It's a Trap!

DN top albums of 2009

Dagens Nyheter has published their writer's various top album picks of 2009: http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/musik/arets-basta-skivor-enligt-johanna-paulsson-1.1014797

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 17:03:53

Kristofer Åström to Spain

Kristofer Åström is heading to Spain in January:

01/28 - Fotomaton Club, Madrid
01/29 - La Lata De Bombillas, Zaragoza
01/30 - Tanned Tin Festival, Castellon

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 16:50:23

Knoppar signs two new acts

Knoppar (Tvärvägen, A Perfect Friend) has announced the signing of two new acts: Euphoria and the Lazy Boy and The Eyeshades. Expect new EPs from both in early 2010.

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 15:43:49

Sleep Party People - A sweet song about love (video)

Danish act Sleep Party People have a new video directed by Tracy Maurice (Arcade Fire, Final Fantasy): http://vimeo.com/8166065

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 13:58:07

Björn Kleinhenz fall tour diary

Mr. Björn Kleinhenz has posted an extensive collections of photos from his recent European tour: http://www.kleinhenz.se/

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 12:35:59

Carpark North signs international deal

Danish act Carpark North has signed an international deal with new Sweden-based Sony Music subsidiary Svedala.

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 12:14:27

"Islands" now on vinyl

The Mary Onettes' latest album "Islands" is now available on vinyl from Labrador Records: http://www.labrador.se/shop.php3

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 11:45:14

Friendly Noise #2

Issue #2 of the excellent online zine Friendly Noise is out now: http://www.friendlynoise.se/fzn/2
It's worth noting that there is now English-language content mixed in with the Swedish.

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 10:37:05

Doomsday 2009 best-of

The Doomsday blog lists their favorite albums of the year: http://doomsdaymag.blogspot.com/2009/12/aret-enligt-undertecknad.html

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 10:21:38

All Scandinavian 2010 preview: Norway

All Scandinavian has Knut from the Eardrums Music blog talking about his most anticipated 2010 releases from Norway: http://allscandinavian.com/2888/best-of-2010-norwegian-style/

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 10:17:57

Top 10s for 2009: It's a Trap!

Wed, Dec 16th, 2009 00:00:00

I'm working in an office in SF this week, so in case you haven't already noticed, posting will be a bit on the lighter side. I don't intend to leave you completely empty-handed though, so to follow up on Friday's post praising Tiger/Diger/Fysisk Format, here's another fine act that came to me through them. Can't say I know much about Kråkesølv, but they sound like a restrained version of Lukestar so of course I'm all about it. They don't rock out quite as hard and the vocals stay within normal human range, but they've got similar styles as far as noisy-leaning indierock with busy drums and charming melodies go. "Skredder" is the lead track from new album "Trådnøsting" and it's a perfect introduction, layering on subtle vocal harmonies as it builds to a halting climax. I have to be honest, 80% of the new music I hear from Norway tends to be mediocre garbage that's always erring on the wrong side of tame. This is not.

Kråkesølv - Skredder

Tue, Dec 15th, 2009 15:34:48

Delayed Gin Joints EP available as free download

The Salad Days has a newly released and much-delayed EP from Gin Joints for free download: http://thesaladdays.nu/2009/12/15/gin-joints-young-ivy-the-conjugal-visit/
The group features rapper Young Ivy who you might be familiar with from his work with Blänk.

Tue, Dec 15th, 2009 14:59:46