IT'S A TRAP! Scandinavian Music Journal

Goodbye Viola

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:10:01 -0800

Viola bids farewell with one last tune after 12 years as a band and a grand total of 85 songs, including 33 given away for free during the run of their monthly Viola Music Club: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-12-goodbye-viola
The reason: Tommi Forsström, 1/2 of the band, is moving to the US.

Viola - Saddened yet hopeful

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:34:01 -0700

Once again, it's November in Finland so that means it's time for another new tune from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-11-saddened-yet-hopeful
November 2011's selection is an old song that was never properly recorded before, but was an old favorite at many acoustic shows.

Viola - Maybe you're dreaming

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:16:49 -0700

Viola's brand new tune for the month of October is called "Maybe you're dreaming" and is now available for free download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-10-maybe-youre-dreaming

Viola - Informageddon

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:25:50 -0700

It's September in Finland, so that means it's time for yet another new track from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-09-informageddon

Viola - I like sad satellites

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:24:05 -0700

Viola's new tune for the month of August is a cover of member Tommi's old band sissy spacek and the song "I like sad satellites": http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-08-i-like-sad-satellites

Viola - Summer shenanigans

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:04:40 -0700

Viola's new tune for the month of July is called "Summer shenanigans" and it's now available for streaming + free download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-07-summer-shenanigans

Viola - Heartstring theory

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:47:43 -0700

Viola's new song for the month of June is a tender number featuring only vocals and violas as a teaser for the upcoming annual Viola Day show on June 3 which will feature a full set of "Viola and violas play(ing) Viola!": http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-06-heartstring-theory

Viola - Break the news gently

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:14:24 -0700

As always, a new month means a brand new tune from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-05-break-the-news-gently
May 2011's cut is called "Break the news gently" and is described as "a nostalgic trip in time to the bittersweet memories of 80's school discos."

Viola - Elämän iskelmä

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:13:20 -0700

Viola always does something entertaining for their April track-of-the-month and their latest is no exception: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-04-elaman-iskelma
Last year was black metal, this year it's... Finnish schlager. Needless to say, I love it.

Viola - Suddenness

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:14:38 -0800

Viola's new free track for the month of March is now up: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-03-suddenness

Viola - The loners

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:13:20 -0800

February in Finland means a new song from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-02-the-loners
This month's pick is an old song from 2002 called "The loners" that was never released, now finally recorded in an acoustic version.

Viola - Newest hottest whatever

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:22:59 -0800

Viola continues to give away a new track every month and it looks like 2011 will be no different: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-01-newest-hottest-whatever

Viola - Wayne Coyne, be our Santa Claus

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:23:13 -0800

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

Viola - Astromelancholia

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:57:50 -0700

A new month means another new song from Viola; go get it here: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-11-astromelancholia

Viola - La formule du bonheur

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:22:07 -0700

Viola's new free track for the month of October is now posted for free download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-10-le-formule-du-bonheur
Also be sure to check out this short film on Finnish free-skiing featuring the Viola track "Breathtaker": http://hello.flatlightfilms.com/

Sirius playlist week #36

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:23:55 -0700

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.

Viola - Puppies in the rain

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:18:21 -0700

I guess it's September in Finland, so that means another new track from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-09-puppies-in-the-rain

Viola - Traitor on the inside (Red Carpet cover)

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:33:16 -0700

Viola's free song for August is a cover of friends and countrymates Red Carpet and their song "Traitor on the inside": http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-08-traitor-on-the-inside

Sirius playlist week #29

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:25:07 -0700

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

01. Champagne Riot - A friend of a friend
02. TALK 1
03. Hur Högt - Hur högt
04. Karl X Johan - Flames
05. Nils Bech & Krazy Fiesta Arkestra - Drunk love
06. TALK 2
07. Håkan Lidbo - Zuzuvela
08. Jasmine Kara - Try my love again
09. Kaka - Below this sun
10. Viola - Neon lightning
11. TALK 3
12. Supersci - Snap out of it
13. Haleiwa - Vibraandaman
14. Korallreven - The truest faith
15. TALK 4
16. Robyn - Dancehall queen
17. Hunt - Ashes of a secret heart
18. Rasmus Kellerman - Where do you go at night
19. TALK 5
20. Tutankamon - Have you ever been in love?

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.

Viola - Neon lightning, more

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:30:46 -0700

A new month means a new tune from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-07-neon-lightning
Also, check out their entire metal covers set from their annual "Viola Day" concert on June3: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-07-neon-lightning

Viola - Popsicle summer

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:01:03 -0700

As always, a new month means a new tune from Viola for free download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/

Sirius playlist week #19

Mon, 10 May 2010 11:16:34 -0700

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

01. Sweatmaster - Turnover
02. TALK 1
03. Viola - Leave it all again (feat. Bääbs)
04. Regulations - Down the street
05. The Bear Quartet - Sweet beef
06. TALK 2
07. Mattias Alkberg - Lys upp mig en stjärna
08. Susanne Sundfør - Turkish delight
09. The Skull Defekts - Remain in cruxus (dub)
10. TALK 3
11. Obliteration - Ingesting death
12. Zombiekrig - Håll käften ge mig dina pengar
13. Grande Roses - The astronaut
14. Brutus - Solution
15. TALK 4
16. Ikons - Guns
17. Rising - Grail of bone
18. The Aches - Dancing syllables
19. TALK 5
20. Eskatol - Fane av løgner

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.

