Björn Kleinhenz in the NYT
Check out this article in the New York Times on the Leipzig, Germany music scene which features a quote from esteemed Swedish artist Björn Kleinhenz: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/04/travel/04Next.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
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We Are the Storm in the studio
We Are the Storm will begin recording their debut album this weekend -- definitely one of the year's most anticipated releases.
Susanne Sundfør wins A-ha million
As expected (and deserved), Susanne Sundfør is the 2nd recipient of A-ha's $1 million NOK stipend fund: https://www.aftenbladet.no/kultur/1227291/En_a-ha-million_til_Susanne_Sundfoer.html
Metal/jazz act Shining won the first million.
NPR song of the day: Susanne Sundfør - The brothel
Susanne Sundfør's "The brothel" was NPR's song of the day on June 28: https://n.pr/ahtSRJ
This is the best song of 2010, hands down. Shame that the rest of the album can't quite match it, but whatever, I fully expect her to win the 2nd $1 million NOK A-ha stipend that she deserves.
New Next Life EP in July
Manic videogame metal act Next Life will be releasing a new CDEP called "Resurrection" on July 5 via . If it's anything like their recent split with Haust, I'm sure it'll be killer.
The Honeydrips say goodbye with one last song
The Honeydrips bid farewell with a cover of the old Swedish evergreen "Höstvisa": https://www.sincerelyyours.se/yours0143.php
New Okkultokrati EP on the way
Okkultokrati has recorded a new 5-song EP for release this fall: https://okkultokrati.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-ep-from-okkultokrati-recorded-and.html
Kinda funny to see they're covering "No class" since I just saw PGH-based bad vibes act Slices play the same tune last night.
Simon Says No! sign to Oslo Grammofon
Norwegian indie act Simon Says No! will release their debut album on September 13 via . Look for the first single "Solitary rush" on August 23.
Legiones 7" coming via Duplicate
will be releasing a new 7" from Trondheim-based black metal act Legiones this coming fall. Two tracks, both from the band's ultra-limited demo and remastered for vinyl.
Ved debut confirmed
Swedish psych/weirdos Ved will release their debut album "Gershwins pipe" on July 17 via offshoot . There will be a release party at Club Babel in Malmö that same evening.
Ludwig Bell announces new single
Ludwig Bell's new single "Kärlek slutar alltid med bråk" will begin airing on Swedish radio come Monday; in the meantime, hear a demo version at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/ludwigbell
Virus gets new bassist
Norwegian avant-metal act Virus has enlisted Bjeima (Yurei, Delirium Bound, Konstriktor, etc.) as their new bassist.
The Swede Beat #17
Issue #17 of Swede Beat is now online and its focus is on the hip Stockholm neighborhood of Södermalm: https://www.theswedebeat.com/magazine/17-sodermalm/
Body talk pt. 2 gets release date
Robyn's next album, "Body talk pt. 2" -- the 2nd of a promised trilogy, has been confirmed for release on September 6.
The Hives to release covers EP
The Hives have recorded a new 3-song covers EP called "Tarred and feathered" which will be released digitally on July 2 and on vinyl a week later. Check out Spinner for a sample of one cut, a cover of "Civilization's dying" by classic midwestern punks Zero Boys: https://www.spinner.com/2010/06/23/the-hives-civilizations-dying-zero-boys-cover/
If you've never heard Zero Boys I strongly recommend you grab a copy of the "Vicious circle" reissue that did last year. Essential top-10 hardcore/punk IMO; this cover not so much, but whatever.