A new Wildbirds & Peacedrums video, directed by Patrik Instedt (NEI, Brick). Still not all that into this band, but their new choral-enhanced stuff is a step up.
Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSI0Jf7sg60
Norwegian hardcore act Kvelertak will officially release their self-titled debut on June 21. Said record was recorded with Kurt Ballou (Converge) at Godcity Studios in Salem, MA and features guest appearances by Hoest(Taake), Andreas Tylden (JR Ewing, Altaar), Ivar Nikolaisen (Silver) and Ryan McKenney (Trap Them). Hear the latter on "Offernatt" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/kvelertak
has signed The Malpractice, a new band started by Johannes Gammelby of I Am Bones (now officially broken up) and Beta Satan. Look for a single in June to be followed by an album after summer; otherwise, hear some demos at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/themalpracticedk
Niels Nielsen is streaming a dark new track at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/nielsfromhell
Apparently he also recently signed with a label here in the US, but no details are available yet.
The new Wildbirds & Peacedrums 12" EP "Retina", the first of two they plan to release, will finally be out on May 24 after a short delay. "Iris", the second part, follows on June 21.
Bob Hund will be releasing a new 4-song EP on May 19 called "Stumfilm".
Watch Swedish act Solander play a couple live acoustic tracks for Bedroomdisco TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSPL1hR0_wc
is giving away the new Årabrot single "End of first chant II" as a free download: https://diger.tigernet.no/DINGEL/ENDOFFIRSTCHANT2/End_of_First_Chant_%20II.mp3
I like this because it doesn't take itself too seriously. And really, who doesn't like a good party track? Still proving, once again, that the best Swedish hip-hop is på Svenska.
Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2LFDChQLuY
has confirmed that Driven, the "girl group" led by Kim Hiorthøy (remember?) will be releasing their debut album "Disko" in August.
will be releasing Regina's latest album "Puutarhatrilogia" here in the US on June 22. I'm not 100% positive, but I'm pretty sure it will be digital-only, at least for now.
PopMatters isn't all that impressed with the new Serena-Maneesh album "S-M 2: Abyss in B minor": https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/124441-serena-maneesh-s-m-2-abyss-in-b-minor
Swedish indie act Brine has a new EP available for free download via : https://www.harboursea.com/
Here is the It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week, unique to our group:
01. Familjen
02. The National
03. Jonathan Johansson
04. The Radio Dept.
05. The Concretes
06. Beach House
07. Anna von Hausswolff
08. Robyn
09. Johnossi
10. Kent
Do you listen to music on your computer or with an iPod? Please join us and make your playlist count! Go here to learn more: https://www.last.fm/help/
Drummer Martin Niemann (ex-Marvins Revolt) has decided to take a break from music and has resigned from his place on the throne for Danish heavy rockers Rising. Jacob Johansen (Anchorless, The Fashion, ex-Lack), who has already previously sat in with the band back in late 2009, will be taking his place. As for the future, the band has cancelled their show with Moloken on May 21 and will instead debut the new lineup on May 28-29, in Göteborg and Malmö respectively, their very first Swedish dates. Otherwise, the band plans to work on their debut full-length for next six months or so and will be touring Europe in September.