Happiness at SoundCloud
Swedish lofi indie act Happiness is now up on SoundCloud with what looks to be a bunch of new tunes: https://soundcloud.com/sthlmhappiness
Zebra & Snake to support OMD
Finnish synthpop duo Zebra & Snake will be supporting classic 80s act OMD on the German leg of their upcoming tour:
09/01 - Tanzbrunnen, Cologne
09/02 - Stadtpark, Hamburg
09/05 - IFA - Sommergarten, Berlin
09/06 - Freilichtbuehn, Schwerin
Adoo - Oh Mamma sa! (video)
Posted the preview the other day, now here's the feature-length video.
New Moneybrother album in the works
Apparently Moneybrother is working on a new album and will be documenting the process for a film to be released in conjunction: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/52066 (in Swedish)
No release date yet, but apparently production is just about to wrap up.
Larsen & Furious Jane - Window shopping (video)
Gaffa is streaming the new Larsen & Furious Jane video "Window shopping": https://gaffa.dk/tv/clip/897
MP3: Sahara Hotnights - Let you down
Sahara Hotnights have been sort of treading water with their last few records in the sense that they've all left me feeling little more than indifference, but their new self-titled release is a triumph. It's just so refreshing to hear a confident and mature rock record, something of a rarity nowadays. Also, as someone who used to bemoan the lack of youthful vigor so present in their early career, it's a pleasure to hear them move beyond. Inspiring even. Many bands don't make it past those awkward teenage years and, if they do, rarely do they come out on the other side with such grace. Kudos!
Årabrot - Odine
"Odine", the second and supposedly final single from Årabrot's new album "Solar anus", due out Septmeber 9 via . If you like your music heavy and mean, you need this.
On the mixing of Catbird
This is a video interview with NYC-based engineer Bryce Goggin who is mixing the new album "Sweet cry" from Danish act Catbird. The official release date is September 26.
Blackstrap - Pass this by
The first taste of anything new from Blackstrap in a loooong time. Sounds very baggy, ie not appealing to me at all, but don't let that stop you from enjoying it.
Erik de Vahl - Our love
Erik de Vahl covers Loleatta Holloway as a gift for his ladyfriend. Read more: https://blog.erikdevahl.com/2011/08/strandkampar.html (in Swedish)
Marybell Katastrophy - Dirty deeds done dirt cheap (video)
Danish artist Marybell Katastrophy covers the AC/DC classic "Dirty deeds done dirt cheap".
Regina - Unessa
Listen to a brand new tune from Finnish indiepop act Regina: https://soundcloud.com/reginaregina/unessa
Look for the band's new album "Soita mulle" to be released on September 7 via at home in Finland and elsewhere via .
New tunes from Wasted
Two new tracks from Finnish punkrockers Wasted off their upcoming album "Outside by choice", now available for preorder via .
Battlekat announce 7", tour
Danish electro hype Battlekat (nee Just A Number 05272011) will be releasing a 7" via UK label and will also be doing a bit of touring in support:
10/02 - Magnet Club, Berlin (GER)
10/23 - SWN Festival, Wales/UK
10/25 - White Heat, London (UK)
10/27 - Lexington (JaJaJa), London (UK)
10/29 - The Nest, London (UK)
New Jens Lekman dates
Jens Lekman has announced a few new live dates:
10/18 - Thekla, Bristol (UK)
10/23 - Nefertiti, Gothenburg (SWE)
10/24 - Koncerthuset, Studio 2, Copenhagen (DK)
10/26 - Odeon Theater, Vienna (AUS)
Look for another NYC gig to be confirmed shortly as well.