Jónsi wins the Nordic Music Prize
Iceland's Jónsi was announced as the winner of the inaugural Nordic Music Prize, awarded this past weekend at by:Larm in Oslo: https://nordicmusicprize.com/
Tag: News
Demonaz gone solo
Immortal's Demonaz is going "solo" and will be releasing his debut album "March of the Norse" under his own nom de guerre on April 1 via , solo being in quotes because the album also features Immortal co-founder Abbath. Samples and more details via Blabbermouth: https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=154216
New music from Graveyard
Two new songs from Graveyard are now streaming at myspace, the title track of the new record "Hisingin blues" plus "Granny & Davis": https://www.myspace.com/graveyardsongs/music/albums/hisingen-blues-17362547
Bob Hund - Popsång (mot min vilja) (video)
This is the video for Bob Hund's new single "Popsång (mot min vilja)", just released today. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiU3vCorvsI
Umeå Hardcore, the archives
Västerbottens Folkblad reports that the Folkrörelsearkivet (Popular Movement Archive) has awarded 200,000 SEK for the purpose of documenting and archiving the 90s hardcore scene in Umeå: https://www.folkbladet.nu/238486/2011/02/18/umea-hardcore-och-veganrorelse-arkiveras
Recordings, films, flyers, photos, interviews, fanzines -- all to be collected and preserved for posterity. The mission begins in March.
Anton Kristiansson - Atomvinter (video)
PSL has the premiere of the new Anton Kristiansson single "Atomvinter": https://psl.svt.se/psl/2011/02/18/videopremiar-anton-kristiansson-atomvinter/
Liechtenstein - Meantime
Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein are streaming a brand new track at myspace from their upcoming record: https://www.myspace.com/liechtensteinia
Dear Euphoria - Coming down (video)
Essential viewing from Dear Euphoria, off of one of 2010's absolute best releases. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZg8aw_oRYY
Klubbland #22: Dungen
The latest edition of SVT live music program Klubbland is now online and the featured act is Dungen: https://klubbland.se/2011/02/18/22-dungen-2/
Dusted reviews Scorch Trio
Dusted reviews the new Scorch Trio record "Melaza": https://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6216
Lykke Li - Love out of lust
Hear a new track from Lykke Li's forthcoming record "Wounded rhymes": https://soundcloud.com/lykkeli/lykke-li-love-out-of-lust
Into the Matrix with Giana Factory
Giana Factory's "Pixilated truth" is to get a second life via Second Life: https://gianafactory.dk/2011/02/pixelated-truth-goes-virtual/ (scroll down for English)
Live in the Office: Jarle Bernhoft
MIC Norway is launching a new concert series in association with NRK called "Live in the Office" featuring just that: artists performing live in the most un-rock of venues, the office. First up, Jarle Bernhoft performing in the MIC's own HQ: https://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011021813552814303959
Mohammed Ali - Gatan sjunger ut
A new track from Swedish hip-hop act Mohammed Ali off their debut album "Vi", due out April 13 via . Download the mp3: https://www.mohammedali.se/files/mohammed_ali_gatan_sjunger_ut.mp3
Lapko to release new EP
Lapko will be releasing a new EP called "Horse and crow" on March 10 to coincide with their upcoming German tour which will include a single version of the title track plus three previously unreleased cuts. It will be available both as a digital download and will also be pressed as a limited edition CD with 3D artwork (glasses included). Preview here: https://www.lapko.com/weareanimals/