Kapten Röd - Saknade vänner
Preview a new tune from Swedish reggae artist Kapten Röd over at YouTube: http://youtu.be/isHFcPK0eSs
Tag: News
Progress announces new comp
has confirmed the tracklist for their upcoming mid-priced label profile comp "Born//Evolve//Progress Volume 3", due out July 6: http://www.facebook.com/notes/progress-productions/bornevolveprogress-volume-3-is-coming/10150261013906255
Lots of previously unreleased tracks including new stuff from recent signing Henric de la Cour, among others.
PB&J present the All You Can Eat Tour
Peter Bjorn and John will be coming back over in August for yet another tour, this time with a number of longer residencies in various cities:
08/24 - Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
08/25 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL
08/26 - Majestic Theatre, Madison, WI
08/27 - First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
08/28 - Schuba's, Chicago, IL
08/29 - Schuba's, Chicago, IL
08/31 - Grog Shop, Cleveland, OH
09/01 - Magic Stick, Detroit, MI
09/02 - Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON
09/03 - Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON
09/05 - La Tulipe, Montreal, PQ
09/07 - House of Blues, Boston, MA
09/09 - 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
09/10 - Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA
09/12 - Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY
09/13 - Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ
09/14 - Highline Ballroom, New York, NY
09/15 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
09/16 - Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY
09/17 - Toad's Place, New Haven, CT
09/18 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
09/22 - Plaza Theater, Orlando, FL
09/23 - Bardot Miami, Miami, FL
09/24 - Czar Imperial Ballroom, Tampa, FL
09/25 - Club Downunder, Tallahassee, FL
09/26 - One Eyed Jacks, New Orleans, LA
09/27 - Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
09/30 - Belly Up, Solana Beach, CA
10/01 - Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
10/03 - The Smell, Los Angeles, CA
10/04 - Echo, Los Angeles, CA
10/05 - El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
10/06 - Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
10/07 - New Parish, Oakland, CA
10/08 - Slim's, San Francisco, CA
Jonas Lundqvist - Du, drömmar & jag (video)
Jonas Lundqvist (nee Jonas Game) now has a video for his new single "Du, drömmar & jag". Direct link: http://youtu.be/j6JgEPI0cgk
Loud as Light - Dead end (video)
"Dead end" is the new single from Loud as Light, the band that formed from the remains of The Idle Hands. Look for their Dan Swanö-produced album "Aerial view" to be released this coming fall.
Nordwall CS to get CD treatment
Joachim Nordwall's "Ignition" cassette will be getting a release on CD this coming September via with an exclusive bonus 7" thrown in for good measure. 100 copies only so they probably won't last long.
Copenhagen Records begets Copenhagen Beta
has launched a new website called "Copenhagen Beta" featuring all sorts of various multimedia content from the label's roster, including live sessions, interviews and more: http://www.copenhagenbeta.dk/
Cosmos starts hip-hop imprint
has started a hip-hop sublabel called to be managed by Kent Gillström. The first release of the new imprint will be a sequel to the popular "Evolution" comp called "Dopeness", once again put together with the assistance of DJ/journalist Ametist. Read more: http://cosmosmusicgroup.com/index.php?newsdetail=34
Kellermensch sign with Universal in Germany
Danish act Kellermensch have signed with in Germany who will be releasing the band's first international album on June 24, a collection of eight tunes from the self-titled debut plus all four cuts off the more recent "Narcissus" EP. Naturally the band will be playing a number of shows over there in support and you can head to the band's website for for the lowdown: http://www.kellermensch.com/tour.html
Frida Selander - Brainy business (video)
A new video from Frida Selander. Direct link: http://youtu.be/tCjcACJ75T8
Download the track here along with a bonus live version: http://www.fridaselander.com/brainybusiness/
Serenades - Birds (video)
PSL has the premiere of Serenades' new video "Birds": http://psl.svt.se/psl/2011/05/24/extra-extra-videopremiar-serenades-birds/
Remember, Serenades = Markus Krunegård (Laakso) + Adam Olenius (Shout Out Louds).
Stranded signs Ram Di Dam
imprint has added Ram Di Dam to their roster and will be releasing their new single "Leave a mark" on May 25 as part of the label's 7" series. Preview at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ram-Di-Dam/212023368811007
Map of Moscow - Sleep alone (video)
New music from Darlarna, out now on which I believe is the label arm of the festival. Direct link: http://youtu.be/7BnnAva_Q-8
Fredrik touring in June?
I hear word that Fredrik will be coming over in June for a few select live dates with member Ola Lindefelt sticking around for a solo tour endeavor afterwards. Expect details soon.
HOOB signs Le Système
Swedish jazz label (Thus:Owls, The Stoner/Nils Berg, etc.) has announced the signing of organ/drum duo Le Système and will be releasing their debut album in October.