Absolut Noise interviews Riddarna
Absolut Noise talks to Riddarna about their new album "Bakom molnen": http://www.absolutnoise.com/2012/03/riddarna-bakom-molnen-album-review-edward-forslund-interview.html
Listen to Norway: A walk on the dark side
Listen to Norway has assembled a Spotify playlist showcasing some of the best heavy music their country has to offer: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012030916030445138933
Epidemics - I don't get it (video)
New stuff from Umeå pop-punk act Epidemics. Expect an EP from the band later this year.
Jasper TX
The black sun transmissions
Fang Bomb
"The black sun transmissions". It's a pretty typical dark ambient / drone album title, isn't it? Thankfully, this latest [and last, apparently -ed.] full length by Swede Dag Rosenqvist isn't pretty typical at all, building on the promise of his previous efforts which, to these ears at least, fell well short of the originality mark. This is five tracks of uneasy instrumentalism channelled through the psyche of someone who knows how to instil a subconscious fear into the listener. From its disturbing, psychological mind mess opening, it waxes and wanes and meanders through a variety of eerie soundscapes and emotions to arrive at a passage of heartbreaking beauty in closing track "White birds". The only way to listen to this and experience its full effect is through a good set of headphones. Any other way is sacrilege. Rosenqvist really has hit the nail on the head this time around.
- John Norby
Summer Heart to Nomethod
has signed Swedish chillwave/pop act Summer Heart and will be releasing their debut album "About a feeling" on April 25, both on CD and vinyl. The first single "A million times" will be out on March 26.
Soviac - Fear (video)
PSL has the premiere of the new Soviac video "Fear": http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2012/03/08/premiar-soviac-fear/
Mofeta & Jerre - Lilla flicka (live video)
Check out an excellent video of Swedish hip-hop act Mofeta & Jerre performing a live version of "Lilla flicka".
MP3: Carolina Wallin Pérez - Sanningen
Carolina Wallin Pérez' album of Kent covers was pretty damn good, but her single "Sanningen" shows she's no slouch when it comes to her own self-penned material. Look for her new album "Där vi en gång var" to be released on April 25 via .
Carolina Wallin Pérez - Sanningen
Live at the Office: Katzenjammer
Check out Katzenjammer doing the Live at the Office thing for Listen to Norway/NRK at the Norwegian HQ of Spotify. Great band, very recommended!
New stuff from Cold Meat Industry
Renown Swedish dark ambient/industrial label has been keeping a low profile the past few years, but they're back now with new releases from Dahlia's Tear, Raison d'Être and Atrium Carceri. Read more: http://www.coldmeat.se/home.html
Pasadena album coming in late March, details posted
has posted cover art and tracklist details for the upcoming Pasadena double-album "Greetings from Pasadena", due out March 26: http://razziarecords.se/releases_details.asp?id=1132&artist=Pasadena
Agent Side Grinder to tour Europe
Agent Side Grinder will be touring Europe in May and here are the first set of confirmed dates:
05/07 - Logo, Hamburg (GER)
05/08 - Komma, Stuttgart-Esslingen (GER)
05/09 - Patronaat, Haarlem (NL)
05/10 - Nambucca, London (UK)
05/18 - Coq d'Or, Olten (CH)
05/20 - Magnet, Berlin (GER)
Peshi - Gone (video)
A solid new mellow hip-hop track from Swedish MC Peshi, production by Flyphonic Beats. Grab the full-length track via Kingsize: http://www.kingsizemagazine.se/News.aspx?ArtNo=24418
Wolfbrigade - Peace of mind
At long last, new music from Wolfbrigade. The band's new album "Damned" will be out April 24 via /.
Fenriz' Band of the Week: Avfall
Fenriz's latest Band of the Week: Norwegian crust/metal act Avfall. Check out their demo at Bandcamp.