Ikons album now streaming
The new Ikons album is now streaming at Service's website: http://www.srvc.se/
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Sofia Talvik - Snowy white river
Sofia Talvik has a new Christmas single for free download: http://www.sofiatalvik.com/download/snowy-white-river/
New Håkan Hellström in 2010?
Aftonbladet reports that Håkan Hellström will be back with a new album in 2010: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article6214803.ab (in Swedish)
Warmer Climes Advent calendar
The Warmer Climes blog is doing an Advent calendar thing with Endiamonds and giving away a new song every day until Xmas: http://warmer-climes.blogspot.com/2009/12/here.html
Shout Out Louds - Walls (mp3 + video)
Pitchfork has the mp3 and video for the new Shout Out Louds single "Walls", the first from their upcoming album "Work" which is now confirmed for release on February 23: http://pitchfork.com/news/37222-new-shout-out-louds-song-and-video-walls/
Sounds of Sweden, issue #1
The Swedish Music Information Centre has changed the name of their regular print newsletter from "Hit Facts" to "Sounds of Sweden" -- check out the first issue in pdf format: http://www.mic.se/avd/mic/prod/bilagor.nsf/dl/sos_2009_1.pdf/$file/sos_2009_1.pdf
MP3: Tomas Halberstad - Much better off without it
Do you remember Tomas Halberstad? Or perhaps maybe you know him from the commercial above? I've been a fan of his for awhile now, both through his old band and have also been keeping in touch ever since that "Travel as I wait" song first came out. Anyhow, his solo debut "The anger" was released earlier this year, albeit very very slowly, showing up here and there, but it was also given away as a free handmade CDr to the first person from any country who sent in an email. Well, that contest ended yesterday, but Tomas wants to do one last hurrah before he lays this thing to rest for good and I'm here to help him out, so here's the deal! Tomas has created three final CDR packages (see here) and we're going to give them away to the first three people who can answer this one simple question: what was the name of Tomas' old band? To enter, simply send your answer to halberstad@itsatrap.com and be sure to include your name and address.
Further enticement is below and feel free to use the archives to seek out the answer.
UPDATE: thanks for your entries, the contest is now closed.
Tomas Halberstad - Much better off without it
The Tram Sessions: Universal Poplab
Check out a Tram Session with Universal Poplab of all bands playing acoustic: http://thetramsession.blogspot.com/2009/11/universal-poplab.html
"Heavy metal fruit" details
Rune Grammofon has posted details for the new Motorpsycho album "Heavy metal fruit", due out January 15: http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/motorpsycho/rlp-2093-motorpsycho_-heavy-metal-fruit
Premium Publishing preps "ABBA in America"
Premium Publishing will be putting out a book called "ABBA in America" recounting the iconic band's final tour in 1979-80 and it will be available in both Swedish and English editions. See more here: http://www.premiumpublishing.com/se/art/abba-in-america.php
Musik med Erik de Vahl
Live music with Erik de Vahl at PSL: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2009/11/27/musik-med-erik-de-vahl/
Nomethod signs The Anti Fashion
Nomethod has signed The Anti Fashion, the solo act of Sebastian Arnström from Aerial. Look for their debut album in 2010.
Alernativ Julekalender 2009
Norway's Alernativ Julekalender will once again be happening this year: http://alternativjulekalender.blogspot.com/
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Sista Sekunden planning next album
Swedish hardcore act Sista Sekunden will be recording a new album in February. More details to come.