Kommun has a website
Recent Hybris signees Kommun now have their own website: http://www.deathofaceo.org/
Check the Soundcloud widget in the sidebar to preview their forthcoming album.
Mikkel Meyer "Bacon" preview
Statler & Waldorf are streaming Mikkel Meyer's new album "Bacon" at their website in anticipation of its release on November 14: http://www.statler-waldorf.dk/
Very recommended - easily one the best purely electronic albums I've heard this year.
MP3: The Movements - Save me
Been too long since I've posted some quality Scandinavian rock'n'roll, especially if it didn't come the label Transubstans. The Movements' name is forgettable (at best), but their new album "The world, the flesh and the devil" on Alleycat Records is totally solid the whole way through and there's a couple tracks towards the end that are certifiably great. "Save me" is one of them; its cascading riff reminds me of "Nevermore", my favorite song from The Soundtrack of Our Lives. The Movements have a murkier, more mourn-some atmosphere though, no doubt helped along by the gurgle of the organ. More of a fantastical comic book store vibe too, though I kind of dig that about them. The entrance of the strings doesn't quite do the duty of "Nevermore"'s ripping solo, but there is another thing that links the band back to TSOOL and that's producer Björn Olsson. Yes, I know Björn was no longer associated with TSOOL by "Behind the music", but in my due diligence I did discover that he shares a songwriting credit on the number in question. Surprise! I honestly had no idea until right this second. Anyhow, great songs; both of them.
The Movements - Save me
O'Spada - Ten strikes
Despotz Records are giving away the new O'Spada single "Ten strikes" as a free download: http://www.despotz.se/email/ten-strikes(radio-edit).mp3
New Motorpsycho album in January
There will be yet another new Motorpsycho album in January, their third in less than 2 years. It will be called "Heavy metal fruit" and label Rune Grammafon will be releasing it on both CD and vinyl.
Katatonia to the UK in March
Katatonia will be touring the UK in March 2010:
03/09 - Academy 3, Manchester
03/10 - Nottingham, Basement
03/11 - Garage, London
03/12 - Hammerfest II, Prestatyn
03/13 - Cardiff, Barfly
03/14 - Academy 3, Birmingham
Dusted reviews Supersilent
Dusted reviews the new Supersilent album "9": http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/5375
Jenny Wilson - Pass me the salt (feat. Mapei)
The new Jenny Wilson single "Pass me the salt" (feat. Mapei) is streaming at myspace along with all 4 b-side remixes: http://www.myspace.com/goldmedalrecordings
Ja Ja Ja December lineup announced
London-based Scandinavian clubnight Ja Ja Ja has announced that XFM DJ John Kennedy has been selected to curate their Christmas party on December 17 and the acts picked are: Bloodgroup (Iceland), Harrys Gym (Norway) and Sofia Talvik (Sweden).
Sonic Ritual "Mother hearse" preview
Swedish metal-punks Sonic Ritual are now up on Bandcamp and streaming two tracks off their new 12" EP "Mother hearse", a reissue of the band's first demo cassette: http://sonicritual.bandcamp.com/
New Under Byen in February
Under Byen have cancelled all upcoming live engagements to concentrate on finishing their fourth album, due out February 8 via A:larm Music.
Grand Island - Angelila
Norwegian act Grand Island are streaming their new single "Angelila" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thegrandisland
The band's new album "Songs from Östra Knoll 122" will be released on January 25, 2010.
Hearts No Static - Lowlands
Bureau B is offering a track from the new Hearts No Static album as a free download: http://bureau-b.com/HNS_for_free.php
Recommended!
Antipati to record album in Swedish
Antipati plans to record a new album in December, this time with the lyrics in Swedish. Expect a Q110 release.
Peter, Bjorn, John, Andrew
Peter Bjorn and John and... Andrew WK? See: http://www.nickydigital.com/index.php?/blog/comments/peter_bjorn_john_andrew_wk_it_dont_move_me/