Friendly Noise #5
Issue #5 of Friendly Noise is now online: http://www.friendlyNoise.se/fzn/5
A bit more English-language content this time out for the non-natives. Oh, and a new Testbild! song too.
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There's a brand new Dear Euphoria track up at Absolut Noise: http://absolutNoise.blogspot.com/2010/05/exclu-new-dear-euphoria-song.html
I've also been fortunate enough to hear her forthcoming EP "This night will flee" and will likewise assure you it is brilliant -- keep an eye out for a full preview on myspace next week.
Zweizz & Joey Hopkins album to be released via Jester
Norwegian Noisenik Zweizz had been working on a musical collaboration with American artist Joey Hopkins up until the latter's tragic untimely death in late 2008 and now, at long last, the project has been completed and will be released via . Says Zweizz: "I have tried to make an album that both his mother and the rest of his family can remember him by -- as well as being a statement that lives up to my somewhat idiosyncratic artistic standards. And of course, I can just assume that Joey would have approved of the songs in their respective final states. It can be difficult to kill the darlings of a friend who has already went onwards. I hope I have succeeded in this, and I want to share this music with as many people as possible to celebrate the memory of the immense talent of Joey Hopkins. It has been an honour to work with you." The album will simply be called "Zweizz & Joey Hopkins" and here is the final tracklist:
01. Eternal Puberty (feat. Ingrid Berge)
02. dWill to dPower / Tomorrow
03. Black Strobes (feat. Torgny Knutson Amdam)
04. Bimbo Rimjob
05. Porcelain Dolls in the Bath
06. The Goat (feat. Kristoffer Rygg)
07. Armies of General Nonsense
08. Smash, Politics, Gag
09. How We Ate The Flesh (feat. Ingrid Berge)
10. No Clue (feat. Czral)
11. Compulsar Massive (feat. Kim Sølve)
The official release date is set for November 1. More here: http://www.jester-records.com/
New site for Ideal Recordings
Revered Swedish experimental/Noise label has a new website (and a spring sale): http://idealrecordings.com/
MP3: Traktor - Where water goes
Traktor are one of the proud few Swedish Noiserock bands left carrying the torch in 2010 and "Where water goes" is their new single, the first from their forthcoming album due out this fall (via , I believe). As is so often par for the course, expect lots of subtely discordant melodies, sharp rhythmic turns, shouted vocals and, in Traktor's particular instance, a heavy reliance on single-note guitar lines. When they do break out the chords, it's well-employed for emphasis; otherwise the track is surprisingly spacious. It's that level of intricacy and attention to detail that makes this a decent listen, otherwise it's kind of lacking in dynamics and is most certainly way too long. Not sure the video adds much either, but it's worth a gander.
Direct link to the video: http://vimeo.com/11522336
Traktor - Where water goes
EL-SD get new guitarist
Swedish Noiserockers EL-SD have recruited Fredrik Degerman aka Degis of The Sound O.E as their new guitarist. He will make his live debut with the band on May 5 at Lilla Hotellbaren in Stockholm where they will be playing with like-minded fellows Traktor.
Giftgasattack prep new 12", offer preview
Swedish råpunks Giftgasattack are now up at myspace with two new tracks that will be appearing on their upcoming 12" "Noise hero", due out via "in a few months." If you're into harsh Noisepunk, you can't do much better than this.
Absolut Noise talks to Bedroom Eyes, more
Absolut Noise interviews Swedish artist Jonas Jonsson aka Bedroom Eyes: http://absolutNoise.blogspot.com/2010/04/exclu-interview-new-single.html
His label has an interview up as well: http://www.westsidefabrication.se/news/about-bedroom-eyes/
The new single "Hand-in-hand grenade" was just released today.
Important presents "Skulls CM von Hausswolff & The Sons of God Descending The Silver River of the DFX"
has just released a new LP from The Skull Defekts featuring two collaborations, one for each side. Up first is a live recording from Fylkingen, Stockholm where the group was joined by CM von Hausswolff for a drone session and on the flip is a studio session with long-running Swedish Noise duo The Sons of God, aka Kent Tankred and Leif Elggren. Full details and ordering info: http://www.importantrecords.com/releases/imprec290_release_page.htm
Aversionline on Detritivore
Aversionline on Norwegian drone/doom/Noise act Detritivore: http://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2010/04/14/detritivore-pakt-cd-lp/
New Traktor single, tour
Swedish Noiserockers Traktor will be releasing the new 7" single "Where water goes" on May 5, just before they hit the road for a 2-week tour. Dates at myspace, hopefully the a-side soon too: http://www.myspace.com/traktorbiz
Faster Katt has new lineup, new music
Swedish Noisepunks Faster Katt have finally secured themselves a steady lineup by enlisting Jonas Rydberg (ex-Burst) and Mattias Engström (Memfis), both of whom are manning the bass. Hear some killer new recordings at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/fasterkatt
Menfolk - From the horse's mouth
Finally, new music from Danish Noiserockers Menfolk now streaming: http://www.myspace.com/menfolk
The band's long-awaited new album "Beast one / Man nil" comes out May 31 via and will available on LP or as a paid download (both as mp3 or 24-bit audio).
Moloken interview at Vile Noise
The Vile Noise webzine has a new interview up with Swedish act Moloken: http://www.vileNoise.com/interview-with-moloken-progressive-sludge-metal-from-sweden/