Hisingen blues trailer
A quick trailer for the new Graveyard album "Hisingen blues", due out in March. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqR0c3M8ORc
Tag: News
The Guardian vs the Black Hole Crew
The Guardian reports the new scene of necromantic noise coming out of Norway: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/feb/02/necromantic-rock-metal-norway
Of course, regular readers should already be well aware that they are talking about Haust, Okkultokrati and Årabrot, three of Norway's best. No idea what those commenters are thinking praising Turbonegro over these dudes as if the last 15 years didn't happen, but whatever. Remain ignorant and enjoy Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult.
Magnus Carlson & The Moon Ray Quintet - If I could only be sure (video)
Here's a new video clip recorded in the studio with Magnus Carlson & The Moon Ray Quintet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASEIBv0_Mco
Those Dancing Days - I'll be yours (video)
Yet another new video from Those Dancing Days, this time showing off a gentler approach than what we've seen recently. Apparently this is the fist official single from the band's upcoming album "Daydreams & nightmares", due out March 7 via . Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuXl9XfUhE
New documentary: Iceland: Beyond Sigur Rós
Iceland Music Export on "Iceland: Beyond Sigur Rós", a new not-for-profit 30m documentary on the Icelandic music scene which is available for free streaming online: http://www.icelandmusic.is/News/1684/Iceland--Beyond-Sigur-Ros---New-Music-Documentary--/default.aspx
Featured artists include Ólafur Arnalds, Hafdis Huld, Mugison, Bloodgroup, For A Minor Reflection, Seabear and more plus a number of behind-the-scenes folks such as journalists and producers.
Love CPR preview
Scandipop is previewing clips from the new September album "Love CPR": http://www.scandipop.co.uk/?tag=album-preview
Mutant Sounds: v/a - Tand mörkret!
Just posted for download via Mutant Sounds, the book/comp "Tand mörkret!" featuring a wide array of 70s/80s Swedish punk/postpunk/experimental eclecticism: http://mutant-sounds.blogspot.com/2011/02/va-tand-morkret-book-and-compilation-cd.html
If the acts I do know are any indication (Dom Dummaste, Ståålfågel, TV3, Kitchen and the Plastic Spoons), it's well worth grabbing.
Vote for the new Acid House Kings single
Acid House Kings are asking fans to vote for their next single: http://www.acidhousekings.com/
Röyksopp night at the BFI
Röyksopp will be making a special appearance at The British Film Institute on February 11 to unveil the video for their new single "Forsaken cowboy", among other festivities (and a DJ set): http://www.glasswerk.co.uk/news/national/12361/Royksopp+Bug+Night+At+British+Film+Institute
New Raveonettes album in April
The Raveonettes have confirmed that their new album "Raven in the grave" will be released on April 4.
Raubtier - En hjältes väg (video)
So is facing down bullies and losing badly some sort of Viking heroism? I'm not so sure I get it. Anyhow, love the smoking drummer, not so into the actual song itself.
The Rumour Said Fire - Passion (video)
Danish band The Rumour Said Fire's debut video. Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEs_zsGI_Vw
Grand Avenue singer gone solo
Rasmus Walter, frontman for Danish act Grand Avenue, is going solo. His self-titled debut will be out in April and the first single should be revealed next week.
Sort Sol prepares massive boxset
Gaffa reports that Sort Sol will be releasing an extensive 11xCD boxset featuring all eight of the band's studio albums plus three discs of bonus material including EP cuts, comp tracks, radio recordings and other such rarities: http://gaffa.dk/nyhed/46521 (in Danish)
Alibi Tom ready new record
Swedish indie act Alibi Tom reports that their new album "This sleeping" will be released on March 14 via . There will be a release show at Boy Rio in Göteborg on March 12 where the band will perform together with the chamber choir Krydda and a string quartet.