Swedish label D-takt & Råpunk will be releasing Disarm discography collection from mid-80s hardcore act Disarm in late April which will be available on both 2xLP and CD. Cover art and tracklist: https://dbeatrawpunk.blogspot.com/2010/03/disarm-discography-1982-1987.html
will be releasing the new album "Lifelines" from Finnish punk/hardcore act Presley Bastards (ex-Endstand) either late this month or in early May. Read all about it: https://cobrarecords.fi/?n=15
Now in stock and ready to order, the self-titled debut full-length CD from Will Gambola Sing! So says the one-sheet:
Emerged from the musical melting pot of Northern Europe, Will Gambola Sing, an instrumental pop/rock quartet from Sweden, seems to have achieved what they set out to achieve. Three years after the acclaimed debut with "Overheard Dialogue Reconstructed EP," WGS has finally perfected their sound that is surely enough to stand out from the scene. With an ensemble of two beautiful guitars, the elastic yet soft sounding rhythm section, just the right amount of keyboards, and memorable electronic bits, this self-titled first album was carefully woven by their sincere hands.
There's no tricks, no gimmicks, just plain beauty coming out from their simple, straightforward approach to music. Some may recall the epic works of great pioneers such as Tortoise, Tristeza, The Album Leaf, 33.3, and Unwed Sailor; for this album somehow brings back the best earliest days of post-rock. True, it does hold the same kind of never fading brilliance as all the authentic masterpieces have. Just like your favorite records of all time, this is something you could play on repeat, like forever.
Yup, that about sums it up! Fine quality Swedish post-rock from a group of dudes who also do time with acts such as The Grand Opening, Haleiwa, The Tarantula Waltz, Ohm and probably a few others. I'll sell you a copy of this Japanese import (w/obi strip!) for $14 cheap because I like you; preview here. Email mailorder@itsatrap.com to buy and don't forget to check out the rest of my distro list before you do. Expect an mp3 to be posted once I figure out a track to highlight.
The Silent Ballet reviews Jónsi's solo debut "Go": https://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/384/ItemID/3237/Default.aspx
Swedish artist Moneybrother will be releasing "Real control" in the US on April 27 via in a new version with four re-recorded tracks. And no, I'm not sure which ones, but this will be his proper US debut following ' sampler "They're building walls around us" which came out a few years back. Want one? I've got a few copies left and will sell 'em cheap! Otherwise, check him out when he's on tour:
03/30 - Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA (solo)
04/10 - East End, Portland, OR
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04/11 - Sunset Tavern, Seattle, WA
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04/15 - Pourhouse, Raleigh, NC
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04/16 - The Handlebar, Greenville, SC
04/17 - Alley Katz, Richmond, VA
04/18 - Jefferson Theatre, Charlottesville, VA
04/20 - Southgate House, Newport, KY
04/21 - Headliners Music Hall, Louisville, KY
04/22 - Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, MI
04/23 - Headliners, Toledo, OH
04/24 - Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY
04/25 - Higher Ground, Burlington, VT
04/26 - Toad's Place, New Haven, CT
04/28 - Port City Music Hall, Portland, ME
04/29 - Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ
04/30 - Crazy Donkey, Farmingdale, NY
05/02 - Disel, Pittsburgh, PA
All dates post-April 16 are with Against Me!.
Icelandic artist Ólafur Arnalds will release his second album "...and they have escaped the weight of darkness" in North America on June 8 via .
has confirmed May 26 as the release date for the new Disco Ensemble album "The island of Disco Ensemble".
NPR is streaming the new Jónsi album "Go": https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125217376
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: https://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.
Issue #14 of The Swede Beat is now online: https://www.theswedebeat.com/magazine/swedish-101-14/
Featured artists include First Aid Kit, video director Marcus Söderlund and Dag För Dag.
Danish act Lars and the Hands of Light have a new video for the song "Multicolored": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV5mme3CCb8
has signed Palpitation and will be releasing their self-titled debut album on both CD and limited (250ex) vinyl on April 28. Download the lead single "What if": https://www.luxxury.se/mp3/Palpitation%20-%20What%20if.mp3
Direct link: https://vimeo.com/10472843
Finnish music site on the clever marketing schemes of Wedding Crashers: https://www.glue.fi/2010/03/30/wedding-crashers-electric-butt/
Despite the embarassing title, I actually do think it's an okay track.
has confirmed that Andreas Söderlund debut solo single på Svenska "Daustralien" will be released on April 21.