Download "One time too many" from Swedish dancehall artist Gusto: http://www.gusto.nu/originals/Gusto-One_Time_128.mp3
The Blank Generation expounds on Suburban Kids with Biblical Names: http://theblankgeneration.blogspot.com/2004/11/fuck-politics-lets-dance.html
Aftonbladet is offering a preview of the new Peter Jöback album: http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/noje/story/0,2789,558142,00.html
Musique Machine reviews "FFT POP" from Swedish electronic artist Mokira aka Andreas Tilliander: http://www.musiquemachine.com/reviews/reviews_template.php?id=560
Reunited Swedish hardcore band Face Down, featuring ex-Haunted vocalist Marco Aro, have posted three full-length mp3s from their recent recording session here: http://facedown.nu/media.php
Check out the video for "Leave me here" from Cult of Luna: http://www.earache.com/bands/cult_of_luna/videos/leave_me_here/player.html
Finnish cello-rockers Apocalyptica on tour in the new year:
01/29 - The Mean Fiddler, London (UK)
03/30 - AB Club, Brüssel (BEL)
04/02 - Columbiahalle, Berlin (GER)
04/03 - Soundgarden, Dortmund (GER)
04/04 - E-Werk, Köln (GER)
04/05 - Schlachthof, Wiesbaden (GER)
04/06 - Kongresszentrum, Stuttgart (GER)
04/07 - Ringslokschuppen, Bielefeld (GER)
04/08 - Haus Auensee, Leipzig (GER)
04/09 - Tonhalle, München (GER)
04/10 - Xtra, Zürich (AUS)
04/11 - Gasometer, Wien (AUS)
Along with film director Klaus Härö and choreographer Marjo Kuusela, Finnish electronic duo Pan Sonic are the recipients of Finland's State Prize for Arts. As many people have already said before, it's about time they received some more mainstream attention and recognition in their home country. Read more: http://www.fimic.fi/fimic/fimic.nsf/mainframe?readform&933112311290F03EC2256F48002FFD56
Finnish electronic artist Ernesto Aeroflot reports that he is done with his new, tentatively titled album "Strogloy - Everything Within" and is seeking out label partners to help with copying and distribution. Check out two tracks here:
01. Ernesto Aeroflot - The Scent of God
02. Ernesto Aeroflot - Odour is Poison
I've been lucky enough to hear a bit of the finished product and even though it's not my most familiar genre, I really do like what I hear.
Via Dagensskiva, here's this week's top 20 Swedish student radio chart:
01. (01) Bergman Rock - "I'm A Crab"
02. (02) The (International) Noise Conspiracy - "A Small Demand"
03. (06) Embee - "Not Tonite"
04. (09) The Go! Team - "Ladyflash"
05. (NY) The Tough Alliance - "Holiday"
06. (03) Phoenix - "You Can't Blame It On. (Anybody)"
07. (05) Ed Harcourt - "Born In The '70s"
08. (NY) Promoe - "Long Distance Runner"
09. (NY) Mando Diao - "God Knows"
10. (NY) Björk - "Who Is It?"
11. (NY) Bloc Party - "Helicopter"
12. (04) Sahara Hotnights - "Who Do You Dance For?"
13. (07) Kanye West - "Jesus Walks"
14. (16) 22-20s - "Shoot Your Gun"
15. (19) Doktor Kosmos - "Distance Equals Rate Times Time"
16. (NY) Timo Räisänen - "Lovers Are Lonely"
17. (NY) Peter Bjorn And John - "Teen Love"
18. (NY) The Hellacopters - "Turn The Wrong Key"
19. (NY) The Streets - "Blinded By The Lights"
20. (08) Starmarket - "Cologne"
Hot tracks outside the top 20:
Florence Valentin - "Där Jag Borde Va"
Ayesha - "Squaffie"
Bright Eyes - "Take It Easy"
Leaving the chart:
(10) [Ingenting] - "Här Kommer Solen"
(11) Snoop Dogg Feat. Pharell - "Drop It Like It's Hot"
(12) Baby Shambles - "Killamangiro"
(13) Deportees - "Not Tonight"
(14) Mos Def - "Sex, Love & Money"
(15) Destiny's Child - "Lose My Breath"
(17) The Mo - "Howl In The Jungle"
(18) Richard Reagh + Wwnb2 - "Outlaw"
(20) The Concretes - "Seems Fine"
The 'Fuck for Forest' people get their day in court: http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article908400.ece
Global Domination interviews Jonas Torndal from Swedish death-metallers Grave: http://www.statikmajik.com/gd/interviews/grave.php
Thehelpmeplease has a new English-language website: http://www.thehelpmeplease.tk/
In other news, the band will soon release a new EP called "Buzzing like bumblebees on speed" via the new label Bedroom Records. More info soon.