Chicagojazzen - Beach 2012
From the new Chicagojazzen album "Elände", coming this June via .
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Grillat & Grändy - Jag ler (video)
New Swedish hip-hop from Grillat & Grändy by way of .
Anna von Hausswolff - Ceremony (pt. 1)
Part 1/5 of a new documentary on the recording of Anna von Hausswolff's new album "Ceremony".
Scraps of Tape - Live at Moriska Paviljongen, Malmö (video)
Watch Scraps of Tape perform live at Öresundsfestivalen this past weekend - I recommend it! Bonus points if you know who the first guest vocalist is.
New music from Kite
Swedish webzine Djurtube has posted live footage of brand new material from the excellent Swedish synthpop act Kite: https://www.djurtube.com/kite-ny-lat/
The visual quality is only so-so, but the sound is good.
The Deer Tracks - Meant to be (video + tourdates)
New visuals from Gävle-based electronic/dreampop act The Deer Tracks; see them tour the US this June: https://thedeertracksmusic.com/#/events
Beläten presents "A Somatic Response"
Swedish apocalyptic/avantgarde art/music label is putting out a new cassette compilation curated by synth duo Soma Sema featuring 50 minutes of "cold synthetic pop, troubled industrial funk and dada rants" including new and exclusive tracks from artists such as Blitzkrieg Baby, Television Set, Nimam Spregleda, Makina Girgir, Kord, Lust for Youth and more. Look for a full-length preview this Friday with orders being taken Monday, June 4. And since I've already been privy to hearing the entire thing, I can say with authority that it's well worth checking out.
Lex Hives preview
The Hives' new album "Lex Hives" is currently streaming in full at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hives/app_310953368986956
I can't imagine that it will convert any non-believers, but if you've ever liked the band before you'll find lots to enjoy here.
Absurd Fitness (video)
As someone who has listened to Rising at the gym nearly every day for the past six months or so, I highly approve of their music being used in this promo for "Absurd Fitness".
Loreen - Euphoria (Eurovision 2012)
Congrats to Loreen for leading Sweden to Eurovision victory this past weekend.
Follow Him to the End of the Desert - Time to die
Newly signed to with the album "The Dalecarlian Book of the Dead" on the way this fall, this is the official debut single from Swedish outsider hip-hop artist Follow Him to the End of the Desert.
Heathers/Hollows 2nd preview
A 2nd preview cut from the upcoming Heathers/Hollows cassette on , now expanded to a double release with over 100 minutes of music.
Bodebrixen - Ghost
Presenting the brand new Bodebrixen single "Ghost". Look for the band's new album "Out of options" to be released on September 10.
Heartbreak Stereo - The world is ours to live
From Heartbreak Stereo's upcoming double EP release.
Red Doves MLP now streaming
Red Doves' new 12" "Off the grid", now streaming in full via Bandcamp. Recommended!