Andreas Bertilsson - Själens ö (video)
New music from Andreas Bertilsson, from the album of the same name due out in January via . Cool video, cool song; well worth checking out.
Country: Sweden
The 50 Nordic candidates
The initial 50 candidates for the inaugural Nordic Music Prize have been announced: http://nordicmusicprize.com/eng/pages/8-the_50_nordic_candidates
Adam Tensta - Ok wow
Do the obligatory Twitter/Facebook post and get the new Adam Tensta single "Ok wow" as a free download: http://adamtensta.com/ok-wow/
Stream all 7 of the various b-side remixes at SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/adamtensta/
Axe - New song, more
Swedish noisepunks Axe recently recorded 15 new songs at The Dustward Studio in Stockholm and are now currently streaming one of them at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/weareaxe
And on a related note, Axe guitarist David Fried also sends word that his other band Munnen will be doing a 7" in the not-so-distant future on the label . More details on that to come...
New Sator in February
Look for the new Sator album "Under the radar" to be released on February 18 via .
First Aid Kit do covers single for Jack White
Gaffa reports that Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit has recorded a single with Jack White for release on his label: http://gaffa.se/nyhet/45482
The official release date is January 19 and the featured tracks are two covers, "Universal soldier" (Buffy Saint Marie) b/w "It hurts me too" (Karen Dalton).
Glasvegas add Swedish drummer
The noisy Scots of Glasvegas have plucked Swede Jonna Löfgren from obscurity to be their new drummer: http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-glasvegas-recruit-new-drummer/1508
DN has a short interview with her: http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/musik/svenska-jonna-ny-i-glasvegas-1.1227043
Mattias Alkberg + Pascal = true
has announced that they'll be doing a split album with like-minded acts Pascal and Mattias Alkberg with five songs each to be followed by a joint tour. More details: http://gaffa.se/nyhet/45447
Under the Radar year-end surveys: The Mary Onettes, Club 8
The Mary Onettes and Club 8 both participated in Under the Radar's year-end artist survey feature.
Martin Senter - På tal om allting + EL-SD news
As with all proper singles, Martin Senter's new track "Elak" has a flipside: http://soundcloud.com/martinsenter/pa-tal-om-allting
And speaking of Martin, he told me recently that his band EL-SD will begin recording an album in January with the esteemed Carl Vikman, a very talented producer/engineer who should send me the new Lukestar album despite what that band's management says. Anyhow, there's no agenda or label associated with EL-SD at this point, but I should hopefully be able to share some demos or something at some point soon.
In These Woods e-card
Check out an e-card for the self-titled debut EP from excellent Swedish indie/noiserockers In These Woods: http://nomethod.se/inthesewoods/
Sounds great, but it's not as if that's a surprise.
CEO - Illuminata 7" + video
CEO now has a new video and 7" single for "Illuminata": http://www.sincerelyyours.se/catalogue3.php
2011 Swedish Grammis
Here's the nominees for the 2011 Swedish Grammis:
Best album:
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Robyn - Body Talk
Säkert! - Facit
The Radio Dept. - Clinging To a Scheme
Best artist:
Håkan Hellström
Johnossi
Oskar Linnros
Petter
Robyn
Best song:
Anna Bergendahl - This Is My Life
Daniel Adams-Ray - Gubben I Lådan
Eric Saade - Manboy
Erik Grönwall - Higher
Johnossi - What's The Point
Mohombi - Bumpy Ride
Oskar Linnros - Från Och Med Du
Robyn - Dancing On my Own
Salem Al Fakir - Keep On Walking
Swedish House Mafia – One
Best group:
Dungen - Skit I Allt
Hästpojken - Från Där Jag Ropar
Johnossi - Mavericks
Kent - En Plats I Solen
The Radio Dept. - Clinging To A Scheme
Best folk/visa:
Blandade Artister - Sonja Åkesson Tolkad Av
First Aid Kit - The Big Black & The Blue
Jonas Knutsson - Blåslåtar
Ola Magnell - Rolös
Toni Holgersson - Ibland Kallar Jag Det Kärlek
Best hardrock/metal:
Ghost - Opus Eponymous
Khoma - A Final Storm
Pascal - Orkanen Närmar Sig
Sabaton - Coat Of Arms
Watain - Lawless Darkness
Best jazz:
Dan Berglunds Tonbruket - Tonbruket
Goran Kajfes - X/Y
Magnus Carlson & The Moon Ray Quintet - Echoes
Oddjob - Clint
Peter Asplund Quartet - Asplund Meets Bernstein
Best songwriter:
Annika Norlin & Henrik Oja - Facit
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Klas Åhlund & Robyn - Body Talk
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Pernilla Andersson - Ö
Best female artist:
Anna Von Hausswolff - Singing FromThe Grave
Britta Persson - Current Affair Medium Rare
Pernilla Andersson - Ö
Robyn - Body Talk
Säkert! - Facit
Best male artist:
Daniel Adams-Ray - Svart Vitt Och Allt Däremellan
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Salem Al Fakir - Ignore This
The Tallest Man On Earth - The Wild Hunt
Best newcomer:
Anna Von Hausswolff - Singing From The Grave
Ceo - White Magic
First Aid Kit - The Big Black & The Blue
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Swedish House Mafia - Until One
Best producer:
Adrian Lux
Joakim Åhlund & Håkan Hellström
Klas Åhlund
Max Martin
Red One
Best international success:
Dungen
Max Martin
Red One
Robyn
Swedish House Mafia
Best lyrics:
Annika Norlin - Facit
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Ola Magnell - Rolös
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Plura Jonsson - Kärlekens Väg - En Mässa
Best urban/dance:
Boeoes Kaelstigen - Tanum Teleport
Familjen - Mänskligheten
Petter - En Räddare I Nöden
PH3 - PH3 Löser Ett Fall
Swedish House Mafia - Until One
Best Innovator:
Johnossi
Robyn
Nomy
Magnus Weideskog
Iamamiwhoami
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at Kungliga Operan in Stockholm on January 17.
Iron Lamb confirm debut LP
Iron Lamb's forthcoming debut full-length album "The original sin" is now recorded and confirmed for release as a digital download via and on vinyl via . No exact release date, but they say it should be ready in late March.
This week's Last.fm chart
Here is the It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week:
01. Robyn
02. The National
03. The Radio Dept.
04. Belle and Sebastian
05. Kanye West
06. Sufjan Stevens
07. Beach House
08. Håkan Hellström
09. Crystal Castles
10. Daft Punk
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