Magnus Ekelund & Stålet - Sameblod EP

Magnus Ekelund (ex-Elmo) has a brand new digital-only 4-song EP out now called "Sameblod", released via Teg Publishing.

Magnus Ekelund & Stålet - Utan er

It's Memorial Day here in the US and I don't have to do any "real" work so I'm not gonna spend any more time in front of the computer than I have to, but I am going to take the time to post a brand new single from ex-Elmo frontman Magnus Ekelund recorded with new backing band Stålet along with a little help from once-reclusive Swedish pop icon Jakob Hellman. Yes, the news as reported back in February was true and now the final result is ready for release via Teg Publishing, the label run by The Bells/Jonas Teglund, and will be followed by the full-length album "Svart flagg" ("Black flag") on July 6. The Swedish-literate can read more at Magnus' website, but I suggest just listening and letting the sound of his epic melancholy carry you away.

MP3: Magnus Ekelund & Stålet - Utan er (feat. Jakob Hellman)

Jakob Hellman + Magnus Ekelund = Utan er

Semi-reclusive Swedish music legend Jakob Hellman has recorded a new duet together with Magnus Ekelund (ex-Elmo) this past weekend: http://www.nsd.se/noje/artikel.aspx?ArticleId=5993323 (in Swedish)
The track is called "Utan er" and it will be featured on Magnus' upcoming solo debut "Svart flagg" which he is currently working on for release this spring. I do believe this is Jakob's first new recording since he guested on "Du min vän" from Nina Ramsby & Martin Hederos' 2006 album "Jazzen".

Magnus Ekelund - Jokkmokks Vintermarknad (landet utan gränser)

Magnus Ekelund (ex-Elmo) has written an unofficial anthem for his hometown of Jokkmokk and their winter market, a Sami tradition. Check out the clip directly on YouTube for full lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LJxMcpWvlo
More here: http://www.nsd.se/noje/artikel.aspx?ArticleId=5936583 (in Swedish)

Magnus Ekelund & Stålet - Stállu (video)

Magnus Ekelund of Elmo has a new band and a new video and it sounds great! Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGSO-jd14pc

Mother of the Forest - Ryka i ro

Swedish bedroom electro/goth act Mother of the Forest has a new EP posted for free download: http://motheroftheforest.blogspot.com/2010/09/ep03ryka-i-ro.html
Fellow Luleå residents Magnus Ekelund (Elmo) and Mattias Alkberg (The Bear Quartet/Neverna) both guest. Very recommended!

Sirius playlist week #36

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. TALK 1
02. Mindy Misty - Slippies
03. Fatboy - Bad news from pretty red lips
04. Viola - Puppies in the rain
05. Kite - Jonny boy
06. TALK 2
07. Code 64 - Progenitor
08. Familjen - Det var jag (This Is Head version)
09. Ved - Question for L Ron
10. TALK 3
11. Hope I Die Virgin - At crude garbage falls
12. Vidderna - Utanför
13. Ljudbilden & Piloten - Domedeijla mosse
14. TALK 4
15. Roll the Dice - Into the ground
16. Muxika77 - The mountain
17. Den Svenska Tystnaden - Afasi
18. Elmo - Young love
19. TALK 5
20. Bedroom Eyes - (Here's one for you) Underdog

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Magnus Ekelund live on a boat

Check out a Stockholm Boat Session with Magnus Ekelund (ex-Elmo): http://stockholmboatsessions.blogspot.com/2010/04/magnus-ekelund_08.html

Sirius playlist week #51

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU, special year-end top 10 edition:

01. TALK 1
02. Tyrant - The rebirth (reclaim the flame)
03. C.Aarmé - Dustin
04. Pintandwefall - Bird of the birds
05. Ironville - Sweet perfume
06. Dear Euphoria - Tell me
07. TALK 2
08. [ingenting] - Halleluja!
09. Agent Side Grinder - Die to live
10. Pistol Disco - Beat of the tune
11. TALK 3
12. The Bear Quartet - Carry your weight (Strange Maps remix)
13. The Fine Arts Showcase - Looking for your love
14. Wardruna - Dagr
15. TALK 4
16. Björn Kleinhenz - Fårö
17. Samuraj Cities - Spoonful of talk
18. David Åhlén - Stir our hearts
19. TALK 5
20. Elmo - Darkness falls

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Top 10s for 2009: It's a Trap!