Samling - Anna (video)
Swedish mellow psychrockers Samling have a new live video for the tune "Anna".
UTR: Jens Lekman and the Curious Case of the Amateur Cartographer
Under the Radar expounds on Jens Lekman, visiting Sweden and aging gracefully: http://www.undertheradarmag.com/blog/jens_lekman_and_the_curious_case_of_the_amateur_cartographer/
Björn Kleinhenz fall tourdates
Björn Kleinhenz: great dude or greatest dude? I lean strongly towards the latter, but don't just take my word for it! Go see him on tour this fall to learn for yourself:
09/18 - House show*, Bremen (GER)
09/21 - House show*, Basel (CH)
09/22 - Le Cabinet, Geneve (CH)
09/24 - Bosch Bar, Zürich (CH)
09/26 - Café de la Paix, Geneva (CH)
09/27 - La Parenthese, Nyon (CH)
09/28 - Tankstell, St. Gallen (CH)
09/29 - Nun Café, Karlsruhe (GER)
09/30 - Die Wohngemeinschaft, Köln (GER)
10/02 - Brause, Düsseldorf (GER)
10/03 - Pengland, Mainz (GER)
10/04 - tba, Heilbronn (GER)
10/05 - Odeon, Wien (AUS)
*email bjornkleinhenz@gmail.com for an invite!
Jens Lekman plays live for, talks to Pfork
Check out Jens Lekman hanging out with Pitchfork, talking about his new album and performing a few songs: http://pitchfork.com/news/47708-watch-jens-lekman-performs-i-know-what-love-isnt-discusses-his-new-album/
V. Sjöberg New Jazz Ensemble - Malmö 2012
Quote bandleader Viktor Sjöberg: "A little while ago, Me and my dear V. Sjöberg New Jazz Ensemble did our first performance in two years. We recorded it in open air. Now, we are sharing it with you." Dig in! Also, note that there's also a free download as wav or mp3 via .
Bremen - Far beyond the depth
Bremen are a keyboard/guitar duo from Uppsala, Sweden and this track comes off the group's upcoming self-titled 2LP, due out this fall via .
Invader Ace - International lovemaker (video)
PSL has the premiere of the new video "International lovemaker" from "tubatechno" duo Invader Ace: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2012/09/03/premiar-invader-ace-international-lovemaker/
Culkin to the UK, Germany
Swedish indierockers Culkin are heading abroad this fall:
10/27 - tba, London (UK)
11/01 - tba, Hamburg (GER)
More to come?
Lurk on Svart
has just reissued Finnish metal act Lurk's self-titled debut, first released on CD only back in January, on vinyl for the first time; 500 copies, purchase here.
Petra Marklund release dates
The new Petra Marklund (September) single "Händerna mot himlen" has been confirmed for release on September 14 via with the album "Inferno" to follow on October 24.
Desperat split 12" preview
Stream a couple brand new tracks from Swedish råpunks Desperat off their upcoming split 12" with Deathraid.
Mainliners + Rock Science
Swedish classic rockers Mainliners have been picked up by upstart label (yes, related to the boardgame) and will be releasing their new album "Our sacred syndicate" later this month. Check the video for the tune "Greetings to whatever" at YouTube: http://youtu.be/QVBlVwS5nFM
Rattus tour
Not sure why I didn't mention this before, but Finnish HC legends Rattus have a few dates left on their West Coast tour this week:
09/05 - Club M, Seattle, WA
09/06 - Domino Room, Bend, OR
09/08 - The Big tree, Arcata, CA
09/09 - Eli's Mile High Club, Oakland, CA