Viola - Leave it all again (feat. Bääbs)

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:14:23 -0700

It's already May in some parts of the world, so that means it's time for a new track from Viola: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-05-leave-it-all-again
This latest song features guest vocals from Bääbs and is said to be a bit more AOR/R'n'B than usual.

Viola - Chaos shall reign!

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:08:41 -0700

Finnish synthpop act Viola are celebrating the 1st anniversary of their free singles club with something completely different: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-04-chaos-shall-reign

Viola - Fade to white

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:28 -0800

A new month means a new free track from Viola and their latest is called "Fade to white". Check it: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-03-fade-to-white

Viola - Heart breaks into a song

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:52:27 -0800

A new month means a new song for free download from Viola and their latest is called "Heart breaks into a song": http://www.violamusicclub.com/

Sirius playlist week #2

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:38:45 -0800

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

01. November - En ny tid är här
02. TALK 1
03. Viola - 2010s (maybe the world won't end)
04. Love Is All - Kungen
05. Niels Nielsen - We are youth
06. NEI - 40 rabbits
07. TALK 2
08. Voices Break the Silence - Lost
09. Oriel Joans - Knuckles whiten
10. Ljudbilden & Piloten - Arms and legs together
11. David Åhlén - Great is thy faithfulness
12. TALK 3
13. Sambassadeur - Sandy dunes
14. Folkvang - Stugsista
15. Nirvana 2002 - Slumber
16. TALK 4
17. Obliteration - Exterminate
18. Java - Smokescreen
19. Thee Gutted String - White
20. TALK 5
21. Grande Roses - The farm

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.

Viola - 2010s (maybe the world won't end)

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:10:45 -0800

Viola's first free track of 2010 is now available for download: http://violamusicclub.com/2010-01-2010s-maybe-the-world-wont-end
So are we really calling it the "twenty-tens"?

Viola - This year it will be different

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:18:26 -0800

Viola's free single for the month of December is Christmas-themed and is now available for download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/

Sirius playlist week #45

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:06 -0800

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

01. TALK 1
02. Marit Bergman - Höstvisa
03. Viola - No connection
04. Brothers of End - Why
05. TALK 2
06. Oriel Joans - Knuckles whiten
07. The Bear Quartet - Carry your weight
08. Kornstad - Oslo
09. TALK 3
10. The Amazing - Is it likely
11. Erik Enocksson - Non lupi
12. [ingenting] - Dina händer är fulla av blommor
13. TALK 4
14. Sivert Høyem - Empty house
15. Rickard Jäverling - May & Lee
16. Isolation Years - Let's step aside
17. TALK 5
18. Elmo - Young love

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.

Viola - No connection

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:10:37 -0800

Viola's new download single for the month of November is now available: http://www.violamusicclub.com/
The song is called "No connection" and is the final edition of their "autumnal triptych of holy melancholy."

Viola - Beautiful lost things

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:14:00 -0700

Is it October in Finland already? Viola's latest free download single is called "Beautiful lost things" and it's ready for the taking: http://www.violamusicclub.com/
In other news, the band recently penned a tune for fellow Finnish artist Bääbs (from Tv-resistori) called "You don't know tomorrow" for entry in the Eurovision Song Contest and apparently it's made it to the semifinals and can be heard here: http://euroviisut.yle.fi/
That is assuming of course that you can navigate the Finnish website (I can't).

Sirius playlist week #36

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:29:44 -0700

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

01. NEI - City of gold
02. TALK 1
03. Brothers of End - Why
04. Johndoe - Kvikkleire
05. Viola - Sea curtain
06. TALK 2
07. Marit Bergman - Höstvisa
08. Bad Hands - Bad hands (feat. Nina Kinert)
09. Aerial - I am TV
10. Tape - Brakes
11. TALK 3
12. Tsukimono - Mimilalanono
13. Superfamily - The songs of the weak will die
14. Unter den Linden - Motstånd i läder
15. TALK 4
16. The Bear Quartet - Carry your weight
17. Björn Kleinhenz - Show me love
18. Pets - Don't say your heart is broken (we know it's not)
19. TALK 5

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.

Viola - Sea curtain

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:11:16 -0700

Viola's new free giveaway single for the month of September is an autumnal number entitled "Sea curtain": http://www.violamusicclub.com/2009-09-sea-curtain

Sirius playlist week #32

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:15:14 -0700

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

01. TALK 1
02. Elias and the Wizzkids - Mr. Right Guy
03. Marit Bergman - Thoughts grow darker in the night
04. Jomi Massage - I see those who died
05. The End Will Be Kicks - Luleå Los Angeles La Paz
06. TALK 1
07. Viola - Shimmery summary (sha-la-la-love)
08. The Bear Quartet - Sailors
09. [ingenting] - Halleluja!
10. TALK 2
11. Erik de Vahl - Got it all
12. The Scrags - Twist at the graveyard
13. Trapdoor Fucking Exit - DOA
14. Iisole - The words
15. TALK 4
16. Death By Kite - Scared of heights
17. Sonic Ritual - Take the edge off
18. Mainliners - Olivia
19. Ted Gärdestad - Räcker jag till
20. TALK 5
21. Darkthrone - Hiking metal punks

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.

