Holy Madre has a blog, maybe a new album too
Holy Madre are taking turns blogging as they get ready to release a new album this spring: http://www.holymadre.se/
Musik med Suburban Kids with Biblical Names
Live music with Suburban Kids with Biblical Names at PSL: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2009/02/09/musik-med-suburban-kids-with-biblical-names/
Peter Bjorn and John will be on this Friday.
Skansros album due in March, single in February
Skansros will release their debut full-length in March via Luxury with the first single "Vårsol och solljus" coming out on February 18.
Stargate schmargate
The Norwegian press seems pretty stoked that production team Stargate won a Grammy. I say: zzzzzzz. Big ups to local (to me) artist Kimya Dawson though for her win.
Tokafi interviews Dead Letters + US release in March
Tokafi interviews Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words: http://www.tokafi.com/news/dead-letters-spell-out-dead-words-lost-reflections-attempt-deal-ghosts/
Also note that US label Killer Pimp will be doing a CD release of the magnificent "Lost in reflections" album this coming March.
Martin de Thurah to direct next Fever Ray video
Director Martin de Thurah (Glasvegas, Carpark North, Röyksopp) has been selected to handle the video for Fever Ray's next single "When I grow up".
DOA reviews Slaraffenland 'Sunshine' EP
Delusions of Adequacy reviews Slaraffenland's new "Sunshine" EP: http://www.adequacy.net/2009/02/slaraffenland-%e2%80%93-sunshine-ep/
The Sounds prep new single, Euro tour
The Sounds will premiere their new single "No one sleeps when Ii'm awake" on the Carson Daly show this Thursday night. They'll also be touring Europe with Fall Out Boy in March and you can go to myspace for the latest dates: http://www.myspace.com/thesounds
El Perro Del Mar reveals album title
El Perro Del Mar has finally revealed that her upcoming mini-album will be called "Love is not pop". Rasmus Hägg from Studio co-produced and as mentioned before, it should be out in late March.
2009 Manifest Award winners
Here are the winners of the 2009 Manifest Awards, Sweden's alternative Grammy:
Jazz: Bobo Stenson Trio - Cantando (ECM/Naxos)
Punk/Hardcore: Disco Volante - We are forever (Not enough)
Hårdrock/Metal: Grand Magus - Iron Will (Rise above/Border)
Rhythm: Movits - Äppelknyckarjazz (BD Pop/Universal)
Experimental: Anders Dahl - Doorbells (Bombaxbombax)
Hip-hop/RnB/Soul: Chords - Things We Do For Things (Juju/Playground)
Best Live: Robyn (Konichiwa Records)
Folk/Visa: Gunnel Mauritzson Band - Det som sker...(Sandkvie Records/CDA)
Synth: Elegant Machinery - A soft exchange (Out of Line/Sound Pollution)
Singer/Songwriter: First Aid Kit - Drunken Trees (Rabid Records/Border)
Pop: Frida Hyvönen - Silence Is Wild (Licking Fingers/Playground)
Rock: Pascal - Galgberget (Novoton/Bonnier Amigo)
Dance: Style of Eye - Duck cover and hold (Pieces of eight records)
MySpace-prize for best unsigned act: Tim Schmidt
Vice Label Award: Service
Read more here: http://www.manifestgalan.se/125.aspx
At the Gates seeking fan material for DVD
At the Gates are working on compiling old footage from the 90s for an upcoming DVD release. Go here for details on how to contribute: http://atthegates.se/site/
Sleeping Beauty covers Kusowsky in album countdown
As promised, Swedish indiepop act Kusowsky has started posting cover versions of their songs as they count down to the release of their new record. Up first, Sleeping Beauty: http://www.kusowsky.com/
Ane Brun + Rebekka Karijord live acoustic, interview
Norwegian artists (and tourmates) Ane Brun and Rebekka Karijord did an acoustic live session for French webzine Le Cargo: http://www.lecargo.org/spip/ane_brun/session_acoustique_101/videos-4685.html
Also read an interview here: http://www.lecargo.org/spip/ane_brun/it-s_a_bit_like_a_puzzle/interviews-4672.html
New MLP from MFMB on La Bulle Sonore
French label La Bulle Sonore will be releasing a new mini-LP from Swedish act MFMB in the near future. Preview a couple tracks at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/labullesonore
New music from Culkin
Swedish indierockers Culkin have a bunch of new tracks up at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/culkin
Very recommended! Magnus, this means you!