Sasha Frere-Jones talks to Fever Ray
Sasha Frere-Jones interviews Karin Dreijer Andersson/Fever Ray for The New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/sashafrerejones/2009/10/fever-ray-webster-hall.html
Musik med Tutankamon
Live music at PSL with Swedish indie all-stars Tutankamon: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2009/10/09/musik-med/
New EP's Trailer Park EP gets release date
EP's Trailer Park will finally release their long-awaited new EP "The black heart" on October 26 via Brus & Knaster. It will primarily be available only as a download, but the band says a limited physical edition will be available at shows and select record stores.
Bodebrixen album preview
The new Bodebrixen album "Whatsindsidewhatsoutside" was released today via Good Tape Records and the band is streaming a whole bunch of new tracks from it at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bodebrixen
Marvins Revolt - Antique markers
Play/Rec has posted the first sample from the new Marvins Revolt album "Patrolling the heights", due out November 2: http://www.myspace.com/playrec
The track is called "Antique markers".
Norway at CMJ 09
Here's a rundown of the various Norwegian acts playing CMJ in NYC: http://www.musicexportnorway.no/norway-at-cmj-09.4641698-32166.html
I'd like to go see Årabrot, but I highly doubt I'll make it.
Lip Service - Slow down my beating heart (video)
The video for the latest single "Slow down my beating heart" from Swedish EBM act Lip Service is now ready for viewing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zvmWAbI4To
Also check out their myspace page for two remixes of said track.
Loney Dear interview + live review
QRO interviews Emil Svanängen aka Loney Dear: http://www.qromag.com/interviews/interviews/loney_dear/
Also check out a recent live review from Under the Radar here: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/loney_dear_at_the_troubadour_west_hollywood_ca_october_1st_2009/
PopMatters reviews Wildbirds & Peacedrums
PopMatters reviews Wildbirds & Peacedrums' sophomore release "The snake": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/112202-wildbirds-peacedrums-the-snake/
Jasper TX + Bue Nordström = Replica Archipelago
Prolific Swedish experimental/drone artist Jasper TX recently collaborated with Danish poet Bue Nordström on a text/music piece entitled "Replica Archipelago" which was just released. Preview samples at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/jaspertx
Flannelmouth - Make a move
Finnish act Flannelmouth are streaming their new single "Make a move" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/flannelmouth
Cola Freaks rhythm section to back Reatard in Euroland
Jay Reatard has apparently enlisted Danish punkrockers Anders Thode (bass) and Jacob Elving (drums) of Cola Freaks to be his new backing band for his upcoming European tour later this month.
Titiyo - Crystal clear mud
Despotz Records is giving away the new Titiyo track "Crystal clear mud" as a free download: http://www.despotz.se/email/crystal-clear-mud.mp3
The new album "Hidden" will be released in GAS on October 16 and then in the UK on November 9.
Powersolo in France
Danish rockabilly weirdos Powersolo will be in France this week:
10/15 - Le Metro, Thiers
10/16 - La MJC, Oullins
10/17 - La Feline, Paris
Gaby and the Guns - Hemlighet (video)
Here's a new video from recent National signees Gaby & The Guns for the song "Hemlighet": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7ipnRjwgBs