K-X-P debut coming via Smalltown Supersound
will be releasing the self-titled debut full-length from Finnish Kraut/electronic act K-X-P, featuring Timo Kaukolampi (OP:L Bastards, Annie), on July 19.
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Aversionline recommends Okkultokrati
Aversionline praises the new Okkultokrati record "No light for mass": https://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2010/07/12/okkultokrati-no-light-for-mass-cd-lp/
The Swedish hip-hop evolution
is putting out a Swedish hip-hop collection called "Evolutions", charting the local history of the genre from the 90s though present day, including skweee. The comp was curated by Gaffa journalist Ametist Azordegan along with The Salazar Brothers and should be available in late summer.
Helvete leaves Turbonegro
Nö Music reports that Hank von Helvete has quit Turbonegro: https://www.nomusicmedia.com/2010/07/09/hank-von-helvete-quits-turbonegro/
'Bout time they call it a day methinks.
Moddi gets A-ha millions
artist Moddi is the third recipient of A-ha's million-kroner stipend fund: https://www.groove.no/html/news/85741988.html
I'll bet money that Casiokids will win out over Lars Vaular for the fourth and final coinpurse.
Nekromantheon demo to get vinyl reissue
will be pressing Nekromantheon's debut demo EP "We're rotting" on 12" vinyl. The new edition will be limited to 500 copies and will include "a few" bonus tracks plus a new cover layout.
[ingenting] getting into fashion
Gaffa reports that [ingenting] is launching a clothing and poster collection which will be debuted at Pet Sounds Bar in Stockholm on July 14: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/41190 (in Swedish)
Collaborating artists include Emma Löfström, Rina Donnersmarck, Karin Rönnmark and Giedre Domzaite.
Sweden in The New Yorker
Sasha Frere-Jones on Robyn in The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/musical/2010/07/05/100705crmu_music_frerejones
From the same issue, though slightly more off-topic, here is "The Girl Who Fixed the Umlaut": https://www.newyorker.com/humor/2010/07/05/100705sh_shouts_ephron
Death Invocation to release "Funeral for a fuck"
Swedish cassette label ' next release will be "Funeral for a fuck" from Swedish act Funereality. Preview at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/reversefuck
Stumfilm on wax
The new Bob Hund EP "Stumfilm" is now available as a limited-edition 12": https://www.bob-hund.com/butik
Iron Lamb 7" coverart posted
has posted the art for the upcoming Iron Lamb 7" "Peskycostal preaching": https://www.soulsellerrecords.com/
No word on a release date, but it was originally supposed to be out in June.
New Mr. Death EP coming in September
Swedish death metal act Mr. Death will unleash their new 6-song EP "Death suits you" on September 24 via and it will be available on both CD and 10" vinyl.
Downstairs - I'm done (video)
Finnish indie act Downstairs (or is it just DWNSTRS now?) have a new video for the last track off their recent self-titled album, "I'm done": https://vimeo.com/13110569
The band is currently preparing to go into the studio to record their third record.
New Dungen album on the way, sample posted
The new Dungen album "Skit i allt" will be out in September. Hear the new tune "Marken låg stilla" at the band's website: https://www.dungen-music.com/index_e.html
Monty Python preorder
The Bear Quartet's new album "Monty Python" is now available for preorder: https://www.adrianrecordings.com/default.asp?newsid=279
No word yet on a vinyl release, but hopefully someone will step up.