Nordea + Universal = Check-in music
Apparently Swedish bank Nordea has launched a music service called "Check-in music" together with : http://www.checkinmusic.se/
Tag: Industry
ExMS plans for 2010
Export Music Sweden has posted a list of upcoming activities they have planned, including showcases at MusExpo in LA (feat. Erik Hassle, Laleh, Sidechild, Fibes, Oh Fibes! and Takida) and CMJ (artists TBD): http://www.exms.com/?p=1640
Petter plays it safe
The Ark may be distributing their new album with a glossy magazine, but I think Petter's one-upped em by releasing his own condom: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article6873265.ab (in Swedish)
They'll be given out for free at music festivals this summer, should you want one.
Electric butt? Really?
Finnish music site on the clever marketing schemes of Wedding Crashers: http://www.glue.fi/2010/03/30/wedding-crashers-electric-butt/
Despite the embarassing title, I actually do think it's an okay track.
The Ark, the magazine
The Ark will be releasing a 100-page magazine in conjunction with their new album "In full regalia": http://blog.thearkworld.com/2010/03/29/in-full-regalia-10-nya-latar-och-100-ark/
The publication will come with the CD and will include info and photos from the making of the album along with the band's full history.
Pitchfork: What's the matter with Sweden
Pitchfork covers the topic of government/public support for the arts in Sweden/Scandinavia and beyond: http://pitchfork.com/features/articles/7776-whats-the-matter-with-sweden/
Disco Ensemble to work with Despotz abroad
have picked up Finnish hardcore/indie act Disco Ensemble for their roster.
Oh No Ono begets new label
Aske Zidore and Kristoffer Rom of Danish indie act Oh No Ono have launched a new record label called to handle all of the various sideprojects and other extracurricular activities the guys are involved with. First up from the label in May will be an EP from Kirsten & Marie, yet another Scandinavian twin sister duo which was produced by Aske, to be followed by new releases from 4 Guys From The Future, Treefight for Sunlight and Thulebasen.
Ja Ja Ja metal showcase set for April
I knew that April's Ja Ja Ja showcase was going to be metal and now the lineup is confirmed: Thunderstone, Solstafir and Vreid @ The Lexington on April 15. Full details: http://www.jajajamusic.com/events.php?id=15
Devil's music, the Android app
Cellphone users with an Android-enabled phone can download a new app from PlusFourSix that will let you hear the new Teddybears album "Devil's music": http://www.plusfoursix.com/news/70
No idea if this is Sweden-only or what, but feel free to try it out and post a comment.
P2Strom, the iPhone app + more
Håkan Lidbo and his associated at Swedish Radio electronic music program P2 Ström have created a new music-making iPhone app called "P2Strom" that lets friends jam together, choosing different instruments and so on. See/hear it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpwG4Zy6lf8
Even better, when you complete your track you can upload it to the Ström Soundcloud channel and if they like it, they will play it on the program.
In other Ström-related news, the latest theme of the current season is "Music from the Future" so they'll be playing a new track every week featuring one artist's interpretation of the subject which will then be compiled for a CD release at the season's conclusion.
BSTBA back in May
Danish indie label is reinventing themselves as a pop label after a long break: http://www.bsbta.com/
New CDr releases are planned for Paper Sessions and The Original Beekeepers plus more in the future from artists such as The Dear Elaines, Shaw and more.
Norway at SXSW
MIC Norway lists the official showcases for all of the acts representing their country at SXSW: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2010030914074657583886
Ja Ja Ja March 18: Hafdis Huld, Bodebrixen, Katzenjammer
Ja Ja Ja's showcase on March 18 (their 2nd for the month) will feature Hafdis Huld and Katzenjammer in addition to the previously confirmed Bodebrixen.
Francis @ SXSW
Upcoming SXSW-related appearances for Francis:
03/17 - MusicGorilla.com Showcase Series @ Treasure Island, 413 East 6th Street (8pm)
03/18 - The MuseBox, Pirate! Radio & Bandize Party @ Rusty Spurs, 405 East 7th Street (5pm)
03/18 - Mike Galaxy/BandPromote.com Presents Annual Day Party @ Guero's, 1412 South Congress Avenue (7pm)
03/19 - SonicBids Day Time Party @ Maggie Mae's (upstairs stage), 323 East 6th Street (4:30pm)
03/19 - Official SxSW Showcase @ Friends Bar, 208 East 6th Street (9pm)
03/20 - Sweden Goes SxSW 2010 @ Antone's, 213 West 5th Street (corner of 5th/Laraca Street) (1.30pm)
03/22 - House Of Sweden w/Miss Li, 2900 K Street NW, Washington DC (7.30pm)