MTVe is streaming the new Montys Loco album "Man overboard": http://www.mtve.com/article.php?ArticleId=6131
I haven't heard the full record yet, but the first single (and its b-sides) "Wasteland" is superb.
PopMatters reviews the new Väsen CD "Live in Japan": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/vaesen_live_in_japan/
The label La Vida Locash has a new website: http://www.lavidalocash.com/
They report that the upcoming Lo-Fi-Fnk album "Boylife" is finished and will be ready for release soon and have also announced the signing of Swedish "rapclash" artist Kocky. You can also go to the website to download an exclusive radioshow mix of what the label considers to be exciting new music.
Adrian Recordings has announced the signing of Swedish electronic artist Familjen aka Johan T Karlsson. An EP will be released, but for now you can listen to the first single "Första Sista": http://www.adrianrecordings.com/Forsta_Sista.mp3
Other releases on the way from Adrian:
02/15 - The Fine Arts Showcase - "Radiola" CD
03/01 - David & the Citizens - "1999 - 2005" - DVD
Later:
Familjen - "Första Sista"
Björns vänner live
The Fine Arts Showcase single #2 from "Radiola"
Single from eMiL Jensen's upcoming album
Familjen - EP
eMiL Jensen - Album #2
MP3: Andreas Meland - Dog star man III
New mp3 today from Andreas Meland off the split CD "Brakhage" with Norwegian noise heavyweight Lasse Marhaug (aka Jazkammer). The music was recorded live during a screening of American filmmaker Stan Brakhage's silent films and then remixed and finalized for this release. Meland was still considered somewhat of an unproven talent at the time of the record's release back in April '05, but I think you'll agree that he proves himself to be a formidable artist with the sweet, dark drones he lays down here. This music isn't so much about how it sounds, but about how it makes you feel and the way it affects the mood of your surroundings. In other words, perfect soundtrack music. [buy it]
Andreas Meland - Dog star man III
The State of Samuel has posted the entire discography of their old band Goblin Universe up for free download: http://www.thestateofsamuel.com/goblin_universe/
Acclaimed, but underappreciated Norwegian metal act Noplacetohide has called it quits. Frustrations from inept labels and and a seemingly endless uphill battle for attention has taken its toll, so they've thrown in the towel. Read more: http://www.noplacetohide.org/ (scroll down)
Loney, Dear has been confirmed for SXSW. I just got a copy of their latest CD "Sologne" in the mail today and I'm happy to report that I enjoyed it quite a bit on the first listen.
Junk Music will be offering up the first three Brainpool albums "Soda" (1994), "Painkiller" (1995) and "Stay Free" (1996) as paid downloads in the near future. This is one of the main benefits of digital music sales - old records no longer need to go completely out of print.
Hello Saferide has renovated her website again. Go there to see the new look and to check out some new tourdates around Scandinavia: http://www.hellosaferide.com/