The Count is out!
It looks like Varg Vikernes aka Count Grishnackh of Burzum will be released on parole very soon: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115816
Lapuma - Deathsong
Female-fronted Swedish rockers Lapuma has a new demo track called "Deathsong" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lapumasweden
The Mystical Shogun Kunitoki Strobe Light
See "The Mystical Shogun Kunitoki Strobe Light" picture disc in action: http://www.vimeo.com/fonal#3353773
Out now via Fonal Records.
Fredrik featured at TheFrontloader
TheFrontloader has a big feature piece on Fredrik: http://www.thefrontloader.com/2009/03/09/featured-artist-fredrik/
A Camp to tour the US
A Camp will finally be coming to the US in May:
05/26 - Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY
06/01 - Mod Club, Toronto, ON
06/04 - Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
06/08 - Kilby Court, Salt Lake City, UT
06/10 - Richard's On Richards, Vancouver, BC
06/11 - The Crocodile, Seattle, WA
06/12 - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR
More dates tba.
Antenna interviews Kvitrafn of Wardruna
Antenna interviews Wardruna mainman Kvitrafn: http://www.antenna.nu/?p=929
I agree, that album is a definite year-end contender.
The Fine Arts Showcase album gets release date
The new Fine Arts Showcase album "Dolophine smile" is finally officially confirmed for release on April 8.
MP3: Marvins Revolt - Multiple fractures
Dug this one out of the stacks not too long ago and surprised myself with how good it is. Hard to believe it dates back to 2007, but it does and the band's been working it hard in the meantime as they should. Still mathy as all get out, but hear those lovely harmonies! It's like the Futureheads gone extra spazzy. A mad display of skills, but always with a smiley disposition. In other words: serious fun. So what if a few of the changes are a bit abrupt, they use it to their advantage. Think of it as a pleasant surprise.
Marvins Revolt - Multiple fractures
Pfork takes on 'Communion'
Pitchfork reviews the new Soundtrack of Our Lives album "Communion": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/12736-communion/
A true and fair assessment I believe. Still way too long for me to handle in a single dose, but solid throughout.
This week's Last.fm chart
Here is the It's a Trap! listening group top 10 artists of the week, unique to our group:
01. Hello Saferide
02. A Camp
03. Frida Hyvönen
04. Håkan Hellström
05. Sahara Hotnights
06. Montt Mardié
07. Tiger Lou
08. The Soundtrack of Our Lives
09. Loney, Dear
10. Isolation Years
Do you listen to music on your computer or with an iPod? Please join us and make your playlist count! Go here to learn more: http://www.last.fm/help/
New Moneybrother = Real control
The new Moneybrother album "Real control" will be released on April 15 via Hacka Skivindustri and you can now hear the first single "Born under a bad sign" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/moneybrother
Various songs on the album were produced by Jari Haapalainen, Björn Yttling and Christoffer Roth and besides a few of his usual backing musicians, members of The Hives and Randy lent a hand as well.
Loney Dear to spend spring on the road
New Loney Dear tourdates:
03/26 - Herrgårn, Linköping (SWE)
03/27 - Umeå Open, Umeå (SWE)
03/28 - Debaser Medis, Stockholm (SWE)
04/01 - Pustervik, Gothenburg (SWE)
04/02 - Parkteatret, Oslo (NOR)
04/03 - Hulen, Bergen (NOR)
04/04 - Debaser, Malmö (SWE)
04/05 - Lilla Vega, Copenhagen (DK)
04/06 - Voxhall, Århus (DK)
04/08 - U&G Turmzimmer, Hamburg (GER)
04/09 - Knaack, Berlin (GER)
04/11 - Motel Mozaique Festival, Rotterdam (NL)
04/12 - Doornroosje, Nijmegen (NL)
04/14 - The Scala, London (UK)
04/15 - Night and Day, Manchester (UK)
04/16 - Sugar Club, Dublin (UK)
04/17 - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (UK)
04/18 - Stereo, Glasgow (UK)
04/19 - Glee Club, Birmingham (UK)
04/20 - Le Grand Mix, Tourcoing (FRA)
04/21 - Botanqiue Rotonde, Brussels (BEL)
04/22 - Point Ephemere, Paris (FRA)
04/24 - Le Romandie, Lausanne (FRA)
04/25 - 59:1, Münich (GER)
05/04 - Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia, PA
05/05 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
05/06 - Great Scott, Boston, MA
05/07 - il Motore, Montreal, Quebec
05/08 - Rivoli, Toronto, Ontario
05/09 - Schuba's Tavern, Chicago, IL
05/10 - Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN
05/13 - Crocodile Café, Seattle, WA
05/14 - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR
05/15 - Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
05/16 - Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA
05/17 - UCSD, San Diego, CA
Lasse Lindh to release single collection
Lasse Lindh's new singles collection "Svenska hjärtan 05-09" will be out on March 19 and will include the new single "Jag ska slåss i dina kvarter" as well as the new track "Flickan på drift". Also, apparently if you preorder from CDON you get bonus tracks with new versions of old songs.
Court decrees Gorgoroth belongs to Infernus
The Norwegian courts have decided that Infernus is the rightful owner of the Gorgoroth name. Expect former members King ov Hell and Gaahl to announce a new name for their project shortly. Full details at Blabbermouth: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115847
Viva Vertigo unveil third album
Danish fuzzrockers Viva Vertigo will release their third album "Vicious echo" on April 6. Listen to a few tracks at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/vivavertigo