Hanna Lovisa (ex-Cat5) to release summer single

Hanna Lovisa (ex-Cat5) will have a new single on Bonjour Recordings this summer. No exact date yet, but probably in July.

New Múm album in August

FACT Magazine confirms that Icelandic act Múm will release the new album "Sing along to songs you don't know" on August 24 via Morr Music: https://www.factmagazine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2601&Itemid=26

Kvoteringen - Död åt kannibalerna

Swedish hardcore act Kvoteringen are now streaming the new track "Död åt kannibalerna" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/kvoteringen
Look for the band's new album "Samhällets förrädare" to be released via US label Feral Ward in the near future.

The Milk Factory reviews Jasper TX

The Milk Factory praises Jasper TX: https://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/st/2009/05/jasper-tx-singing-stones-fang-bomb/

Earz Magazine talks to Compunctio found Andreas Runeson

Earz Magazine interviews Compunctio Records (Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad, David Åhlén) founder Andreas Runeson about the label's motives and goals: https://earz-mag.com/2009/05/music-compunctio-records/
Very recommended -- I always love to see a label with a high-minded, unifying aesthetic releasing great, well-packaged music.

New We Live in Trenches songs now streaming

As promised, new tracks from We Live in Trenches are up for streaming now: https://www.myspace.com/weliveintrenches
The band's debut full-length "Modern hex" will be out in August via P.Trash.

Elias and the Wizzkids - Mr Right Guy

Elias and the Wizzkids are giving away their new single "Mr Right Guy" as a free download in exchange for an email address: https://www.eliasandthewizzkids.se/mrrightguy/

Aversionline reviews One Hidden Frame

Aversionline reviews the new album from Finnish melodic hardcore act One Hidden Frame: https://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2009/05/26/one-hidden-frame-giant-steps-lp/

C.Aarmé has a new album, seeking label

C.Aarmé has recorded a new album and are looking for a label to release it. I've heard a sampler and it's absolutely killer, no surprise. Who's gonna man up?

This week's Last.fm chart

Here is the It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week, unique to our group:

01. Loney, Dear
02. The Fine Arts Showcase
03. Montt Mardié
04. Phoenix
05. The Bear Quartet
06. Frida Hyvönen
07. Detektivbyrån
08. Jens Lekman
09. Hello Saferide
10. Passion Pit

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El Perro Der Mar - Gotta get smart

El Perro Del Mar's new single "Gotta get smart" is now streaming at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/elperrodelmar

Liechtenstein live on the radio

Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein did a couple radio recordings while over here in the US and here's when they'll be airing:

06/03 - WPRB @ 7-10pm
06/06 - WFMU @ 9pm-12am

That's local (Eastern) time btw.

Two Danish acts to play the Nebraska Pop Fest

Series Two Records will be bringing the Danish acts Labrador and Cleeman out to Nebraska for the Nebraska Pop Festival in late August. Full details: https://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=31429084&blogId=490807796

The Silent Ballet comp #12 now available for download

Postrock website The Silent Ballet have a new comp for free download and it features an exclusive track from Jasper TX as well as new music from Sickoakes and more: https://www.thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/367/ItemID/2392/Default.aspx

2009 Steppeulven winners announced

Here are the winners of the Steppeulven, the Danish critic awards:

Best Music: Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (Choir Of Young Believers)
Best Live Act: L.O.C.
Best Producer: Henrik Balling (Peter Sommer m.m.)
Best Vocalist: L.O.C.
Best Lyrics: Peter Sommer
Best Newcomer: Annika Aakjær
Best Sang: Peter Sommer - Vi falder først den dag vi kigger ned
Best Composer: Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (Choir Of Young Believers)
Best Band: Marybell Katastrophy
Best Album: Peter Sommer - Til Rotterne, Til Kragerne, Til Hundene
Pioneer Prize: CV Jørgensen