Check out the new SVT program Klubbland for a 3-song live performance from Taken By Trees and then peruse the archives for more, including artists such as Familjen, Seabear and Johnossi: http://klubbland.se/2010/09/17/04-taken-by-trees/
Also maybe worth looking at for the Swedes, a bit more on the upcoming election and the various political songs of the moment: http://klubbland.se/2010/09/17/arets-basta-vallat-kan-inte-placeras-i-block/
Renown Swedish guitarist Georg Wadenius will release the new album "Reconnection" on October 25. Said record was produced with the assistance of Kleerup and includes an impressive roster of guest vocalists -- here's the tracklist:
01. Morning has broken (Frida)
02. Until we bleed (Kleerup)
03. Brothers in arms (Nina Persson)
04. Come back and stay (Peter Jöback)
05. Kärleksmorgon
06. Every little thing he does is magic (Rita Eriksen)
07. Sometimes (Helen Sjöholm)
08. Darkside (Kleerup)
09. Hymn
10. Don't give up (Nicolai Dunger & Silje Nergaard)
11. Reconnection
Long-running Swedish punk act Asta Kask has re-recorded their 1986 track "Varje val inget val" as a new version with updated lyrics and the title "Nya varje val inget val" and are giving it away as a free download here. Read the band's full statement (in Swedish) and get the lyrics at their website: http://www.astakask.com/
This week's top 20 Swedish album chart:
01. Robyn - Body talk pt.2
02. Robyn - Body talk pt.1
03. Oskar Linnros - Vilja bli
04. Darin - Lovekiller
05. Drifters - Stanna hos mig
06. Kent - En plats i solen
07. Anne-Lie Rydé - Dans på rosor
08. Pernilla Andersson - Ö
09. Mikael Wiehe - Ta det tillbaka!
10. Dungen - Skit i allt
11. Lisa Nilsson - 20 - En jubileumssamling
12. Stefan Sundström - 5 dagar i Augusti
13. Melissa Horn - Säg ingenting till mig
14. Britta Persson - Current affair medium rare
15. Lasse Stefanz - Texas
16. Eric Saade - Masquerade
17. Hoffmaestro & Chraa - The storm
18. Sonic Syndicate - We rule the night
19. Lars Winnerbäck - Tänk om jag ångrar mig och sen ångrar mig igen
20. Brolle - Best of
Virus are now streaming the unmastered version of the new track "Chromium sun" at myspace, a track they describe as "one of the most radical songs on the album": http://www.myspace.com/czral
Speaking of Thomas Skogsberg, here's a recent interview with him and another legend of Swedish death metal recording, Dan Swanö: http://diabolicalconquest.com/interviews/skogsberg_vs_swano.htm
For those of you (like me) who are into classic metal, Fenriz of Darkthrone has a new speed metal mix posted for download: http://afistinthefaceofgod.blogspot.com/2010/09/fist-in-face-of-god-presents-fenriz-aka.html
As always, a mixed lot of mostly unknowns, but well worth investigating.
Swedish noiserockers Traktor will release their new full-length "Early adopter" on November 1. 12" LP only plus download.
Nö Music runs down the list of the first confirmed acts for next year's By:Larm Festival, Norway's feature showcase for up-and-coming acts: http://www.nomusicmedia.com/2010/09/16/first-artists-announced-for-bylarm-2011/
Jeudah, the sideproject of Khoma frontman Jan Jämte and ex-Eskju Divine/Pg.lost bassist Kristian Karlsson, is reportedly on track to mix their debut album in November for an early 2011 release: http://www.khoma.se/?p=890
Bygdin, the sideproject of Kjetil Ovesen and Arne Stöy Kvalvik of 120 Days, will release their new album "II" on September 20 via . Hear a sample tune: http://hypecity.no/?p=853
has a new track from recent signees Fulmakten7 posted for free download: http://www.luxxury.se/
Faster Katt, one of my current favorite demo acts, will be going into the studio on November 5 to record four new tracks.
Fittingly dark, as it should be for a song concerning caves. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/14621338
A new single + video from Lissi Dancefloor Disaster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijDE36JjyMs