Thalamus - Still dancing on my grave (video)
Quality hard-rockness via (who else?) and the band Thalamus. Look for the band's new album "Subterfuge" to be released on September 14.
Country: Sweden
'Gentle stream' preorder
The new album "Gentle stream" from Swedish psychrockers The Amazing is now available for preorder from : http://www.subliminalsounds.se/DOK/news.html
Siena Root - The rat (live)
Siena Root have posted a sample tune from their upcoming live record: http://www.sienaroot.com/downloads/TheRat.mp3
This is the first time that the song "The rat" has been committed to tape.
Jet Link confirm new single
Swedish indie act Jet Link has been picked up by who will be releasing the band's new single "Foxes" b/w "Leeroy" on October 1.
Grattis till Marit Bergman!
Stort grattis till Marit Bergman who recently became a new mom: http://twitter.com/#!/maritbergman/status/110390475214696449
In lieu of gifts, follow her advice and give a donation to Doctors Without Borders for those not fortunate enough to have easy access to quality healthcare: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/
Maia Hirasawa September tour in Japan
Maia Hirasawa will be doing one last batch of dates in Japan this month, her last for a long while: http://www.maiahirasawa.com/japan/
Grande Roses - Go home (video)
At last, the official video for Grande Roses' excellent new single "Go home".
Bus Stop Dreams - The kiss (video)
Swedish act Bus Stop Dreams have unveiled the first single from their upcoming album "Don't forget to breathe": http://www.busstopdreams.com/2011/09/the-kiss-the-video/
Entitled "The kiss" and featuring guest vocals from Jan Johansen, the accompanying video clip features said singer along with his wife Pia Johansen.
Du Pacque - Erotique Du Pacque (album teaser)
It's been in the works for awhile, but it's finally confirmed that Du Pacque's debut full-length "Erotique Du Pacque" will be released on September 28. The band will play a record release gig that same night at Debaser Slussen in Stockholm with Pascal.
The Field - Then it's white
There's a new tune from The Field in Pitchfork's Tracks list: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12338-then-its-white/
Peter Bjorn and John - Try a little tenderness (video)
Peter Bjorn and John cover Otis Redding for The Onion AV Club as part of their mostly-awful "Undercover" series: http://www.avclub.com/articles/peter-bjorn-and-john-cover-try-a-little-tenderness,53056/
Presenting: St Andreas
Check out St Andreas, a new Swedish act featuring two members from Autisterna with a new 4-song EP out now: http://www.standreas.se/
Not nearly as obviously pastoral as their other band, but definitely still in a similar vein.
New sounds from Robert Pehrsson
Swedish rocker Robert Pehrsson (Death Breath, Dundertåget) recently recorded a couple new tracks at Gutterview Recorders with Nicke Andersson (The Hellacopters, Imperial State Electric) and Tomas Eriksson (Captian Murphy) and is streaming the rough mixes at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/robertpehrsson
Badmouth - Blue ribbon days (video)
A new clip from Swedish AOR hard-rockers Badmouth off their sophomore album "Heavy metal parking lot".
It's a Trap! Clubnights update
It's a Trap! Clubnight update! First, We are the Storm's gig on September 24 has been cancelled, but don't worry -- bigger, better things will be happening for the band to come. Details shortly! Secondly, Like Rats From A Sinking Ship have been forced to cancel our October show, but again, there's no need to worry! Excellent Swedish noiserockers Tennis Bafra will be taking their place! Third, we'll be hosting Deathcrush from Norway in November along with Danish duo Fossils as support! Awesome! Be there!