Oriel Joans album out, preview available
Oriel Joans (remember?) have just released their self-titled debut album and are streaming it in its entirety at their website: http://www.orieljoans.com/
Country: Sweden
Tobias Hellkvist signs with Home Normal
The excellent Tobias Hellkvist has signed with London/Tokyo-based label who will be reissuing the previously self-released album "Evolutions" in mid-March with new artwork. More details when I get 'em.
Andreas Tilliander - Showtime
is giving away a track from the new Andreas Tilliander 12" EP "Showtime" -- go here for the download and full details on the release: http://www.adrianrecordings.com/default.asp?newsid=258
Skitsystem reunion details
The upcoming Skitsystem reunion in Göteborg will go down on February 26 at Truckstop Alaska and will feature a ridiculously killer lineup with bands such as Tyrant, Tribulation and Bombus. Full details: http://www.lastfm.se/event/1388102+Truckstop+Februari-fest
The Baboon Show working on new record
Swedish act The Baboon Show is currently in the studio working on a new album for release sometime this summer.
The Radio Dept. - Heaven's on fire
I'm sure most fans have already seen it by now, but is giving away another new song from The Radio Dept.: http://www.labrador.se/heavensonfire
I don't think that anything can convince me at this point that this band is not totally boring.
TV Eye - ABBA is dead (video)
TV Eye have made a video for the track "ABBA is dead": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3IWeXrkh9U
Musik med Moto Boy
New music with Moto Boy at PSL: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2010/02/08/musik-med-moto-boy-2/
jj interview at Drumming on Tabletops
Music blog Drumming on Tabletops interviews jj: http://drummingontabletops.blogspot.com/2010/02/jj-interview.html
Advance Patrol - Padroname (video)
Swedish hip-hop act Advance Patrol have a new video for the track "Perdoname": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ns3dnMQDlA
C.Aarmé bringing "World music" to the world
C.Aarmé's excellent "World music" album will get a GAS release on February 26 via . Expect tourdates to be announced for May/June in those territories.
Nordic By Nature in Berlin
The club SO36 in Berlin will be hosting a new Scandinavian-themed showcase every third Thursday under the name "Nordic By Nature". The premiere is February 18 and will feature Exploding Heart and Gry plus DJs and upcoming events are already booked with artists such as Bye Bye Bicycle and Band Ane. Full details: http://www.myspace.com/nordicbynatureberlin
The Silent Ballet reviews BJ Nilsen
The Silent Ballet reviews BJ Nilsen's "The invisible city": http://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/384/ItemID/3090/Default.aspx
New Vit Päls in March
The new album "Nu var det i alla fall så" from Swedish lo-fi indie act Vit Päls will be released on March 4 via . Hear some samples at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/vitpals
Lo-Fi-Fnk in the Forkcast
Lo-Fi-Fnk in the Pitchfork Forkcast: http://pitchfork.com/forkcast/13843-marchin-in/