Chromewaves says Montt Mardié is best of 2009
Montt Mardié made it on Chromewaves' top albums list for 2009: https://www.chromewaves.net/2009/12/chromewaves-favourite-albums-of-2009/
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I'm From Barcelona announce new album, offer preview
I'm From Barcelona will release a new album on January 27 called "27 songs from Barcelona" featuring one song from each of the pop-choir's 27 members and it will be available both as 3xLP set or as a free download from the band's website. Get a preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8djknFetQa4
Okkultokrati signs with Fysisk Format
It's no big surprise, but Norwegian crust/thrash/hardcore act Okkultokrati have signed with Fysisk Format making them labelmates with like-minded artists such as Haust and Obliteration. Look for their full-length debut "No light for mass" in February.
Jaga Jazzist announced European dates
Jaga Jazzist will hitting the road in Europe to support the release of their new album "One armed bandit", due out January 25:
02/24 - Train, Århus (DK)
02/25 - Vega, Copenhagen (DK)
02/26 - Kamp, Bielefield (GER)
02/27 - Melkweg, Amsterdam (NL)
02/28 - Doornroosje, Nijmegen (NL)
03/01 - Les Trinitaries, Metz (FRA)
03/02 - AB Club, Brussels (BEL)
03/03 - Islington Academy, London (UK)
03/04 - Cafe de la Danse, Paris (FRA)
03/05 - Moods, Zurich (CH)
03/07 - Volksbuhne, Berlin (GER)
Movits! to tour US in January
Swedish hip-hop/swing act Movits! will be back in the US for a January tour:
01/12 - Great Scott, Allston, MA
01/13 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
01/14 - North Star Bar, Philadelphia, PA
01/15 - IOTA Café, Arlington, VA
01/16 - Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC
01/17 - The Earl, Atlanta, GA
01/19 - Mohawk, Austin, TX
01/21 - Plush, Tucson, AZ
01/22 - Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA
01/23 - Bottom Of The Hill, San Francisco, CA
01/26 - High Dive, Seattle, WA
01/29 - 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN
01/30 - Stonefly Brewery, Milwaukee, WI
01/31 - Schubas Tavern, Chicago, IL
02/01 - Grog Shop, Cleveland Hights, OH
There will be a tour blog here: https://firstwetakemanhattan.se/
Daniel GIlbert - Maelstrom (video)
Daniel Gilbert (ex-Broder Daniel) has a video for his debut solo single "Maelstrom": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC5lsVlxO1U
As mentioned before, his album "New African Sports, Soul Café Club No #1" comes out December 28 via Dolores/EMI.
Warvictims - War will end us
There's a new Warvictims track streaming at myspace from their upcoming split 7" with Suburban Showdown: https://www.myspace.com/warvictims
More SXSW confirmations
Turboweekend, CALLmeKAT, Marie Fisker, Jonna Lee, Oh No Ono, Kaspar, Murmansk and Adam Tensta are among the latest confirmations for SXSW.
Private - My private lover (UK video)
Private has a new video for the UK single version of "My private lover": https://www.vimeo.com/8081955
New Meleeh in February
Swedish hardcore act Meleeh report that their new album "To live and die alone" is done and on track for a February release via and will be available on both CD and vinyl.
Iron Lamb to record two new 7"s, nixes Deadmask split
Iron Lamb has scrapped their plans to do a split record with Deadmask, but they are still recording this weekend for their own 7" single as well as a split 7" with Motorbreath, both to be released via Austrian label . As for the band's upcoming full-length, the plan is now to record in May/June for an August/September release via .
Kvelertak signs with Indie, to record with Ballou
Norwegian metal act Kvelertak has signed with Indie Recordings (Satyricon, Enslaved) and will be recordig their debut album in Boston with Kurt Ballou of Converge. Expect a June release in Norway, September everywhere else.
Isobel & November - Big black crow (video)
Isobel & November have a new video for the song "Big black crow": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8at-Tbli3Q
Mixtune for Cully - Daggers and knives
Danish melancholy indie act Mixtune for Cully are giving away the song "Daggers and knives" as a free download: https://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=59734181&blogId=521517274
Monty - En till himmel (video)
Here's the video for the new Monty (nee Montt Mardié på Svenska) single "En till himmel": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQs6bWN0Pqo