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Takida mot der Polizei

Aftonbladet reports that the German authorities are causing problems for Takida: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article5910128.ab (in Swedish)

Tue, Oct 6th, 2009 11:58:28

Auktion have cancelled their plans to do a "final" tour as it seems they simply can't get it together between living in different towns, being parents, working and so on. They still plan on releasing a discography collection and playing a few more times eventually, but as of now they consider themselves "in hiatus."

Tue, Oct 6th, 2009 11:54:21

Pitchfork, PopMatters review 'In and out of control'

Pitchfork reviews the new Raveonettes record "In and out of control": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13529-in-and-out-of-control/
PopMatters weighs in as well: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/112560-the-raveonettes-in-and-out-of-control/

Tue, Oct 6th, 2009 11:19:06

Giana Factory - Trippin' (video)

Soundvenue has the premiere of the new Giana Factory video "Trippin'": http://www.soundvenue.com/play/videoer/2009/10/05/premiere-giana-factory-trippin

Tue, Oct 6th, 2009 11:16:59

November Clubnight revised

Slight change of plans! Mr. Björn Kleinhenz has (wisely) decided that he'd prefer to take some time off following his month-long solo tour, so he's opted to sit out our upcoming Clubnight in November. Instead, The Topeka Twins' other half Thomas Denver Jonsson will perform with his other duo A Perfect Friend which consists of him and yet another IAT.MP3 alumnus, C-J Larsgården of (Pacta/Pacta Sunt Servanda). See you there?

Tue, Oct 6th, 2009 11:07:30

The Mobile Homes - Ill (video)

Swedish EBM/electropop act The Mobile Homes have a new video for the song "Ill": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgNv4mSHB9g

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 16:55:23

Rune Grammofon confirms 3CD album from Circulasione Totale Orchestra

The details for the next Rune Grammfon release, a new album from long-running Norwegian improv act Circulasione Totale Orchestra, has been posted: http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/circulasione-totale-orchestra/rcd-2089-circulasione-totale-orchestra_-bandwidth-_3cd
The new 3-disc collection "Bandwidth" is due out October 26.

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 16:50:49

All About Jazz reviews 'Dwell time'

All About Jazz reviews the new Kornstad album "Dwell time": http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=34247

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 16:08:32

Denimzine bites the dust

The new issue of Swedish rock'n'roll mag Denimzine that comes out tomorrow, October 6, will be their last. Read more: http://www.denimzine.com/blog/?view=548
If any ex-writers need a new outlet, get in touch! Same goes for Digfi people as well.

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 16:01:42

PopMatters reviews Black Feather

PopMatters reviews Black Feather, the solo project of ex-Jaga Jazzist guitarist Harald Frøland: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/112205-black-feather-silhouette/

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 14:20:15

Maskinen - Dansa med vapen (video)

Hyped Swedish rap act Maskinen have a video for their new single "Dansa med vapen" featuring guest vocals from Marina Gasolina (ex-Bonde Do Role): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0NRtVzjHdQ
The group's long-awaited debut "Boys II men" will finally be released on November 4 via Pope Records.

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 14:17:55

Zacke - Öppet idag (video)

Swedish rapper Zacke, who you might be familiar with from his Movits! collaboration "Spela mig på radion", has a new single out called "Öppet idag": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bQSpwE1nuU
The new album "Visst är det vackert" comes out in November.

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 14:06:10

Sirius playlist week #40

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. Samtidigt Som - Constant in motion
02. TALK 1
03. NEI - Summertime
04. Mixtapes & Cellmates - Soon
05. Brothers of End - Wish
06. TALK 2
07. Tutankamon - Have you ever been in love?
08. C.Aarmé - British breakfast party
09. Okkultokrati - Hand of glory
10. Pintandwefall - Angus
11. TALK 3
12. Turboweekend - Something or nothing
13. Florence Valentin - Du kommer gå längt
14. Sofia Karlsson - Visa från Kåkbrinken
15. Melkeveien & Niño - Yo!
16. TALK 4
17. Beatbully - Buck Ferfen
18. Fontän - Neanderthaler
19. Bröderna Lindgren - Som raketer (feat. Mattias Alkberg)
20. TALK 5
21. Breach - Seven

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 14:02:21

I Was a King confirm UK 7"

I Was a King will release their debut UK 7" via Sonic Cathedral on November 16. The a-side features the tune "Norman Bleik" while the flip has a cover of "She's my best friend" by Velvet Underground.

Mon, Oct 5th, 2009 13:52:27