Desultory recording a new album
Reunited Swedish death metal act Desultory will be going into Necromorbus Studio in November to record their comeback album, their first in 14 years. Expect a 2010 release via Pulverised Records.
New website for Some Place Else
Finnish darkwave/industrial label/mailorder Some Place Else has relaunched their web presence: http://www.someplaceelse.net/
Choir of Young Believers to support Mew in the UK
Mew has tapped fellow Danes Choir of Young Believers to support them in the UK:
11/03 - Wulfrun, Wolverhampton
11/04 - Academy, Dublin
11/05 - ABC, Glasgow
11/06 - Academy 2, Manchester
11/07 - Metropolitan University, Leeds
11/09 - Anson Rooms, Bristol
11/10 - Shepherds Bush Empire, London
MP3: Moloken - Die fear will
Along with The Amazing's self-titled debut (discussed briefly here), my pick for September's album(s) of the month would have to go to Moloken's "Our astral circle". Yes, [ingenting]'s new record is also brilliant and well-deserving of praise and Abandon's "The dead end" is likewise incredibly powerful, but I've listened to Moloken a heckuva lot more often that anything else. Now if you remember, I wasn't that impressed with the band's epic debut EP, but it did show promise and on this new effort they have delivered in full. Once again, the band sound is rooted in heavy, dark hardcore ala "Souls at zero"-era Neurosis, especially considering the prominent bass presence, but they're also not afraid to go full-on metal when necessary. They're also unafraid to show off their chops either, as you'll hear on the song I've posted today. Some of their flair is subtle, but any musician should recognize that this rhythm section is a monster and that those long instrumental passages kick serious ass. Kinda like Tool minus the pretentious restraint, I'd say. And with better songs too, though that's not saying much considering Tool has always been way more about craft and mood than catchy riffs. Anyhow, this is a great release with broad appeal to all fans of heavy music, whether it be crust, doom or whatever. I hope other metal fans take note.
Moloken - Die fear will
Kitchen and The Plastic Spoons live in Stockholm
Legendary Swedish postpunks Kitchen and The Plastic Spoons will play Stockholm for the first time in 28 years on October 8 at The Late Bar (T-bana Medborgarplatsen).
Pretty Whores - Teens of USA (video)
Swedish punkrockers Pretty Whores have a new video for "Teens of USA": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE3IXHpVUrQ
New Lydia Lask 7" on Duplicate Records
Norwegian glam/black-metal rockers Lydia Laska have a new 7" out on Duplicate Records called "Could I have a go on your girl, please?" and the label is offering up a free sample: http://www.duplicate-records.com/
The (International) Noise Conspiracy in China
The (International) Noise Conspiracy is going to China in October:
10/01 - Yu Yin Tang Livehouse, Shanghai
10/02 - Little Bar (Fangqin branch), Chengdu
10/04 - Modern Sky Festival, Beijing
10/06 - Yugong Yishan, Beijing
Serena Maneesh signs to 4AD
MIC Norway reports that terminally overrated shoegazers Serena Maneesh have signed with 4AD: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2009092311584498869764
Fluxblog on Little Dragon
Fluxblog has a new track from Swedish artist Little Dragon: http://www.fluxblog.org/2009/09/i-feel-much-stranger-about-you
The Amazing - Code II
Fader has a new track from excellent Swedish psych act The Amazing off their forthcoming 10" from Mexican Summer: http://www.thefader.com/2009/09/23/premiere-the-amazing-code-ii-mp3/
Kommode - Atlantis
Kommode, the sideproject of Eirik Glambek Bøe from Kings of Convenience, has a new song called "Atlantis" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kommode
Novell top 100 songs of the '00s countdown is go
Swedish music mag Novell's countdown of the 100 best songs of the '00s has begun: http://nollnolltalet.se/
PopMatters reviews In the Country
PopMatters reviews Norwegian jazz trio In the Country's new album "Whiteout": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/111784-in-the-country-whiteout/
Mew - Repeaterbeater (video)
Mew's new video for "Repeaterbeater" is now online: http://www.mtvu.com/music/video-premiere/mew-repeaterbeater/