Country: Sweden

Emmon - Distance (video)

Emmon's brand new single "Distance". Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avs4s299USM

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 18:22:21

Traktor - Omega

Swedish noiserockers Traktor have a new tune up at SoundCloud off their forthcoming split 10" with Antigua & Barbuda: http://soundcloud.com/traktorbiz/traktor-omega

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 17:55:46

Sista Sekunden confirm new EP

Sista Sekunden has confirmed that their new 7-song 7" EP "Svartvit" will be officially released on May 7. 1200 copies, black vinyl.

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 17:26:55

Jeniferever - The beat of our own blood (video)

A new animated video from Jeniferever, apparently based on director Ashley Dean grandfather Jack's experience in escaping from the coal mines of Silesia during WWII. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/21896223

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 16:17:03

Strayfolk - Rushed farewells (video)

Something new from Göteborg-based country/folk act Strayfolk, long overdue indeed. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/22025709

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 14:50:21

Opeth loses keyboardist

Lambgoat reports that Opeth has parted ways with keyboardist Per Wilberg due to a mutual decision: http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=16069

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 14:47:37

The Serenades - Birds

Swedish pop duo The Serenades are giving away a new tune at their website: http://www.theserenades.com/

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 12:53:23

New Elias Krantz album coming via Country & Eastern

Swedish jazz/world music label is expanding their repertoire a bit by releasing the new Elias Krantz album "Night ice" on May 23. Says the label: "While listening to his new album you might be reminded of Krautrock legends such as NEU! and Can, as well as modern post-rock in the vein of Tortoise, Four Tet and Caribou, but obviously Elias has a very personal and unique musical language." Elias' previous record "Island rock" was released by postrock specialists back in 2007.

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 12:51:32

Galento album confirmed for late April

Swedish instrumental/artrock act Galento has confirmed that their new album "I urskogen" will be officially released on April 27 via .

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 12:29:15

Veronica Maggio - Mitt hjärta blöder (teaser)

Not a full track unfortunately, but I'll take it. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpnnhTfpBaE

Wed, Apr 6th, 2011 11:33:00

Säkert! @ Umeå Open

Gimme Indie recorded Säkert!'s performance at Umeå Open this past weekend and has the show posted for on-demand listening: http://www.gimmeindie.se/live/konsert/sakert

Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 19:04:01

Vendela - Punk rock song (video)

This is blowing my mind right now. I have no words.

Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 18:30:40

Chemical Vocation - We're not here to give up (video)

Swedish emo/pop-punks Chemical Vocation have a new single and video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QevxUs9NQ08

Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 18:24:57

Jennie Abrahamson - Hard to come by (video)

Jennie Abrahamson now has a video for her single "Hard to come by". Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfwkHL1qkT8

Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 16:55:39

Walk Through Fire - Furthest from heaven

Swedish doom/sludge act Walk Through Fire will be releasing their debut album "Furthest from heaven" on May 30 in cooperation with UK label . Preview a track at Bandcamp: http://walkthroughfire.bandcamp.com/

Tue, Apr 5th, 2011 16:11:11