Baxter Stockman - Romance (video)
New stuff from Finnish pigfuckers Baxter Stockman off the 7" of the same name, due out tomorrow via . Not exactly safe for work.
Emil Nikolaisen signs with Smalltown Supersound
has signed prolific artist/producer Emil Nikolaisen of Serena-Maneesh: http://www.smalltownsupersound.com/2012/03/12/signing-emil-nikolaisen-serena-maneesh/
Not sure if that means his band or a solo project, but I'm sure we'll find out soon enough.
Dungeon Acid - Bliss
One side of the upcoming Dungeon Acid (Jean-Louis Huhta) C50, due out soon via .
The Hives announce new album, first single now streaming
The Hives will release their 5th album "Lex Hives" on June 1. Check out the first single "Go right ahead" via Rolling Stone: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-stream-the-hives-return-with-go-right-ahead-20120312
Little Dragon to support RHCP
Little Dragon will be doing a run of dates supporting Red Hot Chili Peppers in the US:
5/25 - Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO
5/26 - Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
5/28 - Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
5/30 - Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA
6/01 - Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
6/02 - Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH
6/04 - Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
6/06 - US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, OH
6/07 - KFC Yum Center, Louisville, KY
Tambourhinoceros signs Kala-OK
has inked a deal with Kala-OK (aka multi-instrumentalist Kristian Mondrup) and will be releasing his debut album "Reminiscence of a bodily blues" on April 11. Lead single "Stars are a sailing" (as posted above) features guest vocals and was directed by up-and-coming video artist (and Kristian's significant other) Shiyuan Liu.
Robert Johnson & Punchdrunks turn 20 with new LP
Swedish rockers Robert Johnson & Punchdrunks will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this year with the release of the new album "Cimetiére pour les vivants", due out mid-May via as a vinyl-only release. Expect live show dates to be announced soon.
Love Antell - Stjärna där (video)
PSL is premiereing the debut solo single "Stjärna där" from Florence Valentin frontman Love Antell: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2012/03/12/premiar-love-antell-stjarna-dar/
Forkboy - 1993-1999
and have teamed up to release a discography collection from Oulu, Finland-based noiserockers Forkboy. Details: http://www.kaos-kontrol.org/
Still Single recommends Black Bug
Still Single recommends Black Bug's "Police helicopter" 7" on : http://still-single.tumblr.com/post/18989611776/black-bug-police-helicopter-7-ep-hozac
Meet the Queens of SXSW
MTV Iggy talks to The Bombettes and Fallulah ahead of the two acts heading to Austin for SXSW: http://www.mtviggy.com/articles/meet-the-ladies-of-sxsw/