Still Single reviews Glöm Da!/Makabert Fynd split
Still Single reviews the Glöm Da!/Makabert Fynd split 12" on : http://still-single.tumblr.com/post/9479332805/glom-da-makabert-fynd-split-lp-sorry-state
Country: Sweden
Dead Man 7" preview, tour
Watch as puts the needle down on the b-side test press of the upcoming Dead Man single. The band will also be touring Europe next month and you can check the dates below:
Sad Day for Puppets in Japan
Sad Day for Puppets are going to Japan in November:
11/19 - Fever, Tokyo
11/20 - Vijon, Osaka
11/23 - Smatra Tiger, Hiroshima
11/25 - KD Japon, Nagoya
11/26 - Fever, Tokyo
Abandon - The dead end (live video)
Doomsday has live video of Abandon's one-time performance of "The dead end" this past weekend: http://doomsdaymag.blogspot.com/2011/08/abandon-dead-end-live.html
New Nisse Hellberg in September
Swedish dad-rocker Nisse Hellberg will be releasing his sixth solo album "Flod av eld" on September 28. A domestic tour will follow in support.
West Side talks to Stairs
talks to Stairs about their upcoming single "No knock on my door", which will be out on the label on September 6, among other things: http://www.westsidefabrication.se/news/stairs-5/
Culkin - Left behind (plus tourdates!)
Finally, new music from Culkin, giving us a taste of what to expect from their long-awaited full-length debut which will be out on ... eventually. The band will also be touring Scandinavia with Simon Says No! and Youngteam as part of the "Revolution in Sound" tour in September -- dates here: http://www.brothersister.se/gigs/
Anti Scampi (PSA video)
Not that I am even tempted to indulge in eating the cockroaches of the sea (totally not kosher!), but this video has been making the rounds and is worth watching if you are interested in eating a more ethical diet.
PSL 2.0
Swedish music blog PSL is back from summer slowdown with a newly revamped site (and a contest): http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2011/08/26/valkommen-2/
Happiness at SoundCloud
Swedish lofi indie act Happiness is now up on SoundCloud with what looks to be a bunch of new tunes: http://soundcloud.com/sthlmhappiness
Adoo - Oh Mamma sa! (video)
Posted the preview the other day, now here's the feature-length video.
New Moneybrother album in the works
Apparently Moneybrother is working on a new album and will be documenting the process for a film to be released in conjunction: http://gaffa.se/nyhet/52066 (in Swedish)
No release date yet, but apparently production is just about to wrap up.
MP3: Sahara Hotnights - Let you down
Sahara Hotnights have been sort of treading water with their last few records in the sense that they've all left me feeling little more than indifference, but their new self-titled release is a triumph. It's just so refreshing to hear a confident and mature rock record, something of a rarity nowadays. Also, as someone who used to bemoan the lack of youthful vigor so present in their early career, it's a pleasure to hear them move beyond. Inspiring even. Many bands don't make it past those awkward teenage years and, if they do, rarely do they come out on the other side with such grace. Kudos!
Sahara Hotnights - Let you down
Blackstrap - Pass this by
The first taste of anything new from Blackstrap in a loooong time. Sounds very baggy, ie not appealing to me at all, but don't let that stop you from enjoying it.
Erik de Vahl - Our love
Erik de Vahl covers Loleatta Holloway as a gift for his ladyfriend. Read more: http://blog.erikdevahl.com/2011/08/strandkampar.html (in Swedish)