Despotz signs The Unguided
has signed Swedish melodic metal act The Unguided, a new band featuring ex-members of Sonic Syndicate. Look for the band's debut EP "Nightmareland" to be released this spring.
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Out of the Black, a decade of Norwegian music
Drowned in Sound takes a detailed look at the past decade of Norwegian music with a special focus on its presence in the UK: https://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4141322-out-of-the-black-%E2%80%93-norway-2000-2010-and-beyond
New Kaka album pushed back to March
Kaka, the solo project of Richard Karlsson from The Mo, will now release his new album "The two" on March 30 via . The new single "Stars" is out now I believe.
Miss Li - I can't get you off my mind
The new Miss Li single, due out February 16, is called "I can't get you off my mind" and can be previewed here. Look for the new full-length album "Beats & bruises" on March 16.
Sielun Veljet returns
Finnish act Sielun Veljet is back and will be playing their first-ever show in 20 years at Ilosaarirock in Joensuu, Finland on July 16. They also have a new single out called "Nukkuva hirviö" which you can preview here: https://www.sielunveljet.com/
New stuff on the way from Adult Crash
Out next via , a new 4-song EP from Stockholm hardcore act Nitad and a 12" from Uppsala's Obnoxious Youth.
Stranded singles club: Håkan Hellström
The next entry in the single club after Graveyard's "Hisingin blues" will be a psychedelic remix of Håkan Hellström's "Dom där jag kommer ifrån" as done by Devil McDoom. Cover art is being handled by Jens Fänge and each copy will feature a unique hand-painted illustration.
New Black Audio out now
Been awhile since we've heard anything new from Finnish blues weirdos Black Audio, but now they're back with a new LP on called "Endurator": https://www.ifsociety.com/item/black_audio-endurator-lp
Canisius goes drone
Keith Canisius (Rumskib) is starting a series of digital-only album releases with "The oceanic voyage", a collection of various b-side and early works in what he says is his "heavily manipulated ambient drone"-mode. Samples/details: https://darla.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=38987
New to Knoppar: Old Amica and Johannes Vidén
has added two new artists to their roster: Old Amica and Johannes Vidén. Preview new releases from both artists at the label's website: https://thehomeofknoppar.com/
Docenterna to release a new album in March
Swedish punk/pop act Docenterna will be releasing a new album on March 9 called "Medan vi spelar pop" and will be celebrating with a show at Strand in Stockholm. As to what the band sounds like in 2011, I have no idea and I can't really say I'm all that thrilled to find out. But who knows? Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.
The Genuine Fakes get US release w/bonus disc
US label has licensed Swedish powerpop act The Genuine Fakes' latest work "The striped album" for release over here and will be throwing in a bonus disc featuring five previously unreleased tracks. More info: https://tinyurl.com/tgf-koolkat
When Saints Go Machine confirm new record
Danish act When Saints Go Machine have confirmed their new album "Konkylie" for release on May 16.
Coming soon from HOOB: Nils Berg Cinemascope
Coming on April 27 via , the debut album from Nils Berg Cinemascope, a 3-piece jazz combo that performs live with their favorite artists via YouTube. Not sure as to how that will translate on record, but I'm definitely curious to hear it.
Also on the way from HOOB on March 16: the duo Josef & Erika's third album "Flood", on which they are joined by a brass trio of tuba, French horn and flugelhorn.
Kvelertak US release to include 6 bonus cuts, tour dates confirmed
Apparently the North American release of Kvelertak's album will include six bonus tracks, four BBC Sessions and two demos. More details and a link to upcoming US tourdates supporting Weedeater here: https://www.metalsucks.net/2011/02/11/north-american-fans-rejoice-kvelertak-getting-an-official-release-with-bonus-tracks/