Mew reports that they'll probably have a new single ready for release in February.
Check out the video for "Now is the time" from Swedish grind band From the Ashes: http://home.tiscali.se/350539/Fromtheashes-Now_is_the_time.avi
Flogsta Danshall is the name of a new Swedish label specializing in "groovy" electronica. Their first release is a 7" from Pavan featuring the tracks "Crank up" b/w "Puntkick". Head over to their website for more info and samples: http://www.flogstadanshall.com/
Download an mp3 featuring clips from every song on the new Disco Ensemble album "First aid kit": http://www.fullsteamrecords.com/first_aid_kit_clips.mp3
The album comes out on February 16 via Fullsteam Records.
Mp3 blog Music (for Robots) posts about Norwegian pop act Flunk: http://music.for-robots.com/archives/000711.html
Go here to download a couple sample tracks from Finnish heavy post-rock act Plain Fade: http://www.kolumbus.fi/e.salmi/records.html
The band sounds like a mix of Isis, Cult of Luna and Magyar Posse and will release their debut album "Lies, sanctions and cruise missiles" very soon. Even though the sound clips are short, I definitely like what I hear and am eager to check out more. Be sure to listen to the dramatic vocals on "Cerebellum" - it's good stuff. (via)
The YLE/Morjen top 10 Nordic video chart is back:
01. Bitch Alert - Latenight lullaby (FIN)
02. Bodies without organs - Sixteen tons of hardware (SWE)
03. Embee feat. Vanessa Liftig - Not tonite (SWE)
04. Jonna - Sateen jälkeen (FIN)
05. Nasum - Wrath (SWE)
06. Neon - Liez (NOR)
07. Alias - Gör det igen (DK)
08. Silver - Angels calling (NOR)
09. O.N.E. - One day (ICE)
10. The Soundtrack of our lives - Believe I've found (SWE)
Challengers:
11. Gakko 3 - Club idiot saturday drive (FIN)
12. The Ark - One of us is gonna die young (SWE)
13. Annie - Heartbeat (NOR)
Anna Ternheim is currently working on a video for her next single "My secret". Look for it to begin airing in the next few weeks or so.
Ane Brun's upcoming EP "A temporary dive" has been confirmed for a February 9 release. Preorder it now and receive a signed copy: https://www.bengans.se/popup/anecd/popup_mall_int.asp
Here's the details on the two latest new releases from Norwegian avant label Rune Grammofon:
Alog - Miniatures (RCD 2043)
The third album from the duo described as "setting new standards in contemporary music" (The Milkfactory) and "one of modern music's most interesting groups" (BBC Online). Their debut "Red Shift Swing" was a breath of fresh air at the tail-end of last century, a mature and original release from two sonic explorers, already masters at seamlessly blending electronic and acoustic elements. Their sound has since been perfected through the follow-up "Duck-Rabitt" (RCD 2020) and concert activities before arriving with this, their best collection so far. Inventive and intriguing electronica with a human and organic nerve.
Shining - In The Kingdom Of Kitsch You Will Be A Monster (RCD 2044)
Brand new album from young quartet counting two former Jaga Jazzist members and writers in their ranks, giving new meaning to the concept of progressive art rock and marking a change in musical direction from their two previous jazz albums. For the first time they use a number of guitars, vintage keyboards, horns and percussion instruments, but forget about endless synth soloing and long symphonic excursions leading nowhere. This is young, fresh and vital music with a strong sense of direction, bridging the gap between classic King Crimson and ECM lyricism.
Mardrugada will be doing a short Norwegian tour in April:
04/07 - Ishavshotellet, Tromso
04/08 - Studentersamfundet, Trondheim
04/09 - Hulen, Bergen
04/10 - Hulen, Bergen
04/13 - tba
04/14 - tba
04/15 - Folken, Stavanger
04/16 - Rockefeller, Oslo
Swedish black-metal act Mörk Gryning has decided to disband, citing lack of interest on behalf of main songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jonas Berndt. Head over to their website to read his full statement and to download the band's final four demo recordings: http://www.mork-gryning.com/
David Fridlund will be offering two free live acoustic mp3s to everyone who signs up for his newsletter before this weekend. Head over to his website to get on it: http://www.thecitizens.nu/
I'm proud to announce the addition of the IAT.MP3 imprint series and our very first release: "Pigbone 3000" from Swedish singer/songwriter Björn Kleinhenz. Way back in October, I contacted Björn about the "instant music" CDrs he was offering and inquired into whether he would want to contribute something for this site. As you can plainly see, he said yes and I couldn't be more enthusiastic about the results. Eight songs, all exclusive, all totally great. Three by Björn, four written by co-conspirator Pete Thompson and one cover tune originally by The Notwist. So get to it and start downloading! Don't forget to grab the cover art while you're at it, too.
Well, better late than never: one more top 10 for 2004 has been posted today from two members of the excellent pop trio Peter, Bjorn and John: Check it out.
Being selected as 'album of the month' does have its privileges after all.