Forest - Soon be over
Preview the new single "Soon be over" from Forest, out soon via : http://srvc.se/forest/forest-soon-be-over
Country: Sweden
Simian Ghost album preview
Check out an e-card preview for the new Simian Ghost album "Infinite traffic everywhere", due out November 29 via : http://www.simianghost.com/
New lathe cut EP from Shy Mirrors
Swedish indie/powerpop act Shy Mirrors have a new limited 12" lathe-cut EP out now on , the label offshoot of online radio show No Love for Ned. 25 copies only, but hey -- it's a lathe cut, and at $14 each that's not too bad at all. Preview at Bandcamp and/or buy mp3s: http://music.thinkingabouttheneedle.com/album/reactors-ep
Use coupon code "itsatrap" (thanks Ned!) for 20% off.
Anna Järvinen signs to Stranded
Anna Järvinen has been picked up by / for her next album which should be out this coming spring. Her previous two solo releases both came out via .
Kristofer Åström - She thinks I still care (video)
Kristofer Åström covers a tune made famous by the great George Jones. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ftzFkTzynk
Leaders Off confirmed for January
I am proud to announce that Leaders Off are confirmed as support for January's IAT Clubnight with Last Days of April! Expect details for more gigs in spring to be announced soon!
Pistol Disco - Air of another planet
A new track from Pistol Disco is always a good thing: http://airofanotherplanet.tumblr.com/
Jens Lekman live in NYC
Jens Lekman will be doing a one-off NYC gig on December 10 at the Green Building on Union in Brooklyn.
Mustasch greatest hits, sort of
Swedish hard-rockers Mustasch have assembled a collection of greatest hits from their 10-year career thus far, rearranged and re-recorded them and assembled them into a new compilation entitled ""The true sound of the new west" which will be released on February 28. Much easier than purchasing than their current label purchasing the rights for the old sound recordings, but whatever. And oh yeah, of course said collection will also include the one requisite new song, "Angel's share".
New single from Mohammed Ali on the way
Swedish hip-hop duo Mohammed Ali will be releasing the new single "Kan någon ringa (112)", the first single from their forthcoming self-titled album due out in 2011, on November 26. Said track was produced by Mack Beats and features guest vocals from Asha Ali.
Looptroop Rockers - On repeat (video)
Looptroop Rockers respond to the rise of the right wing in Sweden/Europe/The World, as evidenced by recent elections. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-9srDRQ44s
Bob Hund to release new album, tour in spring
Bob Hund is currently working on a new album which is due to be released on March 15, 2011. No title or details yet, but Scandinavian tourdates around that same time are confirmed: http://www.bob-hund.com/
This week's Last.fm chart
Here is the It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week, unique to our group:
01. Håkan Hellström
03. The Bear Quartet
03. The Radio Dept.
04. Säkert!
03. Familjen
03. Kent
03. The Concretes
03. Lykke Li
03. The Soundtrack of Our Lives
03. Robyn
Do you listen to music on your computer or with an iPod? Please join us and make your playlist count! Go here to learn more: http://www.last.fm/help/
Pitchfork says thumbs down to The Concretes
Pitchfork trashes "WYWH", the latest album from The Concretes: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14832-wywh/
Director Spotlight: Andreas Nilsson
Your Music Today interviews Swedish artist/director/musician Andreas Nilsson: http://yourmusictoday.com/2010/11/08/directors-spotlight-andreas-nilsson/