Sirius playlist week #27

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:51:53 -0700

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

01. TALK 1
02. Entombed - Kick out the jams
03. Ironville - The wild
04. Florence Valentin - 8 & 5
05. TALK 2
06. Sweatmaster - Calling Satan, let me in
07. Viola - Shimmery summery (sha-la-la love)
08. Marit Bergman - Thoughts grow darker in the night
09. Nutid - Bodensia
10. TALK 3
11. The Bear Quartet - Millions
12. Enter the Hunt - Fighters
13. The Sods - Irene the doorbell
14. Lacrosse - It's always Sunday around here
15. TALK 4
16. Mattias Alkberg - Jag är en antenn
17. Pintandwefall - Angus
18. Anna Maria Espinosa - Glowing with you
19. Arvid - Kan inte hålla dig kvar
20. Kristofer Åström - Come out
21. TALK 5
22. Björn Kleinhenz - Krokås

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.

Viola - Shimmery summery (sha-la-la love)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:16:26 -0700

Viola has a new summery pop track for free download as part of their monthly single series: http://www.violamusicclub.com/

Viola - A decade

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:50:03 -0700

Finnish act Viola's new free single for the month of June is a special celebration of their 10 years as a band and is called, appropriately enough, "A decade". Check it: http://www.violamusicclub.com/
The band will throw their usual annual birthday party Viola's Day Fest at Semifinal in Helsinki on June 3.

Sirius playlist week #19

Mon, 11 May 2009 11:06:47 -0700

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

01. Penny Century - Just because (feat. Mattias Alkberg)
02. TALK 1
03. Piroth - Fog dancers
04. Shogun Kunitoki - Riddarholmen
05. Elenette - Start; alla program; spel
06. TALK 2
07. The End Will Be Kicks - Sweets and filth
08. Viola - Nobodylovers
09. Pan Sonic - Maa
10. Antifilm - Here comes the son
11. TALK 3
12. Ingenting - Slapp in solen
13. Pixie Carnation - Fresh poems
14. David Åhlén - Spirit fall
15. TALK 4
16. The Fine Arts Showcase - The teenage order
17. Pinto - We breathe too much
18. The Opium Cartel - Better days ahead
19. Dag för Dag - I am the assassin
20. TALK 5
21. Aerial - All refrain

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.

Viola - Nobodylovers

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:56:22 -0700

Finnish electro-rockers Viola have their new single for May already available as a free download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/

Sirius playlist week #14

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:23:27 -0700

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

01. TALK 1
02. Small - Highway child
03. Seance - Invocation
04. Halph - New money
05. TALK 2
06. Anna Frank - Directions
07. Kristofer Åström - Me and the snakes
08. The Scrags - Mad passion
09. TALK 3
10. Randy - Who's side are you on?
11. Division of Laura Lee - Violence is timeless
12. Existensminimum - 1993
13. Familjen - Socker
14. TALK 4
15. The Fine Arts Showcase - Lovesick
16. Viola - Cute destroyer
17. Nitad - Nervvrak
18. Penny Century - Just because
19. TALK 5
20. Marions - Another hour
21. BJ Nielsen - Tummen upp
22. Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words - Facelessness erases every trace of humanity

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.

Viola - Cute destroyer

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:12:50 -0700

As promised, Viola's grand experiment with giving away their music begins with a new track called "Cute destroyer" which they say represents maybe a slight step back to our more guitar-oriented material." Head to their site to download: http://www.violamusicclub.com/

Sirius playlist week #9

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:47:59 -0800

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

01. TALK 1
02. Culkin - Breathholders
03. Max Peezay - Boven i droven
04. Detektivbyrån - En annan typ av disco
05. Billie the Vision & the Dancers - You'd better watch out, 'cause I like you
06. TALK 2
07. Sad Day for Puppets - Marble gods
08. Viola - The hardest hit
09. Samuraj Cities - Spoonful of talk
10. Kalle J - I skydd av mörkret
11. TALK 3
12. Murmansk - Vague language
13. Boeoes Kaelstigen - Radius (Dmitry Fyodorov Radius Relaxation Remix)
14. The Low Frequency in Stereo - Texas fox
15. David Åhlén - We sprout in thy soil
16. TALK 4
17. Paper - Out of it into it
18. Andreas Tilliander - Caught in a riot
19. On Volcano - Out of sight
20. Entombed - Seeing red
21. TALK 5
22. Säkert! - Någon gång måste du bli själv

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.

Viola to give away entire discography for free

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:47:50 -0800

Finnish act Viola, a longtime favorite of mine - they have a track on "Reader's companion volume two", has decided that from now on all their music will be free and posted for download right here: http://www.violamusicclub.com/
Not only that, the band also says that starting in April, they'll be posting a new song on the first of every month. There still might be some limited edition physical objects in the distant future, but the music will always be available to everyone. Says the band: "There are plenty of reasons for our new approach, but the one main thing is that releasing records hasn't been economically speaking very reasonable for us. And since we can create and record music practically without expenses we have decided to get rid of all intermediary agents like pressing factories and record shops so that people have a chance to get our music free of charge. This new method also creates a new spontaneity since there are no more waiting periods before getting our music to reach the ears of our listeners."

