Alibi Tom - Sometimes I'm afraid (video)
The video for the new Alibi Tom single "Sometimes I'm afraid" is now online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G_mT1lr-_8&fmt=18
Mikael Lind offers free piano improvisations
Swedish-born/Icelandic-living artist Mikael Lind recently recorded a mini-album of piano improvisations and is offering the collection as a free download: http://mikaellind.blogspot.com/2009/06/piano-improvisations-free-mp3-album.html
I haven't had a chance to listen yet myself, but the songs he has streaming in the sidebar sound quite good (though a bit more fleshed-out).
Vindra now streaming debut album
Swedish melodic rockers Vindra are currently streaming their new album "Heroes of the unfinished symphony" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/vindra
Paper - Live in NYC (video)
Postpunks Paper have rounded up a few decent-quality YouTube links with footage of their recent NYC performances: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=64764246&blogId=496287355
David Fridlund 1999-2009
David Fridlund (David & the Citizens) is celebrating 10 years as a musician by self-releasing a limited edition compilation of demo recordings. Go here for details: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=47112426&blogId=496264856
MP3: Tyrant - The rebirth... (reclaim the flame)
Pretty much the only thing I really feel like listening to these days is old-school death metal. Well, that and Elmo, but we'll revisit them at another time. I'm not particularly angry or anything, I just like the way it sounds, especially when it's played in its rawest, more purest form. No blazing blastbeats, no overcooked technicality, just pure sickness -- that's what Tyrant is all about. Their debut LP (today's mp3 is the title track) is actually a couple years old now, but I only just recently got into 'em so it's new to me and perhaps maybe new to you too. Not that it sounds "new", but that's precisely the point! It's a perfect tribute to old masters such as Hellhammer/Celtic Frost, Autopsy, Venom and so on, infused with the classic tones that Sweden is known for. Fitting that the members of the band are all old heads too; so many youngsters seem to miss the point or refuse to take it seriously. These dudes have their hearts in it, that's for sure, and they know exactly what they're doing. "This is the rebirth, reclaim the flame! It's time to raise the dead!" Hell yeah.
Tyrant - The rebirth... (reclaim the flame)
Martin McFaul to release sophomore album in September
Imperial Recordings reports that the new Martin McFaul album "Sha la love" will be released on September 9. Hear the first single "Sha la la" (due out September 2) at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/martinmcfaul
Dusted reviews The Thing's latest
Dusted reviews Swedish/Norwegian freejazz combo The Thing's latest album "Bag it!": http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/5075
Wildbirds & Peacedrums BBC session to air on June 25
Wildbirds & Peacedrums recently recorded an 4-song session for the BBC together with Micachu & the Shapes which will air on June 25 during Late Junction, sometime between 23:15-01:00. Besides being aired live, fans can also stream the archive of the show for a week from the program's website.
'Sunshine lover' gets American release date
Danish pop act Small has finally confirmed a July 7 date for the North American release of their excellent summer single "Sunshine lover".
Boy Omega and Lassus to tour Germany, Austria
Göteborg-based indie artists Boy Omega and Lassus will be heading out on tour together in October:
10/01 - Cafe Riptide, Braunschweig (GER)
10/02 - Moritzbastei, Leipzig (GER)
10/03 - Arge, Salzburg (GER)
10/04 - Cat, Ulm (GER)
10/05 - Asta Kneipe, Rosenheim (GER)
10/06 - Das Haus, Ludwigshaufen (GER)
10/07 - Bang Bang Club, Berlin (GER)
10/10 - Ostpol, Dresden (GER)
10/14 - Szene, Vienna (AUS)
10/16 - Spielboden, Dornbirn (AUS)
10/19 - Heimat, Regensburg (GER)
Tar...Feathers/Ättestupa European tour
Swedish acts Tar...Feathers and Ättestupa are heading out on tour later this month:
06/24 - LOKAL, Berlin (GER)
06/25 - tba, Kassel (GER)
06/26 - AZ Conni, Dresden (GER)
06/27 - 007 Strahov, Prague (CZ)
06/28 - UFA, Warsawa (POL)
06/29 - Kawiarnia Naukowa, Krakow (POL)
06/30 - Rhiz, Wien (AUS)
07/01 - Pekarna, Maribor (GER)
07/02 - tba
07/03 - IVI, Frankfurt (GER)
07/04 - Kohi, Karlsruhe (GER)
07/05 - Atari, Leipzig (GER)
New Jennie Abrahamson album has a title
Jennie Abrahamson's new album, confirmed for release on September 16, now has a title: "While the sun's still up and the sky is bright".
Cool Hunting interviews Moto Boy, The Swedish Model
Cool Hunting talks to Moto Boy: http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/06/moto_boy.php
Also interviewed: Jonas Edvinsson, North American Operations Manager for label cooperative/industry organization The Swedish Model: http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/06/the_swedish_mod.php
The Legends live in NY, Philly
The Legends are doing a few East Coast shows this week:
06/23 - Bell House, Brooklyn, NY
06/24 - Santos Party House, New York, NY
06/25 - The Bowery, New York, NY
06/26 - The Studio at Webster Hall, New York, NY
06/27 - Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania