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Rumour has is that it was so hard for Radio Lxmbrg's first record to receive any press, that the band constructed a lot of KLF-esque mythology around their second release. I'm not exactly sure what this is inclusive of, but in part it could be that legendary Cherry Records A&R Mike Alway (patron saint of their debut) is one of their biggest fans, and that French disco doctor Bertrand Burgulat held a ceremony for blessing the master before the record was manufactured.
"Trivial matters" is a very slick dance/rock crossover record, which in parts could soundtrack a seventies porn film. Its Krautrock undertones give it an overall slightly sombre feel. Summer download hit "Feel the heat", with its stuttery riffage is a pure slice of disco heaven which really begs to be listened to on Mediterranean sun-drenched beaches by hot young things, whose minds run away with perverse thoughts about what delights the evening's nightlife will bring them. "Out of tune" could be Franz Ferdinand in one their poppier moments, whilst "Score on the floor" is an encore in waiting, a Krautrock anthem which could soundtrack the closing credit to a film noir. This is a record which should gain an avid evangelical following from a cult audience.
- Nick Levine
Tingsek will perform his new single "Let it shine" at the Swedish Grammis tomorrow night. His new album will be out in April.
"The poet", the first single from Niccokick's forthcoming album, is now streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/niccokick
Madrugada's new video for the single "Look away Lucifer" is viewable here: http://www.emi.no/madrugada/video.asp
Danish label Hjernespind is working on new 7" releases from Danish punks Cola Freaks, War of Destruction (their first in 20! years) plus Umeå's Masshysteri, the band that rose from the ashes of The Vicious. There will also be a US press of that last one on Feral Ward.
More industry woes from Hybris, including news of the demise of Nimson and Musicbrigade: http://hybrism.blogspot.com/2008/01/world-in-2008.html
Also, read to the end for info on new releases on the way from Biker Boy, TIAC, The Kid, Vapnet and Juvelen.
Blue for Two, the duo of Fredrik Wadling (Cortex) and Henryk Lipp (known for his production work with Thåström, Millencolin, Håkan Hellström, among others), have a new website: http://www.bluefortwo.com/
Check the music section for a sample from their forthcoming album.
Combat Rock Industry reports that long-running Finnish hardcore act Endstand is going on extended hiatus: http://www.fireinsidemusic.com/cri/index.php
Swedish jazz/pop vocalist Anna Christoffersson will release her debut solo album "One" on January 23 via Amigo Musik. Listen to the first single "Home" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/annachristoffersson
RIYL Norah Jones?
It's a Trap! Clubnights for 2008 are starting to get confirmed! First up, we will host Niccokick's record release party for their new album "The good times we shared, were they so bad?" on February 2 (album release is February 6 via Startracks). Awesome! As for the rest of our spring schedule, stay tuned!
Indie MP3 talks to Norwegian act Professor Pez about their album "Hordaland" and presents a few tracks for download: http://www.indie-mp3.co.uk/2008/01/professor-pez-hordaland.html
Rump Recordings has confirmed that they will release Snöleoparden's self-titled debut album on March 3, their first non-electronic artist. I've only given it a cursory listen so far, but I think it would appeal to fans of Alog or maybe even Detektivbyrån. Hear samples: http://www.myspace.com/snleoparden
Danish klezmer/world music act Afenginn will play SXSW this year to promote the release of their new record "Reptilica Polari", due out in May. Great band, listen to samples: http://www.myspace.com/afenginn
Discobelle has a new track from Nomethod electronic artist Matts Katt posted for download: http://www.discobelle.net/2008/01/08/about-the-french/
DigitalMetal reviews the new Havoc Unit (ex ...And Oceans) record "h.IV+(Hoarse Industrial Viremia)"http://www.eclipsemagazine.ws/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1108
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