The artwork and tracklist for Eardrums' sure-to-be-amazing Spring Compilation are just about set: https://eardrumsmusic.com/the-label/eardrums-spring-compilation-release-march-2009/
Expect a release by the end of the week?
Kingsize Magazine has a new mixtape from overrated Swedish rapper Lazee available for free download: https://www.kingsizemagazine.se/read.php?id=4020
New on Combat Rock Industry: Atom Notes, featuring members from Finnish luminaries Manifesto Jukebox, Endstand, Abduktio, Deathbed, etc. Hear two songs at myspace and wait for the debut 7" in May. Also on the way in the label's classic punk 7" reissue series, Ratsia's "Taalta tulee yo" and Lama's "Totuus Loytyy Kaurapuurosta". Again, out in May.
Peter Bjorn and John's great new record "Living thing" is streaming at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/peterbjornandjohn
Sigur Rós live at The Take Away Show: https://www.blogotheque.net/Sigur-Ros,4782
Soundvenue is offering a full stream of Danish electro duo Fagget Fairys' new record "Feed the horse": https://www.soundvenue.com/artist/fagget-fairys
Kranium Records (Nitad) is putting out a split 7" featuring Swedish crusties Makabert Fynd (ex-Doberman Cult) and Stockholm oldsters Nice Idiot under the banner "Fuck your scene, kid volume 1". No release date as far as I know, but there will only be 250 copies so keep your eyes peeled and be on the lookout for further volumes in the series.
Live music with Lowood at PSL: https://blogg.svt.se/psl/2009/03/23/musik-med-lowood/
Alibi Tom is going to the UK in May:
05/08 - No Fiction Club @ Power's Kilburn, London
05/09 - Keystone Escape Club, Kettering
05/11 - Breakthrough with Rough Trade @ Latest Music Bar, Brighton
PopMatters on the new Röyksopp album "Junior": https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/71037-royksopp-junior/
I agree, definitely the group's best work so far.
Musique Machine reviews the latest Svarte Greiner record "Kappe": https://www.musiquemachine.com/reviews/reviews_template.php?id=2160
Check out Pixie Carnation, a new band featuring IAT.MP3 artist Tobias Hellkvist together with childhood friend Ola Pålsson: https://www.myspace.com/pixiecarnation
It's not like Tobias' other work, but that shouldn't stop you from listening because it's really, really good, solid indierock, emphasis on the rock. Expect a 5-song EP to surface very soon, otherwise enjoy the three tracks up for preview right now.
Dagens Nyheter reports that if the EU extends copyrights to 95 years as planned (they currently expire at 50), it could have serious consequences for some smaller, niche labels: https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/hannas-bolag-hotas-av-95-arig-inspelningsratt-1.827006 (in Swedish)
Wonderland Records and Release Magazine are putting on an Emmon remix competition and the winner will get their version of the track "Lips on fire" pressed as the b-side of the super limited 12" edition of her new single, in addition to being tacked on the digital release. Go here to download all the essentials and get started: https://www.wonderlandrecords.com/ex/
Swedish DVD Magazine UZI has a new issue out and it's a special feature on legendary Swedish artist Björn Olsson, a man who's not only known for his prestigious solo work, but also for playing with bands such as Union Carbide Productions and The Soundtrack of Our Lives and producing many, many fine records (The Bear Quartet, Håkan Hellström and Mando Diao are but a few of the artists he's worked with). Said DVD contains all sorts of never-before-seen footage including various demo recordings, live videos and much more. Full details and trailer: https://www.uzi.se/