Sirius playlist week #3

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:26:10 -0800

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

01. Dyno - Don't speak love
02. TALK 1
03. Regina - Totuus minusta
04. Joenssu 1685 - Kill/shot/love
05. They Live - Magic glasses
06. TALK 2
07. Viola - We owe love
08. Orchestra Senza Tensta - The red elephant battles the bear
09. Livaventura - 2 out of nothing
10. TALK 3
11. Halph - Cheap points
12. Pacta - Sille
13. Scraps of Tape - Bring the heavy
14. TALK 4
15. Anssi 800 & Maria Stereo - Zion king
16. The Scrags - Psycho cyclone
17. Samtidigt Som - Vid mid sida
18. TALK 5
19. Seance - Wasted

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.

pHinnWeb on Viola's "Melancholydisco 2"

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:22:33 -0800

pHinnWeb on the new Viola album "Melancholydisco 2": http://phinnweb.blogspot.com/2008/12/artist-viola-various-artists-title.html

This week's radio show playlist

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:42:12 -0800

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

01. Eric Beyond - Step off
02. TALK 1
03. Hanna Hirsch - Ingen kommer sakna oss
04. Francis - Bad to the bone
05. KA SO RE - Dramatically keep you
06. Susanna - Jailbreak (ft. Bonnie "Prince" Billy)
07. TALK 2
08. Love Is All - Give it back
09. Agent Side Grinder - Lashes of flashes
10. Parker Lewis - Bash the cynicals
11. TALK 3
12. Moto Boy - Pie Jesu
13. Down In June - The enemy within
14. Masshysteri - Tvivel
15. Underwater Sleeping Society - Saw you at my funeral
16. TALK 4
17. Viola - We owe love
18. Convoj - The shovel
19. Celestial - Crystal heights
20. TALK 5
21. The Deer Tracks - Yes, this is my broken shield

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

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:02:27 -0800

As promised, here is a brand new song from Finnish melancholy pop act Viola: http://www.ifsociety.com/files/viola-we_owe_love.mp3
Preorder the new album "Melancholydisco 2" right here: http://www.ifsociety.com/item/viola-melancholydisco_2-cd

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:40:24 -0800

The tracklist for Viola's new remix album "Melancholydisco 2" has been revealed:

01. The hardest hit
02. Imaginary times (Hannulelauri remix)
03. Invisible revolution (Videovalvontaa remix)
04. We owe love
05. Outsider code (Regina remix)
06. Unreal life (I Was A Teenage Satan Worshipper remix)
07. Fleeting world
08. The deadweights (Black Audio remix)
09. Planet struck (Kiva Tekkno Supplies arena remix)
10. Ada bell (In A Montage)

The long-awaited disc finally goes out for pressing this week and should be available for order before the end of the month. Expect samples online shortly.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:12:36 -0800

Viola's long-awaited "Melancholydisco 2" remix album is finally done, mixed and ready to sent off for pressing. No exact release date yet, but assuming all goes well, expect discs to be ready by Christmas.

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:37:28 -0700

Viola pays tribute to departed friend and sound engineer Henry "Henkka" Waldén, a man who worked with many prominent Finnish punk/indie acts: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/news.php?newsid=54

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:32:14 -0700

If Society will be releasing the vinyl edition of the new Jolly Jumpers album "Fantom zone" on October 1 while German label TUG will be handling the CD. Listen at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/jollyjumpers

In other If Society news, the label promises that Viola's long-awaited remix album "Melancholy disco 2" will be ready by Christmas or they'll start selling the band's backcatalog for 1 EUR apiece. Names confirmed for the lineup include Regina, I Was A Teenage Satan Worshipper, Videovalvontaa, JS666, Black Audio and Hannulelauri, the latter of which can already be previewed at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hannulelauri

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:18:39 -0800

Here's the playlist for this weekend's radio show:

01. C.Aarmé - Blodet
02. TALK 1
03. Kaka - The hotspurs (the less we know the faster we go)
04. Bitch Boys - Automobile
05. Benea Reach - Rejuvenate
06. TALK 2
07. The Second Band - The urgency of now
08. Breach - Murder
09. Montys Loco - Criminal
10. TALK 3
11. Det Gamla Landet - Krutrök
12. Trapdoor Fucking Exit - Cardiac arrest
13. I Am Bones - Home is the one corner of hell that didn't catch fire
14. TALK 4
15. Madrugada - Look away Lucifer
16. Timo Räisänen - Sixteen
17. When - The king
18. TALK 5
19. Beyond Dawn - Increasing the gravity
20. Ljudbilden & Piloten - Plokk
21. As In RebekkaMaria - She lion (Pato Sick Hangover remix)
22. TALK 6
23. Robert Svensson - 1987 (ft. Adam Olenius)
24. Paper - To her
25. Animal Alpha - Even when I'm wrong, I'm right
26. TALK 7
27. Niccokick - The poet
28. Asha Ali - Coward heart
29. Viola - I don't know how to party
30. TALK 8
31. Voices Break the Silence - No matter if it's now
32. Marybell Katastrophy - Red red lips
33. Anna Ternheim - Shoreline
34. TALK 9
35. Ulf Ljusberg - Here, me
36. Sir Eric Beyond and the Avant-garde - Democracy
37. Once We Were - Carnival
38. Birds On Holiday - I had a plan
39. TALK 10
40. Björn Kleinhenz - Tredje Långgatan 26

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:49:25 -0800

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

01. Soviac - I got the ribbah
02. TALK 1
03. Downstairs - Peephole city
04. Moonbabies - At the ballroom
05. Tar... Feathers - You are lucky to have nothing
06. TALK 2
07. Truckfighters - Atomic
08. Jonas Kullhammar Quartet - Corny waltz
09. Mixtapes & Cellmates - Quiet
10. TALK 3
11. Norma - The dark
12. Karin Ström - Klaustrofobi
13. Vapnet - Tjernobyl
14. TALK 4
15. Montt Mardié - The windmill turns all the same
16. Motorpsycho - Hyena
17. Musti Laiton - Tämän iltainen
18. Holiday Fun Club - Hamburg in the night
19. TALK 5
20. Rigas - It's a shame
21. Repoman - Jawbone night
22. Iisole - The words
23. TALK 6
24. The Fine Arts Showcase - Modern love
25. Kasper Bjørke - Back & spine (Fidel Astro remix)
26. Promoe - Headache
27. TALK 7
28. Viola - Imaginary times
29. New Decade - While tonight still is
30. Promise and the Monster - Sheets
31. Trapdoor Fucking Exit - Choking on teeth
32. TALK 8
33. Totalitär - Nej vi ska inte ha nåt
34. Him Kerosene - Whatever get you by
35. The Social Services - Up in arms
36. Jens Lekman - The opposite of hallelujah
37. Boeoes Kaelstigen - Flir
38. TALK 9
39. Maia Hirasawa - And I found this boy

