Yet another Vevo failure
There's a new Amanda Jenssen video online but since someone has shortsightedly decided it can't be played in the US, I'm not gonna link it.
Country: Sweden
Little Marbles - Du är på repeat
"Du är på repeat" is the first single from Swedish teen-pop duo Little Marbles' upcoming third album "Vi kan göra det hur du vill". It takes a few minutes for the song to start, but it's in there.
Jasper TX's final interview
Tokafi interviews Dag Rosenqvist of Swedish ambient/drone act Jasper TX in which they talk about his recording process, the early influence of Morbid Angel and the retirement of his current moniker: http://www.tokafi.com/15questions/interview-jasper-tx-2/
Vånna Inget - Nödsignal
The first taste of that upcoming Vånna Inget 7" I told you about. Exquisite!
Kvelertak, Little Dragon confirmed for Bonnaroo
Kvelertak and Little Dragon are playing this year's Bonnaroo Festival along with a whole buncha other stuff for people who listen to NPR for music recommendations: http://lineup.bonnaroo.com/
Signaler Från Ovan to exhume Herraids
Swedish flexi label has unearthed some old recordings for release from the band Herraids, an old hardcore act featuring members from Raped Teenagers and Rövsvett that apparently recorded some material back in '85 that was never officially released. No idea when it'll actually be out, but I'll keep you posted.
2012 Swedish Grammis winners
Here are the winners of the 2012 Swedish Grammis:
Best Album: Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes
Best Artist: Lykke Li
Best Electronic/Dance: Rebecca & Fiona - I Love You, Man
Best Hip-Hop/Soul: Timbuktu - Sagolandet
Best Hardrock/Metal: Graveyard - Hisingen Blues
Best Jazz: Tonbruket - Dig It To The End
Best Songwriter: Veronica Maggio/Christian Walz - Satan I Gatan
Best Song: Avicii - Levels
Best Music Video: Gustav Johansson - Karl X Johan "Flames (Uncompromised Cut)"
Best Newcomer: Aleks
Best Pop: Veronica Maggio - Satan I Gatan
Best Producer: Masse Salazar
Best Rock: Deportees - Islands & Shores
Best International Success: Swedish House Mafia
Best Lyrics: Veronica Maggio/Christian Walz - Satan I Gatan
Best Innovator: Avicii
Full list: http://www.grammis.se/?ha_events=grammis-vinnarna-2012
Necrovation sign with Agonia
has picked up Swedish death metallers Necrovation and will be releasing the band's new full-length album this coming May.
Trepaneringsritualen - The birth of Babalon (video)
Visual stimulation from Trepaneringsritualen, one of many aliases of Thomas Ekelund (Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words, Soma Sema). The new 10" "Deathward, to the womb" will be released soon via .
Det Sönderslagna Örat - Gammal & kall
Hot tip on some new music outta Stockholm from a band of dudes you are probably familiar with from other constellations. Keep an eye out!
iamamiwhoami to release "audiovisual" album
Hyped secretive act iamamiwhoami (aka Jonna Lee) will officially release her (their?) debut "audiovisual" album "Kin" on June 11. The new video above ("Sever") is the first official single.
Kraja - Brusand hav/Jag såg dig (live videos)
Kraja, singing live on the streets and in the stairwells of Sicily.
Missbrukarna available for preorder
has made the much-anticipated Missbrukarna LP available for preorder: http://www.skrammelrecords.se/
Grab it now and get a free 7" from Alouatta or The Nature, both equally solid bands.
Azure Blue - Dreamy eyes/Seasons
"Dreamy eyes" b/w "Seasons" is a new double A-side single from Manifest Award winner Azure Blue.
DJ Fenriz 40th anniversary "Slow Black Death" mix
Check out a new mix that Fenriz did for the blog AFITFOG in honor of his 40th birthday: http://afistinthefaceofgod.blogspot.com/2012/02/dj-fenriz-40th-anniversary-vinyl-mix.html
Quite a few Scandinavian selections on this, including cuts from Execration (best of 2011!), Rippikoulu, Faustcoven, Saturnalia Temple and Bathory.