Absolut Noise talks to Dear Euphoria, posts new single
Absolut Noise talks to Dear Euphoria about her new album "Heal my violence" and posts her new single "Pop pills": http://absolutnoise.blogspot.com/2009/03/second-album-heal-my-violence.html
Kamera - Misfortune strikes again
Kamera's new single "Misfortune strikes again" is now streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kamerastyle
MP3: Emmon - Secrets & lies
I barely keep up with industrial/EBM at all anymore, but I did go through a period in my teens when I was all about it, so I think I'll always have a soft spot for the stuff, especially early Wax Trax such as pre-guitar/"Alain" Jourgenson/electropop era Ministry. Taken into consideration, it's fitting that I find myself really enjoying the new Emmon album since it's so reminiscent of that era -- well-crafted, melodic-yet-dark electronic pop. And not dark like faux-vampire/mesh shirt dark, just minor key and beautiful. I still enjoy the minimalist and intentionally primitive music of acts such as Agent Side Grinder or Adolf Filter, but quality pop songs always win in the end and "Secrets & lies" is a great one, especially with the long buildup to the point that the heavier beats come in. I also appreciate the moderate tempo; yet another hallmark of earlier times, not to mention maturity and craftsmanship. I'm sure people will still find ways to dance ridiculously, should it comes on at your local goth nite, but it doesn't have to be that way.
PS, buy the disc here.
Emmon - Secrets & lies
Sirius XMU programming change next week
Heads up Sirius XM listeners: my show is getting bumped to Monday night @ 11pm ET next week as they will be airing special SXSW programming all weekend. A repeat will air on Tuesday at the same time.
This week's top 20 Swedish album chart
This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:
01. Larz Kristerz - Hem till dig
02. Kevin Borg - The beginning
03. Sofia Karlsson - Söder om kärleken
04. Olle Ljungström - Sju
05. Hammerfall - No sacrifice, no victory
06. Zillah & Totte - Det låter apa
07. Sahara Hotnights - Sparks
08. Bengt Hennings - Låt kärleken slå till
09. Perssons Pack - Öster om heden
10. Jenny Wilson - Hardships!
11. Laleh - Me and Simon
12. Veronica Maggio - Och vinnaren är...
13. Mando Diao - Give me fire!
14. CC & Lee - Gåva till dig
15. Anna Ternheim - Leaving on a mayday
16. Takida - Bury the lies
17. A Camp - Colonia
18. Kim - Kim
19. Jill Johnson - Baby blue paper
20. Freddie Wadling - The dark flower (den mörka blomman)
William Hut unveils terrible new website
William Hut has a horrible new website: http://www.williamhut.com/
I thought all those new Mubito sites were bad, but this one takes the cake. Frames of Flash FTW!
Damn! - Country ways
Check out the new Damn! video for "Country ways": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZDUgOKrSS0&fmt=18
New Audionom finally done, ready for order
OMG, the new Audionom album "Superior" is finally out and ready for order from iDEAL Recordings: http://www.idealrecordings.com/
Other new iDEAL releases include Sudden Infant's limited "Demon trap/Aural guerilla" cassette and the new Henrik Rylander (Skull Defekts, ex-UCP) CD "Power model X (motherboard drone live)".
MP3: Menfolk - Hell is in Texas
Here's another one I pulled from the stacks recently. Has it really been four years since this Menfolk album came out? Shit ain't right I tell you. A new album is well passed due. Someone was telling me recently that the time is right for this sort of pummel-heavy indierock to make a comeback and I couldn't agree more, though I doubt it'll ever really happen. The new shambly noiserockers lack the Puritan work ethic required to create this racket. As I often say: prove me wrong! I challenge you. And don't tell me a Jesus Lizard reunion is proof positive; that's pure nostalgia, albeit very welcome as far as I'm concerned. As for this track, Hell really is in Texas and it starts next week. You know where I won't be.
Menfolk - Hell is in Texas
Empire Dogs - Come on you preachers (video, ft. Ola Salo)
Swedish rockers Empire Dogs have a new video online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fx9QxHXmt0
The song is called "Come on you preachers" and it features guest vocals from Ola Salo (The Ark). As for their new album "Happy go lucky", I have no idea if/when it'll be out, but you can hear a few tracks at the band's website.
Trentemøller to release mix album
Renown Danish producer Trentemøller will be releasing a full-length mix collection on May 18 entitled "Harbour boat trips - Copenhagen by Trentemøller". Featured artists are said to include Emiliana Torrini, Suicide and The Raveonettes
Adiam Dymott album preview
Adiam Dymott's hyped self-titled debut is now streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/adiamdymott
It comes out March 18 via Razzia Records.
New Röyksopp now streaming
Röyksopp's new record "Junior" is now streaming in its entirety at myspace: http://myspace.com/royksopp
Dusted reviews Fever Ray
Dusted reviews Fever Ray: http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/4859
Two White Horses album gets release date
Two White Horses have officially confirmed that their debut album will be released on April 1.