Christian Hjelm - Scenen skifter nu
The first taste of (ex?) Figurines frontman Christian Hjelm's debut solo album, due out September 3.
Ebbot Lundberg - There's only one of us here
Speaking of , here's a sample tune from Ebbott Lundberg's upcoming solo album "The invisible dialogue".
New Anna Von Hausswolff album in July
The new Anna Von Hausswolff album "Ceremony" is confirmed for release on July 18 via . Also, the entire recording process was filmed and will be released as a 5-episode documentary.
Daymare - Friend fighter
The new Daymare EP "Friend fighter", now streaming in full at SoundCloud.
Mika Vainio - Rasputin 3000
This is a-side of the new 7" from Mika Vaino (Pan Sonic, Ø, etc.), out now via .
Mirel Wagner - Joe (video)
The brand new Mirel Wagner video for the tune "Joe" is out now.
Skogen Brinner sign with Subliminal Sounds
Swedish retro hardrockers Skogen Brinner have found a new home in , reportedly sealing the deal in blood. The band's debut 2-track single "Pundarvarning" has now been rereleased digitally after being originally released by on 7" last fall and a new full-length will follow later this year.
Presenting: The Violent Sea
At long last, brand new music out of Umeå featuring ex-KVLR frontman/guitarist Johan Sellman.
Center of the Universe - Astral harrassment
The new Center of the Universe album "Astral harrassment" is being given away as a free download via Bandcamp: http://meau.bandcamp.com/album/astral-harrassment
Sunshine Rabbits - Asassynation (video)
No idea how I've never heard of Sunshine Rabbits before, especially considering the names involved -- Cecilia Nordlund (Souls, Monkeystrikes), Lotta Wenglén (Dollykollot), Petra Lilja (Sobsister) and Carolina Carlbom (The Pusjkins) -- but this is incredibly entertaining. The band's new LP "Aiming for the flesh" will be released on May 16.
Enslaved sign with Nuclear Blast worldwide
It's not exactly surprising in any way whatsoever, but anyhoo: Enslaved has signed a worldwide deal with and will be releasing a new album this fall. Their last couple releases, aside from that Scion A/V EP, were handled by in North America and abroad via .
Heartbeats, ep1
"Heartbeats", the new -produced reality show featuring Swedish DJ/producers Adrian Lux, Nause and Albin Myers is now streaming the first episode online w/English subtitles: http://www.tv6play.se/play/271459/?autostart=true
Snake & Jet's Amazing Bullit Band album preview
Soundvenue is streaming Snake & Jet's Amazing Bullit Band's new album "Stuff that rotates" in its entirety: http://www.soundvenue.com/nyheder/2012/04/26/stream-det-nye-album-fra-snake--jets-amazing-bullit-band
New 7" from The Graviators
Swedish hard-rockers The Graviators have a new 7" coming out via featuring the new cut "Häxagram" off the band's upcoming album due out this fall b/w the exclusive b-side "Big bust". 300 copies: 150 on purple, 150 on green.
Magnus Ekelund & Stålet - Supernova (video)
Brand new video from Magnus Ekelund & Stålet for their superb single "Supernova", the first from the band's forthcoming album "Det definitiva drevet" which will be out on May 16 via /. Check out the full 3-track single via Spotify with b-side covers of Vapnet and Bingo -- you will not be disappointed!