PlugInMusic reports that Skold (aka Swedish artist Tim Sköld) will soon release his first new solo album in 15 years: http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/skold-ready-to-release-anomie-first-album-in-15-years
Entitled "Anomie", it will be released on May 10 via .
The Genuine Fakes have a new clean-looking website: http://thegenuinefakes.com/
They also send word that they'll be heading down to Spain in May as their album will soon be getting released there via .
"De månbleka tingen" is the first single from Mr Jones Machine's upcoming album "Monokrom", due out March 30 via , and here is the video. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iywTzPbcRj4
Melody Club's new video for their Melodifestivalen entry "The hunter" is now streaming at Aftonbladet: http://www.aftonbladet.se/webbtv/noje/musikvideor/article8647172.ab
I keep getting new emails about this thing every day, so I guess I better post it if I want them to shut up about it. Swedish electro act Suck Shaft are recent signees to and "Michal" is their debut single for the label. I am underwhelmed, but perhaps you may disagree. Direct link: http://www.vimeo.com/19626606
Can't say that I love the latest Last Days of April album "Gooey", but this single is a total keeper. The pedal steel seals the deal. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_z2n0uV_h0
Pitchfork has the premiere of the new Silje Nes video "Branches": http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/music-videos/1584-silje-nes/2494-branches/
Norwegian rockers Spirits of the Dead have now officially confirmed that their new album "The Great God Pan" will be released on April 4 and they will be immediately hitting the road in support. Upcoming dates:
04/15 - Little Devil, Tilburg (HOL)
04/16 - The Rambler, Eindhoven (HOL)
04/17 - The Garage, London (UK)
04/18 - Trix, Antwerpen (BEL)
04/19 - Feierwerk, München (GER)
04/23 - Dude Fest, Kalrsruhe (GER)
Here's a new video clip from jj for the tune "Believe" off the "Kills" mixtape: http://vimeo.com/20535080
The video for the new Torpedo single "Waiting for the fall" is now streaming at Gaffa: http://gaffa.se/tv/clip/622
New music from The Fine Arts Showcase off their forthcoming 7" split with The Tamborines. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtUVHsGM1Oo
There's a brand new episode of Off the Record online now with featured guest Uusi Fantasia plus a special appearance by Freeman: http://offtherecord.fi/uusifantasia/
Doktor Kosmos will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of two compilations, a best-of and a worst-of collection. More details to come.
Britta Persson is heading abroad for a few dates in May:
05/09 - Comet Club, Berlin (GER)
05/10 - Falkendom, Bielfeld (GER)
05/11 - Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL)
05/12 - Rotown, Rotterdam (NL)
05/13 - Ekko, Utrecht (NL)
New music from Countblast off the band's forthcoming 2LP, due out in May. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dyh2K8uFU0