Fluxblog posts a track from Differnet: http://www.fluxblog.org/2006/02/another-sky-differnet-featuring-action.html
Pitchfork finally gets around to reviewing the latest Cardigans album: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/c/cardigans/super-extra-gravity.shtml
MP3: Nine - Getting it out
Something that most bands never considered pre-2000 was name googlability. My old bandmates used to think I was crazy to book tours via email back in '97-98 and look where we are now. Being said, Nine totally blew it when they decided on their moniker. I guess in some ways it works well for the Internet age because it makes finding tracks on p2p a bit more difficult, but I seriously doubt that that's something a small hardcore band from Sweden worries about. Today's Friday oldie comes from Nine's 2000 album "Kissed by the misanthrope". The band's sound is a powerful mix of bluesy Entombed-style death'n'roll and pounding hardcore. I haven't been as stoked on their more recent material, but this stuff kicks ass. Catchy melodies and brutal breakdowns, what more could you ask for? Who knows though, maybe their new alliance with Finnish label Combat Rock Industry will give them renewed vigor. Look for the new MCD "Death is glorious" to be released soon.
Nine - Getting it out
I am pleased to announce that I will be offering paid downloads of an exclusive live recording from Oskar Schönning and his eight-piece band to be recorded at at Nalen in Stockholm on March 18. I'm very excited to be part of this and look forward to hearing it.
Here are the winners of the Manifest, Sweden's alternative to the Grammy:
Hip-hop/R'n'B/Soul: Jaqee
Electronic/Post-rock/Synth: Midaircondo
Pop/Rock: The Embassy
Jazz: Bobo Stenson Trio
Singer/songwriter: Lars Bygdén
Dance/House/Techno: DK7
Hard-rock/Punk: Grand Magus
Folk/Worldmusic: Sofia Karlsson
Best liveartist: Timbuktu
Newcomer: The Tough Alliance
Best unsigned act/Digfi prize: Intohimo
Hybris has posted the latest videos from The Kid and TIAC on their website: http://www.hybrism.com/
Swedish hardcore act When We Fall has posted three new tracks for download: http://www.whenwefall.se/disco.htm
Nordic roots label NorthSide has announced that the new Gjallerhorn CD "Rimfaxe" will be out this fall and will be supported by a US tour. Hoven Droven's set from last year's Nordic Roots Festival will also be released as a 2xCD this fall.
New tourdates for Sophie Zelmani, Sweden's answer to Emmylou Harris:
02/18 - Hamburg (GER)
02/19 - Berlin (GER)
02/21 - Cologne (GER)
02/22 - Frankfurt (GER)
02/23 - Heidelberg (GER)
02/24 - Munich (GER)
02/25 - Bern (CH)
02/26 - Vevey (CH)
02/28 - Zürich (CH)
03/01 - Wien (AUS)
Check out the brand new official Refused website for full details on the forthcoming posthumous DVD: http://www.burningheart.com/refused/
Danish singer/songwriter Lise Westzynthius has announced that her new album "Rock, you can fly" will be released in the US on March 14 via Björk's label One Little Indian. It will also be available slightly earlier via both iTunes and eMusic. Listen to samples at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lisewestzynthius
Eskobar has posted a 30-second sample of their new single "Persona gone missing": http://www.eskobar.nu/index.php?showtopic=3122
Black Star Foundation has announced the signing of Angry People Federation. The band is currently working on a MCD with Per Stålberg from Division of Laura Lee producing.
New confirmed tourdates for Entombed:
03/17 - Klubb Idiot, Örebro (SWE)
03/18 - folkets park, Växjö (SWE)
03/25 - bakfickan, Hjo (SWE)
03/31 - FP, Huskvarna (SWE)
04/01 - Sticky, Göteborg (SWE)
04/08 - Festival, Zurich (SWI)
04/16 - Killer Fest, Chaulnes (FRA)
04/28 - Rockboat, Oslo (NOR)
04/29 - Kings Of Metal Underground , Arnhem (NL)
05/05 - Heavy fidelity, Borås (SWE)
05/10 - KGB, Barcelona (SPA)
05/11 - Santana 27, Bilbao (SPA)
05/12 - Copernico, Madrid (SPA)
05/13 - Sala Vivero, Malaga (SPA)
05/26 - Mogwai, Norrköping (SPA)
06/10 - Devil Days, St. Leonard am Forst (AUS)
06/24 - Hellfest, Clisson (FRA)
06/29 - Wan2festival, Mezotúr (HUN)
07/16 - Festival, Illosaari (NOR)