imprint is putting out a 4xLP Skambankt boxset which will include the band's first three albums as well as an expanded version of the "Skamania" EP with three extra bonus tracks. This article says something about how the new material was recorded back when the band was "an uncompromising punkrock band," but I remain skeptical as that period of time never existed.
"Lägg av! / Historien om Nationalteatern", the Nationalteatern 40th anniversary boxset, as discussed here, is officially confirmed for release in November via and will include 9 CDs and a 132-page book. More: https://www.mnwmusic.com/artists/nationalteatern/nationalteatern.html
"Be steady" is the first single from The Grand Opening's forthcoming album "In the midst of your drama", due out November 8 via . As always, highly recommended for anyone into Swedish melancholia. And also, huge GRATTIS till TGO frontman John Roger Olsson for becoming a father!
The new Andreas Söderlund single "Sjunka under jorden" will be released on November 8.
Apparently the new Robyn album "Body talk pt. 3", due out November 29, will include five songs each from parts 1+2 plus five new tracks. Look for the "pulsating full power version" of the single "Indestructible" to be released on November 22.
Norwegian metal/noise act Altaar has scuttled their plans to play CMJ, but on the flipside, they'll be recording a 7" in December.
Drowned in Sound celebrates 10 years of existence with a week-long focus on Nordic music: https://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4141266
Titiyo and Theodor Jensen (Broder Daniel/The Plan) have teamed up for a new group called Keep Company and will be releasing their self-titled debut album on December 29.
Gaffa reports that rumors are circulating regarding a Mattias Alkberg/Pascal collaboration of sorts: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/43730
As to whether that means a tour, split or actually playing together remains to be seen.
is putting out a new 5-song CD comp called "Do you think it will snow tonight?" featuring winter anthems from a number of international acts including Swedes The Garlands and Seapony, a non-Scandinavian band who recently relocated to Seattle and are worth noting because they are quite good. Anyhow, I don't see ordering details up yet, but keep an eye on the label site: https://www.cloudberryrecords.com/
Promise and the Monster reports that she is working on a new record for release around February/March 2011.
The label website/webshop, home of new band The Bells, is now open: https://www.tegpublishing.se/
Lots of related stuff for sale, including releases from Park Hotell, Convoj, Mattias Alkberg, Cult of Luna, etc.
The new Hypertext album "Astronaut Kraut!" has been confirmed for release on November 15. Hear the lead single "Ivy league" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/hypertextband
Ludwig Bell says that he plays to record an album with his project Pasadena (featuring fellow Dreamboy member Niklas Pettersson) for release next spring: https://www.ludwigbell.se/pasadena/
Imperial State Electric and Bloodlights, two overrated rock acts featuring members from bands that used to be good, will be touring together in November and will be putting out a split 7" with the two bands. I'm not sure what Bloodlights is doing, but ISE is covering "Castaway" by Greg Kihn. Dates at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/imperialstateelectric