PSL news roundup
PSL has the premiere of a new video from Little Children as well as news of new albums from Björn Olsson and First Floor Power.
Country: Sweden
Nomethod vol. 2
will be releasing a new label sampler on July 4 as their 50th release: http://nomethod.se/?p=561
Aside from label mainstays such as Robert Svensson and First Love, Last Rites, the comp will also feature new and unreleased material from Simian Ghost, Tennis Bafra, Wild Invalid and Light Vibes.
Pallers confirm new single, album
Look for the new Pallers single "Come rain, come sunshine" to be released on July 26 via with the album "The sea of memories" to follow on September 27.
Craft album gets release date, sample posted
Craft's new album "Void" is confirmed for release on August 5 with handling the 2LP in Sweden, doing the CD and taking care of things in the US.
The Grand Opening back to Germany
The Grand Opening will be going abroad to Germany for a few dates:
08/20 - Boot Boo Hook Festival, Hannover (GER)w/Junip, Wire, more
10/21 - Nacht der schwedischen Songwriter, Sylt (GER) w/Christian Kjellvander, The Late Call
10/22 - Nacht der Gix, Elmshorn (GER) w/Christian Kjellvander, The Late Call
In Flames album preview
The new In Flames album "Sounds of a playground fading" is currently streaming in its entirety at Spinner: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/22
Håll käften, vad vill du!? - II
Lukinzine is streaming the premiere of the new album "II" from unsigned Swedish/Finnish hardcore act Håll käften, vad vill du!?: http://www.lukinzine.se/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=890:hkvvdstream&catid=41:nyheter&Itemid=64
Flora & Fauna plan 10y anniversary comp
Swedish label will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this year by releasing a 2xLP compilation featuring new tracks from almost every artist that has even been involved with the label, including Parken, Pavan, Marions, The Chrysler, Sir Eric Beyond, Existensminimum, Hundarna från Söder, Rigas and more. Expect a November release.
MRR record of the week: Terrible Feelings
Malmö punkrockers Terrible Feelings have the record of the week over at Maximum Rock'n'roll: http://maximumrocknroll.com/2011/06/15/record-of-the-week-terrible-feelings/
CMG comes home
CMG, the solo pop alias of Calle Malmgren from The Je Ne Sais Quoi, has a new album out this week via called "Homecoming". Preview at the label's website along with lead single "A love 4-ever": http://moptacodics.com/ (scroll down)
Recommended!
New music from Undergång (SWE)
Swedish thrashers Undergång (as opposed to the Danish death metal act) are streaming three new songs at Bandcamp off their upcoming album "The mother of Armageddon": http://underganghc.bandcamp.com/
RIP Gustaf Kjvellander (The Fine Arts Showcase)
Death is always tragic, but when we lose an artist with the heart, devotion and beauty of someone like Gustaf Kjellvander, the whole world suffers their absence. Gustaf lived for music and was one of the rare souls who could do nothing else, though sometimes that meant living to excess. I'm glad to have known both the man and his work and am heartbroken at the news that he is now gone. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed!
Sarcasm reissue available for preorder
has announced that their reissue of famed death-metal act Sarcasm's discography on triple-vinyl + 7" is on track for release on July 15 and is now available for preorder: http://www.myspace.com/tothedeath666/blog/543299215
The collection includes all 6 demos the band recorded plus their never-released 1994 LP "Never after", a bonus 7" of rehearsal tracks and a 16-page booklet documenting the band's history before they broke up and members went on to form Skitsystem. Only 100 copies, so get on it quick (but save one for me?).
Fubbix - Utanför systemet
Quality trallpunk from Fubbix, a new (?) band on whose album "Utanför systemet" was just released this week. I'm into it, totally achieves the right balance of rawness and melody.
James Ausfahrt - I don't think we should be friends (video)
James Ausfahrt and his various doppelgangers making music in the park.