TLS' new album "A song left for you" will finally be released on November 7 via Imperial Recordings. Listen to samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/tlsartist

Swedish indiepop act The Second Band has started work on a new album, due out late January.

The new Blood Music album "Don Quite" will be out in November. Check out the brand new track "Lovely love" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/recordlabelmakeithappen

Helena Josefsson reports that she is currently working on a new album with Sandy Mouche while simultaneously working on new material for her own new solo record: https://www.helenajosefsson.com/news/?post=44

24:hours on electro/blues Finnish act Them Shepherds: https://2-4-hours.blogspot.com/2007/10/finnish-duo-them-shepherds-make.html

In case you haven't seen the news already, the webzine Stylus is closing down after today so they've posted their 2007 best song and best album lists. Scandinavian artists on the former include Weeping Willows and The Field while the former includes Dungen, Studio and The Field.

MIC Norway profiles accordian player Frode Haltli: https://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2007103114464935739986
Don't let his choice of instrument mislead you - his music is anything but boring folk.

Danish rockers The Royal Highness have enlisted Lasse Johnson from The Hors D'Oeuvres as their new guitarist. Upcoming tourdates:

11/01 - Stengade 30, Cophenhagen (DK)
11/22 - Cafe Kino, Cophenhagen (DK)
11/27 - The Trash Bar, NYC
11/28 - Arlenes Grocery, NYC
11/29 - Europa Club, NYC
12/06 - On The Rox, LA

Look for Teitur's new album "The singer" in February.

Viola plans to work on their next album "Melancholydisco 2" this coming winter. As with the first one, it will include remixes of older material plus new stuff. Expect a spring 2008 release.

Luxury will release the new Almedal single "A" on November 14. Look for details concerning a release party soon, otherwise listen to demos here: https://www.myspace.com/almedal

Umeå-based post-hardcore act Royal Downfall has finally completed work on their second album "These means have no end" and will be releasing it via their very own label Luftslott. Listen to a few tracks at Last.fm: https://www.last.fm/music/Royal+Downfall/These+Means+Have+No+End

Some news from Combat Rock Industry: expect Endstand's double-disc retrospective collection (including the 1999 debut album "To whom it may concern") by late November as it was just sent off for pressing. Also on the way in mid-January is the sophomore album from The Heartburns who will be touring extensively soon thereafter.

Congrats to Familjen for winning $1 million SEK from Ramp Music. Well-deserved!

NONS is launching a new child-oriented imprint called NONS Barn starting with the release of the record + book set Alvin Eldpojken, featuring music by Stina Engelbrecht (Sarek) and Emil Nilsson, words from Stina and illustrations by Epter Bergting. More info: https://www.alvineldpojken.se