Jónsi wins the Nordic Music Prize
Iceland's Jónsi was announced as the winner of the inaugural Nordic Music Prize, awarded this past weekend at by:Larm in Oslo: http://nordicmusicprize.com/
Country: Norway
Demonaz gone solo
Immortal's Demonaz is going "solo" and will be releasing his debut album "March of the Norse" under his own nom de guerre on April 1 via , solo being in quotes because the album also features Immortal co-founder Abbath. Samples and more details via Blabbermouth: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=154216
Dusted reviews Scorch Trio
Dusted reviews the new Scorch Trio record "Melaza": http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6216
Live in the Office: Jarle Bernhoft
MIC Norway is launching a new concert series in association with NRK called "Live in the Office" featuring just that: artists performing live in the most un-rock of venues, the office. First up, Jarle Bernhoft performing in the MIC's own HQ: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011021813552814303959
Ulver - February MMX
New music from Ulver: http://soundcloud.com/booking-26-1/february-mmx
Dyst - Black waves (video)
Something new from Norwegian hardcore act Dyst, just released on 7" b/w "The cape of no return". I'm not into it, but they're miles ahead of most other modern hardcore garbage I'm subjected to.
Europ Europ - This song makes me cry (video)
New music from Norwegian electronic act Europ Europ, soon to be released on 7" via the group's own label . Also look for another vinyl release via later this year.
Fluid Radio interviews Deaf Center
Fluid Radio interviews Norwegian ambient/drone duo Deaf Center: http://www.fluid-radio.co.uk/2011/02/deaf-center-interview/
The Megaphonic Thrift - Candy sin (mp3 + US dates)
Norwegian indie act The Megaphonic Thrift is giving away a new track via Filter called "Candy sin": http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/mp3_the_megaphonic_thrift_offer_a_candy_sin_filter_exclusive
The band is also coming over for SXSW and has lined up a new NYC gigs in addition to their various showcases:
03/13 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY w/Arbouretum
03/14 - The Rock Shop, Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Vegan SXSW-send off party)
03/16 - Flavorpill/Musebox/I Rock I Roll/Bellhouse NY Day Party (SXSW), Austin, TX
03/19 - American Art Authority Day Party (4PM) (SXSW), Austin, TX
03/19 - Main showcase at Speakeasy (8PM) (SXSW), Austin, TX
Out of the Black, a decade of Norwegian music
Drowned in Sound takes a detailed look at the past decade of Norwegian music with a special focus on its presence in the UK: http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4141322-out-of-the-black-%E2%80%93-norway-2000-2010-and-beyond
Kvelertak US release to include 6 bonus cuts, tour dates confirmed
Apparently the North American release of Kvelertak's album will include six bonus tracks, four BBC Sessions and two demos. More details and a link to upcoming US tourdates supporting Weedeater here: http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/02/11/north-american-fans-rejoice-kvelertak-getting-an-official-release-with-bonus-tracks/
Nekropsalms repress
Looks like will be doing a much-needed repress of Obliteration's stellar "Nekropsalms" LP: http://www.tigernet.no/shop/release.php?code=131264
Hopefully all the people who have been emailing me wanting copies of the long sold-out pressing on will be able to grab it.
Jenny Hval - How gentle / Blood fight (videos)
Two new videos from Jenny Hval off her upcoming "Viscera", due out February 18 via .
Lilla Himmel announces the year of the 7"
Norwegian label has announced that they will be repressing Okkultokrati's "Knarkskog" EP with new cover art once the band returns from tour. They'll also be putting out two split 7"s with the band Wits End, one with Swedish act Tjuvjakt and another with Americans Perfect Future. Sample the band here: http://witsend.bandcamp.com/
Lindstrøm in the US again
has announced that Lindstrøm will be doing a few US dates next week: http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/2011/02/08/lindstr%c3%b8m-tour-2/