Tag: News

Harald Björk - Din (video)

Beware of endless streams of planes, trains, buses, etc. "Din" is from Harald Björk's new album "Bigfield", out now via .

Thee Attacks - Let the snow fall

Danish act Thee Attacks are streaming a new Christmas tune at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/theeattacks

Jónsi - New piano song

Jónsi is giving away a new track to coincide with the release of the live CD/DVD album "Go live": http://jonsi.com/go_live_download

Alternativ Julekalendar 2010: Sleep Party People

The Norwegian "Alternativ Julekalendar" is alive once again, except this time they are branching out with Danish act Sleep Party People as their first featured act: http://www.alternativjulekalender.no/2010/12/1

Pitchfork top videos for 2010

CEO, Jonna Lee/iamamiwhoami and Röyksopp are among Pitchfork's top video picks for 2010: http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7898-the-top-music-videos-of-2010/1/

We Live in Trenches - Black Friday (video)

The first official video from We Live in Trenches' debut album "Modern hex", now available on CD via in addition to the original vinyl on . Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5HaDvqb18Q

Top 10s for 2010

It's December so that means it's time once again for our annual top 10 lists! First up: John Roger Olsson of The Grand Opening/Hearts No Static/Will Gambola Sing
There's still a few slots available should any readers, in the music biz or otherwise, care to contribute -- simply get in touch and we'll work out the details.

Ison & Fille - Stationen

I wouldn't be surprised if this gets pulled, but a new Ison & Fille single is always worth checking out.

Marit Bergman - 4'33"

Marit Bergman covers John Cage: http://www.myspace.com/maritbergman/music/songs/4-33-%28John-Cage-cover%29-77192810

New website, free EP from Sellout! Music

Norwegian indie label has a new website and a new EP from Munn til Munn Metoden posted for free download: http://www.sellout.no/

Trust Me picks up Sacred Harp

has announced the signing of Oslo-based act Sacred Harp and will be releasing their debut full-length "Window's a fall" in mid-February. Hear a couple sample tunes/read more: http://trustmerecords.com/nyheter/sacred-harp-nytt-band-til-trust-me/
Kinda dark and rustic sounding, pretty cool.

Tambourhinoceros adds four to roster

Danish label has signed four new acts for album releases in early 2011, including Iceage, FCAN, Thulebasen and ex-Shout Wellington Airforce vocalist Bastian Kallesøe's new solo act The New Spring. Read more: http://tambourhinoceros.net/home/2010/all-good-things-come-to-those-who-wait/

Viola - Wayne Coyne, be our Santa Claus

It's December in Finland, so that means yet another new song from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-12-wayne-coyne-be-our-santa-claus

Promoe down under

Swedish rapper Promoe is heading to Australia and bringing fellow Looptroop Rockers member Cosmic along:

12/29-30 - Woodford Folk Festival 12/31 - Private Party, Brisbane 01/01 - Summadayze Festival, Adelaide
01/05 - Tone, Sydney
01/06 - The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
01/07 - The Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne
01/08 - The Bird, Perth

Alexis Weak album gets release date

confirms that the new Alexis Weak album "Till minne av" will be released on January 17.