Linkoban - Like this (video)
"Like this" is the debut single from new Danish rapper/Lucy Love protegé Linkoban. Expect an EP this spring and an album later in the fall.
Tag: News
Out of Vogue teaser
A quick promo clip for the upcoming Out of Vogue 12" "The welfare year", the first new release on in over a decade.
Ef to Russia + vinyl reissue
Swedish postrockers Ef are heading to Russia for the first time at the end of the month:
02/23 - Avrora Zal, St Petersburg
02/24 - Plan B, Moscow
In other news, the band is having their 2008 album "I am responsible" reissued as a 2LP via German label in a newly remixed and remastered version put together by Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna, etc.). Official release date is February 8.
DJ 99 best of 2011
DJ 99 of Listen to Norway's excellent "99 Minutes" podcast series has assembled a Spotify playlist of his favorite tracks from 2011: http://listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012020212292683108262
Not everything is available to US listeners unfortunately, but it's still worth checking out.
Samuraj Cities - The thing the kids call rock & roll
Remember that No Sleep song? Looks like Samuraj Cities have reclaimed it as their own. As long as those guys are still making music, it's all good by me. The name they release it under is the least of my concerns.
Most Valuable Players - A hint
"A hint" is the brand new single from Swedish indiepop act Most Valuable Players. Purchase a piece of the cover art painting at the band's website: http://mostvaluableplayers.se/
Bob Hund - Låter som miljarder (video)
"Låter som miljarder" is the latest video from the always-dependable Bob Hund.
Choir of Young Believers - Nye nummer et
New music from Danes Choir of Young Believers off the band's upcoming record "Rhine gold", due out March 20 via . Full details: http://www.ghostly.com/releases/rhine-gold
Amanda Mair - Sense (video)
The premiere video from up-and-coming Swedish hype Amanda Mair.
Azure Blue - Seasons (video)
The Fader has the premiere of the new Azure Blue video "Seasons": http://www.thefader.com/2012/02/01/video-azure-blue-seasons/
Anja Bigrell - Brun dvärg
New music from Anja Bigrell, one-half of defunct duo and long-time IAT favorite Montys Loco. Expect a solo album later this year?
Bad Sounds Magazine now open
New Norway-centric webzine Bad Sounds opened its virtual doors today: http://www.badsoundsmagazine.com/
Among the first batch of content is a by:Larm primer and an interview with David Daja of Pirate Love.
New stuff from First Love, Last Rites in March
Umeå indierockers First Love, Last Rites are currently mixing their new record and will be releasing the first single in March.
Hexis: blackened post-metal hardcore?
Via The Living Doorway comes a heads-up on Danish act Hexis, a rare example of a band that's successfully able to combine elements of black metal and hardcore into something that's actually good! Seriously, give it a listen via Bandcamp and see what you think.