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:49 -0800

Red Carpet will be releasing one last 3-song CDR single for their final show on November 28 at Dubrovnik in Helsinki. Listen to two of them at myspace, including their cover of "Sad eyed disco dancers" by ex-labelmates Viola: http://www.myspace.com/redcarpetpop

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:52:26 -0700

Viola plans to work on their next album "Melancholydisco 2" this coming winter. As with the first one, it will include remixes of older material plus new stuff. Expect a spring 2008 release.

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The playlist for this week's radio show:

01. Timo Räisänen - My valentine
02. TALK 1
03. Torpedo - From Russia with love
04. Desert Planet - Breakout button
05. Ebba Grön - Mamma pappa barn
06. TALK 2
07. The End Will Be Kicks - Don Johnson
08. Skywriter - Where both worlds never meet
09. Skull Defekts - The secret
10. TALK 3
11. Tsukimono - Tokyo OEast
12. Kristin Asbjørnsen - Trying to get home
13. Enemy Alliance - Government subsidized ghetto
14. TALK 4
15. The Indecision Alarm - Where every fucking dream is killed
16. Dismember - Soon to be dead
17. Mixtapes & Cellmates - Moments
18. TALK 5
19. Kristofer Åström - All in
20. Pan Sonic - Virta 1
21. Ulver - Of wolf and fear
22. TALK 6
23. Mainliners - Olivia
24. 120 Days - Let me come down
25. Universal Poplab - 60 is the new 40
26. TALK 7
27. Dag Vag - Popitop
28. The Bombettes - Lust is the new black
29. Breach - Big strong boss
30. TALK 8
31. CS Nielsen - Black spots
32. Tape - Sand dunes
33. The Psyke Project - For us to see for us to help
34. TALK 9
35. Cortex - Shark boys die hard
36. Viola - I don't know how to party
37. Don't Be A Stranger - Lonely together
38. TALK 10
39. Broder Daniel - What clowns are we

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The playlist for my radio show this week:

01. Paper - My life is going under
02. TALK 1
03. Mr. Suitcase - You don't smile anymore
04. Camouflage - Violetta du
05. Majessic Dreams - Black out
06. TALK 2
07. Amorphis - Towards and against
08. Beyond Dawn - Among the sedatives
09. Don't Be A Stranger - Perfect problem
10. TALK 3
11. Totalitär - Nej vi ska inte ha nåt
12. Miss Li - I'm glad I'm not a proud American
13. Tiger Lou - A lucky escape
14. Oskar Schönning - Fraid
15. TALK 4
16. Karsten Pflum - Draworder
17. Anna Ternheim - Lovers dream
18. Front and the Factory Lies Beneath - Drown in misery
19. TALK 5
20. Midaircondo - Could you please stop
21. Pg.lost - Yes I am
22. The Perishers - Carefree
23. TALK 6
24. Pistol Disco - Upside down
25. Nasum - The system has failed again
26. Sweatmaster - Mystery
27. The Second Band - The modern age
28. Träd, Gräs och Stenar - In kommer gösta
29. TALK 7
30. Ultralyd - Low waist
31. Ambulance - Forever friends
32. The Social Services - Up in arms
33. TALK 8
34. Barra Head - Overseas
35. Sivert Høyem - Exiles
36. Viola - Imaginary times
37. TALK 9
38. Kornstad - Turkey, Texas

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The playlist for my radio show this week:

01. Pistol Disco - Walking with Jesus
02. TALK 1
03. Heroes & Zeros - Into the light
04. Vijaya - Your gun will never set you free
05. Convoj - My timekeeping heart
06. TALK 2
07. Darkthrone - Too old, too cold
08. A Perfect Friend - Rush hour
09. Death By Kite - Hiroshima
10. TALK 3
11. Fun - I've got a truck
12. Moonbabies - Walking on my feet
13. The Perishers - When I fall
14. TALK 4
15. Regulations - Police siren
16. Viola - Ordinary teenage sensation
17. Björn Kleinhenz - Starlit queen
18. TALK 5
19. Gravy - Glory to our brilliant name
20. Hero Dishonest - Stalin vs Hank Hardy
21. Sophie Zelmani - To know you
22. Ulver - Capitel III: Graablick blev hun vaer
23. TALK 6
24. Håkan Hellström - Ramlar
25. Abhinanda - Highway tonight
26. Single Unit - Passion, pirates & parasites
27. TALK 7
28. Kompjotr Eplektrika - Skulldrummantra
29. The Tiny - Just like you
30. Death Breath - Death breath
31. TALK 8
32. Entombed - Serpent speech
33. The Cardigans - Marvel hill
34. Soviac - I got the ribbah
35. TALK 9
36. The Bear Quartet - Put me back together
37. You Is Stupid - I am history
38. Paris - 60 minutes
39. The Process - Mot Sverige i tiden
40. TALK 10
41. Weeping Willows - I give you the morning

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Viola's 8th annual "Viola Day" fest will be on June 2 this year and the theme for the setlist is one-hit wonders. Read more: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/news.php?newsid=50

Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

New CDs from Finnish acts Fun and Viola just showed up on my doorstep - ~~look for 'em in the webstore shortly~~ Go on and get 'em!

Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Kristofer Åström's amazing new record "RainawayTown" is now available for non-Record Club subscribers and I also have the new The End Will Be Kicks "Ass of a friend" EP in-stock and ready for ordering as well. Lots more stuff on the way too, including new releases from Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words, Tobias Hellkvist, Viola, Fun and Mixtapes & Cellmates. Go shopping!

Viola Wonderabilia Jupiter

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

There's an unnatural beauty in darkness, in bleak moments spent looking out over cities that once held such magic, and reviewing events, now etched into memory, longing for cities we've long since departed, friends we haven't seen in years, and for that vibrant cord that seemed to tie us energetically to the unfolding events of the world around us. Viola's most recent release, "Wonderabilia", is a complicated portrait of barren expanses, of isolation, and of the beauty that is so often crafted within the shadows. While the album is based around a few simple mechanisms – dark pop sensibilities, electronic atmospherics, and powerful, building arrangements – "Wonderabilia" isn't an 'easy' record. There are songs that are immediately appealing, such as the openers "Unreal life" and "Stay unknown", but there are also songs that are difficult to fully appreciate on the first listen, or are, at the very least, augmented and better understood with repeated listens. During my first few run-throughs, I felt almost distracted by the glittering layer of electronics in a few of the songs, but the depths present themselves as I became more acquainted with the tone of the record and the songs themselves. This isn't at all to say the record is flawless, very few records are, but as a whole "Wonderabilia" functions extremely well. Viola have crafted a solid album from the fragments of daily unhappiness, from the influences of bands like Depeche Mode and New Order, and incorporated these splinters deftly into their own unique, flowing sound.

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Last night's playlist for my show on Sirius Blog Radio:

01. Isolation Years - Yellow cross on blue
02. TALK 1
03. Johndoe - Nattskift
04. Montys Loco - Wasteland
05. Once We Were - Cut corners
06. TALK 2
07. [ingenting] - Mycket vasen for ingenting
08. Margaret Berger - Robot song
09. Namur - Marching
10. Lampshade - New legs
11. TALK 3
12. Maia Hirasawa - Gothenburg
13. Mixtapes & Cellmates - Quiet
14. Fattaru - 100:-
15. Juvelen - Hanna
16. TALK 4
17. Säkert! - Allt som är ditt
18. Sonores - 16th of June
19. Detektivbyrån - E18
20. TALK 5
21. At the Gates - The swarm
22. Barra Head - Kill the lights
23. TALK 6
24. The Tough Alliance - Leg 7
25. Torpedo - My evil twin
26. Alog - Catch that totem!
27. TALK 7
28. Valley Days - 10k angels
29. A-ha - Celice
30. Victims - Who the fuck are we?
31. TALK 8
32. The Vicious - Alienated
33. Viola - Unreal life
34. Zweizz - Nowadays the only boring everything is so frustrating
35. Viktor Sjöberg - Winter guitars
36. TALK 9
37. Closer - The talker
38. Aerial - My god, it's full of stars!
39. The Kissaway Trail - La la song
40. Laakso - Italy vs Helsinki
41. The Psyke Project - Panic
42. TALK 10
43. C.Aarmé - We are the world

Next week: expect lots more killer jams including totally a brand new track from Closer and maybe even a spotlight set on post-rock/ambient music. Good times!

MP3: Viola - Ordinary teenage sensation

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

"Fast forward to the good parts." Indeed, the most ordinary of teenage sensations, especially in this age of ever-decreasing attention spans. Viola makes modern pop for the disaffected, a feeling they capture in both the lyrics and the music. This is dark music that works just as well on the dancefloor as on headphones in the bedroom. Alienation is a prevalent theme on the band's new album "Wonderabilia", a problem that seems to be growing in this modern age. I should know: despite my constant online interactions with people all over the world, I sometimes go days without ever straying too far outside since I work at home. Ah, the miracle of the Internet age! Simultaneously freeing and damning! It's no wonder I feel renewed teen angst as I get closer to my 30s.

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Viola has posted another taste of what's to come from thier forthcoming album "Wonderabilia": http://www.ifsociety.com/files/Viola-Since_Forever_Now.mp3
As mentioned before, it comes out April 4 via Jupiter.

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Viola has just posted the first taste of what's to come from their forthcoming album "Wonderabilia ": http://www.ifsociety.com/files/Viola%20-%20Outsider%20Code.mp3
Really looking forward to this one - it comes out April 4 on the Jupiter label.

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Finnish melancholy pop act Viola has confirmed that their new album "Wonderabilia" is done and confirmed for an April 4 release. Another album I'm really looking forward to.

