is putting out a new 5-song CD comp called "Do you think it will snow tonight?" featuring winter anthems from a number of international acts including Swedes The Garlands and Seapony, a non-Scandinavian band who recently relocated to Seattle and are worth noting because they are quite good. Anyhow, I don't see ordering details up yet, but keep an eye on the label site: https://www.cloudberryrecords.com/
Promise and the Monster reports that she is working on a new record for release around February/March 2011.
The label website/webshop, home of new band The Bells, is now open: https://www.tegpublishing.se/
Lots of related stuff for sale, including releases from Park Hotell, Convoj, Mattias Alkberg, Cult of Luna, etc.
DJ Silence has the new video for "Overdose" from Chilean/Swedish rapper Vito Eme featuring Eboi: https://djsilenceblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/vito-eme-feat-eboi-overdose-officiell.html
Also note the download link for more info.
The new Hypertext album "Astronaut Kraut!" has been confirmed for release on November 15. Hear the lead single "Ivy league" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/hypertextband
The title track of the band's new digital EP "Boys will be boys", just released today. Download another track: https://www.theconfusions.com/remix/06_the_confusions-nothing_but_a_shadow.mp3
Maia Hirasawa will be playing a few shows in Japan in November:
11/14 - Pangea, Sendai
11/24 - O-nest, Tokyo w/Kristoffer Ragnstam
11/25 - Sunhall, Osaka w/Kristoffer Ragnstam
IceBlah is posting a ton of interviews with various bands performing at Icelandic Airwaves: https://iceblah.typepad.com/
Updated European/Australian tourdates for Shout Out Louds: https://www.shoutoutlouds.com/shows.aspx
Ludwig Bell says that he plays to record an album with his project Pasadena (featuring fellow Dreamboy member Niklas Pettersson) for release next spring: https://www.ludwigbell.se/pasadena/
Halifax Collect interviews Umeå-based hardcore act U.X. Vileheads: https://halifaxcollect.blogspot.com/2010/10/interview-ux-vileheads-i-think-that.html
I'm sad to report that It's a Trap!'s 3.5 year run on Sirius XM Blog Radio has come to an end. I had a feeling it was coming, I just didn't know when. However, all things considered, I have to admit that I had a pretty good run. Thanks to everyone who listened!
A Fist in the Face of God talks to Norwegian thrashers Deathhammer ahead of their appearance at the Live Evil Festival in London: https://afistinthefaceofgod.blogspot.com/2010/10/interview-with-sadomancer-of.html
More semi-goofy Swedish synthpop. This is Dupont's new version of "Dope of love" from the EP of the same name, due out October 29. Sadly, I cannot hear the chorus without being reminded of this.
PopMatters reviews Espen Eriksen Trio's "You had me at goodbye": https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/131111-espen-eriksen-trio-you-had-me-at-goodbye/