Emerald Park has posted a third song from their current recording session with Ola from Moonbabies: http://myspace.com/emeraldpark
MP3: C.Aarmé - M.P.P.
C.Aarmé really upped the ante with their new album "Vita". Not only is it fiercer, more obnoxious, more potty-mouthed and far more irreverent, it's also catchier, more melodic and much more musically adept then their debut. I've already extensively discussed "We are the world" (possibly one of the greatest songs ever written) and the first single "Golden retreiver" was posted awhile ago at myspace, so here's the new song "M.P.P.". You more astute readers out there might find that acronym slightly familiar as it's awfully similar to M.P.TP, one of the many fine artists on "Reader's companion volume two". Well, there's a good reason for that, but I'll let you draw your own conclusions. Here's another secret: "Vita" is one of the best albums of 2006. Psst... spread the word.
C.Aarmé - M.P.P.
I got a nice big package of stuff yesterday from Startracks that I'll be adding to the store soon. Not only do I finally have the latest CDs from Tiger Lou (the "Nixon" CDS) and Kristofer Åström ("Black valley" EP), but I've also got a nice selection of back-catalogue stuff from the mighty Fireside and more! Sweet! Go shopping: [click here]
Dissection is (thankfully and respectfully) breaking up after they finish up with all the shows they have booked: http://www.theendrecords.com/label/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=432&Itemid=49
Makes sense considering the lackluster reception the new album has received.
Swedish pop music blog Sounds of Sweden has posted an mp3 of Iggy Pop doing "Punkrocker" backed by Teddybears STHLM: http://soundsofsweden.blogspot.com/2006/05/cause-im-poptimist-yes-i-am.html
I'm most familiar with the Caesars version of the track, but I guess it's been done many times over?
Swedish indie label Sing Your Life has posted a new single from Ohm for free download: http://www.singyourlife.se/artists/ohm/index.php
In other Sing Your Life news, the label has decided to let go both Lionlove and Leif Elverstig due to lack of time for proper promotion, etc. However, they will still be releasing Ohm's full-length album "Star Fall" in September.
Check out the video for "Make up" from Burek V: http://www.rhythmace.se/burek/res/Burek_V_-_Make_Up.avi
Hanne Hukkelberg has revealed that her new album will be released on September 4. The first single "A cheater's armoury" is out now.
Swedish goth act Subvision will release their new album "So far so noir" on August 30 via Kooljunk. The first single "Scenario" comes out June 1.
Swedish twee act Irene has confirmed that their upcoming debut album will be called "Apple Bay", after the beach on the Swedish west coast.
Swedish hip-hop artists Ison & Fille return with the new single "Ge Mig!" on June 7. The track is said to feature electro/Miami bass-inspired production and is the first single from their forthcoming full-length "Stolthet", due out in September.