Efterklang confirm new single
Efterklang will release the new 7" single "I was playing drums" on April 19 b/w the exclusive track "Me me me the brick house".
Code 64 to Progress Productions
has signed Swedish/Norwegian electro act Code 64 and will be releasing the group's third album, "Trialogue" in late summer/early fall. The first single "Stasis" will be released digitally on April 21 and can already be previewed at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/progressproduction
Suma - Ashes
Swedish doom act Suma is streaming new music at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sumanoise
Monty
2010
Hybris
David Pagmar is proving himself to be quite the prolific pop-artist, and with his new moniker Monty, he's at his most straightforward yet. The change of name is to signify his switch into his native language craft, and the focus found on past releases not wane at all -- in fact, it is up there with "Clocks" as his tightest set of songs. Like most of his releases (barring the aforementioned "Clocks"), "2010" took me a few listens to realize his accomplishment. As a reference point for Montt Mardié fans, this release has the feel of the world he created on "Metropolis" throughout the entire album, a mood piece so to speak, that hides itself in dimly-lit corners only to reveal itself as not an aspect to fear, but one to embrace. However that is not all, because on "2010" Pagmar is also embracing the listener in every track -- it's dank sparseness is an enveloper in an oddly comforting way.
- Matt Giordano
Racingpaperplanes - Here to stay/One more reason
IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes has a new two-track websingle posted for free download: http://racingpaperplanes.blogspot.com/2010/03/so.html
Adrian Recordings signs Den Svenska Tystnaden, will release three EPs
has announced the signing of Den Svenska Tystnaden and will be releasing a series of three EPs from the band over the course of 2010. Up first is "Större avstånd högre spänning" on April 30, to be followed by "Långsamma repliker all tid i världen" (August 30) and "Utsikter från botten" (December 30). And for the trivia-minded, the band features label head Magnus Bjerkert's brother John Bjerkert, whose resume includes stints with ARC labelmates David & the Citizens/David Fridlund as well as Emil Jensen.
Free Jazz reviews Atomic
The Free Jazz blog reviews the new Atomic record "Theater tilters, vol. 1": http://freejazz-stef.blogspot.com/2010/03/atomic-theatre-tilters-vol-1-jazzland.html
PopMatters reviews Seabear
PopMatters reviews the new Seabear record "We built a fire": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/120564-seabear-we-built-a-fire/
The Skull Defekts - Gospel of the skull (feat. Daniel Higgs)
The Skull Defekts are now streaming a brand new track at myspace called "Gospel of the skull", the first taste of their forthcoming collaboration album with Daniel A.I.U. Higgs (Lungfish) as the "fifth skull": http://www.myspace.com/skulldfx
Ef is TSB's band of the week
Ef is the band of the week at The Silent Ballet: http://www.thesilentballet.com/dnn/Articles/tabid/55/ctl/Details/mid/412/ItemID/3223/Default.aspx
MP3: Kellermensch - Moribund town
I'm not crazy about Kellermensch's songs and I don't think I ever will be, but there's no denying that they are a compelling live act. Above is one of three new live clips the band just posted to YouTube.
Kellermensch - Moribund town
Refused reunion rumors
Apparently there are rumors circulating that Refused will be reuniting and it's pretty much all due to this: http://www.officialrefused.com/
Seriously? Are the words "Coming soon..." all you need to get excited? Dennis was just quoted in Aftonbladet like a week ago talking about how they turned down big money for a US tour, so I highly doubt it.
New Tina Dickow album in September
Danish singer/songwriter Tina Dickow will release her new album "Welcome back colour" in September.
Steget to release album in May
Swedish piano/vocal duo Steget will release their debut album "Förändrar allting" on May 12 via . Samples at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/steget
This Is Head - 0007 (video)
This Is Head have a new website and a new video: http://0007.se/