Tag: News

Robert Svensson - The madness (video + mp3)

The new Robert Svensson single "The madness". Download the mp3 here: http://nomethod.se/?p=403

I'm From Barcelona - Get in line (video)

I'm From Barcelona's latest. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCPvRLrzp5U

Miss Li - I can't get you off my mind

The new Miss Li single, due out February 16, is called "I can't get you off my mind" and can be previewed here. Look for the new full-length album "Beats & bruises" on March 16.

Sielun Veljet returns

Finnish act Sielun Veljet is back and will be playing their first-ever show in 20 years at Ilosaarirock in Joensuu, Finland on July 16. They also have a new single out called "Nukkuva hirviö" which you can preview here: http://www.sielunveljet.com/

New stuff on the way from Adult Crash

Out next via , a new 4-song EP from Stockholm hardcore act Nitad and a 12" from Uppsala's Obnoxious Youth.

Stranded singles club: Håkan Hellström

The next entry in the single club after Graveyard's "Hisingin blues" will be a psychedelic remix of Håkan Hellström's "Dom där jag kommer ifrån" as done by Devil McDoom. Cover art is being handled by Jens Fänge and each copy will feature a unique hand-painted illustration.

New Black Audio out now

Been awhile since we've heard anything new from Finnish blues weirdos Black Audio, but now they're back with a new LP on called "Endurator": http://www.ifsociety.com/item/black_audio-endurator-lp

Canisius goes drone

Keith Canisius (Rumskib) is starting a series of digital-only album releases with "The oceanic voyage", a collection of various b-side and early works in what he says is his "heavily manipulated ambient drone"-mode. Samples/details: http://darla.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=38987

The Raveonettes back to the US in late March

New North American dates for The Raveonettes:

03/30 - Theatre of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
03/31 - Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA
04/01 - La Tulipe, Montreal, QC
04/02 - Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON
04/03 - Magic Stick, Detroit, MI
04/05 - Southgate House, Newport, KY
04/06 - Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL
04/07 - Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, MN
04/08 - The Firebird, St. Louis, MO
04/09 - The Record Bar, Kansas City, MO
04/11 - Granada Theater, Dallas, TX
04/12 - Emo's Alt Lounging (Outdoor), Austin, TX
04/13 - Fitzgerald's, Houston, TX
04/15 - The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
04/16 - Cat's Cradle, Carrboro, NC
04/17 - Black Cat, Washington, DC
04/18 - Pearl Street, Northampton, MA
04/20 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
04/21 - Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
05/04 - Glasshouse, Pomona, CA
05/05 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
05/06 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
05/07 - Belly Up Tavern, San Diego, CA
05/09 - The Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa, CA
05/10 - Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco, CA
05/12 - Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
05/13 - Neumos, Seattle, WA
05/14 - The Venue, Vancouver, BC

New to Knoppar: Old Amica and Johannes Vidén

has added two new artists to their roster: Old Amica and Johannes Vidén. Preview new releases from both artists at the label's website: http://thehomeofknoppar.com/

Docenterna to release a new album in March

Swedish punk/pop act Docenterna will be releasing a new album on March 9 called "Medan vi spelar pop" and will be celebrating with a show at Strand in Stockholm. As to what the band sounds like in 2011, I have no idea and I can't really say I'm all that thrilled to find out. But who knows? Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.

The Genuine Fakes get US release w/bonus disc

US label has licensed Swedish powerpop act The Genuine Fakes' latest work "The striped album" for release over here and will be throwing in a bonus disc featuring five previously unreleased tracks. More info: http://tinyurl.com/tgf-koolkat

When Saints Go Machine confirm new record

Danish act When Saints Go Machine have confirmed their new album "Konkylie" for release on May 16.

Coming soon from HOOB: Nils Berg Cinemascope

Coming on April 27 via , the debut album from Nils Berg Cinemascope, a 3-piece jazz combo that performs live with their favorite artists via YouTube. Not sure as to how that will translate on record, but I'm definitely curious to hear it.
Also on the way from HOOB on March 16: the duo Josef & Erika's third album "Flood", on which they are joined by a brass trio of tuba, French horn and flugelhorn.

I'm Kingfisher - Smile with your 1000 teeth (video)

The blog has the premiere of I'm Kingfisher's new video "Smile with your 1000 teeth": http://blogs.playgroundmusic.com/intlpub/guest-blogger-im-kingfisher-smile-with-your-1000-teeth-video-premiere