Scraps of Tape add new member
Scraps of Tape have announced that Fredrik Gillhagen (Meleeh) has been added as a new permanent member, replacing Mikael Persson who left last fall. Keep an eye out for new tourdates this coming fall.
Fredrik Carlsson - House (feat. Christina Roos)
Fredrik Carlsson's new single "House", due out June 6 and featuring guest vocals from Christina Roos (Cat5), can now be previewed at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/fredrickcarlsson
Liechtenstein live @ InMyKitchen
Check out Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein performing live for GBG-based video site InMyKitchen: http://inmykitchenwith.wordpress.com/liechtenstein/
The Tarantula Waltz live on a boat
Watch The Tarantula Waltz perform live for Stockholm Boat Sessions: http://stockholmboatsessions.blogspot.com/2010/05/tarantula-waltz.html
Markis Sage - Creature of lagoon (video)
Swedish skweee artist Markis Sage (aka Rigas Den Andre + Mesak) has a great new video for their single "Creature of lagoon", out now via : http://vimeo.com/12129696
Väärt - Hemlängta (video)
Great song, great video. Haven't heard the new album yet, but if it's more of this then I'm all about it.
Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXS6SAHlXIA
Pitchfork says new Robyn is best new music
Pitchfork gives high marks to Robyn's new album "Body talk pt. 1": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14294-body-talk-pt-1/
It took me a few listens to get into it myself, but I definitely love it now.
Sirius playlist week #22
Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:
01. Kopfer Kat - UberVolt
02. TALK 1
03. Pan Sonic - Radio Qurghonteppa
04. Johannes Heldén - Vortex count
05. Dear Euphoria - No more time to weep
06. TALK 2
07. The Bear Quartet - We're not gonna make it
08. The Shock! - In silence
09. MF/MB/ - The big machine
10. TALK 3
11. Familjen - När planeterna stannat
12. Kausal - The conquistador
13. The Nature - Din medicin
14. TALK 4
15. Ignatius - Så jävla religiös
16. Okkultokrati - Tomb City rockers - Pungent stench
17. Haust - Anti-Reproductive
18. TALK 5
19. Carolina Wallin Pérez - Utan dina andetag
Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.
Club 8 - Shape up!
is giving away the new Club 8 single "Shape up!" as a free download: http://www.labrador.se/shape
The Swede Beat #16
Issue #16 of online newsletter The Swede Beat is all about summer festivals: http://www.theswedebeat.com/magazine/16-festival-fun/
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:
01. Karpe Diem - Aldri Solgt En Løgn
02. Susanne Sundfør - The Brothel
03. Lars Vaular - Helt om natten, Helt om dagen
04. Venke Knutson - Smiles - The Very Best Of
05. Knutsen & Ludvigsen - Dum og Deilig - Knutsen og Ludvigsen
06. Gitarkameratene - Kanon! Gitarkameratenes aller beste
07. Thomas Dybdahl - Waiting for that one clear moment
08. Bobbysocks - Let It Swing - The Best of Bobbysocks
09. Keep Of Kalessin - Reptilian
10. Donkeyboy - Caught in a Life
11. Trond Granlund - Sanger jeg lærte av faren min
12. Ingenting - Ingenting live
13. Diverse artister - Melodi Grand Prix 2010
14. Arve Tellefsen og Trondheim SO - Plays Ole Bull
15. Aleksander With - Still Awake
16. John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen - For Sant Til Å Være Godt
17. Chand Torsvik - Kongeriket Norge
18. Jenny & Arne - From Our Hearts
19. Trondheimssolistene - In Folk Style
20. Knut Magne Myrland - Sjelespor
This week's top 20 Swedish album chart
This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:
01. Eric Saade - Masquerade
02. Sabaton - Coat of arms
03. Kalle Mmoraeus - Underbart
04. Timoteij - Längtan
05. The Ark - In full regalia
06. Titanix - Drömmar får liv
07. Scotts - Vi gör det igen
08. Salem al Fakir - Ignore this
09. Toni Holgersson - Ibland kallar jag det kärlek
10. Mikael Wiehe - Ta det tillbaka!
11. Melissa Horn - Säg ingenting till mig
12. Anna Bergendahl - Yours sincerely
13. Rolandz - Jajamen
14. Johnossi - Mavericks
15. Amanda Jenssen - Happyland - International version
16. Anna von Hausswolff - Singing from the grave
17. Ola Magnell - Rolös
18. H.E.A.T - Freedom rock
19. The Playtones - Rock'n roll dance party
20. Cookies n Beans - Beg, borrow and steal
99 Minutes #2
The second episode of Listen to Norway's podcast series "99 Minutes" is now available: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2010052814203489182421
Featured acts include Casiokids, Biosphere, Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas, Shining and Apoptygma Berzerk plus an interview with Jørgen Skjulstad of
Bloody Roots on the history of Swedish death metal
Speaking of Daniel Ekeroth, he was a guest on Ian Christe's "Bloody Roots" show on Sirius XM helping to run down a history lesson on, guess what? Swedish death metal! Check out the playlist and replay info at FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124650237557172
MP3: Zombiekrig - Döden
Daniel Ekeroth's "Swedish Death Metal" book posits that Sweden was never a good source of thrash and I'm inclined to agree, but of course that never stopped anyone from trying. Hexenhaus is probably the most well-known example from "back in the day" and I'd also add Merciless as an also-ran though they do lean more towards the DM side of things. Anyhow, neither were all that great IMHO, and nor was/is The Haunted, Sweden's leading modern-day thrashers (stretching from the late 90s to now). Lots of strong moments to be sure, but they never totally slay. Zombiekrig however, they steal the crown -- this is exactly what I want from my thrash metal: endless catchy riffs played in lock-step precision with harsh, yet catchy vocals. And forget about The Haunted's overplayed Slayer-izations -- I'd much rather hear strong melodies over chromatic atonalism when it comes to Swedish metal. And how about that break here that hearkens back to "Damage Inc."? Totally killer, just like the mosh part and solo that follow. Also, like all of the best thrash from the glory days up through the present, it doesn't overstay its welcome. Zombiekrig FTW!
Zombiekrig - Döden