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700

If Society didn't just put out new albums from both noiserockers Vene and hardcore punks Valse Triste, no they are also putting out the new album from Finnish scene legends Radiopuhelimet in February (read more about them here). Look for a new album from Viola around March as well. You want more details and a few downloads? Go here: http://www.ifsociety.com/news.php#100

Podcast: Death disco

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700

DATE ADDED : 09.21.06
LENGTH : 36:05 min
DOWNLOAD : itsatrap_podcast_09212006.mp3 (33.8mb)
RSS : [click here]

Tracklist:
01. I Love You Baby! - Dorian
02. 120 Days - Sleepwalking
03. The Kid - Kit club hotel
04. Knife and Ape - Brain clipping
05. 1999 - Nekropolis
06. Viola - I don't know how to party
07. Boys of Scandinavia - Beautiful as a person
08. You Is Stupid - I need nothing
09. Chronic Heist - Think Henry think
10. Tiger Lou - Functions

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Aversionline likes Viola: http://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2006/07/i-say-its-critters-today.html
Listen to what the man says: that is one surprisingly good disc. I was kinda so-so on the band on my first few listens, but eventually something clicked and now I love it. I'd even go as far to say that it's destined for classic status. Also, let me reiterate: beware the return of goth/darkwave. It's coming.

Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Finland's Viola (as heard on "Reader's companion volume two") will be doing their annual special summer show on Saturday, June 6 and this year's festivities will include a set of classic power-ballads and a cover set by indiepop act Red Carpet. Read more: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/news.php?newsid=39

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800

I'm not posting a new mp3 today because I have something even better for you, the tracklist for "It's a trap! reader's companion volume two". Behold:

01. HELLO SAFERIDE - If I don't write this song, someone I love will die (SWE)
from the album "Introducing: Hello Saferide" (Razzia)
02. RICOCHETS - Cold outside (NOR)
from the album "Isolation" (KongTiki)
03. VIOLA - Invisible revolution (FIN)
from the album "Anyone can stop us" (If Society)
04. BJÖRN KLEINHENZ - Pocket of gold (SWE)
previously unreleased
05. PLAIN FADE - Itä-Aure (FIN)
previously unreleased
06. THE BEAR QUARTET - Birds are singing deep within the greenery (SWE)
from the album "Saturday night" (A West Side Fabrication)
07. MOONBABIES - Take me to the ballroom (SWE)
from the as-yet-untitled forthcoming third full-length album (Moonbabies Music)
08. MUNCK//JOHNSON - Slavesong (DK)
from the album "Count your blessings" (PonyRec)
09. PHONOPHANI - I.F.A. (NOR)
from the self-titled album (Biophan [1998]/Rune Grammofon [2006])
10. MONEY.PAPER.THEPOLICE - Jim Morrison (SWE)
previously unreleased
11. DET GAMLA LANDET - När vi vaknar (SWE)
previously unreleased
12. THE FIRST MILES - The best one around (DK)
from the album "Aim for the heart, go!" (Little Bad Bear)
13. PARIS - Captain Morgan (SWE)
from the album "Secrets on tape" (Parismusic/V2)
14. THE END WILL BE KICKS - Medicine and airbags (SWE)
previously unreleased
15. DON JUAN DRACULA - Run away with you (NOR)
from the album "Young debutantes II" (Switch Off)
16. TIGER LOU - Nixon (SWE)
from the album "The loyal" (Startracks)
17. THE GRAND OPENING - Slow motion (SWE)
previously unreleased

Artwork is still being finalized, but if you head over to my myspace page you can see the cover art and listen to Björn Kleinhenz's track. Exact release date is still tbc, but I expect CDs in-hand by early April.

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Today's new mp3 is from Finland's Boys of Scandinavia. Along with labelmates Viola, these guys are making some of the best retro-goth/new-wave dance-pop you can find. It would sound a bit out of place at your local Necropolis night or what-have-you. I think that's where a lot of the also-rans seem to go amiss - they forget that all the great bands from the 80s had a serious dark edge to them. Sure, it's got a nice beat that you can dance to, but it's also got a sinister, more mysterious side as well. BoS aren't just copying their influences either. There are obvious nods to all the usual suspects (I shouldn't have to list them, so I won't), but they've got something different that sets them apart. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it doesn't really matter 'cuz it's meant to be enjoyed, not dissected. If you like, you should buy it.

MP3: Boys of Scandinavia - Beautiful as a person

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

New track today from Finnish melancholy dancepop act Viola. Unlike a lot of other Finnish acts who dabble in gothitude (HIM, The Rasmus, et al), Viola actually writes good songs and has an edge to their sound. This is most definitely not the typical watered-down bs you might expect from that part of the world. Dark pop hooks and a beat you can dance to. If you've been listening a lot of various New Order/80s nostalgia soundalikes that keep popping up, Viola mines many of the same influences, but updates their sound with their own flair. Very recommended and available from ye IAT webstore.

MP3: Viola - Tedium rock

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Also: Just got a shipment of new CDs from If Society including the latest from Red Carpet, Boys of Scandinavia and Viola. First three lucky folks to order any of these bad boys also gets a free label sampler! Buy now!

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Viola has started to keep a blog: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/burt.php

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Download a brand new song from Finland's Viola: http://www.ifsociety.com/files/Viola-I_Dont_Know_How_To_Party.mp3
The track comes from the band's upcoming album "Anything can stop us" due out November 23 via If Society.

