It's a Trap! Scandinavian music journal

Head over to the Nun Music website to stream a sample of WE's new single "Catch Electrique": http://www.nunmusic.com/
The Norwegian hard-rockers release their excellent new album "Smugglers" on September 13.

As alerted by Zero, Julian from the synthpop group Bobby is working on a new project with Carl Hammar (DayBehavior), Joakim Hjelm and Carl Delorean (Kamera), Space Age Baby Jane, Johan Kinde (Lustans Lakejer) and more. A solo record perhaps? As for Bobby, they are currently persuing a new recording contract and working on new material. Some of the song titles are "Dancing In L.A", "The Cartoon Detectives" and "Come Crashing In".

Finnish metal acts Omnium Gatherum, Amoral, Elenium, Manitou and Kiuas, all of whom were previously signed to now-retired UK label Rage of Achilles label, will be teaming up for a short tour under the banner of the 'Dead Achilles Tour'. Dates:

11/13 - Nosturi, Helsinki (FIN)
11/19 - Klubi, Turku (FIN)
11/26 - Lutakko, Jyväskylä (FIN)

MIC Norway profiles Wholy Martin who they compare to Nick Cave: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004081710280412161593
Download the track "Vampire Song" here: http://www.wholymartin.com/sound/Vampire%20Song.mp3

Fluxblog has posted an mp3 from The Mo today: http://newflux.blogspot.com/

Per Gessle told Aftonbladet that Roxette might be finished. Boo-hoo.

The Knife are features as the record of the day at, erm, Recordoftheday.co.uk.

Eskju Divine reports that they've started work on a new EP and hope to have it out in September.

Bassist and graphic artist Robin Snasen has left Norwegian hardcore act Amulet. Auditions are currently being held to find a replacement.

Dusted reviews Finnish experimental improv act The Anaksimandros: http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/1611

Reunited Swedish hard-rockers Europe has announced the final track listing for their much-anticipated new studio album "Start From the Dark", their first release of new material since "Prisoners In Paradise" from 1991:

01. Got to Have Faith
02. Start from the Dark
03. Flames
04. Hero
05. Wake Up Call
06. Reason
07. Song #12
08. Run With You
09. Sucker
10. Spirit of the Underdog
11. America
12. Settle for Love

The record comes out in Europe on September 27 through Epic Records.

Download the brand new song "Outnumbering the day" from all-star Swedish death-metal act Bloodbath: http://www.bloodbath.biz/outnumberingtheday-bloodbathbiz.mp3

Here's an interview and pictures from the recent Backyard Babies trip to LA: http://www.coolgrrrls.com/backyardbabies.html

New streaming radio show available on the right. I decided to take a look through my archives and put together a playlist of stuff that's a couple years old or more. Maybe you'll discover a hidden gem? As always, anyone who is interested in contributing their own playing is encouraged to get in touch.

High Bias reviews Susperia: http://highbias.com/reviews/20040815_short2.html#Susperia