Country: Sweden
Fredrik
Live @ Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY 02/18/2010
62% -- that was the chance I was told they would play "1986" at this show, by the band a few days earlier after their stellar performance at the Mercury Lounge. The set-up at Union Hall however, allowed their sound to envelop another plane, with abstract projections on display behind them. (Considering the glut of bands that use video, it's always reassuring when the band, in this case Fredrik, does it well uses it to enhance the experience.) Their set included songs from both albums, including oft-loved "Black fur" and "Alina's place". The last time the band played in the States, they were a six-piece; now, they are back down to the two permanent members. This realignment actually allowed the band to provide much clearer renderings of their material, as opposed to the slight muddle of the large ensemble, and it showed in their confidence. Fredrik (the singer) then proclaimed "we've never played this song live before [sic]". They played "1986", and it was absolutely beautiful.
- Matt Giordano
Tobias Fröberg - When we go to war (video)
The video for the new Tobias Fröberg solo single "When we go to war" is now on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uxOMOBlMZ0
His new album "The big up" comes out March 10 via .
New Øresund Space Collective vinyl-only album
Swedish/Danish improv/prog act Øresund Space Collective have a new vinyl-only LP called "Dead man in space" featuring 3 new jams: http://www.recordheaven.net/body.cfm?x=browseItem&iID=83710
MP3: The Graviators - Back to the sabbath
"Back to the sabbath?" Seriously dudes? C'mon, at least try to be original. Which is not to say I don't dig full-on Black Sabbath worship, I guess I just want to hold on to the illusion I'm hearing something new. Regardless, The Graviators do what they do and they do it well enough. I was just out driving around with the album cranked and it felt totally satisfying, like a good hard-rock listening experience should. Perhaps not one for the ages, but it's alright for now.
The Graviators - Back to the sabbath
Petter Seander - Through the storm (video)
Check out the video for Petter Seander's debut solo single "Through the storm": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMyUllbNMtU
Petter is a member of Kristian Anttila's backing band and is also one-half of the songwriting team behind Sleeping Beauty.
Lowcut interviews Sexdrome
Lowcut interviews Danish "retarded black metal punk" act Sexdrome: http://www.lowcut.dk/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1061:sexdrome-welcome-to-violence&catid=34:interviews&Itemid=55
C.Aarmé "Angola" preview + download
Preview all three tracks from the new C.Aarmé single "Angola": http://spegelspegel.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/listen-to-angola/
Download a bonus version of the same featuring Anton Kristiansson here: http://spegelspegel.wordpress.com/2010/02/18/an-angola-anton-anthem/
Grande Roses to record new EP
After releasing a mere two EPs in three years, Grande Roses says that they will (miraculously) be going back into the studio this coming weekend to record yet another which they may even end up releasing less than a year after their last one. Amazing!
Glöm Dä! - Spritad (video)
Brutal Svensk hardcore act Glöm Dä! have a new video for the song "Spritad" which should be very amusing for anyone who's ever partied a little too hard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BNclD4SKoI
Nicolai Dunger - Crazy train (video)
Check out Nicolai Dunger's new video for the song "Crazy train" (no, not that "Crazy train"): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOgCmCTUSk4
Timo Räisänen - Numbers (video)
Aftonbladet has the premiere of the video for the new Timo Räisänen single "Numbers": http://www.aftonbladet.se/webbtv/noje/musikvideor/article6630870.ab
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. Midlake
02. Beach House
03. Hot Chip
04. Jonathan Johansson
05. The Bear Quartet
06. El Perro del Mar
07. Shout Out Louds
08. Håkan Hellström
09. The Radio Dept.
10. Yeasayer
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/
New Sophie Zelmani website
Sophie Zelmani has a new website to coincide with the release of her new album "I'm the rain", due out next week: http://www.sophie-zelmani.com/
Go there for updated tourdates, etc.
Merit Hemmingson on the comeback
PSL reports that Swedish Hammond legend Merit Hemmingson has recorded a new album with Tobias Fröberg in the producer's chair, alongside other contributors such as Peter Morén, Lars Skoglund and Ola Salo. Read more: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2010/02/16/extra-extra-merit-hemmingson-gor-skiva-med-tobias-froberg-lars-skoglund-peter-moren-och-ola-salo/ (in Swedish)