The Local interviews Adam Tensta
The Local talks to rising rap star Adam Tensta about where he came from and his international prospects: http://www.thelocal.se/19388/20090513/
MP3: Elenette - Att göra en hit
Besides maybe Love Is All, Elenette are the only current act I can think of that absolutely nails the sound of 80s Swedish postpunk: rigid funk offset by off-kilter synths and jangly guitars, a sound firmly rooted in pure pop hooks, but also in straight-up oddness. That's probably what I like best about them actually, the subtle just-not-rightness of it all. Based on description alone, I would've never bothered. For real- slap bass and horns? It's a ghastly combo on paper, but I'm telling you that they make it work. They keep it weird, they keep me interested.
Elenette - Att göra en hit
New Killerchaps single next week
The new single "No one knows your name" from Swedish indierock act Killerchaps will be released on May 18.
Aversionline loves Bolt
Aversionline writes up the new album from Finnish hardcore act Bolt: http://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2009/05/13/bolt-behind-obstacles-lies-truth-cd/
New single/video from Jennie Abrahamson now streaming
Jennie Abrahamson's new single ""Late night show" is now streaming at myspace along with a remix by Robert Svensson: http://www.myspace.com/jennieabrahamson
There's also a video for the track and you can peep it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXNlisSRs1M&fmt=18
Bear Quartet studio report, day 2
More from The Bear Quartet in the studio: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=42904576&blogId=488827212
New album from The Ark in 2010
The Ark are planning on spending the summer writing new music with the intent of recording their fifth album this fall. Expect a spring 2010 release.
The Je Ne Sais Quoi recording new album
Swedish punk/funk act The Je Ne Sais Quoi will be going into the studio next week to work on their next album.
Promoe - Sunday morning
There's a new Promoe track available for free download called "Sunday morning": http://www.looptrooprockers.com/sunday-morning/
New Radio Dept. EP in June
The Radio Dept.'s new EP "David" is confirmed for release on June 24 via Labrador Records.
Ill Omen - Nemesis
Finnish hardcore act Ill Omen has a new track up on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/illomenhc
Expect it to appear on a 7" later this year.
Kissaway Trail in mixing mode
The Kissaway Trail's new record is currently being mixed by Peter Katis (Tiger Lou, Interpol, Mercury Rev, etc.). No other details about the band's new record are available just yet.
Steppeulven nominees are here
The nominees for the Steppeulven, the Danish critic's awards, have been announced:
Best musician:
Tim Christensen
Mikkel Hess
Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (Choir of Young Believers)
Mike Sheridan
Frederik Thaae (A Kid Hereafter)
Best live act:
Albertslund Terrorkorps
Efterklang
L.O.C.
Spleen United
Teitur
Best producer:
Troels Abrahamsen (Veto m.m.)
Henrik Balling (Peter Sommer m.m.)
Michael Patterson (Spleen United)
Rune Rask (L.O.C.)
Anders Rhedin & Fridolin Nordsø (Choir of Young Believers)
Best vocalist:
Troels Abrahamsen (Veto)
Marie Højlund (Marybell Katastrophy)
L.O.C.
Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (Choir of Young Believers)
Peter Sommer
Best lyrics:
Annika Aakjær
Sys Bjerre
Jørgen Leth
L.O.C.
Peter Sommer
Year's hope/best newcomer:
Annika Aakjær
Fagget Fairys
Marybell Katastrophy
Mellemblond
Mike Sheridan
Best song:
Choir of Young Believers - Next Summer
L.O.C. - Hvorfor vil du ik'?
Peter Sommer - Vi falder først den dag vi kigger ned
Spleen United - Suburbia
Veto - You Say Yes, I Say Yes
Best composer:
Troels Abrahamsen (Veto m.m.)
Marie Højlund (Marybell Katastrophy)
Jannis Noya Makrigiannis (Choir of Young Believers)
Rune Rask (L.O.C.)
Peter Sommer
Best band:
Choir of Young Believers
Marybell Katastrophy
Spleen United
VETO
Volbeat
Best album:
Choir of Young Believers - This Is For The White In Your Eyes
L.O.C. - Melankolia/XXXCouture
Marybell Katastrophy - The More
Peter Sommer - Til rotterne, til kragerne, til hundene
Veto - Crushing Digits
More here: http://www.steppeulv.dk/
Stream the new new Ghost Society EP
Blue Foundation sideproject Ghost Society are currently streaming their new EP "Dogs and desperation" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ghostsocietyofficialsite
PopMatters reviews Hanne Hukkelberg
PopMatters weighs in on the new Hanne Hukkelberg: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/92595-hanne-hukkelberg-blood-from-a-stone/