Hard to believe some of the guys from Dyno used to be in Closer, but hey, people are complicated. Looks like the transition to mainstream pop is complete and good for them, they do a great job with it. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4HLukqkG9Q
Swedish female-fronted indie act I'm on TV have a new 3-song EP that they're giving away for free download: http://www.grooverrecordings.com/?p=194
I'm not that into it, even though it apparently features guest appearances from Annika Norlin and Kristofer Åström.
Norwegian indie act I Was A King report that their new album "Old friends" is finished and will be released on August 16 via .
There's a new track from Champagne Riot on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/champagneriot
Robyn's excellent new album "Body talk pt. 1" is currently streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/robynmyspace
Pets have a new animated video for their single "A good day for telling lies": http://vimeo.com/12473140
Fun Finnish act Pintandwefall have a new 7-song EP posted for free download on their website: http://www.pintandwefall.com/
I haven't listened yet myself, but I loved their last album so I'd say this is recommended.
Swedish postrock act Immanu El has confirmed that German label will be releasing a vinyl edition of their album "Moen" in October, just in time for their European tour. Expect dates to be confirmed soon.
Robyn talks to NME about how to write the perfect pop song: http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=146&title=how_to_write_the_perfect_pop_song&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1
PopMatters is excited about the official release of Katzenjammer in the US and is premiering a new live video from the band: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/post/126780-katzenjammer-a-bar-in-amsterdam-popmatters-video-premiere
has posted the new CyranoArmageddon track "Feeling alone" for preview: http://www.metronomiconaudio.net/archives/656
The band's new album "Club soda 2012" will be released on July 5.
Swedish old-school death metal act Morbus Chron have posted a short sample montage from their upcoming 7" EP "Creepy creeping creeps", due out in September via : http://www.myspace.com/morbuschronband
Volbeat's new album "Beyond Hell/Above Heaven" has been confirmed for release on September 13.
Norwegian breakcore/noise act Ars Dada have a new release available for free download via , a new "extreme electronic music" netlabel based in the UK: http://braincore.co.uk/_wp/?page_id=233
RIYL digital hardcore ala Atari Teenage Riot, etc.
There's a new pre-production track from 22-Pistepirkko up at SoundCloud from the band's upcoming album "Eleven": http://soundcloud.com/bone-voyage/22-pistepirkko-truth-farfisa-jam