Finnish free "jazz" label Tyyfus is now ready with their first release: "Relaxativity Suite (in 40 Bowel Movements)" from Hetero Skeleton. The music is described as "explosive and hilarious freekjazz mayhem. Blastbeats, manic chimp-like vocalizing and some "jazzy" parts in there, too. Plus occasional bodily functions." Most definitely not the typical 'forest folk' that Finland is becoming known for, as they say themselves. More info: http://www.tyyfus.com
It took a little while, but Splendid finally reviewed KVLR today: http://www.splendidezine.com/review.html?reviewid=108850417330329
Splendid also reviews Norwegian singer/songwriter St. Thomas: http://www.splendidezine.com/review.html?reviewid=108850313426327
The Cardigans have updated their tour diary microsite with an interview with new live backup singer Emm Gryner: http://cardigans.com/microsites/tourdiary/emm_interview/
Danish hardcore band Lack is set to enter Studio Overlock just north of Stockholm on August 10 with engineer William Blackmon (Children of Fall) to begin work on a new full-length album. No release date yet, but they hope to have it out sometime this fall.
Check out some clips from the new Protestants 7", out soon on If Society:
01. The tools
02. Dirty shame
Jester Records reports that Bogus Blimp have completed their new album, but unfortunately it will also be their last. Expect 'the most circus band in the circus' to get it ready for release by the end of the year.
Also from Jester comes word that When is ready with their new album "Whenever", due out in October. There's a new one from Kåre Joåo (title tba) on the horizon as well and the new Origami Galaktika album "Horisont" is out in September, or from the label's webshop in August.
Aftermath Records has signed extreme Norwegian doom band Fallen. The band, started by Anders Eek of Funeral in 1996, will release their debut 4-song/45-minute MCD in September. All of the lyrics on said MCD were composed by now-deceased Funeral member Einar Fredriksen.
Norway's Noxagt are on the John Peel show tonight: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/alt/johnpeel/thisweek/thisweek.shtml#sess2
The Warp Records Bleep mp3 webstore is now fully stocked on releases from a huge assortment of international electronic labels such as Merck, Ghostly International, Def Jux, Ninjatune/Ntone/Bigdada, Benbecula, Skam, Arcola, Fomm, World of Osymyso, Breakin' and Lex, which of course includes a number of Scandinavian artists like Jaga Jazzist and Lackluster: http://www.warprecords.com/bleep/
Some updated info about the For the Record Sunday shows has been posted in the top right. It appears The Legends have bailed and 21st Century Noise and Ellis the Vacuumshild have been added. Also, Mickes Skivor from Hornstull will be on hand at all of the shows with boxes of 10 SEK records for sale.
Norwegian female hard-rock band Mensen will do a final European tour in September/October. Dates soon.
Promenade Recordings says the second edition of their Food Compilation series will hopefully be out on October 17. The bands set to appear on it are Camera Casanovas, Ponyboy, Dialog Cet, Meta Band, Galactic Heroes, Tullycraft and Incognito Pop.
Mustasch is confirmed for the Rock At Sea boat festival in November along with Abramis Brama, half-Swedish/half-US band Meldrum, UK acts Nazareth and Girlschool and more. The show actually takes place at sea on a cruise between Stockholm and Åland, Finland. Is that a recipe for disaster, or what? More info: http://217.27.174.155/jm/hardrock.htm
Tiger Lou has once again redesigned his website, this time adding a nice yellow hue: http://www.tigerlou.com/