Disco Ensemble in the studio (video)
Disco Ensemble are currently in the studio working on their 5th album.
Materikaa - Silently watching
New sounds from Materikaa, official release on April 3 via the new dance/pop imprint . For more new stuff from the label, go here.
NYC Pop Fest to feature Speedmarket Avenue, Burning Hearts, more
Scandinavian acts confirmed for this year's NYC Pop Fest in May: Speedmarket Avenue, Burning Hearts, Lisa Bouvier, Pushy Parents and The Electric Pop Group. Dates and details: http://www.nycpopfest.org/line-up.html
Pg.lost - Key (teaser)
Check out a quick teaser clip for the upcoming Pg.lost album "Key", due out May 4 via .
Daniel Savio - Revolt (video)
New skweee from Daniel Savio by way of . Look for his new self-titled album on March 26.
Casablanca - Love and desperation (video)
Swedish rock'n'roll "supergroup" Casablanca now has a video for the single "Love and desperation".
Terrible Feelings - Intruders
MOKB is premiering a new track from Malmö punkrockers Terrible Feelings: http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=27422
Meshuggah - I am colossus
Though I'm wary of such blatant corporate sponsorship in music, there's a new Meshuggah tune being given away via Scion: http://www.scionav.com/collection/918/Meshuggah---I-Am-Colossus
It's a Trap! Clubnights May: Division of Laura Lee
I'm thrilled to announce that we have confirmed Division of Laura Lee to be our guests for the May edition of It's a Trap! Clubnights at Debaser Malmö. The long-running Swedish indie act might be flying under the radar for most folks nowadays, but in no way should you write them off and I fully expect them to put on a great show! We'll have a great support act as well, details to be confirmed soon.
Haraball - Raising the dead
has posted another tune from recent signees Haraball. The band's debut 7" "The rope" will be out on April 13.
TLOBF interviews Simian Ghost
The Line of Best Fit has published an interview with rising Swedish indie act Simian Ghost: http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2012/03/simian-ghost-interview/
The High Hats in the studio
The High Hats laid down drum tracks for 20 new songs this past weekend, 11 of which will appear on the band's new album: http://highhats.blogspot.com/2012/03/high-hats-enter-studio.html
Scraps of Tape spring tour
Scraps of Tape will be heading back out on the road at the end of the month:
03/31 - UT Connewitz, Leipzig (GER)
04/01 - Oettinger Villa, Darmstadt (GER)
04/02 - tba
04/03 - Forum Stadtpark, Graz (AUS)
04/04 - Rhiz, Vienna (AUS)
04/05 - tba
04/06 - Emil, Zittau (GER)
04/07 - Kastanienkeller, Berlin (GER)
04/08 - Juzi, Göttingen (GER)
Alpaca Sports - Just for fun (video)
PSL has the premiere of the new video "Just for fun" from Swedish indiepop naifs Alpaca Sports: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2012/03/19/premiar-alpaca-sports-just-for-fun/