All About Jazz has a feature on Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=19624
Check out a free demo compilation for download from VooLife: http://www.voolife.se/webshop/freecompilation.asp
MP3: Paris - Another Saturday night
I'm kind of surprised I don't hear more people talking about Paris. I'd figure that even the slightest PR push would ensure that their infectious Blondie-esque new-wave sound finds a ready and willing audience. It certainly doesn't hurt that the band is quite easy on the eyes as well. I know I've been a fan ever since I first heard them and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second album, the recently released "Secrets on tape". Granted, it's not much of a departure from the first record, but why complain? I'm always eager for more clever, catchy pop like this. Today's mp3 posting is one of the more upbeat, dance-friendly numbers. I just love the way that the verse slowly builds into that huge chorus. That little dip in the vocals just before everything opens up is just fantastic. You know exactly what's coming next, but the tension of those transition chords make it so much better. Beautifully done.
Paris - Another Saturday night
Thanks to everyone who came out last night and made the second Tack! Tack! Tack! Swedish club night in London a success! Much appreciated! Details on next month's event coming soon!
In Flames will kick off a US tour on the West Coast in late January to support the release of their new album "Come clarity", due out February 7 via Ferret Music. Support on the tour will come from Trivium, Devildriver and Zao. Dates soon.
The Soundtrack of Our Lives has posted a new websingle for free download: http://www.tsool.com/
The video for "Drowning margareta" from The End Will Be Kicks is now online: http://www.theendwillbekicks.com/drowningmargareta.wmv
Prepare yourself to be confused. Oh, and don't forget that the amazing new album is available for purchase as an mp3 download right here.
Check out the video for "Demon king" from The Awesome Machine: http://www.awesomemachine.com/files/Video/the_Awesome_machine-Demon_King.mov
Battered, the new Norwegian thrash act that rose from the ashes of viking metallers Einherjer, has signed with Tabu Recordings. Look for their debut record to be released in February/March 2006.
Syracus' debut EP "Sleeping thermostats" has been confirmed for a December 18 release via Duplicate Records. The band will celebrate with a record release show at Garage in Oslo on December 16.
Switchblade has a new website: http://www.switchblade.se/
The newest self-titled album comes out January 24. Can't wait to hear it.
Swedish label New Noise in conjunction with Czech imprint Phobia, will release the debut 7" from Krigsbikkjan in January.
Swedish hip-hop production team EKP (Emmas Kök Produktioner) has a new website: http://www.ekp.se/
Check the media section for free downloads.