More industry woes from Hybris, including news of the demise of Nimson and Musicbrigade: https://hybrism.blogspot.com/2008/01/world-in-2008.html
Also, read to the end for info on new releases on the way from Biker Boy, TIAC, The Kid, Vapnet and Juvelen.

Blue for Two, the duo of Fredrik Wadling (Cortex) and Henryk Lipp (known for his production work with Thåström, Millencolin, Håkan Hellström, among others), have a new website: https://www.bluefortwo.com/
Check the music section for a sample from their forthcoming album.

Combat Rock Industry reports that long-running Finnish hardcore act Endstand is going on extended hiatus: https://www.fireinsidemusic.com/cri/index.php

Swedish jazz/pop vocalist Anna Christoffersson will release her debut solo album "One" on January 23 via Amigo Musik. Listen to the first single "Home" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/annachristoffersson
RIYL Norah Jones?

Rump Recordings has confirmed that they will release Snöleoparden's self-titled debut album on March 3, their first non-electronic artist. I've only given it a cursory listen so far, but I think it would appeal to fans of Alog or maybe even Detektivbyrån. Hear samples: https://www.myspace.com/snleoparden

Danish klezmer/world music act Afenginn will play SXSW this year to promote the release of their new record "Reptilica Polari", due out in May. Great band, listen to samples: https://www.myspace.com/afenginn

The new Caesars double-album "Strawberry weed" will be released on March 5. Look for the new single "Boo boo goo goo" soon. In semi-related news, look for a new 7" from Caesars/Peter Bjorn and John sideproject Smile on Dolores. Hear samples of that one here: https://www.myspace.com/cleangloves

The Lost Patrol Band, the all-star Norrland powerpop outfit fronted by Dennis Lyxzén (Int'l Noise Conspiracy, ex-Refused) is working on new material including both an English-language and a Swedish language album. The band is also contemplating a name change seeing as how NYC act Lost Patrol owns the US rights for the name, thus stifling all efforts to make inroads in America. More details when I get it.

Swedish emo-rockers Kid Down will be releasing a new digital EP for their new single "Red lights" featuring three acoustic versions of album tracks plus one exclusive new tune entitled "Good shituations". Read more: https://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=10958428&blogID=345281753

Looptroop has a new website: https://www.looptrooprockers.com/

Swedish experimental/drone act Tape will see their first two albums "Opera" and "Milieu" reissued in the near future with new bonus material. Also look for the group's fourth album this spring.

Burning Heart chief Peter Ahlqvist is reportedly leaving to start a new label: https://sirling.blogg.se/1199653886_babs_goes_20.html
As to the future of BHR under the "leadership" of Epitaph? I am not optimistic and have been under the impression the label has been dying a slow death these past few years. Get off while you can, eh?

Swedish label Oscillatone (Majessic Dreams, Kompjotr Eplektrika) has a nice new website: https://www.oscillatone.com/

MNW has finally posted details for the newest editions in their ever-expanding Klassiker series: https://www.mnwmusic.com/
I'm not familiar with Dan Hylander, but will be getting a few copies of the others (Freddie Wadling, "Proggen", "Punkklassiker vol. 2" in for review/resale soon.

Marilyn Records has signed Swedish singer/songwriter Anders Elowsson and will be releasing his new album in March. Hear samples: https://www.myspace.com/anderselowsson