Not that it needs to be reiterated, but Norway's been ruling the scene when it comes to filthy metal/punk. Darkthrone, Obliteration, Okkultokrati, Haust... all top-notch acts. See also: Waklevören. I'm making a mix, it'll be posted this weekend and it'll include this track.
Waklevören - Oslo spy
Moneybrother's new US single "Down at the R" is being given away as a free download: http://www.thetripwire.com/listen/2010/06/29/premiere-moneybrother-down-at-the-r/
This is a newly re-recorded version of the track for the US release of "Real control".
Kasper Bjørke has a new video for his cover of "Heaven" by The Rolling Stones, featuring guest vocals from Louise Foo of Giana Factory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBArczb8gFs
Aversionline reviews the new split 7" from Finnish hardcore acts Ill Omen and Get Stitches!: http://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2010/07/22/ill-omen-get-stitches-split-7/
Though I am inherently drawn to the dark, dingy and the dystopian, that's not my whole musical diet. Such monochromatic listening habits wouldn't just drive me crazy, they'd probably also turn my wife murderous way before I'd reach the point of no return. Which is why the dichotomy of having someone like Haleiwa (nee Mikko Singh) in my library is crucial -- his overwhelmingly posi vibes are a refreshing break from my usual rotation of ugly Norwegian punk/metal and Swedish death metal reissues. I know it might seem a stretch to imagine someone being so blissfully happy as to name an album "Pure vida dude" and mean it 100% sans irony (not to mention, songs such as "Two dolphins came by to say 'hello!'"), but having met Mikko in person, I can assure you: it is true. He is exactly the person his music would lead you to believe and I love him for it. Yes, it does veer dangerously close to dippy hippie territory, but there's nothing lame about loving the world/loving life. Especially when there are many days I can't. Yes, I do enjoy the exploration of its darker recesses, but I also need to come up for air sometimes and tracks like "Vibraandaman" help me get there. Simple and beautiful, like many of the little things in life, and meant to be cherished.
Haleiwa - Vibraandaman
The Silent Ballet reviews the new Ass (Andreas Söderström) album "Salt marsh": http://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/384/ItemID/3503/Default.aspx
Originalljudet are looking to perform a special barnyard concert for pigs (and/or cows): http://www.originalljudet.com/node/235
In addition to the previously mentioned cassette by Råd Kjetil and the Loving Eye of God out now on , the band is also teaming up with the label and labelmates Duo Senza Testa under the name Råd Kjetil Senza Testa for a full-length album. Entitled "Vinlinden", the LP will be out in August and will contain a 20-minute track featuring French electronic/experimental music legend Richard Pinhas (Heldon).
has been posting new remixes every week all summer long, but this week they've changed things up a bit by offering up This Is Head covering labelmates Familjen and their new single "Det var jag": http://www.adrianrecordings.com/default.asp?newsid=281
Swedish noiserockers Leaders Off will release the album "Giant guitar" on September 8. Hear the single/title track at Bandcamp: http://leadersoff.bandcamp.com/
RIYL Division of Laura Lee.
Swedish label will be releasing a 4-track MLP from Finnish act Maveth entitled "Of serpent & shadow". Listen to the band at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/maveth666
Themilkfactory reviews the new Phonophani album "Kreken": http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/st/2010/07/phonophani-kreken-rune-grammofon/
I have yet to hear it myself, but I am immensely curious as I'm a big fan of both Phonophani and Alog.
Norwegian hardcore act Kvelertak will be supporting Americans Coliseum for a batch of UK dates:
11/17 - Underworld, London
11/18 - Sugarmill, Stoke On Trent
11/19 - Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
11/20 - The Well, Leeds
11/21 - The Marquee, Norwich
The Deer Tracks have sequestered themselves in a cabin outside Gävle to work, not just on a new album, but on a full trilogy: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=156053091&blogId=537367677
Fucking Werewolf AssoFucking Werewolf Asso are the remains of the hardcore band Go With Fourteen O, namely Dennis Wedin and Martin Svensson. Skepticism spread as I heard the words 8-bit Nintendo hardcore, but the sound of "You got leave shield" made me change my mind. I wasn't a fan and I'm not a fan. But at one point in between the fifth and the sixth listening, I got it and I was somewhat ready to stand up and scream "You'll never be a better gamer than me!" The interest dies pretty quick though, but it leaves you smiling. Fucking Werewolf Asso is made up out of a Nintendo, a Sega Mega Drive, the genuine punk/hardcore/passion screaming and a solid beat from the drum-set. There is a huge amount of energy in there as well as gamer-culture humor. Which makes it a good club-act. Rather than your bus-ride distraction.
- Morten Frisch
