The Quietus vs The Thing
The Quietus runs down the discography of Swedish/Norwegian free-jazz monster The Thing: http://thequietus.com/articles/07094-the-strange-frightening-world-of-the-thing
Country: Sweden
The Hives - Thousand answers
This is the future: The Hives release a new song as part of the new videogame "FIFA 2012". "Thousand answers" is said to be a leftover from the band's last record, 2007's "The black and white album".
Vit Päls - Loving you was crazy shit (video)
This is Vit Päls' brand new single "Loving you was crazy shit". Said tune comes off the band's upcoming 6-song EP "Studio Möllan sessions", due out October 17.
Gaffa comes to Norway
Scandinavian music mag Gaffa is expanding beyond Denmark and Sweden to Norway and will be opening their new website later this month with the free monthly print edition to follow in spring 2012. Øyvind Rones from Groove.no has been hired as editor.
Acid House Kings - Heaven knows I miss him now (feat. Dan Treacy)
Pitchfork is streaming the new Acid House Kings tune "Heaven knows I miss him now" which features guest vocals from Dan Treacy of Television Personalities: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12526-heaven-knows-i-miss-him-now-ft-dan-treacy/
Christian Kjellvander on tour
Updated live dates for Christian Kjellvander who will be touring as a duo:
10/16 - Roepaen, Ottersum (NL)
10/17 - Café de Stier, Eibergen (NL)
10/17 - Coffee & Music (afternoon show), Utrecht (NL)
10/18 - Q-bus, Leiden (NL)
10/19 - Exil, Rotterdam (NL)
10/20 - Zentrale, Hamburg, Germany
10/21 - Nacht der schwedischen Singer/Songwriter @ Kolibri, Sylt (GER) w/The Grand Opening, The Late Call
10/22 - Nacht der Gix, Elmshorn (GER) w/The Grand Opening, The Late Call
10/23 - Seminarturnhalle, Stade (GER) w/The Grand Opening, The Late Call
10/23 - Fachwerk (afternoon show), Münster (GER)
10/24 - Sing Sing, Hannover (GER)
Pitchfork reviews The Embassy
Pitchfork gives the new Embassy odds'n'ends collection "Life in the trenches" an 8.0: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15812-life-in-the-trenches/
Emil Jensen - Snacka om (preview video)
Emil Jensen talks about his new audiobook "Snacka om" (due out October 12 via ) and does his best to make you sick with dizziness.
Mattias Hellberg - Oh no (video)
Brand new from Mattias Hellberg. Look for his new solo album "High in the lowlands" to be released on November 3 via /.
Svensk Musik: The history of Swedish club music
Svensk Musik has published a great new article on the history of Swedish club music, from the mid-80s through today: http://svenskmusik.org/article/the-history-of-swedish-club-music/
Fredrik on tour in Germany
Fredrik will be heading to Germany in October:
10/18 - Michelberger Hotel, Berlin
10/19 - Beta Bar, Chemnitz
10/20 - Gebäude 9, Lüneburg
10/21 - Beatpol, Dresden
10/22 - Cafe Wagner, Jena
10/23 - Galerie Kub, Leipzig
Ja Ja Ja October: Battlekat, Johnossi, Karin Park
Ja Ja Ja's next London showcase has been set for October 27 at The Lexington and will feature Battlekat, Johnossi and Karin Park. Full details: http://www.jajajamusic.com/index.php/2011/09/new-show-ja-ja-ja-w-battlekat-johnossi-karin-park/
New 7" from Skogen Brinner on Gaphals
New Swedish hardrock just released on 7" via . In case the font face didn't tip you off, Skogen Brinner is described as "Black Sabbath mixed with Pugh Rogerfeldt" and they ain't lying.
Sahara Hotnights fall tour to be their last?
Sahara Hotnights will be taking an extended break after the conclusion of their fall tour. 'Tis a shame I think since their latest record is pretty great.
Moloken - Thin line
The first official sample from Moloken's much-anticipated 2nd album "Rural", due out November 25 via . Look for a video for the song "The titan above us" to be posted online soon.