Ken Ring DUI?
Swedish rapper Ken Ring explains himself and his troubles with Sweden's draconian drug laws: https://kenring.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/ja-da-ska-jag-svara-alla/ (in Swedish)
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New David Åhlén EP in May
Look for David Åhlén to release the new EP "New Jerusalem" in May.
Hubro presents "Glossolalia"
Norwegian artist Sigbjørn Apeland, known for his collaborations with Alog and Nils Økland, has a new album out this week via entitled "Glossolalia" featuring solo improvisations on the harmonium. Read more: https://www.hubromusic.com/
Says the label "The term 'glossolalia' comes from the Greek 'glossa' meaning 'tongue', and 'lalia', meaning 'to speak'. To speak in tongues is to talk in unintelligible sounds in a state of religious ecstasy. The title of the album is a play on the instrument's association with low-church traditions, that the music 'came to' Apeland in an inspired moment, and that the harmonium, unlike the church organ, has metal tongues instead of pipes."
Suck Shaft to Despotz
has signed Swedish DJ/production duo Suck Shaft. Look for the single "Michal" to be released on March 1.
Bombus: two days, two songs
Swedish rockers Bombus recorded a couple new tracks at Welfare Sound Studio this past weekend for release on an upcoming 7". See pics from the session here: https://www.bombusmusic.com/#post7
Erik Aalto to present Antidote at Magasin 3
Erik Aalto aka Sir Eric Beyond will be taking over the Stockholm-based gallery Magasin 3 for a performance/exhibition called "Antidote" that kicks off on February 10: https://www.magasin3.com/en/
Statoil nominees announced
The nominees for this year's lucrative by:Larm Statoil Grant have been announced and they are Harrys Gym, Ulver, Ost & Kjex, Kvelertak, Montée, 120 Days, Jenny Hval, Turns, Lukestar and I Was A King. Knut Schreiner aka Euroboy will be heading the jury making the final decision.
Baby Woodrose demos to get LP release
will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Baby Woodrose's debut album "Blows your mind" with the release of "Mindblowing seeds & disconnected flowers", a collection of 15 original 4-tracks demos that preceded the first record. The official release date is April 25 and it will be available on both CD and LP.
Aversionline likes Yersinia
I can't get into Yersinia at all, but that's not the case for Aversionline who have lots of good things to say about the band's new album: https://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2011/02/07/yersinia-efter-oss-syndfloden-cd/
Blood Command debut new song from upcoming EP
Check out Blood Command's new single "Schizophrenic summer": https://soundcloud.com/tigerfysisiskformat/bloodcommand-schizophrenic
This is the first taste of the band's forthcoming EP "Hand us the alpha male", due out April 11 via on both CD and 10" vinyl.
New old material from Betong Hysteria out now
There's a new 7" from Betong Hysteria, one of Norway's first hardcore acts, out now via featuring eight previously unreleased tracks recorded back in late 1982. No idea what's up with this ridiculous eBay listing, but it can be picked for a very reasonable price via Tiger.
Manifest 2011 winners
Here are the winners of this year's Manifest Awards, Sweden's alternative/indie Grammy:
Pop: Anna von Hausswolff - Singing from the grave
Dance: Cloud - Hökarängen Space Program
Synth: Code 64 - Trialogue
Hardrock: Ghost - Opus eponymous
Danceband: Shake - Request vol 1
Rythym: Million Stylez - Everyday
Jazz: Lekverk - Everyday
Punk: Antipati - Frågor som rör det allmänna
Hip-Hop: Zacke - Visst är det vackert
Best live: Robyn
Unsigned: Katakomb
Rock: The Bear Quartet - Monty Python
Folk/Visa: OK Star Orchestra - Sound classique
Experimental: New Tango Orquesta - Vesper
Singer/Songwriter: The Tallest Man On Earth - Wild hunt
Best lyricist: Johan T Karlsson (Familjen)
Best composer: Britta Persson
More here: https://www.manifestgalan.se/
Gösta Berlings Sag sign with Cuneiform
Gösta Berlings Saga has signed with US label for the release of their next album "Glue works".
Red Tape to lecture on alternative licensing + The City Kill LP preview
Danish label will be holding a lecture on the subject of alternative licensing along with Christian Villum of Creative Commons this Sunday, February 6 at Jagtvejens library. Expect about an hour of discussion to be followed by a live appearance by Papir. Entrance is free.
In other news, you can now hear a couple new tracks from The City Kill off their forthcoming LP "Days full of joy" at Bandcamp: https://thecitykill.bandcamp.com/album/days-full-of-joy
The official release date of said album is February 25; RIYL slow and gloomy Scandinavian rock.
Tesco Vee on Abba
Florida weekly mag Folio needed pull-quotes for an Abba article, so they turned to mega-fan Tesco Vee: https://blog.bazillionpoints.com/2011/02/03/punks-leading-abba-expert-sounds-off/