Finnish psych act Von Hertzen Brothers have confirmed their new album "Love remains the same" will be released on April 30. The first single "In the end" will get a digital release on February 25 and will be available for streaming that very same day via myspace: http://www.myspace.com/vonhertzenbrothers
Laakso frontman Markus Krunegård will release his debut solo album "Markusevangeliet" on April 2 via Universal Records. The first single "Jag är en vampyr" gets a digital release on February 20 with, as mentioned before, the vinyl 7" version to follow in April via Nomethod.
In addition to their SXSW showcase, Norwegian label Smalltown Supersound will be putting on a label night at the Empty Bottle in Chicago on March 15 featuring livesets from Kim Hiorthøy, Diskjokke and Bjørn Torske.
Related: download the Diskjokke track "Some signs are good" via XLR8R: http://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2008/02/some-signs-are-good
Swedish rockers Psychopunch will be working with Silverdust Records to reissue their first four albums on White Jazz in new, expanded 2CD editions featuring all sorts of bonus tracks. No release date set yet, but soon. Look for the band to tour Europe later this year as well in support of their new album "Moonlight city".
Music Export Finland's February newsletter is now online: http://musex.fi/mxf/player/news?articleId=151
Swedish d-beat act M:40 will be going into HoboRec Studios in March to record some tracks for new split 7"s with fellow Swedes End of All and Dutch act Sand Creek Massacre. In other news, look for a cassette version of their "Historiens svarta vingslag" album via Malaysian label Pissed Off Records soon.
Kite Recordings has announced the signing of Swedish duo KNTRL. Expect their debut album later this year.
Norwegian hard-rockers Jaqueline will be going into Hangaroundsounds in Olso on March 3 with producer Don Dons to begin work on their third album, tentatively titled "Black sails".
Watch Icelandic act Benni Hemm Hemm do the live music thing with Handheld Shows: http://handheldshows.blip.tv/file/676891/
Swedish act Gwen Stacy is calling it quits, but are offering two tracks for free download as a final goodbye: http://www.gwenstacy.se/
Swedish experimental/drone artist Jasper TX has created a mix for the Play My Tape site: http://playmytape.net/page.php?id=48
Stream the new Paragon single "Aavisst": http://www.hemmalaget.nu/paragon/
The new album "Glöd" comes out April 23.
Finnish indie act Daisy has a new website to go with the release of their new album "It's about time", due out this week: http://www.daisyband.com/
Anoema interviews prolific Norwegian noise artist Lasse Marhaug: http://anoema.com/marhaug.html
Also: read this piece by Lasse at Volcanic Tongue where he discusses a few classic underrated Norwegian records: http://www.volcanictongue.com/?p=239
The long-anticipated Yamon Yamon debut EP "Days like television" (remember?) is finally out via Tenderversion Records can be ordered here. I'll see what I can do about getting a few copies as well. Otherwise, look for the new September Malevolence record "After this darkness, there's a next" and Audrey's new one "The fierce and longing" to be released by the label in April.