Jenny Wilson - Work
"Work" is the first single from the new Jenny Wilson album "Blazing". Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu-Ea5bu_0
Tag: News
From The Perishers to A Lanky Swede
The Perishers frontman Ola Klüft has relocated to my neck of the woods (sort of... Vancouver BC) and will be releasing a solo album under the name A Lanky Swede. Hear a few tunes at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/alankyswede
In Flames sign int'l deal with Century Media
Following on earlier news concerning In Flames signing with in Sweden, it was also announced today that the band signed with for the rest of the world. Read the press release at Lambgoat: http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=16028
Presenting: Lonely Home of Man
New occult violin/organ sounds from a member of Originalljudet, check it out: http://soundcloud.com/lonely-home-of-man
Recommended!
99 Minutes #9
Episode #9 of Listen to Norway's podcast series "99 Minutes" is now online: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011032810315870361181
Matti Bye + Mattias Olsson - Elephant & castle
"Empty chairs", the song streaming about, comes off of the album "Elephant & castle", a new musical collaboration between Matti Bye, a Swedish artist known for his soundtrack work, and the prolific analog/keyboard enthusiast Mattias Olsson. Said album "was created in relation to the photographic work of Martina Hoogland Ivanow," whose images provided inspiration for the music during the recording session, fourteen prints of which will also be including in the LP's box along with a phonograph cyclinder. The official release date is April 24 via .
Little Dragon announce new album
Swedish electro/soul act Little Dragon will be releasing their third album "Ritual union" on July 12. Listen to the new track "Nightlight" at Pitchfork: http://pitchfork.com/news/42007-little-dragon-announce-new-album/
SVT to air Robyn doc
SVT will be premiering a new comprehensive on Swedish popstar Robyn on April 16, which I can only hope will eventually receive a broader/subtitled release eventually.
Stockholm Boat Sessions: Penny Century
Who can resist Penny Century playing live for Stockholm Boat Sessions? And why would you want to? Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_jvYNbZeI
Panter announce new EP
Swedish indie act Panter has announced that their new EP "Newlyweds arrived" will be released on May 14. Expect samples online soon.
DW - Nine lives (video)
Swedish "nu-italo" duo DW (nee Darkwoods) have a new video for "Nine lives", the first single off their debut EP "Pink shades": http://vimeo.com/21478745
Under the Radar reviews PB&J
Under the Radar weighs in on the new Peter Bjorn and John album "Gimme some": http://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/gimme_some/
Next In Flames album coming via Razzia
will be releasing the next In Flames album in Sweden. Entitled "Sounds of a playground fading" and recorded with Roberto Laghi, Daniel Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo at the band's own IF Studios in Göteborg, the official release date is June 15 with the first single "Deliver us" coming in early May.
Wars of the roses microsite
has a new microsite for Ulver's upcoming album "Wars of the roses": http://www.kscopemusic.com/ulver/warsoftheroses/
New tunes from Erik de Vahl
Erik de Vahl is posting new music on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/edvleaks