New Sator in February
Look for the new Sator album "Under the radar" to be released on February 18 via .
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First Aid Kit do covers single for Jack White
Gaffa reports that Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit has recorded a single with Jack White for release on his label: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/45482
The official release date is January 19 and the featured tracks are two covers, "Universal soldier" (Buffy Saint Marie) b/w "It hurts me too" (Karen Dalton).
Glasvegas add Swedish drummer
The noisy Scots of Glasvegas have plucked Swede Jonna Löfgren from obscurity to be their new drummer: https://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-glasvegas-recruit-new-drummer/1508
DN has a short interview with her: https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/musik/svenska-jonna-ny-i-glasvegas-1.1227043
Mattias Alkberg + Pascal = true
has announced that they'll be doing a split album with like-minded acts Pascal and Mattias Alkberg with five songs each to be followed by a joint tour. More details: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/45447
Martin Senter - På tal om allting + EL-SD news
As with all proper singles, Martin Senter's new track "Elak" has a flipside: https://soundcloud.com/martinsenter/pa-tal-om-allting
And speaking of Martin, he told me recently that his band EL-SD will begin recording an album in January with the esteemed Carl Vikman, a very talented producer/engineer who should send me the new Lukestar album despite what that band's management says. Anyhow, there's no agenda or label associated with EL-SD at this point, but I should hopefully be able to share some demos or something at some point soon.
2011 Swedish Grammis
Here's the nominees for the 2011 Swedish Grammis:
Best album:
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Robyn - Body Talk
Säkert! - Facit
The Radio Dept. - Clinging To a Scheme
Best artist:
Håkan Hellström
Johnossi
Oskar Linnros
Petter
Robyn
Best song:
Anna Bergendahl - This Is My Life
Daniel Adams-Ray - Gubben I Lådan
Eric Saade - Manboy
Erik Grönwall - Higher
Johnossi - What's The Point
Mohombi - Bumpy Ride
Oskar Linnros - Från Och Med Du
Robyn - Dancing On my Own
Salem Al Fakir - Keep On Walking
Swedish House Mafia – One
Best group:
Dungen - Skit I Allt
Hästpojken - Från Där Jag Ropar
Johnossi - Mavericks
Kent - En Plats I Solen
The Radio Dept. - Clinging To A Scheme
Best folk/visa:
Blandade Artister - Sonja Åkesson Tolkad Av
First Aid Kit - The Big Black & The Blue
Jonas Knutsson - Blåslåtar
Ola Magnell - Rolös
Toni Holgersson - Ibland Kallar Jag Det Kärlek
Best hardrock/metal:
Ghost - Opus Eponymous
Khoma - A Final Storm
Pascal - Orkanen Närmar Sig
Sabaton - Coat Of Arms
Watain - Lawless Darkness
Best jazz:
Dan Berglunds Tonbruket - Tonbruket
Goran Kajfes - X/Y
Magnus Carlson & The Moon Ray Quintet - Echoes
Oddjob - Clint
Peter Asplund Quartet - Asplund Meets Bernstein
Best songwriter:
Annika Norlin & Henrik Oja - Facit
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Klas Åhlund & Robyn - Body Talk
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Pernilla Andersson - Ö
Best female artist:
Anna Von Hausswolff - Singing FromThe Grave
Britta Persson - Current Affair Medium Rare
Pernilla Andersson - Ö
Robyn - Body Talk
Säkert! - Facit
Best male artist:
Daniel Adams-Ray - Svart Vitt Och Allt Däremellan
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Salem Al Fakir - Ignore This
The Tallest Man On Earth - The Wild Hunt
Best newcomer:
Anna Von Hausswolff - Singing From The Grave
Ceo - White Magic
First Aid Kit - The Big Black & The Blue
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Swedish House Mafia - Until One
Best producer:
Adrian Lux
Joakim Åhlund & Håkan Hellström
Klas Åhlund
Max Martin
Red One
Best international success:
Dungen
Max Martin
Red One
Robyn
Swedish House Mafia
Best lyrics:
Annika Norlin - Facit
Håkan Hellström - 2 Steg Från Paradise
Ola Magnell - Rolös
Oskar Linnros - Vilja Bli
Plura Jonsson - Kärlekens Väg - En Mässa
Best urban/dance:
Boeoes Kaelstigen - Tanum Teleport
Familjen - Mänskligheten
Petter - En Räddare I Nöden
PH3 - PH3 Löser Ett Fall
Swedish House Mafia - Until One
Best Innovator:
Johnossi
Robyn
Nomy
Magnus Weideskog
Iamamiwhoami
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at Kungliga Operan in Stockholm on January 17.
