Trepaneringsritualen 10" preview
The new Trepaneringsritualen 10" "Deathward, to the womb", now streaming in full via Soundcloud. If you were thinking of grabbing a copy, I've been told there aren't many copies left so you should jump on it.
From eagle to white vinyl
pressed up a new run of Kristofer Åström's latest record "From eagle to sparrow" on white vinyl; get it here.
Kning Disk presents Paddan och Hunden
On May 30 esteemed Swedish experimental label will release the new LP "Paddan och hunden", a collaboration album featuring Joakim Åhlund (Caesars, Teddybears, Les Big Byrd, etc.) and visual artist Jockum Nordström. Full details: http://www.kningdisk.com/index_kd091.htm
Kråkesølv frontman going solo
Kråkesølv singer/guitarist Fredrik William Olsen will be releasing his debut solo album "Hver gang æ græv" on May 11 via . The first single "Ikke redd" will be out on April 11 and you can hear a quick sample clip via Amazon. And no, this does not mean the end of Kråkesølv -- the band is already working on their 3rd album.
Svart Ljus at Svenska Grammofon
The Göteborg-based recording studio Svenska Grammofon is playing host to the art exhibit "Svart Ljus" this weekend, a collection of drawings, photos and other multimedia from the highly vaulted local scene centered around the labels and between the years 1983-1993. Featured artists include Freddie Wadling and Cortex as well as Annika von Hausswolff, Union Carbide Productions/Henrik Rylander, among many others. For what I imagine will be a taste of what to expect, go here.
The exhibit will run from April 6-8, between the hours of noon and 6pm.
Peter Morén - Vinstintressen (video)
A political song from PB&J frontman Peter Morén. Read more (both på svenska and in English) and get a free d/l here: http://www.petermoren.com/
Antennas - No tomorrow (now w/b-sides)
The new Antennas single "No forever", now streaming in full with b-sides at Soundcloud. File under: "unexpected saxophones".
Nordwall's Swedish history lesson 15
Joachim Nordwall (The Skull Defekts, ) has posted the unabridged version of his Swedish history lesson list as was submitted to UK mag The WIre: http://deepshitbynordwall.tumblr.com/post/20412506327
jj - Beautiful life
Pitchfork is offering a preview of the new jj single "Beautiful life": http://pitchfork.com/news/46025-listen-jj-beautiful-life/
Passive/Aggressive presents New Danish Sound
Music blog Passive/Aggressive has a assembled the first in what will be a series of mixtapes highlighting what they consider to be "the finest, most heartfelt and curious music" coming out of Denmark right now: http://www.passiveaggressive.dk/mixtape-new-danish-sound/
Featured artists include The New Spring, Shiny Darkly, War, Lower, Kala-Ok and lots more I am unfamiliar with.
Helvete - In genom mörkret
PSL has the premiere of a tune from Helvete, a new duo featuring Per Nordmark (Fireside, Kriget, Bad Hands, etc.) and Jens Sjögren (Bring Me the Fucking Riot Man! along with guest vocals from Sibille Attar ([ingenting]): http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2012/04/03/premiar-helvete-med-sibille-attar-in-och-genom-morkret/
Pintandwefall - Apple and I die (live @ Luomustudio)
Watch Pintandwefall perform an acoustic version of "Apple and I die" for Luomustudio.
Tight Silk - Ain't gonna get me dreamin'
Newly posted sounds from Tight Silk aka Josefine Fagerström from The Je Ne Sais Quoi.
Crusher signs Blues Pills
has announced the signing of Swedish combo Blues Pills (ex-Radio Moscow) and will be releasing the band's debut EP. Details to come.