Kaka - Candyman (video)
Kaka has a video for his brand new single "Candyman". Can't say the clip is all that, but I'm really enjoying the new material. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/15156146
MP3: Kimono - Vienna
I don't get the chance to enthuse about much Icelandic music because, from my standpoint, most of the stuff that escapes those shores tends to be in the cinematic/ambient/postrock vein ala Sigur Rós or whatever, and while I've got nothing against it, it just doesn't do much for me. There are exceptions (there are always exceptions), but they are rare. Unfortunately for an act like Kimono, the press sheet for the US release of their latest album "Easy music for difficult people" touts them as a mathrock band which is a huge disservice because, in fact, they have far more in common with DC post-hardcore or other like-minded acts such as Barra Head. They certainly have the chops to be a math band if they chose that route, as you will hear in "Vienna"'s solo section, but never do they overwhelm with technicality. The emphasis is always on melodies and mood and while, yes, the rhythm section does take its twists and turns (further spotlighted by the thankfully sparse recording), non-musicians will not care. All in all, a quite nice and understated record that's been getting lots of regular play over here. More like this, please!
Kimono - Vienna
New Keith Canisius now streaming
The new Keith Canisius solo album "This time it's our high" is currently streaming in its entirety at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/keithcanisius
Vanhelgd complete album + live preview
Vanhelgd's new album "Church of death" is now 100% finished and being sent to the label for pressing. No official release date yet, but you can preview a live version of the track "Total apokalyps" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzJIXWNmlL0
New LP from Yrsel in October
Yrsel, the doom collaboration between CJ Larsgården (Pacta/A Perfect Friend/Ondo) and Frenchman Julian Louvet (The Austrasian Goat), will be releasing the new LP "Sacrifice" in October via . Vinyl-only, 350 copies; more info and samples here: http://www.aurora-b.com/band_pages/YRSEL
New EP from The Radio Dept. in November
The Radio Dept. will release a new 5-song 12" EP called "Never follow suit" on November 9.
New Artillery album in March 2011?
Danish thrashers Artillery have set a March 21, 2011 release date for their new album, tentatively titled "6".
Robert Svensson - You're a wasteland e-card
Check out an e-card for the forthcoming Robert Svensson album "You're a wasteland, honey", coming soon via : http://www.nomethod.se/honey/
4 songs for preview plus one for new single "Runaway", due for official release on October 6.
Johnossi the comic book, pt. 1-5
Parts 1-5 of the Johnossi comic book series are now up and ready for reading and yes, they are thankfully in English: http://www.universalmusic.se/johnossi
Diversidad - The experience (video)
What's that saying about too many cooks..? Twenty urban/hip-hop artists from twelve different countries, including Swedish rep Marcus Price, gathered together to record an album in 10 days and here is the single: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmMUnkur3J0
I appreciate the concept, but the result just isn't that hot.
WhoMadeWho - Left hand of the boxer
WhoMadeWho are giving away the new song "Left hand of the boxer" as a free download via Operation Dagsværk, a charity organization that works to provide education to Burma. More here: http://www.od.dk/
Nö Music bears witness to the new necromantics
Nö Music has posted an excellent lengthy review of seeing the unholy trinity of Okkultokrati, Haust and Årabrot live: http://www.nomusicmedia.com/2010/09/18/the-new-necromantics/
Kråkesølv - Nordavind mot varme kinn
Check out the new Kråkesølv single "Nordavind mot varme kinn", the first taste of upcoming album "Bomtur til jorda": http://kraakesolv.ekort.net/
Pg.lost Asian tour
Swedish postrockers Pg.lost leave to tour Asia in a few days:
09/23 - International Theatre, Hangzhou
09/24 - VOX, Wuhan
09/25 - New Little Bar, Chengdu
09/26 - MAO Livehouse, Bejing
09/28 - S Club, Dalian
09/30 - Iron Age, Guangzhou
10/01 - Hang Out, Hongkong
10/03 - The Wall, Taiwan/Taipei
10/04 - Midi Festival, Zhenjiang
10/05 - Theatre, Shanghai