Europ Europ - Mellowharsher (preview #2)
A 2nd preview for the upcoming Europ Europ 10" MLP "Mellowharsher". Full details here.
Hundhuvet - Kroppens straff
New mellow-ish rock from Malmö's Hundhuvet off the band's forthcoming EP "Spårer ur", due out later this summer.
Cult Nation reviews This Gift is a Curse
Cult Nation reviews the new album "I, guilt bearer" from This Gift is a Curse: http://www.cvltnation.com/i-guilt-bearer-this-gift-is-a-curse-lp-review/
I finally figured out the thing that was nagging me about this record -- a lot of the vocals remind me of the Deftones. It's not necessarily a bad thing, it's more that the styles don't meld.
Hero Dishonest licensed to the US, tour in 2013?
reports that Hero Dishonest's most recent album "Dangerous" has finally been licensed for release in the US via later this year (or early next) along with the band's yet-to-be-released album, just in time for their next American tour in the spring. More details when I get 'em.
Invisible Guy reviews Dimmorna Skingras Vol. 2
Invisible Guy has posted a very extensive track-by-track review of Volume 2 of the Swedish punk/hardcore comp series "Dimmorna Skingras": http://invisibleguy.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/va-dimmorna-skingras-vol-2/
Amanda Mair in the UK
Swedish teenage pop hype Amanda Mair is heading to the UK in September:
09/02 - Lodestar Festival, Cambridge
09/03 - Sneak Petes, Edinburgh
09/04 - Captains Rest, Glasgow
09/05 - The Castle, Manchester
09/06 - Clash Magazine Night @ The Lexington, London
September going solo på svenska
Petra Marklund, better known to most as Swedish pop artist September, will be releasing her first proper solo album under her own name this fall on October 24 via . It will feature production and songwriting assistance from a number of acclaimined artists including Jocke Berg (Kent), Daniel Ledinsky and Saska Becker and will also be her first release entirely in Swedish.
Hortlax Cobra - Viva le difference (video)
Get creeped out with this new clip from Hortlax Cobra.
Presenting: Keep Rising
New Swedish hardcore by way of featuring members from Meleeh, Gadget and In Ruins Of. Digital files are available now, the 7" version will be ready on July 22.
Pitchfork reviews The Amazing
Pitchfork reviews The Amazing's latest album "Gentle stream": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16842-gentle-stream/
Magyar Posse is done
The excellent Finnish instrumental/postrock act Magyar Posse has officially called it quits, citing "lack of passion and motivation" as the culprits. Read the band's full statement: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150930301458823&id=21392133822
The Pain Machinery - Restart (trailer)
The official trailer for Swedish EBM/industrial act The Pain Machinery's just-released new album "Restart". Download/stream the whole thing at Bandcamp or Spotify or seek out a physical copy on vinyl or cassette.
Bringing the riot one last time
Bring Me The Fucking Riot...Man have announced that they will play their final show on August 30 at Debaser Slussen.