The Alexandria Quartet cover Pogo Pops
The Alexandria Quartet recorded a cover of the Pogo Pops song "Man inside my head" for an upcoming Bergen, Norway tribute comp and you can now hear it at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thealexandriaquartet
Loney Dear - Airport surroundings (video)
Pitchfork is premiering the video for the new Loney Dear single "Airport surroundings": http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/148641-pitchforktv-loney-dear-airport-surroundings-video-premiere
Fatboy
In my bones
Fat State
Fatboy are one of few Swedish rockabilly bands that have been successful in reaching a broader audience. Their second album "In my bones" varies a lot; they start off playing straight rockabilly on the album's first single "Way down low" and then change to something more Sinatra-like in "Springtime". They are reminiscent of Weeping Willows at times too, especially in the way they combine rockabilly with a more alternative sound. They mix their music with jazz as well as pop, but still create a classic distinguished sound that tells the listener that this is Fatboy and nothing else... Even if it might look like it's just the usual stand-up bass supported trip back the 50's, there is enough creativity and effort put in for the album to avoid becoming nostalgic. The record is very well done and makes even a person like me that is not very interested in rockabilly to smile and sing along.
- Morten Frisch
New BWO in early April
There will be a new BWO album in early April called "Big science". Naturally, their Melodifestivalen entry "You're not alone" will be the first single.
Pintandwefall - Hero sounds (video)
Watch Pintandwefall's brand new video for "Hero sounds": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUciuQeI2Gg&fmt=18
Stream the new Laleh album
Laleh's new album "Me and Simon" was released today and is now streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lalehsweden
Johan Heltne planning next album
Johan Heltne will begin recording his next album in March, the second part of his planned trilogy. This time he plans to keep the guestlist shorter and has so far recruited Andreas Runeson, Andreaz Hedén, Joel Wästberg and Andreas Eklöf as backing players.
Stream Industri Royal's new album
Stream Industri Royal's new album "Tacky skills" at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/industriroyal
Blue Foundation - Eyes on fire (video)
Check out the artsy new video for "Eyes on fire" from Danish act Blue Foundation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ICmB1Mka8&fmt=18
New Emmon album confirmed for February 18 release
Emmon's new album "Closet wanderings" has been confirmed for release on February 18 via Wonderland Records. There will be a record release party on February 28 at Storan in Göteborg together with Elegant Machinery and Mobile Homes.
Suburban Kids with Biblical Names - 1999
Labrador is giving away a new track from Suburban Kids with Biblical Names: http://www.labrador.se/mp3/SKWBN-1999.mp3
The group's new 4-song EP "#4" will be released February 4.
Wardruna - Dagr (live video)
Check out footage of Norwegian folk act/Gorgoroth sideproject Wardruna performing live on Norwegian TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HMl81zRp4E&fmt=18
Stream the band's new album at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wardruna
VERY recommended!
Mattias Alkberg talks to Absolut Noise
Mattias Alkberg talks to Absolut Noise about his future plans in music: http://absolutnoise.blogspot.com/2009/01/mattias-alkberg-talks-about-his-next.html
Emil Jensen wins Hoola Bandoola award
Poet/musician Emil Jensen is the recipient of this year's Hoola Bandoola Bands pris, honoring the memory of renown Swedish artist Björn Afzelius.
When We Fall calls it quits
Swedish hardcore act When We Fall is calling it quits, but will be making one last European tour in May. Read their final statement: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=4667144&blogID=465498475