Iron Lamb confirm debut LP
Iron Lamb's forthcoming debut full-length album "The original sin" is now recorded and confirmed for release as a digital download via and on vinyl via . No exact release date, but they say it should be ready in late March.
FCAN - RCEL (video)
Via Danish label : "FCAN consists of a person and a gigantic Gliedermann doll made of tree. Together they have created the album RPEX that will be released January 17, 2011. The album will be available on vinyl and as digital download." "RCEL", the song featured above, is the first single. Direct link: https://vimeo.com/17639445
Robyn makes top 10 for Pitchfork's favorite tracks
Robyn's "Dancing on my own" is #4 on Pitchfork's top tracks of 2010 list: https://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/7895-the-top-100-tracks-of-2010/10/
Dagbladet top 20 for 2010
Dagbladet's top 20 Norwegian albums of 2010:
01. Kvelertak - Kvelertak
02. Susanne Sundfør - The Brothel
03. Motorpsycho - Heavy Metal Fruit
04. Lars Vaular - Helt om natten, helt om dagen
05. Serena Maneesh - S-M No 2: Abyss In B Minor
06. Thomas Dybdahl - Waiting For That One Clear Moment
07. Ost & Kjex - Cajun Lunch
08. Hellbillies - Leite etter lykka
09. Odd Nordstoga - November
10. Kråkesølv - Bomtur til jorda
11. Röyksopp - Senior
12. Shining - Blackjazz
13. Karpe Diem - Aldri solgt en løgn
14. Frida Ånnevik - Synlige hjerteslag
15. Narum - Ælt som var søkk borte
16. Lindstrøm & Christabelle - Real Life Is No Cool
17. Casiokids - Topp stemning på lokal bar
18. Bjørn Eidsvåg - Rundt neste sving
19. Grande - You Are The Night
20. Kenneth Ishak & The Freedom Machines - Kenneth Ishak & The Freedom Machines
A tiny avant-garde metal manifesto
Zweizz presents "A tiny avant-garde metal manifesto": https://zweizz.blogspot.com/2010/12/tiny-avant-garde-metal-manifesto.html
Recommended reading for anyone interested in exploring beyond the usual boundaries of extreme music.
Screaming Records to release 12" EP from Gustav Foss
will be releasing the debut 4-song 12" EP "Give a fuck" from Dane hip-hop/alt-rocker Gustav Foss. Hear some sample tunes: https://www.myspace.com/gustavfoss
Current affair medium rare goes abroad
Britta Persson's latest album "Current affair medium rare" will finally be getting an international release in 2011. Firstly, will be putting it out in Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg on January 17. Next up is Germany, Austria and Switzerland who will get the record on February 4 via . After that...?
Musikknyheter top Norwegian picks for 2010
Musikknyheter's top 10 Norwegian albums of 2010:
01. Kvelertak - Kvelertak
02. Susanne Sundfør - The Brothel
03. Röyksopp - Senior
04. Kollwitz - Like Iron I Rust
05. Youth Pictures of Florence Henderson - s/t
06. Casiokids - Topp steming på lokal bar
07. Shining - Blackjazz
08. Kråkesølv - Bomtur Til Jorda
09. Pow Pow - Last Days On Earth
10. Death By Unga Bunga - Juvenile Jungle
Read more: https://www.musikknyheter.no/news/7505 (in Norwegian)
Top songs:
01. Susanne Sundfør - The Brothel
02. Kvelertak - Mjød
03. Lars Vaular - Rett Opp og Ned
04. Kråkesølv - Nordavind Mot Varme Kinn
05. Cold Mailman - Put Yourself Together And Fall In Love With Me
06. Röyksopp - The Alcoholic
07. Lindstrøm & Christabelle - Lovesick
08. Kvelertak - Ulvetid
09. Honningbarna - Våkn Opp
10. Pow Pow - Solar Eclipse
See videos for every track here: https://www.musikknyheter.no/news/7511
Swedish Hardcore 2010
"Some claim that American hardcore reached its pinnacle during the Reagan era. And it would not be too bold to claim that British hardcore was at its most exciting during Thatcher’s years in office. So perhaps we do have something to look forward to after all in the wake of the second successive election victory of the Swedish right wing government composed of upper class broilers, born again Christians and neo-liberal leftovers. Perhaps Swedish hardcore will rise up to the challenge and contribute as much as it can to the smashing of the cultural stalemate, the fucking status quo and TV imposed apathy. It’s make or break for hardcore as a counter culture. There needs to be a roll call from the underground, the sweaty cellar venues and the DIY factories: we’re not gonna take it."
Via I Just Can't Hate Enough, a streaming sampler of Swedish hardcore circa 2010: https://www.swehc.com/sampler-2010/