Delay Trees - Pause
Delay Trees have been picked up by the label and this tune is the first sample from the band's upcoming album, due out this fall.
Country: Finland
Viisikko - IIII
I had no idea that Viisikko put out a full-length, but apparently they did and the whole damn thing is up for streaming/download via Bandcamp. Cassette copies are sold out, but apparently a proper vinyl pressing is on the way and I'll try my best to keep y'all posted. Recommended? Very.
Starflower - The anchor (video)
"The anchor" is the first song on Finnish indie act Starflower's new album "The sea is the harbour", due out later this summer.
Nightsatan - Zhu-O
I can't read Finnish at all, but here's a new 3-page comic book involving a cyclops and vampires set to a soundtrack by Nightsatan: http://nyt.fi/20120617-kerno-luku-2-osa-1/
Cats on Fire - After the fact (video)
"After the fact" is the latest video clip from Finnish indiepop act Cats on Fire.
Express Night Out: Nordic Noise
The Washington Post Express offers up a quick preview of the excellent Nordic Jazz Fest taking place in Washington DC this weekend: http://www.expressnightout.com/2012/06/nordic-noise/
Though I know it's not possible to attend for many of us, it is worth noting that a number of the artists appearing will be doing other US dates while they are over here so check local listings.
Heatherwood - Eden (video)
Fuzzy synthpop from a young Finnish/Siberian duo, worth checking out.
Off the Record: Radiopuhelimet
There's a new episode of Finnish live music video program Off the Record and the guest is legendary hardcore act Radiopuhelimet: http://offtherecord.fi/radiopuhelimet/
Dusted reviews Keuhkot
Dusted reviews Finnish experimental sound artist Keuhkot: http://dustedmagazine.com/reviews/7202
Can Can Heads - Crippled by guilt
Check out a tune from Finnish skronk/hardcore act Can Can Heads off their new, super-limited CDr "Last supper at brick factory" right here.
Now open: Music Finland
Music Finland, the new consolidated office of Music Export Finland and the Finnish Music Information Centre, has officially opened its doors as of this week: http://musicfinland.fi/
The websites of the two prior organizations will continue to function until this September when the merger is complete.
New Kiki Pau album out now
The new Kiki Pau album "Pines", now available for streaming/purchase via Bandcamp and SoundCloud. Recorded by Kia Sofia in Helsinki and then sent to Stockholm to be mixed by Gustav Ejstes of Dungen. I haven't listened yet myself, but the tracklist promises four long songs which is quite a departure from the band's previous work, so I'm definitely intrigued.
Soliti turns 1
Finnish indie label is celebrating their first birthday by offering up their entire catalog for free streaming via SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/soliti/sets
Avant-garde Metal reviews Jess and The Ancient Ones
Avant-garde Metal is not too impressed with the self-titled debut from Finnish occult-rockers Jess and The Ancient Ones: http://avantgarde-metal.com/content/beyond2.php?id=180
Sad to say that I'm in agreement; they're a good sounding band on the surface, but it's far too safe sounding and the songs are lacking. puts out a ton of amazing releases, but this is not one of them.
PopMatters reviews Burning Hearts
PopMatters gives a passing grade to Burning Hearts' latest record "Extinctions": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/158173-burning-hearts-extinctions/