Masquer - Monday
Masquer has a new track called "Monday" posted for free download: http://pelle.ownit.nu/monday.mp3
New Kongh to get vinyl release in June
French label MusicFearSatan will be handling the vinyl 2LP edition of Kongh's new album "Shadows of the shapeless". Expect a limited edition of 500 (300 black, 200 red) in June.
Band of Horses hires Swedish guitarist Ludwig Böss
Apparently it was announced at the beginning of the month, but I missed it: Swedish artist/producer Ludwig Böss (Böss, Ray Wonder, Pixie Carnation) has been enlisted as Band of Horses' new guitarist. Look for him to tour with the band all over the world this summer.
Sibiria to record album på Engelska
Swedish indiepop act Sibiria will be working on an English-language album this summer: http://vapnet.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-sommar-kommer-vi-bara-gora-en.html
Suburban Kids to play more US dates
Suburban Kids with Biblical Names are lining up a few more US dates for May to coincide with the NY and SF Popfests:
05/17 - NYC Popfest
05/18 - tba, Boston, MA
05/21 - SF Popfest
05/22 - SF Popfest
05/26 - tba, Sacramento, CA
Moneybrother - Born under a bad sign (video)
The video for the new Moneybrother single "Born under a bad sign" is online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiylR5BrFsM&fmt=18
WaPo Express interviews Peter Bjorn and John
The Washington Post Express talks to Peter Bjorn and John: http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/04/grownup_folks_peter_bjorn_and_john.php
Related: Peter Morén does a track-by-track analysis of their new album "Living thing": http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/04/liner_notes_peter_bjorn_john_living_thin.php
Two new Gösta Berlings Saga tracks up for preview
Preview two songs from Gösta Berlings Saga's forthcoming album: http://www.gostaberlingssaga.se/gbs2/2009/04/two-songs-from-the-new-album/
As mentioned before, the Swedish progg act will release their new record "Detta har hänt" in May/June via Transubstans Records.
New Aerial tracklist revealed
Aerial has confirmed the tracklist for their forthcoming record "Put it this way in headlines": http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=46912171&blogId=486223293
As said before, the pre-mastered samples I've heard so far are sweet!
Volumes C+D of 'Birdsongs, beesongs' now available
The last two volumes of Eardrums spring mix "Birdsongs, beesongs" are finally released today and available for free download: http://eardrumsmusic.com/2009/04/29/birdsongs-beesongs-eardrums-spring-compilation-2009-finally-complete/
As with the previous editions, many Scandinavian artists are represented such as Burning Hearts, Twig, The Greencoats, Hiawata! and more.
Chromewaves on Ida Maria, A Camp
Canadian music blog Chromewaves reviews Ida Maria, weighs in on A Camp: http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/04/review-of-ida-marias-fortress-round-my-heart/
New A-ha album gets title, release date
A-ha has confirmed their their upcoming full-length album will be called "Foot of the mountain" just like the recently unveiled single and will be officially released on June 19.
Impious working on a new record
Long-running Swedish death metal act Impious will be begin self-recording a new album on June 1 at their own Studio Deadline.
Kartellen - Gå loss (video)
Swedish gangsta rappers Kartellen are now streaming their new video "Gå loss": http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=56593398
Twiggy Frostbite - Thrown in two
Despotz Records is giving away the new Twiggy Frostbite single "Thrown in two" as a free download: http://www.despotz.se/email/thrown-in-two.mp3