Electric butt? Really?
Finnish music site on the clever marketing schemes of Wedding Crashers: https://www.glue.fi/2010/03/30/wedding-crashers-electric-butt/
Despite the embarassing title, I actually do think it's an okay track.
Tag: General
Andreas Söderlund single gets release date
has confirmed that Andreas Söderlund debut solo single på Svenska "Daustralien" will be released on April 21.
Friendly Noise #4
Issue #4 of the always-stunning webzine is now online: https://www.friendlynoise.se/fzn/4
Efterklang confirm new single
Efterklang will release the new 7" single "I was playing drums" on April 19 b/w the exclusive track "Me me me the brick house".
Code 64 to Progress Productions
has signed Swedish/Norwegian electro act Code 64 and will be releasing the group's third album, "Trialogue" in late summer/early fall. The first single "Stasis" will be released digitally on April 21 and can already be previewed at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/progressproduction
Adrian Recordings signs Den Svenska Tystnaden, will release three EPs
has announced the signing of Den Svenska Tystnaden and will be releasing a series of three EPs from the band over the course of 2010. Up first is "Större avstånd högre spänning" on April 30, to be followed by "Långsamma repliker all tid i världen" (August 30) and "Utsikter från botten" (December 30). And for the trivia-minded, the band features label head Magnus Bjerkert's brother John Bjerkert, whose resume includes stints with ARC labelmates David & the Citizens/David Fridlund as well as Emil Jensen.
Ef is TSB's band of the week
Ef is the band of the week at The Silent Ballet: https://www.thesilentballet.com/dnn/Articles/tabid/55/ctl/Details/mid/412/ItemID/3223/Default.aspx
Refused reunion rumors
Apparently there are rumors circulating that Refused will be reuniting and it's pretty much all due to this: https://www.officialrefused.com/
Seriously? Are the words "Coming soon..." all you need to get excited? Dennis was just quoted in Aftonbladet like a week ago talking about how they turned down big money for a US tour, so I highly doubt it.
New Tina Dickow album in September
Danish singer/songwriter Tina Dickow will release her new album "Welcome back colour" in September.
Steget to release album in May
Swedish piano/vocal duo Steget will release their debut album "Förändrar allting" on May 12 via . Samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/steget
Andreas Söderlund going solo
Swedish artist/producer Andreas Söderlund (Niccokick, Sounds Like Violence, Hello Saferide, etc.) is working on a Swedish-language solo album for release later this year. Hear samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/andreassoderlund
Sista Sekunden confirm new album details
Malmö-based hardcore act Sista Sekunden have confirmed that their new album "Åldras med stil" will be released on May 5 via their own label in coordination with (GER), (FRA) and (US). There will be a release party on May 8 and all comers will receive a free CD.
The Ark, the magazine
The Ark will be releasing a 100-page magazine in conjunction with their new album "In full regalia": https://blog.thearkworld.com/2010/03/29/in-full-regalia-10-nya-latar-och-100-ark/
The publication will come with the CD and will include info and photos from the making of the album along with the band's full history.
Pitchfork: What's the matter with Sweden
Pitchfork covers the topic of government/public support for the arts in Sweden/Scandinavia and beyond: https://pitchfork.com/features/articles/7776-whats-the-matter-with-sweden/
Presenting: My Brother the Wind
Members from the Swedish prog acts Anekdoten, Makajodama and Magnolia have formed a new band called My Brother the Wind. The band recently recorded a six-track live improv album called "Twilight in the crystal cabinet" which will be released via in May. More info and samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/mybrotherthewind