Friendly Noise #6
The sixth issue of the webzine is now online: https://www.friendlynoise.se/fzn/6/
Tag: News
New Isobel & November EP in September
Swedish goth-country act Isobel & November will be releasing a new EP on September 1 which will include recent live closing tune "Last feather flown" as well as some "other songs that somewhat deviate from our earlier work."
Bastard Priest preorder is a go
For the death metal fiends, Bastard Priest's debut LP "Under the hammer of destruction" is now available for preorder: https://www.bloodharvest.se/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1917
PopMatters reviews Watain
PopMatters reviews the latest Watain album "Lawless darkness": https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/127233-watain-lawless-darkness/
Casiokids win A-ha million
As predicted, Casiokids picked up the fourth and final of the $1-million NOK A-ha stipend awards.
Kvoteringen members launch new label
Larre and Calle from Kvoteringen has started a new label called and are planning on releasing new 7"s from Kvoteringen and Nitad in the near future: https://www.myspace.com/denihilrecords
Siena Root live in Spain
Swedish psychrockers Siena Root are heading to Spain in November:
11/11 - Gruta 77, Madrid
11/12 - Zeppelin Rock Bar, Sevilla
11/13 - La Ley Seca, Zaragoza
11/14 - Jimmy Jazz, Vitoria
11/18 - Dom Pedro, Gijón
11/19 - La Cueva del Jazz, Zamora
11/20 - Sala Mogambo, San Sebastian
11/21 - Taberna Belfast, León
Giana Factory confirm album release, post single for preview
Danish act Giana Factory has confirmed the release of their debut full-length "Save the youth" for September 21. Hear the first single "Rainbow girl" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/gianafactory
Dear Euphoria interview at Indie Win
Music blog Indie Win talks to Elina Johansson of Dear Euphoria: https://indiewin.com/2010/07/interview-elina-johansson-of-dear-euphoria/
"Invocation of death" now available
Swedish cassette-only metal label has just released their first comp "Invocation of death" and are streaming a couple teaser samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/deathinvocation
EVB talks to Air France
East Village Boys interviews Air France ahead of their upcoming NYC DJ gigs: https://www.eastvillageboys.com/2010/07/13/air-france-departing-from-ps1-to-the-balearic-islands-or-sweden/
Fang Bomb announces upcoming releases
Swedish experimental label has announced the following releases for later this year:
Neghantil - tba (2xCS/box)
Jasper TX - The black sun transmissions (CD/mp3)
The Cray Twins (SCO) - The pier (CD/mp3)
I Am A Vowel (UK) - Body curves 7"
There are other 7" projects in the works as well, along with an album from international artist Paul Baran and a new Göteborg-focused cassette compilation.
Three Germany dates for Björn Kleinhenz
Björn Kleinhenz will be doing three German dates at the end of the month before taking a bit of a break:
07/29 - Schokoladen, Berlin
07/30 - Hafen 2, Offenbach
07/31 - Landluft Festival, Schwabmünchen
Jasmine Kara - Try my love (video)
I can't think of any notable ska/rocksteady coming out of Sweden in recent years except maybe Club Killers, but this new Jasmine Kara single, the 2nd off her forthcoming record "Blues ain't nothing but a good woman gone bad" (due out July 28, the day after she appears on "Allsång På Skansen"), mops the floor with 'em. Most of her tunes are on more of a retro Sharon Jones/Motown-revival tip, but this one brings the island flavor and does it amazingly well. Seems kinda like an odd stylistic choice considering her obvious mainstream pop aspirations, though it's not as if I'm complaining, I'm just hoping she can pull it off. And with her autobiography ("Hälsa henne att hon ska dö") coming out in August as well, we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out. Best of luck!
Direct video link: https://vimeo.com/12060510
New Wasted EP in September
Finnish punkrockers Wasted will be releasing a new EP in September called "Modern world is dead", their first new release since 2005's "Heroes amongst thieves".