Iceage live @ WFMU
In case you missed it, Iceage played an in-studio live set for WFMU when they came over for their inaugural US tour: http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2011/06/ice-age-at-wfmu-mp3s.html
Tag: News
On vacation
One week at home followed by one week far far away from any computer. I'll try to chip away at the review pile over the duration, but don't expect regular news updates to resume until Monday, July 18.
Under the Radar reviews Shine 2009
Under the Radar reviews Finnish 90's-style pop revivalists Shine 2009: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/realism/
The Out Door talks to Hertta Lussu Ässä
Pitchfork column "The Out Door" talks to Finnish trio Hertta Lussu Ässä who have just released their debut album after many years together: http://pitchfork.com/features/the-out-door/7997-the-out-door-15/2/
Heroes & Zeros - Salt where the sugar should be
A new single from Norwegian act Heroes & Zeros showing off somewhat of a different less overtly dark/more straight-up indie/psych sound.
New Agent Side Grinder comp
French label has put together a 2CD set of music from Swedish industrial act Agent Side Grinder featuring one disc of their best studio tracks from both albums and the 2nd featuring their excellent live cassette-only release "Industrial beauty". Full details: http://www.manicdepressionrecords.com/artists.php?id_artiste=42&lg=uk
Viola - Summer shenanigans
Viola's new tune for the month of July is called "Summer shenanigans" and it's now available for streaming + free download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-07-summer-shenanigans
Hebosagil - Ura (sampler)
Hebosagil is now streaming 5/7 of their new album "Ura" at Soundcloud. Still very highly recommended.
New Bastard Priest coming in time for Kill-Town Death Fest
The new Bastard Priest LP "Ghouls of the endless night" has been confirmed for release in time for Kill-Town Death Fest which is happening in Copenhagen September 2-3, which the band will not be playing. Said album will be released in two editions, one limited with a gatefold sleeve and color vinyl.
Spinner interviews This Is Head
Spinner talks to Swedish kraut/pop act This Is Head: http://www.spinner.com/2011/06/29/this-is-head/
Early Radio Dept. gets vinyl treatment
For vinyl nerds who like their shoegaze dreamy and underwhelming, has reissued the first three albums from The Radio Dept. on 180g vinyl: http://www.labrador.se/shop.php3
Champagne Riot, the greatest there never was?
Not sure if this means Champagne Riot are done, but it's worth checking out for some insight into the trials and tribulations of being a blog-hyped band and what that really means: http://champagneriot2.blogspot.com/2011/06/read-through-for-your-download.html
Pitchfork reviews Vladislav Delay Quartet
Pitchfork reviews the new Vladislav Delay Quartet album "Debut": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15561-debut/
Grande Roses sign with Captiol/EMI
Grande Roses have been officially picked up by / and will be releasing their (excellent!) new single "Go home" (as posted for preview yesterday) on July 11 with the new "Hide EP" following on August 24. Best of luck to those guys reaching a larger audience, I've been a fan from the beginning and am happy to see their talent get validated.
Iceage is "Best New Music" (again)
More or less as expected, Iceage gets declared "Best New Music" at Pitchfork today with the release of their album "New brigade": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15576-new-brigade/