The brand new Eskobar single is called "Love Strikes" and comes out December 24.
Surferosa, Norway's answer to The Sounds, will be supporting Electric Six for five UK dates:
11/25 - Newcastle University, Newcastle
11/26 - Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
11/27 - Barrowland, Glasgow
11/28 - Liverpool University, Liverpool
11/29 - Preston University, Preston
Go here to download three tracks from The Models. If I remember right, Kalle from Soundtrack of Our Lives was working with them in the studio before. They describe their sound as rock n' roll with punk melodies and cite PJ Harvey and the Rolling Stones as influences.
Alice in Videoland has added new member Johan Dahlbom on bass, previously from Violet Elegy. View pics from the band's recent record release show here.
Slagsmålsklubben may not live close together anymore, but they are still working on a new album, tentatively titled "Arga Vargen Rider Igen". Look for it in 2004.
Sad news: Swedish cult-indie rock/metal figure Anton Maiden has been found dead following his recent disappearance from his home in Hässleholmen (Borås) last week. Known internationally for his unique karaoke versions of Iron Maiden classics, Anton released a much-sought-after limited edition CD and made quite a few TV appearances in his home country. More details and links to his work are available here. (via Blabbermouth)
"Why settle for refried Swedish garage punk when a cauldron of startling, non-derivative talent is furiously boiling over just a little further east? While the Hives, the Hellacopters and the (International) Noise Conspiracy have been swiping moves from ’60s icons, experiencing mainstream success in Scandinavia and enjoying next-big-thing promo budgets in the States, a bold, modern Finnish psychedelia has been pushing the musical envelope, garnering a small core of devoted fans in Europe and remaining relatively unrecognized in America. Sure, it’s a little unfair to compare these two contrasting scenes, but it makes for a loud wakeup call and a tidy intro, doesn’t it?"
Dusted has posted a special feature on Finland's burgeoning psychedelic scene featuring discussion of eight albums from the groups Paine, Ektroverde, Pharaoh Overlord, Eturivi, Vuk, Markku Peltola, Alien Heat, and Deep Turtle.
The next installment of London's Swedish Breed showcase takes place November 28 at Camden Underworld and will feature The Sonnets, Itch, Ace and The Universe. Details: http://www.swedishbreed.tk/
It has been confirmed that Fireside will be opening for BRMC around Europe. The dates:
11/17 - Rockefeller, Oslo (NOR)
11/18 - Cirkus, Stockholm (SWE)
11/19 - Vega, Copenhagen (DK)
11/20 - Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL)
11/22 - E-Werk, Cologne (GER)
11/23 - E.Montmarte, Paris (FRA)
11/25 - Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg (GER)
11/26 - Universal, Berlin (GER)
11/28 - Elserhalle, (D) Munich (GER)
11/29 - Abart, Zurich (CH)
11/30 - Alcatraz, Milan (ITA)
Guitarist Pelle Gunnerfeldt is currently too busy recording The Hives, so Starmarket's Fredrik Brändström will be filling in.
They have also posted the video for "Follow Follow", the third single from the group's most recent album "Get Shot". Check it.
Hi! I'm back and well-rested from my two-week RV adventure with the wife and dogs in the Pacific Northwest. Everything went amazingly well and we all had a great time, but it's good to be home again. Thanks to all the well-wishers and people who donated - if you haven't already received it, I will be thanking you all individually when I get around to it. As for site content, it's back to the same-old grind. And of all the stories I missed while away, I can't believe Count Grishnackh/Varg Vikernes "escaped" from prison. What a trainwreck! Photos will be posted on the message board for those that are curious.
Soak the Sin has posted some new pics on their website and says that there are plans in the works for a record release show with Drowners and members from Wannadies. Details when I get 'em.
Kaizers Orchestra will be doing a bunch of gigs around Northern Europe in December:
12/06 - Multihuset - Tobakken, Esbjerg (DK)
12/07 - Nijdrop, Opwijk (BEL)
12/09 - Abart, Zurich (CH)
12/10 - Orpheum, Graz (AUS)
12/11 - Rockhouse, Salzburg (AUS)
12/13 - W2, Den Bosch (NL)
12/14 - Backstage, München (GER)
12/15 - Karlstorbahnhof, Heidelberg (GER)
12/16 - Kantine, Köln (GER)
12/18 - Maria Am Ufer, Berlin (GER)
12/19 - Knust, Hamburg (GER)
12/27 - Forum, Copenhagen (DK)
Combat Rock Industry will be doing a co-release with the UK's Boss Tuneage label of the debut CD/LP from Finland's I Walk the Line. The band features members from Manifesto Jukebox and Wasted and are said to sound a bit like Murder City Devils. They'll be recording next month for a release in February.
The Ricochets are confirmed to play the Eurosonic Festival in the Netherlands on January 9 next year. Details are here. Other Scandinavian acts set to play include Ane Brun (NOR), Baby Woodrose (DK), Don Johnson Big Band (FIN), Hell On Wheels (SWE), Mew (DK), Ralph Myerz & the Jack Herren Band (NOR), Soulvation (NL), The Soundtrack Of Our Lives (SWE), and Under Byen (DK).