Nicolai Dunger - Clouds (video)
The Northern Lights blog has an exclusive video of Nicolai Dunger performing a new song: http://northernlightsblog.com/2010/10/we-love-nicolai-dunger/
Country: Sweden
Viktor Norén to go solo as Viktorious
Sugarplum Fairy's Viktor Norén is following his brother and bandmate Carl's footsteps and releasing a solo album, except he's doing his under the name Viktorious. The single "When we were 10" comes out October 25 via with the album "I am hope" following sometime early next year. Check out a short preview clip here: http://viktorious.net/
Millencolin to the mainland
Millencolin will tour mainland Europe in April:
04/14 - E Werk, Cologne (GER)
04/15 - Hirsch, Nurnberg (GER)
04/16 - KC Vltavska, Prague (CZ)
04/17 - Arena, Wien (AUS)
04/18 - Muffat Halle, Munchen (GER)
04/19 - Kofmehl, Solothurn (CH)
04/20 - Garage, Saarbrucken (GER)
04/21 - Skaters Palace, Munster (GER)
04/23 - Melkweg, Amsterdam (HOL)
04/24 - Schlachthof, Bremen (GER)
04/25 - Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg (GER)
Jenny Wilson and Fagge collaborate on dance project
Jenny Wilson and Daniel Fagge Fagerström (Skull Defekts, The Je Ne Sais Quoi, Optic Nest) have collaborated with choreographer Helena Franzén on a new project called "I'm not looking back" which will premiere at Dansens Hus in Stockholm on November 4. More here: http://www.dansenshus.se/In_English/Pa-scenen1/Helena-Franzen--Jenny-Wilson/
The Sonnets tour Europe
Swedish act The Sonnets will be touring abroad in the new year:
01/26 - Studio 672, Köln (GER)
01/27 - Beatlemania, Hamburg (GER)
01/28 - Magnet, Berlin (GER)
01/29 - Atomic Café, München (GER)
01/31 - Keep it Yours, Rome (ITA)
02/01 - Indierocket Party @ Rocket, Milan (ITA)
02/04 - Dreikönigskeller, Frankfurt (GER)
MP3: Säkert! - Köttet är svagt
I haven't been posting any new editorial content lately for the simple reason that I've just been way too busy doing other things, mostly work. Daily news updates... those are mindless and need to be tended to lest I get way too far behind. New things are in the works though, should I get on top of my massive task list. Anyhow, I do have a new track for you today -- I hinted awhile back about a few choice albums on regular rotation and hopefully you had no trouble guessing, but just in case, I happily admit that one of them is Säkert!'s latest work "Facit". I love Hello Saferide and I love Isolation Years and the combination continues to succeed on album #2 to no surprise whatsoever. I just wish I knew more Swedish because, unlike those bands' other records, I know I'm missing out on quite a lot. For example, artists such as Håkan Hellström are able to communicate without translation, but when Annika Norlin sings in her native tongue, the result is far more nuanced and delicate. I'm to the point where I can pick out bits and pieces, but I know I'll be needing to spend a lot more time with this one before I feel like I really truly "get it". Still, songs do stick out and "Köttet är svagt" ("Flesh is weak") is one. Very recommended!
Säkert! - Köttet är svagt
DiS takes on Skweee in depth
Drowned in Sound continues their spotlight on Nordic music with an extensive look at the genre known as Skweee: http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4141337
More Melody Club shenanigans
More on the Melody Club debacle: apparently Richard Ankers didn't tell his other band Versant that he was leaving and rejoining his old mates; instead, they found out via Aftonbladet and have yet to hear directly from the man himself. Bad timing too, because the band's debut EP "Heartbeats" comes out November 23, though I heard of someone who is now bandless...
Full details for 'Body talk pt. 3'
International release dates and the full tracklist for Robyn's 3rd and final entry in her "Body talk" trilogy are posted here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=113865677&blogId=540041604
Waster now Reveal
Swedish metal act Waster has changed their name to Reveal. Hear a new track at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/revealswe
Junip - Blue
Listen to Junip's iTunes-only bonustrack "Blue": http://soundcloud.com/somekindofawesome/junip-blue
Holmes offer OOP EP for free download
Swedish melancholy folk act Holmes are now sold out of every physical copy of their 2008 EP "Storm", so they're giving it away as a free download for a limited time: http://holmes.bandcamp.com/album/storm-ep
Raped Teenages rehearsal tape 2010
If you're curious as to how Raped Teenagers sound in 2010 as they prep for their reunion gig, go hear to download a rehearsal recording from last weekend: http://gaspunk.blogspot.com/2010/10/raped-teenagers-rehearsal-16-oct-2010.html
Andy A says no to Melodifestivalen
Aftonbladet reports that Melody Club drummer Andy A Miltvedt left the band in protest to their decision to participate in Melodifestivalen: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen2010/article7978443.ab
Previous MC drummer Richard Ankers will be taking his place.
Skippers Corner, the mixtapes
Interested in classic Swedish punk/käng/hardcore, but don't know where to start? Check out these two mixtapes from Skippers Corner: http://soundcloud.com/antonns