Country: Sweden

MP3: Katharina Nuttall - Turn me on

How is it that I've never known about Katharina Nuttall until a week ago? With two previously released albums and numerous production credits under her belt (including Ane Brun), I feel like I've been seriously blowing it, especially since her flavor of dark, melancholy rock is exactly what I'm into. "Turn me on" is the lead single and title track from her upcoming album, due out March 23 via , and it sounds like a caustic hybrid of PJ Harvey and the barebone rawness of early Madrugada. Of course I'm way into it, how could I not? On the other hand, I must admit to being a slight more partial to her melodramatic wrist-slitting balladeering side, as evidenced by the older video posted above. But fear not should you be of similar mind! There's bits of that on the new album as well. Definitely a spring release to look forward to.

Katharina Nuttall - Turn me on

InSekt out, Spirits of the Dead in

Attention denizens of Malmö! InSekt has been forced to cancel this coming Friday's It's a Trap! Clubnight with Kvelertak due to medical reasons, but all is not lost: the excellent Norwegian rock act Spirits of the Dead will be stepping in to take their place. Be there!

The Sounds - Better off dead

The Sounds are streaming their new single "Better off dead" at SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/the-sounds-official/better-off-dead
They also apparently posted the sheet music awhile back for fans to cover and will be including the best version as the official b-side: http://the-sounds.com/better-off-dead/

Lissi Dancefloor Disaster - Glowing hearts (video)

A new single from Swedish bitpop act Lissi Dancefloor Disaster which also coincides with their confirmation as one of the first acts booked for Arvikafestivalen. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9TK8dMlTJA

New bassist for Agent Side Grinder

Bassist Alexander Blomqvist has left Agent Side Grinder, citing the old evergreen "personals reasons" as the culprit. His replacement: Thobbe Eidevald from Friska Viljor, De La Mancha, etc.

This Is Head live at Rundgång

This Is Head doing a victory lap at hometown record store Rundgång in Malmö.

Gösta Berlings Saga unveil "Glue works"

Swedish prog act Gösta Berlings Saga have revealed the artwork and tracklist for their next album "Glue works": http://www.gostaberlingssaga.se/gbs2/2011/01/intermission-1-glue-works/

AWSF confirms new Popterror EP

has confirmed that Popterror's sophomore EP "Nu som då" will be released on March 16 and will include four tracks including the radio single "Kanske är allt vi vet åt helvete". A remix EP will follow shortly thereafter.

New Jeniferever confirmed

The new album "Silesia" from Swedish postrockers Jeniferever has been officially confirmed for release on April 19 via .

Sophia Somajo - Wristcutters Inc.

A brand new track from Swedish pop artist Sophia Somajo featuring an uncredited guest appearance from Howlin' Pelle of The Hives. Official release date is January 31 with the album "Cinema Beijing" to follow later this year.

PopMatters reviews The Radio Dept. singles collection

PopMatters reviews the new "Passive aggressive" singles collection from The Radio Dept.: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/136067-the-radio-dept.-passive-aggressive-singles-2002-2010/

Hymns for the myriad spirits teaser

Not much to see or hear yet, but this is the first glimpse of the upcoming Isobel & November album "Hymns for the myriad spirits". Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35XnTD9OVlU

Anton Kristiansson - Atomvinter

Gaffa reports on Anton Kristiansson's new single "Atomvinter", apparently another self-loathing hip-hop track inspired by the city of Göteborg: http://gaffa.se/nyhet/46397

Set Fire Run - Undeniable

Set Fire Run (nee Dyno) have unveiled a brand new track at Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/setfirerun/undeniable

Fenriz Metal Merchants mix

Fenriz' 2009 DJ mix from the Metal Merchants festival has been posted for free download: http://afistinthefaceofgod.blogspot.com/2011/01/fenriz-metal-merchants-festival-dj-set.html
As with all of Fenriz' mixes, I'm sure it will be a great lesson in classic obscure metal. Oh, and you can also check out an interview with the festival organizer right here: http://afistinthefaceofgod.blogspot.com/2011/01/interview-with-stian-of-metal-merchants.html