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New Ólafur Arnalds album in June

Icelandic artist Ólafur Arnalds will release his second album "...and they have escaped the weight of darkness" in North America on June 8 via Erased Tapes.

Wed, Mar 31st, 2010 13:04:49

New Disco Ensemble album gets release date

Fullsteam Records has confirmed May 26 as the release date for the new Disco Ensemble album "The island of Disco Ensemble".

Wed, Mar 31st, 2010 12:33:05

Jónsi album preview

NPR is streaming the new Jónsi album "Go": http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125217376

Wed, Mar 31st, 2010 12:15:50

Might as well follow up my last mp3 post with something from their split-mates Axe before the record release show tonight. Axe are more spastic than EL-SD, more dense too. Every note is played like it's trying to hold on for dear life as they get tossed into the maelstrom. A clattering din held together by tightly-wound vocals. Reckless, anxious and angry; they're calling you out: "Hey! You're full of bologna!" Well... are you?

Axe - Harm

Wed, Mar 31st, 2010 12:14:39

Petter plays it safe

The Ark may be distributing their new album with a glossy magazine, but I think Petter's one-upped em by releasing his own condom: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article6873265.ab (in Swedish)
They'll be given out for free at music festivals this summer, should you want one.

Wed, Mar 31st, 2010 11:40:47

The Swede Beat #14

Issue #14 of The Swede Beat is now online: http://www.theswedebeat.com/magazine/swedish-101-14/
Featured artists include First Aid Kit, video director Marcus Söderlund and Dag För Dag.

Tue, Mar 30th, 2010 18:33:20

Lars and the Hands of Light - Multicolored (video)

Danish act Lars and the Hands of Light have a new video for the song "Multicolored": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV5mme3CCb8

Tue, Mar 30th, 2010 18:23:18

Luxury signs Palpitation, gives away single

Luxury has signed Palpitation and will be releasing their self-titled debut album on both CD and limited (250ex) vinyl on April 28. Download the lead single "What if": http://www.luxxury.se/mp3/Palpitation%20-%20What%20if.mp3

Tue, Mar 30th, 2010 17:09:28

MP3: EL-SD - Walking sideways

Noisy Swedish indierock is always my go-to scene and now you can add EL-SD to the list of current acts making a successful go at it. "Walking sideways" is a new track from the band that's not yet available on any release, but they've got a split 7" with fellow like-minded act Axe (remember?) that comes out tomorrow and you can celebrate with them both (+Soviac) at SugarBar in Stockholm. Expect a full review of that record in the not-so-distant future, meanwhile enjoy this fine slice of sharp, discordant rock.

EL-SD - Walking sideways

Tue, Mar 30th, 2010 16:01:20