New Concretes album this fall?
The Concretes have booked studio time in both March and June for the recording of their next record.
New End of All 7" in May
Halvfabrikat will be releasing the Euro version of the new End of All 7" "Places" this coming May. Hale of Flies will handle the US pressing.
Flunk - Common sense
Flunk's new single "Common sense" is being offered as a free download: http://flunkmusic.com/flunkschool/?p=82
The group's new album "This is what you get" is confirmed for release on May 11.
DiS interviews Fever Ray
Drowned in Sound talks to Karin Dreijer Andersson about Fever Ray: http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4136211
New Deportees album, tour on the way
There will be a new Deportees album this coming spring with a Swedish tour to coincide in April.
Regina - Tapaa minut aamulla (video)
Check out Regina's brand new video for the single "Tapaa minut aamulla": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XKZT37U_h0&fmt=22
MP3: Leif Jordansson - Dörrar
It is impossible to get a comprehensive view of Leif Jordansson's soundtrack for the SVT miniseries "De halvt dolda" through a single track as almost every piece is a short, self-enclosed work, so I won't even try. But I will provide you with one snippet that I found particularly evocative. Listen for the moment at the minute mark where the horn note gets suspended and smeared downwards as the cello takes the lead -- it's such a disheartening, unnerving sound, especially given the organic instrumentation. The chord changes hint at the darkness to come as the piece builds, but they don't properly prepare you for that lingering pause and the awful, crushing descent. I get a shiver every time.
Leif Jordansson - Dörrar
Diamond Dogs to record live album in Spain
Swedish rockers Diamond Dogs will be recording all of the shows on their upcoming Spanish tour for a new live album. Dates:
02/19 - Antzokia, Bilbao
02/20 - Casino, Gijon
02/21 - Sala Mondo, Vigo
02/24 - 12 & Medio, Murcia
02/25 - Apolo, Barcelona
02/26 - El Sol, Madrid
02/27 - Porta Caeli, Valladolid
02/28 - Auditorio Y Palacio De Congresos, Castellon
Pfork reviews D. Lissvik
Pitchfork reviews the D. Lissvik (Studio) solo album "7 trx + intermission": http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/148271-d-lissvik-7-trx-intermission
Sator record hockey tribute
Sator recorded a tribute clip for their local hockey team Leksands IF called "Leksandslåten". It will be released as a limited EP on March 13 together with b-sides "So dressed up" and "Escape from Pigavlley Beach".
New Maia Hirasawa album = 'Gbg vs Sthlm'
Look, the cover art for the new Maia Hirasawa album "Gbg vs Sthlm": http://www.razziarecords.se/releases_details.asp?id=749&artist=Maia
The release date reads March 25.
Martin Hall - 40 versions of the time before (video)
View Martin Hall's new video for "40 versions of the time before": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97-2g7meYQ&fmt=18
Champagne Portrait
Danish indiepop artist Champagne Riot has joined forces with countrymen Northern Portrait as their new bassist: http://blog.champagneriot.com/2009/02/06/northern-riot.aspx
The Little Hands of Asphalt - Spit back at the rain
How Is Annie is offering a 5-track EP from new act The Little Hands of Asphalt. for free download: http://www.howisannierecords.com/article.php?id=137&p=
Said band is the solo project of Sjur Lyseid from Monzano. A full-length album called "Leap years" will be out on March 9.
WaPo Express talks to Soilwork
The Washington Post Express talks to Soilwork in advance of their upcoming US tour: http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/02/birth_rebirth_soilwork.php