Rasmus Kellmerman - Five years from now
Rasmus Kellerman is giving a new song called "Five years from now", the first official taste of his forthcoming solo debut "The 24th": https://rasmuskellerman.com/?p=895
Tag: News
The Bombettes US spring tour
Who's got the scoop on The Bombettes' upcoming US tour? I see a show confirmed for April 8 in NYC, but what else?
Love is a Burning Thing - Go back to your cave
is away the new Love is a Burning Thing single as a free download: https://nomethodrecords.bandcamp.com/track/go-back-to-your-cave
Ja Ja Ja March 18: Hafdis Huld, Bodebrixen, Katzenjammer
Ja Ja Ja's showcase on March 18 (their 2nd for the month) will feature Hafdis Huld and Katzenjammer in addition to the previously confirmed Bodebrixen.
FNS review at Fluid Radio
Fluid Radio reviews FNS aka Norwegian experimental artist Fredrik Ness Sevendal (Slowburn, DEL, Children & Corpse Playing in the Streets, etc): https://www.fluid-radio.co.uk/2010/03/fns-fns/
Email for an EP
Not only will you get the new Robert Svensson single "Runaway" when you sign up for his mailing list, apparently you will also receive a digital copy of his new "Beat EP" as well: https://robertsvensson.com/
Rabbit Ilsn signs Lighthouse Project and Tapani Kansalainen
Finnish DIY label has signed hardcore act Lighthouse Project and rapper Tapani Kansalainen and will be releasing new albums from both in the not so distant future. More info and links to samples at the label's website: https://kalmava.com/rabbitilsnrecords
Francis @ SXSW
Upcoming SXSW-related appearances for Francis:
03/17 - MusicGorilla.com Showcase Series @ Treasure Island, 413 East 6th Street (8pm)
03/18 - The MuseBox, Pirate! Radio & Bandize Party @ Rusty Spurs, 405 East 7th Street (5pm)
03/18 - Mike Galaxy/BandPromote.com Presents Annual Day Party @ Guero's, 1412 South Congress Avenue (7pm)
03/19 - SonicBids Day Time Party @ Maggie Mae's (upstairs stage), 323 East 6th Street (4:30pm)
03/19 - Official SxSW Showcase @ Friends Bar, 208 East 6th Street (9pm)
03/20 - Sweden Goes SxSW 2010 @ Antone's, 213 West 5th Street (corner of 5th/Laraca Street) (1.30pm)
03/22 - House Of Sweden w/Miss Li, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC (7.30pm)
The Sweet Serenades - Die young (video)
Swedish indie/pop act The Sweet Serenades have a video for their new single "Die young" (feat. guest vocals from Karolina Komstedt of Club 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ-jzDsl_ic
Spellemann winners announced
Here are the winners of this year's Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian equivilent to the Grammy:
Female Artist: Noora Noor - Soul Deep ()
Male Artist: Sivert Höyem - Moon Landing ()
Pop Group: Montée - Isle Of Now ()
Electronica: Röyksopp - Junior (/)
Rock: John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen - For Sant Til Å Være Godt ()
Metal: The Cumshots - A Life Less Necessary ()
Hip-hop: Tommy Tee - Studio Time ()
Jazz: Tord Gustavsen Ensemble - Restored, Returned ()
Open Class: Kristin Asbjørnsen - The Night Shines Like The Day (/)
Lyrics: Kjartan Kristiansen/Aslak Dørum - DumDum Boys; Tidsmaskin ()
Best Newcomer: Donkeyboy - Caught in a life (
Music Video: Donkeyboy - "Ambitions"
Hit of the Year: Donkeyboy - "Ambitions"
Spellemann of the Year: Alexander Rybak
More here: https://spellemann.no/
Verket - Jag kom, jag såg, jag förlorade (video)
Check out the video for the new Verket single "Jag kom, jag såg, jag förlorade": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoVBBWv5l44
Definitely a strong Jesus and Mary Chain influence on this one.
Fever Ray to play UK, France in September
Fever Ray has announced a few new dates for September:
09/08 - Brixton Academy, London (UK)
09/09 - La Cigale, Paris (FRA)
09/11-13 - Bestival, Isle of Wight (UK)
The Silent Ballet interviews Pg.lost
The Silent Ballet interviews Swedish postrock act Pg.lost: https://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/367/ItemID/3170/Default.aspx
The Blue Van shills for Apple
Danish garage-rockers The Blue Van have a song featured in the new Apple iPad commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcQgcuf6wyE
Copenhagen Records signs Apollo
has signed Danish act Apollo and will be releasing their debut album this coming August.