Wailin' Henry - The water (video)

Wailin' Henry, the solo project of Henrik Thorén from Swedish roots act Strayfolk, has a new video for his song "The water": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlj-Vpj99tQ&fmt=18

Alibi Tom - Sometimes I'm afraid

Swedish indie act Alibi Tom are giving away the new radio edit version of their brand new single "Sometimes I'm afraid": https://www.alibitom.com/dl.php?id=sometimes.mp3
Expect a video for said track to appear shortly.

New Slaraffenland single out now, album in September

Slaraffenland just released the brand new single "Meet and greet" and you can pre-listen (and purchase) at their label's website: https://rumraket.com/
Look for the band's new album "We're on your side" to be released on September 7.

Didium and The Black Bonnie Picture to work with Paul Schroeder

Danish act Didium and The Black Bonnie Picture report that they have secured the services of famed producer/engineer Paul Schroeder (The Verve, Stone Roses, Talk Talk etc.) to work on their next album. He will produce six tracks and will also mix the whole lot.

Beyond Dawn 'Bygones' now streaming

Beyond Dawn's new retrospective compilation "Bygones" which collects their earliest, doomiest material, is currently streaming at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/beyonddawnofficial
Great underappreciated band - these guys were/are way ahead of their time.

The Embassy + Studio = The Crêpes

Digfi on The Crêpes, a new Swedish act featuring Fredrik Lindson (The Embassy) and Dan Lissvik (Studio): https://www.digfi.com/default.aspx?id=12572 (in Swedish)
The duo's debut album "What else?" comes out on vinyl on June 17 via Information, with a digital/CD release to follow in August. Listen at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/thecrepes

The Kick now streaming

Swedish EBM-focused label SubSpace Communications reports that The Kick's debut album "Metal heart" is currently streaming in its entirety at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/thekicksweden

Pitchfork reviews Jonathan Johansson

Pitchfork reviews Swedish artist Jonathan Johansson and his Hybris debut "En hand i himlen": https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/12817-en-hand-i-himlen/

Pirate Love - Laughing gas

The Musebox is giving away a free mp3 from Norwegian rockers Pirate Love: https://www.themusebox.net/featured_artist/pirate_love/11_laughing_gas.mp3
I think I prefer Silver's more sinister vibe overall as far as new-ish Norsk rock goes, but these guys are pretty good too.

Sirius playlist week #24

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU, a special (almost) all-electronic feature:

01. The Bear Quartet - Sweet beef
02. TALK 1
03. Fever Ray - Triangle walks
04. Antifilm - Mado
05. Pistol Disco - Organ and drum
06. TALK 2
07. Håkan Lidbo - Born in the USA
08. Pan Sonic - Kahalaus
09. Agent Side Grinder - The screams
10. Existensminimum - 1993
11. TALK 3
12. Familjen - Det lilla livet
13. Tiger Lou - Crushed by a crowd (Mikael Jonasson remix)
14. Boeoes Kaelstigen - Flir
15. TALK 4
16. Universal Poplab - I could say I'm sorry
17. Marybell Katastrophy - Hey Frank
18. Dear Euphoria - Pop pills
19. TALK 5

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Terrascope reviews The Goner

Terrascope Online reviews The Goner, one of my favorite discoveries of last year: https://www.terrascope.co.uk/Reviews/Reviews_June09.htm#Goner

New Peter Jöback album in October

Roxy Recordings reports that the new Peter Jöback album "Eastside stories" will be released in October. The album was recorded with producer Lars Halapi in New York and features many guest stars such as Kate Pierson (The B52s), Sia and more and will feature cover tunes by artists such as Divine Comedy, Rufus Wainright, Chris Isaak, Travis and Depeche Mode. Full details here: https://www.roxyrecordings.se/news.php?id=483

Spleen United in the US

Danish act Spleen United are doing a few US dates this week:

06/16 - The Echo, Los Angeles, CA
06/17 - The Viper Room, Los Angeles, CA
06/19 - Bootleg Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
06/20 - The Prospector, Long Beach, CA
06/26 - Ruff Club, New York, NY

Pistol Disco - Evergreen (PWR remix)

Listen to the PWR remix of Pistol Disco's "Evergreen": https://www.myspace.com/pistoldisco

Fare You Well back with a new EP for free download

It's been a long while since we've heard anything new from them, but Swedish emo-pop act Fare You Well is finally back with a new EP called "Overload" which they are offering as a free download: https://www.myspace.com/fareyouwell
If you dig stuff like Jimmy Eat World, you'll like these guys too. I know I do.