The Je Ne Sais Quoi has started work on their next album and is busy doing basic tracks at their own rehearsal space/studio. Once everything is recorded they'll be bringing the tapes over to Repeatle Studio where renown Swedish producer Andreas Tilliander will tweak and mix the record for the final end-product. Also, TJSQ will be playing a special X-mas party at Debaser/Fritz's Corner on December 17 where they are threatening to cover Mariah Carey.
PopMatters on the new (International) Noise Conspiracy: "Rick Rubin leads the rocking Swedes to their demise"
Black-metal legends Darkthrone has rejoined forces with Peaceville Records, so to celebrate, the label is releasing a special box set which will include "Preparing for war" from 2001 along with a disc of demos and rehearsal tracks and a live DVD. Full tracklist info: http://www.peaceville.co.uk/darkthrone_popup.html
Updated tour dates for Children of Fall:
12/09 - VV-Klubi, Tampere (FIN)
12/10 - Oranssi, Helsinki (FIN)
12/11 - Assembly Hall of STB State University, St Petersburg (RUS)
12/12 - Zhest Club, Moscow (RUS)
12/14 - Depo, Riga (LAT)
12/15 - B.O., Kaunas (LIT)
12/16 - Intro Club, Vilnius (LIT)
12/17 - Kazik, Lublin (POL)
12/18 - Przepompownia, Szczytno (POL)
Galant Records has revamped their website following a hack: http://www.galantrecords.com/
This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:
01. Son of a Plumber - Son of a Plumber
02. Jill Johnson - The christmas in you
03. Lena Philipsson - Jag ångrar ingenting
04. Thåström - Skebokvarnsv 209
05. Monica Zetterlund - Z - det bästa med monica zetterlund
06. Darin - Darin
07. Amy Diamond - This Is Me Now
08. Nanne - Alltid på väg
09. Björn Afzelius - Björn Afzelius bästa
10. Brolle Jr - Brolle jr tolkar cornelis - en stund på jorden
11. Eva Dahlgren - Snö
12. The Cardigans - Super Extra Gravity
13. Laleh - Laleh
14. Sophie Zelmani - A decade of dreams 1995-2005
15. Carola - Jul i betlehem
16. Bodies Without Organs - Prototype
17. Daniel Lemma - Dreamers & fools
18. Jussi Björling - Från operans värld till svenska sånger
19. Emilia De Poret - A lifetime in a moment
20. Hardcore Superstar - Hardcore superstar
Dagbladet's top album picks for 2005, both international and Norwegian-only: http://pub37.bravenet.com/forum/3172289350/show/572948 (via)
Nominees for the Swedish radio 2006 P3 Gold awards:
Best female artist:
Laleh
Jenny Wilson
Hello Saferide
Frida Hyvönen
Robyn
Best male artist:
Moneybrother
Håkan Hellström
Timbuktu
Alf
Darin
Best band:
Kent
Cardigans
The Ark
The Embassy
Bodies Without Organs
Best newcomer:
Laleh
Jenny Wilson
Darin
Le Sport
Frida Hyvönen
Best song:
Robyn - Be mine
Timbuktu - Alla vill till himmelen men ingen vill dö
Laleh - Live tomorrow
Moneybrother - They're building walls around us
September - Satellites
Guldmicken (best live):
Hellacopters
Laleh
Robyn
Timbuktu
Lars Winnerbäck
Best rock/metal:
Burst - Origo
Grand Magus - Wolf’s Return
Hellacopters - Rock & Roll Is Dead
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Rentokiller - Cadaveri Eccelente
Best hip-hop/soul:
Hearin’ Aid - The Boom Lucy
Looptroop - Fort Europa
Peshi - The Work of Art The Art of Work
Stacs Of Stamina - Tivoli
Timbuktu - Alla vill till himmelen men ingen vill dö
Best pop:
The Embassy - Tacking
Frida Hyvönen - Until Death Comes
Paddington DC - The Sun is Down And The Sky is Grey
The Tough Alliance - The New School
Jenny Wilson - Love And Youth
Go here to vote for your favorites: http://www.sr.se/p3/p3guld/
Winners will be announced January 21.
Aversionline posts some tracks from early 90s Norwegian hardcore acts Lash Out and Contention: http://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2005/12/true-norwegian-metallic-hardcore.html
Dusted has posted an excellent review of José González: http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/2568
Not only is it a nice positive review , but it's insightful and well-written as well.
Check out what Jazzwise had to say about the new Supersilent DVD "7": http://www.eleventhvolume.com/reviews/cds/files/supersilent_7.html
Dead Frog now has over 1000 demo reviews posted on their website: http://www.deadfrogrecords.com/demos-reviews/
Such dedication! That takes some serious gumption.
Gaffa's demo of the month for December is from the band Ruined by Martin. Check out some tunes on their webpage: http://www.ruinedbymartin.dk/media.htm
Updated dates for Looptroop's upcoming North American jaunt:
12/12 - Joe's Pub, NYC
12/14 - Mario Keller's Bar, Minneapolis, MN
12/15 - Rascal's, Winona, MN
12/17 - Babylon Bightclub, Oottawa (CAN)
Paza of the X-Dump Collective has posted a special Christmas single for free download: http://www.x-dump.com/eng/news_com.php?news=138