Peter Dolving prepares autobiography
The Haunted frontman Peter Dolving will be releasing an autobiographical novel entitled "Sieg Heil Svensson" sometime later this year via publisher King Ink.
Country: Sweden
Jens Lekman live in London
Jens Lekman is doing a benefit in London on March 19 for Read & Shout, an English foundation to benefit libraries. See here: http://readandshout2011.wordpress.com/2011/02/09/jens-lekman-for-read-shout/
Warcollapse covers collection almost ready
The test pressings have been approved for Warcollapse's new all-covers collection "Crap, scrap and unforgivable slaughter vol. 2", a continuation of the 7" they released on back in 2003 -- however, this time 'round they're only covering fellow Scandinavians such as Missbrukarna, Bannlyst, War of Destruction, Rattus and Purrkur Pillnikk. The official release date is set for March 4, preorder here: http://blindeadproductions.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=882
En samling från Turist i Tillvaron
Turist i Tillvaron, the blog of Swedish punk critic Mikael Sörling, is putting out a comp LP this summer: http://sirling.blogspot.com/2011/02/turist-i-tillvaron-ger-ut-samlings-lp.html
Featured artists include Slöa Knivar, Abjekt, Bäddat för Trubbel, Epidemics, Snutjävel and more.
Lilla Himmel announces the year of the 7"
Norwegian label has announced that they will be repressing Okkultokrati's "Knarkskog" EP with new cover art once the band returns from tour. They'll also be putting out two split 7"s with the band Wits End, one with Swedish act Tjuvjakt and another with Americans Perfect Future. Sample the band here: http://witsend.bandcamp.com/
Hal's Tablet EP preview
Check out some new sound clips from Swedish electro act Hal's Tablet: http://halstablet.bandcamp.com/
Look for the debut EP "Note to self" to be released on March 14 via , a new sister label to . will also be releasing new material from Stygg, Pekker and Lucy and the Teenage Monster later this spring.
Tensta + Sandström at Citypriset (video)
David Sandström + Adam Tensta? Really? Did he get to keep the Respect My Hustle jacket?
Antidote preview
In case you were curious as to what Erik Aalto's upcoming "Antidote" performance will consist of (I was), here's a preview: http://www.magasin3.com/picksandreveals/reveals/performancexhibition-spring-2011-antidote-erik-aalto/
Mire Kay - Sea monster
Swedesplease has the new Mire Kay single "Sea monster", which is of course very recommended: http://www.swedesplease.net/2011/02/09/mire-kay-sea-monster/
Avant-garde Metal talks to Lifelover
The Avant-garde Metal webzine attempts to interview Lifelover mainman Kim Carlsson: http://www.avantgarde-metal.com/content/stories2.php?id=204
Kids - Christine
Not officially out until March 1, but the new Kids single "Christine" is already up for download/streaming via along with the accompanying video clip: http://www.1980records.se/
Set Fire Run - Above & beyond
Another new track from Set Fire Run, probably one of my favorites so far. Still no clue when they'll have an official release, but I'll be sure to keep you posted.
Principe Valiente - In my arms
Swedish goth-rockers Principe Valiente are streaming a new track at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/principevaliente
Look for the band's self-titled debut album to be released on February 23 via .
A Swarm of the Sun
Zenith
Version Studio
This full-length from the Swedish duo of Jakob Berglund and Erik Nilsson is one that should appeal to fans of the post-rock/metal style employed by the likes of Isis, Red Sparowes and fellow countrymen Cult of Luna. However, they're slightly more subdued than the aforementioned artists for the most part and, one could say, altogether more darkly ethereal in outlook. Tracks such as "The stand" and "Repeater" display their penchant for slow, trawling, disturbing passages, while "The worms are out" reveals the band's more caustic side -- a side that should really have been explored to greater depths in this album. The problem is that they've gone for the lethargic, almost depressive approach throughout "Zenith" and have left very little room for the abrasive elements in their sound. And, while they do depressive to perfection, they really do shine brighter when they come out with guitars and vocals blazing. It's not to say that the entire album should be full-on metal mayhem; rather a few more parts here and there to stave off the inevitable boredom that comes with sitting through so much inertia. So much potential, yet sadly wasted.
- John Norby
New Movits! album in March
Swedish hip-hop act Movits! have confirmed that their new album "Ut ur min skalle" will be released on March 23 in Sweden via with a US release to follow on April 5. The first single "Sammy Davis Jr." is out now.