of upcoming European tourdates: https://www.badtasteempire.com/bad-taste-records/last-days-of-april-announce-release-of-new-album-entitled-79/