PopMatters reviews Korallreven

PopMatters is less impressed than most when it comes to Korallreven's debut full-length: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/150870-korallreven-an-album-by-korallreven/

Lissi Dancefloor Disaster - Pop musiiic (video)

The lead track from the new Lissi Dancefloor Disaster EP now has a video.

Liam Murray & Johan Gustavsson - Skuggorna

Liam Murray is a poet from Malmö working on his debut album which will feature him reading his words over background music provided by an array of Swedish artists. First up, a cut with friend-of-the-site Johan Gustavsson aka Jonas G Winther of Scraps of Tape/Tsukimono/Thee Gutted String. Other contributors include Lotta Wenglén and Polar City, plus a few who apparently have yet to be asked. Wait and see!

Dimbodius - Chastity fields (video)

Swedish artist Dimbodius returns with a new single after a 7-year absence.

New instrumental album from Susanne Sundfør

Can't believe I didn't hear a peep about this before it was released but I'm very curious to hear it: http://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Sundf%C3%B8r-A-Night-At-Salle-Pleyel/release/3239612
"A night at Salle Pleyel" is a new all-instrumental synth album from Norwegian artist Susanne Sundfør commissioned for the Oslo Jazzfestival and featuring fellow keyboardists Ådne Meisfjord (120 Days), Øystein Moen (Jaga Jazzist/Puma), Morten Qvenild (Susanna & The Magical Orchestra/In the Country) and Christian Wallumrød. More info: http://www.oslojazz.no/programENG.php?subaction=showfull&id=1184742916&archive=&start_from=&ucat=32&artistid=71&eng=1
A few short snippets available here: http://entertainment.telegraph.co.uk/a-night-at-salle-pleyel.html

The Tarantula Waltz - Kägelbanan (video)

Check out an excellent new song and video from Swedish artist The Tarantula Waltz.

Black Twig - Death scene

Soliti has posted a great new track from Finnish noisepoppers Black Twig for preview on SoundCloud. Look for their debut album "Paper trees" to be released on January 11.

Malignant tumor of the heart

Check out a great coldwave/synthpop mix compiled by Thomas Ekelund of Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words/Soma Sema/Trepaneringsritualen: http://www.mixcloud.com/DreadWords/malignant-tumor-of-the-heart/
It's not all Scandinavian, but don't let that stop you from checking it out.

Serenades live in the US

Serenades are coming to the US for a few shows in mid-December:

12/12 - Bardot School Night, Los Angeles, CA
12/13 - Bootleg, Los Angeles, CA
12/15 - Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY
12/16 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY

Black Guillemot - Knut Hamsun EP

Check out a new 3-song EP from Swedish indierock act Black Guillemot, a band featuring members from like-minded acts Jet Link and Since Our First Guitar

Daniel Ögren - Vandringssång

Preview a track from Daniel Ögren's upcoming solo debut "Laponia", due out November 30 via HOOB Records.

Listed: Årabrot, more

Årabrot is one of the guests for this week's "Listed" feature at Dusted: http://dustedmagazine.com/features/1003
Also posted over there today, a review of Finnish electronic artist Keränen's new album "Moon over Torrelorca": http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6757

Raveonettes rarities preview

Soundvenue is streaming a selection of tracks from the new Raveonettes "Rarities and b-sides" collection: http://www.soundvenue.com/nyheder/2011/11/18/hoer-dagens-rockballade-fra-the-raveonettes

Kronofogden split LP preview

Two new tracks from Swedish hardcore act Kronofogden off their upcoming split LP with Inkvisitionen.

Atlas Losing Grip - November tourshow (video)

Atlas Losing Grip, having fun on tour. Really well done actually -- great footage and even better editing.