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700

The melancholy disco duo of Viola will be getting some ultra-special live help in the near future from Jesi of Ultranoir and Tuomas Ilmavirta of Ultramariini. For upcoming dates around Finland, go here: http://www.pophurts.com/

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700

If Society has confirmed their upcoming release schedule:

11/02 - Boys of Scandinavia - Why do you love me CDS
11/23 - Boys of Scandinavia - Kill the party CD
11/23 - Viola - Anything can stop us CD

Podcast: Build it up, break it down, mess it up

Sun, 25 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700

DATE ADDED : 09.25.05
LENGTH : 53:48 min
DOWNLOAD : itsatrap_podcast_09252005.mp3 (37.8mb)
RSS : [click here]

Tracklist:
01. I'm from Barcelona - Treehouse
02. Det Gamla Landet - Utan precis som innan
03. Soviac - The halte jick
04. Kompjotr Eplektrika - Destrukkt (excerpt)
05. Seven Feet Four - Leave your cell
06. Firefox AK - Keep it up
07. Plain Fade - Chips falling where they may
08. Robyn - Robotboy
09. Silverbullit - Once upon a time
10. The Psyke Project - Fimbul
11. The Idealist - A single pistol shot VS. Pan Sonic - Puhdistus VS. Kompjotr Eplektrika - Dialears
12. Magyar Posse - Singlesparks are spectral fires
13. Fireside - Cisco heat
14. Viola - Kiss and break up (Verneri Lumi remix)
15. Bear Quartet - I have an itch
16. Junip - Turn to the assassin
17. David Sandström Overdrive - Leni Leni

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Tons of new stuff added to mailorder department, including both albums from Danish hardcore act The Psyke Project and a huge selection of If Society's recent releases including records from Viola, Frivolvol, Echo Is Your Love, Fun and more. Start shopping!

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700

If Society's release schedule for the rest of the year:

08/24 - Frivolvol - "Frivolous vol 2: The False Security Program" CD (IF-28)
09/28 - Red Carpet CD (IF-29)
11/02 - Boys of Scandinavia CD-single (IF-30)
11/23 - Boys of Scandinavia CD (IF-31)
11/23 - Viola CD (IF-32)

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Finland's Viola has been downsized by half as Anu and Esa have been asked to leave the band. Remaining members Tommi and Riku will continue on as a duo as the positions of keyboards and bass will not be replaced. Otherwise, the upcoming record featuring the old lineup will still be released as planned in November. Read more: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/news.php?newsid=19

Mon, 02 May 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Mp3 blog Uncritical posts a track from Finland's Viola: http://uncritical.blogspot.com/2005/04/its-about-time-for-big-turnover.html

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700

The theme for Viola's upcoming June 3 concert at Semifinal has been selected: girl bands. The setlist has yet to be selected, but expect to hear hits from the likes of All Saints, TLC, The Supremes, Martha & the Vandellas, Spice Girls, Destiny's Child and more. Good times.

Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Head over to Viola's website to vote on the theme for their upcoming "Viola day" concert at Semifinal in Helsinki this coming June: http://www.pophurts.com/
Past themes have included Eurodance, hard rock ballads and grungerock and there's live audio samples from each for sampling.

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Oh, and If Society has also posted an mp3 for the lead track from the new Viola album "Melancholydisco". Check it out here: http://www.ifsociety.com/files/Viola%20-%20Sad%20Eyed%20Disco%20Dancers.mp3

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

The tracklist for the new Viola album "Melancholydisco" has been revealed:

01. Sad Eyed Disco Dancers
02. Violentia (Boys Of Scandinavia Remix)
03. City Silhouette (Roger Remix)
04. Nostalgia Amnesia
05. Deepspeed (Kris Kylven Reconstruction & Remix)
06. Three Minutes Later (Iconcrash Remix)
07. Strange Delights
08. Kiss And Break Up (Verneri Lumi Remix)
09. Halo Goodbye (Alien Mindbenders Rework)
10. Dim Challenger
+ Violentia (video)

As mentioned before, it comes out March 23 via If Society.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Also in the works from If Society is a remix album from Viola featuring the likes of Roger, Boys Of Scandinavia and Verneri Lumi. It's due out March 24.

Fri, 10 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Finland's Iconcrash will release their debut full-length album "Nude" on February 23 via Futurecords/Parole. The act recently released a split 7" with fellow Finns Viola on If Society.

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Viola has a special online Christmas calendar counting down the days until the holiday and offering lots of special treats: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/joulukalenteri/

Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Check out the video for "Violentia" from Viola: http://www.ifsociety.com/files/Viola-Violentia.avi
The clip was directed by If Society labelmate Ilai Rämä of Echo Is Your Love and Siniaalto. His clip for "Children in lines" by EIYL was just posted online as well: http://www.ifsociety.com/files/Echo_Is_Your_Love-Children_In_Lines.avi

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Viola has made plans to release an extra-special Christmas 7" with two exclusive tracks this upcoming holiday season. Read all about it here: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/news.php?newsid=9

Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Viola has posted clips for all of the songs from their new split record with Iconcrash: http://www.ifsociety.com/viola/news.php?newsid=7

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700

New mp3 from Viola today, courtesy of the fine people at If Society. This track comes from the band's upcoming split with fellow Finns Iconcrash and is probably best described as dramatic, dark pop. As with everything If Society puts out, it's definitely interesting and worth checking out. It's always a pleasure to find a label that is unafraid to not only dabble in a number of genres, but to also do it well.

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0700

The name of the upcoming split record with Viola and Iconcrash has been confirmed as "Viola ♥ Iconcrash" and will be out on November 3. The record is being mastered on September 30 and if you can't wait to hear it, DJ Pearly at Club Anvil in Helsinki will be spinning some of the tracks that same evening.

Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Finnish acts Viola and Iconcrash will be teaming up for a split relase on If Society/Futurecords in October. Each band will contribute one original tune and one cover of eachother. In other words, Viola covers Iconcrash and vice versa. The two will also be touring together a bit this fall and winter, so keep your eyes open for dates.