Haleiwa - Havana (video)
Haleiwa doing some heavy jamming with pals down in Cuba. This was a rehearsal for a session to record 3 songs a month later.
Country: Sweden
The Gloria Story - Out of the shape (promo)
Why can't every teaser/trailer be this great? Anyhow, Swedish hard-rockers The Gloria Story are now officially signed with who will be releasing the band's new Anders "Boba Fett" Lindström-produced EP "Out of the shade" on May 25.
May 3 in London: José González + Tinariwen
Not sure how I missed it before, but José González will be appearing with Tinariwen at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London for a one-off event on May 3. Both artist will perform solo as well as doing a collaborative set. Tickets here.
Simian Ghost UK tour update
Updated UK tourdates for Simian Ghost:
04/10 - Surya, London
04/11 - The Soup Kitchen, Manchester
04/12 - The Captain's Rest, Glasgow
04/13 - Joiners, Southampton
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! - Crow hill
"Crow hill" is the first single from It's a Bird! It's a Plane!'s upcoming debut full-length "Here comes the sun", due out this coming May via .
Neneh Cherry + The Thing = The Cherry Thing
Swedish pop artist Neneh Cherry (and daughter of famed trumpet player Don Cherry) and Swedish/Norwegian free-jazz trio The Thing (named after a Don Cherry tune) are teaming up for an album to be released via called, quite naturally, "The Cherry Thing". Get full details at the label: http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/2012/03/21/neneh-cherry-cherry-album-june/
Scrags sign with Svart
The Scrags new single "Void lodge" will be released via the esteemed Finnish label this coming spring on 7" vinyl.
Miasmal to tour in May
Swedish death metallers Miasmal will be spending three weeks touring Europe in May: http://agrimonia.info/miasmal/livedates.htm
Materikaa - Silently watching
New sounds from Materikaa, official release on April 3 via the new dance/pop imprint . For more new stuff from the label, go here.
NYC Pop Fest to feature Speedmarket Avenue, Burning Hearts, more
Scandinavian acts confirmed for this year's NYC Pop Fest in May: Speedmarket Avenue, Burning Hearts, Lisa Bouvier, Pushy Parents and The Electric Pop Group. Dates and details: http://www.nycpopfest.org/line-up.html
Pg.lost - Key (teaser)
Check out a quick teaser clip for the upcoming Pg.lost album "Key", due out May 4 via .
Daniel Savio - Revolt (video)
New skweee from Daniel Savio by way of . Look for his new self-titled album on March 26.
Casablanca - Love and desperation (video)
Swedish rock'n'roll "supergroup" Casablanca now has a video for the single "Love and desperation".
Terrible Feelings - Intruders
MOKB is premiering a new track from Malmö punkrockers Terrible Feelings: http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=27422
Meshuggah - I am colossus
Though I'm wary of such blatant corporate sponsorship in music, there's a new Meshuggah tune being given away via Scion: http://www.scionav.com/collection/918/Meshuggah---I-Am-Colossus