The video for Logh's new single "Saturday nightmares" is now online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcPAd6IQSO4

Please note that I added a whole bunch of new Logh dates to the "In Concert" section in the sidebar. Test presses for the new 7" arrived yesterday and sound fantastic, so we're on-track to get the finished vinyl by the end of the month. BrooklynVegan readers may want to note that the b-side "Into the night" features Britta Persson and can be downloaded in the mp3 playlist area on the right (click the expand-bar at the bottom to find the link).

Logh's new single "Saturday nightmares" can now be streamed in its entirety at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/logh

MP3: Logh - Into the night

A new month means a new album of the month selection for the record club, so if you'll look to the right you'll see that March's selection is "Museum of future sound", the new skweee comp on the way from Flogsta Danshall. This disc is so fresh, it won't be ready for shipping until mid-month, but you can preview a few tracks at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/flogstadanshall
Want to learn more about the new sensation known as skweee? Start with wikipedia and venture onward!
Also note that the price of subscription has gone up another dollar to $12/mo, still a total steal considering all the extras you get for being a member. I'm gonna try to hold it at this price for awhile, but we'll see how it goes. I gotta cover costs, y'know?

The other exciting news for the day is that I've started taking preorders on the new Logh 7" I'm putting out. It's been sent to press, so I expect to have the finished product within 3-4 weeks at the most. In the meantime, I've posted the b-side for download 'cuz I know that a lot of people are excited to hear it. Logh + Britta Persson covering the theme to "Twin Peaks". How awesome is that?

Logh - Into the night (live w/Britta Persson)

Note that I have now posted the cover art and tracklist for my next release, Logh's final chapter in "The raging sun" 7" series: [click here]
The jackets are already done and the vinyl has been sent to press, so I'll probably start taking preorders at the end of the week.

MP3: Brick - Hole digger

I've done a Friday post on Brick before, but it's been about two years, so I think they're due for revisiting. They also work well as a precursor to our weekly Bear Quartet post as drummer Jejo Perkovic played with Brick before he joined BQ. Some folks might recognize frontman Patrik Instedt's maniacal vocals from the final Breach album "Kollapse", one of my all-time favorites. Patrik was also the man behind the camera for Logh's "A sunset panorama" DVD. However, before all that, he led Brick - Sweden's leading Jesus Lizard imitators. It pains me to say it as I love both bands, but the influence is obvious. Things is, many have attempted the same and failed, but Brick somehow pulls it off. The jagged rhythms, the jabbering, unintelligible vocals, even the slide guitar riff on the track I've posted today - all totally derivative, but done incredibly well. Too close for comfort for you? Just remember that a 1st rate Jesus Lizard clone is still about 1000x better than most of what Touch & Go puts out today.

Brick - Hole digger

The Harmacy does not like the new Logh album at all: http://theharmacy.blogspot.com/2007/02/logh-north-bad-taste-records.html

Logh has started a blog: http://loghblog.blogspot.com/
Also, I don't have the details posted on my label page yet, but I'll be releasing the 4th part of "The raging sun" 7" series. Some basic details can be found on the msgboard.

The Sound O.E
Me and Laureline
Cut n' Paste

There's a new batch of swedish indierockbands out there. The scene is very much alive and kicking, much thanks to bands like Seven Feet Four, Division of Laura Lee, KVLR, Alarma Man, Knife and Ape, LDOA and Logh. On this three track-EP, this Eskilstuna-based quintet deliver the kind of tunes that put them in the same league. I had often come to the conclusion that something was missing after hearing their previous recordings, but not anymore. This is well-played and tight indierock with hooks. Especially the title track that, if there's any justice in this world, should get more airtime and attention. It's about time these guys release another full-length.
- Jonas Appelqvist

New tourdates for Logh:

02/01 - Cafe de la Plage, Paris (FRA)
02/02 - Cafe Nun, Karlsruhe (GER)
02/03 - Salzhaus, Winterthur (CH)
02/04 - Tams Theater, München (GER)
02/06 - Magnolia, Milan (ITA)
02/07 - Schokoladen, Berlin (GER)
02/20 - AC 30, London (UK)
02/21 - Packhorse, Leeds (UK)
02/22 - Balcony Bar, Dundee (UK)
02/24 - Cavern Club, Exeter (UK)
02/25 - The Hope, Brighton (UK)
02/26 - Porth Mahon, Oxford (UK)

Logh has posted some snippets from their new album on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/logh
Sounds amazing, just like I expected.

Logh's forthcoming album "North" will be released in Europe via Bad Taste in the last week of March with other territories to follow shortly thereafter. Look for the band to tour heavily, beginning with Europe/UK in February, Scandinavia in April, more Europe in May and maybe even the US, Japan and/or Australia if they can make it happen.

Logh reports that their new album is done and have posted the song titles here: http://blog.myspace.com/logh
Expect a March 2007 release via Bad Taste. Listen to preview tracks here: http://www.logh.se/IV.html

Video mix: Katatonia, Nikola Sarcevic, Munck//Johnson, Frida Hyvönen, Thomas Dybdahl, more...

Logh has uploaded a new demo clip of the song "Black box" to their website: http://www.logh.se/IV.html