MP3: Pet Politics - Provence
I guess it's Pet Politics day here at It's a trap! Not only is he playing tonight at Tack! Tack! Tack! in London, but we also have an interview conducted by Simon Tagestam and an mp3 to listen to. I haven't spent nearly enough time with his debut EP "In my head" as I should, but the oft-mentioned Lou Reed comparisons are immediately recognized. With a droll, deep voice like that, it's no surprise that many folks reach the same conclusion so easily. Check it out for yourself and dammit, if you're in London, go to the show. You should go even if you don't like it, because we got Bob Stanely of St. Etienne to DJ. How bad ass is that?
Pet Politics - Provence
It's been a few years since Motorpsycho has done much of anything and I suspect that a lot of people have only heard of them in passing. Maybe you know their contribution to the "In the fishtank" series in which they collaborated with the Jaga Jazzist horn section. Or perhaps you've heard of producer/musician Deathprod/Helge Sten and his long-time involvement with the band. Whatever the case may be, Motorpsycho is this week's 'Flashback Friday' pick. I'm not as well-versed in the band's older, more jagged-edged material as I should be, so I've decided to post a track from their 2001 album "Phanerothyme". At this point in the band's career they decided to sound less like Jesus Lizard and a whole lot more like Yes. Sound confusing? I'm sure the transition baffled a lot of people. What remained intact the whole time though was their melodic sensibility - no matter what era of the band your listening to (even going into the band's more recent Krautrock exploration), you can always tell when it's Motorpsycho. I figure this song is a good place to start. Can't wait for the new album "Black hole/Blank canvas" when it comes out on March 20. I have no idea what to expect.
Swedish girl-rockers Soak the Sin will be taking part in the prestigious "Manchester vs cancer" charity gig in the UK on January 28 being put on by Andy Rourke of The Smiths. Other acts confirmed to play include fellow ex-Smiths member Johhny Marr, New Order, Doves, Badly Drawn Boy and more. Details: http://www.manchestervcancer.co.uk/
Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega, Two Times The Trauma and Kristofer Åström will be contributing material to a four-way all-Swedish singer/songwriter split CD to be released via US label Tract Records. The disc will be called ""If we were oceans" and each act will have 2-3 songs. Expect a Valentine's Day release.
Download a brand new track from Witchery: http://mp3.centurymedia.com/witchery/Dontfearthereaper/witchery_songname.mp3
I've been waiting for new material from these guys for a long time. The new album "Don't fear the reaper" comes out March 21 via Century Media.
Finland's Insert Remedy has posted a live version of the song "Metaphor" for download: http://www.insertremedy.com/Metaphor_live.mp3
The new Mew single "Why are you looking grave?" comes out February 6 in three different versions. Here's the tracklists:
CD:
01. Why are you looking grave? (edit)
02. Forever and ever
CD Maxi:
01. Why are you looking grave? (Kitchen demo)
02. Why are you looking grave? (Sun demo)
03. Why are you looking grave? (Full single version)
04. Why are you looking grave? (Album version feat. J. Mascis)
05. Why are you looking grave? (Live at Islington Academy UK 19.09.05)
06. Why are you looking grave? (Kissing Hoodie version)
07. Why are you looking grave? (Mogwai Mix)
08. Why are you looking grave? (Video)
09. Why are you looking grave? (Live video at Brighton Concorde II UK 21.09.05)
7":
A. Why are you looking grave? (feat. J. Mascis)
B. In time do you forget (Daydream)
El Perro Del Mar will release her self-titled debut album in the UK and Europe on April 10 via Memphis Industries. A 7" single with the songs "Dog" and "Shake it off" will be released on March 13.
The debut four-song EP from I'm From Barcelona on Dolores will be called "Don't Give Up On Your Dreams, Buddy!". it comes out February 15 and you can peep the cover art here: http://www.doloresrecordings.com/covers/imfrombarcelona_dol181_stor.jpg
Finnish hardcore act Down My Throat has announced the addition of Jukka Nykänen as their new 2nd guitar player. Former member Jukka Leikas stepped down due to lack of time, but will still work with the band as a tech/merch guy.
SVU has an exclusive new video from Swedish hip-hop artists Erkamka and Eyo Chachi: http://www.svenskunderjord.com/default.asp?utbrytning=sant&url=/visaArtiklar.asp&QS=id=341&sortera=senaste
Swedish singer/songwriter Elin Sigvardsson played three shows in London this week under the name Elin Ruth. Too bad they didn't bother to tell anyone about it. Or tell me anyway. (via)
Entombed has confirmed that their new album "Serpent saints" will be released on June 6. That's 06/06/06 in case you weren't paying close attention.
MI does the year-end round-up for a number of Swedish 2005 top 10s charts: http://www.musikindustrin.nu/mi/smpage.fwx?page=198&NYHETER=6531