That means two things. First, there will be no repeat of my radio show, so if you want to listen, you'll need to tune in on Sunday (that's 11pm ET on Sirius XMU). Like always, I'll be playing a ton of great new music (The Bear Quartet, Dear Euphoria, Pan Sonic, Haust, etc.). Secondly, updates here will probably be pretty sparse as I'll hopefully be off doing other things besides sitting in front of the computer. Thanks!
Here's the video for the new CEO single "Come with me". Download the mp3 from : http://www.modularpeople.com/audio/download-ceo-come-with-me/3214.html
The Line of Best Fit has the Suburban Kids with Biblical Names remix of Pallers' "The kiss" posted for download: http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2010/05/song-of-the-day-72-pallers-suburban-kids-with-biblical-names/
There's a brand new Dear Euphoria track up at Absolut Noise: http://absolutnoise.blogspot.com/2010/05/exclu-new-dear-euphoria-song.html
I've also been fortunate enough to hear her forthcoming EP "This night will flee" and will likewise assure you it is brilliant -- keep an eye out for a full preview on myspace next week.
The new Steso Songs single "OD #2" is now streaming at myspace along with the b-side "Tonight it's oh too dark (Adelsö version)": http://www.myspace.com/stesosongs
Swedish cassette-only underground metal label has confirmed the lineup for their upcoming compilation "Invocation of death vol.1": Gravehammer, Eviscerated, Mass Death, Vanhelgd, Entrapment, Manipulator, Decapitation, Reincarnage, Abduction, Zombiefied. No official release date, but they say it should be available in June or July.
Clash Music reports back from this year's SPOT Festival in Aarhus, Denmark: http://www.clashmusic.com/live-review/spot-festival
Preorder info is now up for the new Haust album "Powers of horror" along with two new tracks for preview: http://tigernet.no/shop/release.php?code=128454
The official release date is June 7 via .
CEO, the solo alias of Eric Berglund from The Tough Alliance, will officially release his debut single "Come with me" on June 14 as a limited 7".
Wildbirds & Peacedrums are giving away a new song called "The well" from their upcoming EP "Iris" in exchange for an email address: http://files.theleaflabel.com/signup/
Brilliant marketing or exploitive trash? Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shv8sNRCzVU
The Aches fly way under the radar and that's a shame because they're a fine pop-punk band, in a 1980s sort of way, not in an asymmetrical haircut and eyeliner sort of way. Could it be the forgettable name? Or maybe they just aren't in with the right crowd? They could all be total assholes too for all I know, but that doesn't change the fact that their new album "Slit up" (on , vinyl-only) is 100% solid. Opening cut "Dancing syllables" establishes the blueprint: jagged, danceable rhythms; anxious vocals; a big chorus with an inclusive (though somewhat cryptic) message and gang-vocals. Oh, and bits of skronky sax for extra post-punkish flavor. It's catchy, it's fun, it's got just the right ratio of angst vs hooks. Multiply by ten and you got yourself an album. Definitely deserving a bigger audience.
The Aches - Dancing syllables
Swedish electronic act Psilodump has a new EP available: http://www.psilodump.com/XD-NETS-011/
You can download/stream for free or choose to pay via one of many options.
The new Haleiwa (nee Mikko Singh) album "Pure vida dude" is now officially 100% finished and will be released in Japan on July 7 via .
Here is the It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week, unique to our group:
01. Band of Horses
02. Familjen
03. Håkan Hellström
04. The Radio Dept.
05. The National
06. Shout Out Louds
07. jj
08. The Bear Quartet
09. Jonathan Johansson
10. Robyn
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