Loud as Light - Dead end (video)
"Dead end" is the new single from Loud as Light, the band that formed from the remains of The Idle Hands. Look for their Dan Swanö-produced album "Aerial view" to be released this coming fall.
Country: Sweden
Nordwall CS to get CD treatment
Joachim Nordwall's "Ignition" cassette will be getting a release on CD this coming September via with an exclusive bonus 7" thrown in for good measure. 100 copies only so they probably won't last long.
Cosmos starts hip-hop imprint
has started a hip-hop sublabel called to be managed by Kent Gillström. The first release of the new imprint will be a sequel to the popular "Evolution" comp called "Dopeness", once again put together with the assistance of DJ/journalist Ametist. Read more: http://cosmosmusicgroup.com/index.php?newsdetail=34
Frida Selander - Brainy business (video)
A new video from Frida Selander. Direct link: http://youtu.be/tCjcACJ75T8
Download the track here along with a bonus live version: http://www.fridaselander.com/brainybusiness/
Serenades - Birds (video)
PSL has the premiere of Serenades' new video "Birds": http://psl.svt.se/psl/2011/05/24/extra-extra-videopremiar-serenades-birds/
Remember, Serenades = Markus Krunegård (Laakso) + Adam Olenius (Shout Out Louds).
Stranded signs Ram Di Dam
imprint has added Ram Di Dam to their roster and will be releasing their new single "Leave a mark" on May 25 as part of the label's 7" series. Preview at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ram-Di-Dam/212023368811007
Map of Moscow - Sleep alone (video)
New music from Darlarna, out now on which I believe is the label arm of the festival. Direct link: http://youtu.be/7BnnAva_Q-8
Fredrik touring in June?
I hear word that Fredrik will be coming over in June for a few select live dates with member Ola Lindefelt sticking around for a solo tour endeavor afterwards. Expect details soon.
HOOB signs Le Système
Swedish jazz label (Thus:Owls, The Stoner/Nils Berg, etc.) has announced the signing of organ/drum duo Le Système and will be releasing their debut album in October.
Don’t commit the crime if you can’t do the SpaceTime
Sure it's off-topic, but it's entertaining. New animation weirdness from Kristofer Ström (Ljudbilden & Piloten) and friends.
Presenting: Out of Vogue (feat. members from Abhinanda, DOLL)
SWEHC reveals ex-Abhinanda vocalist José Saxlund's new all-star hardcore band Out of Vogue, featuring members from Division of Laura Lee, Eyes Shut, etc.: http://www.swehc.com/2011/05/22/out-of-vogue/
Big Fox - Saturday (video)
PSL has the premiere of the new Big Fox video "Saturday", one of ' new signings: http://psl.svt.se/psl/2011/05/21/extra-extra-videopremiar-big-fox-saturday/
Slidin' Slim signs with Transubstans, unveils new tune
Swedish artist Slidin' Slim has been picked up by the excellent label and will be releasing his new album "One man riot now!" on June 10. In the meantime, check out a new tune at Bandcamp: http://slidinslim.bandcamp.com/
Boy Omega - Let the dark light in
New music from Boy Omega off his upcoming split 7" with Aussie act Paper Bird. Direct link: http://soundcloud.com/seayou/boy-omega-let-the-dark-light
Emmon - Ghost dance (video)
Emmon now has a video for her new single "Ghost dance": http://youtu.be/Y9jFzyVSMwc
Look for her new album "Nomme" to be released on June 8 via /.