Slightly OT: charges are finally being filed against Pirate Bay in Sweden, most likely due to increased pressure from groups such as the MPAA, RIAA and IFPI: https://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-6227965.html

Motorpsycho's new album "Little lucid moments" is confirmed for release on March 28. As for the long-promised DVD, look for that to finally get released around the same time the band heads out on tour, dates for which will be announced shortly.

Perez Hilton likes Adam Tensta: https://perezhilton.com/2008-01-26-listen-to-this-hip-hop-all-over-the-world
Don't forget out own review of "It's a Tensta thing" right here.

Aftonbladet reports that Moneybrother is doing some songwriting sessions here in the US: https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesliv/musik/article1716560.ab (in Swedish)

Danish act The Fashion has a new 3-song EP out now on iTunes in the US: https://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=120623042&blogID=351685098
Look for a proper release of the band's latest album this coming spring.

Norwegian act She Said Destroy will be going into Strand Studio in mid-February to record a new album. The band is currently unsigned, so there's no confirmed release date yet, but they are aiming to have it out this fall.

Marthe Valle has a new website in anticipation of her new album "Forever candid", due out in Norway on March 31: https://www.marthevalle.no/

Sugarplum Fairy recently recorded a new batch of material: https://www.sugarplumfairy.nu/index.php?pID=3&dID=239
No word on how/when it will be released, but I'll keep you posted.

Erik L from Swedish production team Flyphonic is working on a solo album that will feature guest spots from Stray, Kissey Asplund, Cerebral Vortex, Funkenteller (ex-Up Hygh) and Supersci. Hear samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/flyeriklbeats

Norwegian act Real Ones have signed with Warner and are working on making inroads into the UK music scene. They'll be releasing the track "Outlaw" as a 12" single and will be heading over for a gig at the Electroacoustic Club in London on February 13. The album "All for the neighbourhood" will be out in April. Hear samples: https://www.myspace.com/realonesmusic

Hardcore Superstar guitarist Thomas Silver has announced that he is quitting the music business. Vic Zino from Crazy Lixx will fill in for him while the band seeks a permanent replacement.

IAT-recommended artist Marybell Katastrophy will release a new EP entitled "You are the two" on March 12 in both digital and vinyl format, just like her last release "This is the one". Download a preview track at her website: https://www.marybell.dk/

The winners of this year's Rockbjörnen:

Female artist: Sonja Aldén
Group: Sahara Hotnights
Newcomer: Måns Zelmerlöw
Male artist: Lars Winnerbäck
Live act: The Ark
Song: Lars Winnerbäck – Om du lämnar mig nu
Album: Kent – Tillbaka till samtiden
Myspace prize: Kid Down

New releases from ECM coming out on April 15 that might be of interest:

Ketil Bjørnstad/Terje Rypdal - Live from Leipzig
Marilyn Mazur - Elixir (ft. Jan Garbarek)

Shout Out Louds will release their album "Our ill wills" in Italy on January 28 via Homesleep Recordings. Look for them to tour down there in March.