Swedish icon Kajsa Grytt will be releasing a new album and autobiography in April, both under the title "En kvinna under påverkan". The album was produced by Jari Haapalainen and will be released on April 13, the book does not yet have a 100% confirmed date.
Bob Hund will be releasing the new single "Popsång (mot min vilja)" on February 21 with the new album "Det överexponerade gömstället" to follow on March 16.
Recent signees Riddarna will release their self-titled full-length debut on April 6.
has announced the signing of Stockholm-based beardos Obrero, a band that features ex-Protector vocalist Martin Missy. Expect an album in April, otherwise hear some sample tunes at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/obreroswe
Niels Nielsen released a new song just a week-and-a-half ago, but he's already got a follow-up -- check out his latest work "Whatever I feel" right here: http://nielsnielsen.bandcamp.com/track/whatever-i-feel
Swedish indiepoppers Billie the Vision & the Dancers are putting together a best-of compilation featuring cuts from all five of their albums for release this spring which will also include a bonus disc of various friends and role models covering their songs.
Peter Bjorn and John are featured in the latest episode of NPR's All Songs Considered: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/15/133758428/new-mix-peter-bjorn-and-john-fleet-foxes-and-more?sc=nl&cc=asc-20110216
Norwegian indie act The Megaphonic Thrift is giving away a new track via Filter called "Candy sin": http://filtermagazine.com/index.php/media/entry/mp3_the_megaphonic_thrift_offer_a_candy_sin_filter_exclusive
The band is also coming over for SXSW and has lined up a new NYC gigs in addition to their various showcases:
03/13 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY w/Arbouretum
03/14 - The Rock Shop, Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Vegan SXSW-send off party)
03/16 - Flavorpill/Musebox/I Rock I Roll/Bellhouse NY Day Party (SXSW), Austin, TX
03/19 - American Art Authority Day Party (4PM) (SXSW), Austin, TX
03/19 - Main showcase at Speakeasy (8PM) (SXSW), Austin, TX
Danish feminist music collective dameUlove has decided to shut down after seven years citing "damen er træt" (the lady is tired) and will be going out with a final party on March 26 at Folkets Hus in Copenhagen featuring Amalia, Heidi Mortenson, DJs Djuna Barnes, Rosa Lux and Ung Flugt, and more.
Ludwig Bell's new video for the song "Silvertejp". Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa4Snuk4iHI
There's a couple new tracks from Jeniferever up on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/monotreme-records/sets/jeniferever-dover-and-waifs
"Text & Musik" is the name of a new Swedish festival celebrating just that; two nights, two cities, twelve bands, including Mattias Alkberg, Kajsa Grytt, Pascal, Ulf Stureson, Conny Nimmersjö, Magnus Ekelund, The Bells, Hospitalet and more. The first night will take place July 27 at Kägelbanan in Stockholm and from there it will move to Storsjöyran in Östersund way up north for the 29th. Full details at Mattias Alkberg's website: http://www.mabd.se/?p=700
Swedish rapper Pato Pooh is giving away his new single "Kill Cupid" as a free download: http://patopooh.com/pato-pooh-kill-cupid-mp3/
Kellermensch will head to Germany in late April:
04/29 - 59:1, Munchen
05/01 - Knust, Hamburg
05/02 - Lido, Berlin
05/03 - Luxor, Koln
05/04 - Kleine Freiheit, Osnabruck
will celebrate 9 years as a label on March 1 with the release of a new digital-only 41-track greatest hits collection, simply titled "Best of". Featured artists include José González, Promise and the Monster, Zeigeist, Martin McFaul, Melpo Mene, Eskju Divine and Samuraj Cities.