Dregen supporting Michael Monroe, going solo
Dregen from Backyard Babies will be playing guitar for Michael Monroe of Hanoi Rocks' latest band in addition to releasing his debut solo record this coming fall.
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Den Svenska Tystnaden - Dimman
has announced that Den Svenska Tystnaden will release their self-titled debut full-length album this coming September. Check out a sample: https://www.adrianfiles.com/A5.Dimman.mp3
PSL news roundup
PSL has the premiere of a new video from Little Children as well as news of new albums from Björn Olsson and First Floor Power.
Nomethod vol. 2
will be releasing a new label sampler on July 4 as their 50th release: https://nomethod.se/?p=561
Aside from label mainstays such as Robert Svensson and First Love, Last Rites, the comp will also feature new and unreleased material from Simian Ghost, Tennis Bafra, Wild Invalid and Light Vibes.
Turbonegro hires a British singer
Tony Sylvester, president of the London division of the Turbonegro fanclub Turbojugend and frontman for Dukes of Nothing, has been hired as the Turbonegro's new vocalist and will make his live debut with the band on July 15 in Hamburg.
Pallers confirm new single, album
Look for the new Pallers single "Come rain, come sunshine" to be released on July 26 via with the album "The sea of memories" to follow on September 27.
Craft album gets release date, sample posted
Craft's new album "Void" is confirmed for release on August 5 with handling the 2LP in Sweden, doing the CD and taking care of things in the US.
Iceage meta hype
Let's get meta: Stereogum comments on the Iceage hype looking for more comments on the Iceage hype: https://stereogum.com/735741/iceage-new-brigade-comment-party-believe-the-hype/mp3s/
Looks to me like the ball is rolling ahead full-steam: Stereogum tagged them as one to watch in March and I did the same previously, way back in January, but full credit of course must go to Layla at MRR for writing them up in March 2010.
Flora & Fauna plan 10y anniversary comp
Swedish label will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this year by releasing a 2xLP compilation featuring new tracks from almost every artist that has even been involved with the label, including Parken, Pavan, Marions, The Chrysler, Sir Eric Beyond, Existensminimum, Hundarna från Söder, Rigas and more. Expect a November release.
MRR record of the week: Terrible Feelings
Malmö punkrockers Terrible Feelings have the record of the week over at Maximum Rock'n'roll: https://maximumrocknroll.com/2011/06/15/record-of-the-week-terrible-feelings/
CMG comes home
CMG, the solo pop alias of Calle Malmgren from The Je Ne Sais Quoi, has a new album out this week via called "Homecoming". Preview at the label's website along with lead single "A love 4-ever": https://moptacodics.com/ (scroll down)
Recommended!
RIP Gustaf Kjvellander (The Fine Arts Showcase)
Death is always tragic, but when we lose an artist with the heart, devotion and beauty of someone like Gustaf Kjellvander, the whole world suffers their absence. Gustaf lived for music and was one of the rare souls who could do nothing else, though sometimes that meant living to excess. I'm glad to have known both the man and his work and am heartbroken at the news that he is now gone. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed!
Sarcasm reissue available for preorder
has announced that their reissue of famed death-metal act Sarcasm's discography on triple-vinyl + 7" is on track for release on July 15 and is now available for preorder: https://www.myspace.com/tothedeath666/blog/543299215
The collection includes all 6 demos the band recorded plus their never-released 1994 LP "Never after", a bonus 7" of rehearsal tracks and a 16-page booklet documenting the band's history before they broke up and members went on to form Skitsystem. Only 100 copies, so get on it quick (but save one for me?).
A blonde walks into a library...
The latest issue of music mag Under the Radar is a special feature on comedy and in conjunction with that, they're getting many of their favorite musicians to tell their favorite joke. Here's Josephine Olausson from Love is All's contribution: https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/music_vs._comedy_laugh_tracks_josephine_olausson_tells_her_favorite_joke/
Labyrint - Miljonprogrammerade
Swedish reggae/hip-hop act Labyrint has officially signed with and here is the title track of their new EP "Miljonprogrammerade". Look for the single "Kärleken?" to be released soon.