The Swede Beat #13
Issue #13 of The Swede Beat is now online: https://www.theswedebeat.com/magazine/swedes-worlwide/
The theme is "Swedes Worldwide".
Tag: General
Monostrip to Wonderland
has signed Monostrip, the indie/electro act with 5 members from I'm From Barcelona. Look for their debut single "Like a drug" to be released on March 4. In the meantime, preview here: https://www.wonderlandrecords.com/monopress/
Fixe signs two new acts
(New Found Land) has announced the signing of two new acts: Jacon and Johanna Nordström. Look for new releases from both in May, otherwise hear samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/fixerecords
Darkthrone "Circle the Wagons" microsite now open
The microsite for the new Darkthrone album "Circle the wagons" is now updated with samples and more info: https://www.peaceville.com/darkthrone
Boy Omega tour diary
Boy Omega is keeping a tour diary of his current jaunt: https://www.boyomega.com/
Also, if you haven't already gotten it, be sure to download the new Boy Omega EP I released via the It's a Trap! netlabel: https://www.itsatrap.com/releases/iatmp3014-boy-omega-follow-the-herd-ep
Lotte Andersen to release new album in May
Danish musician/actress Lotte Andersen will be releasing the new album "Hjemmefra" on May 17. Hear samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/lotteandersen
Hybris, the Android app
was the first Swedish label to release an iPhone app and now they're once again first in line with an app for Android. Read more/download here: https://www.hybrism.com/news/hybris-android-app/
Lapko album preface + more samples
Lapko has posted a preface statement for their upcoming album "A new Bohemia" and are also streaming a new medley of samples at their website (in the sidebar): https://www.lapko.com/?page_id=10
Zombiekrig sign with GMR
Swedish thrashers Zombiekrig have signed with and will be releasing their debut full-length "Undantagstillstånd" on April 21.
Presenting: Farsta (ex-Ebba Grön!)
Check out Farsta, a new Swedish act featuring Gurra from Ebba Grön plus ex-members of Grisen Skriker: https://www.myspace.com/farsta1
Marybell Katastrophy single gets a name
No word yet on when/how it will be released, but Marybell Katastrophy's first single from her next album will be called "Difference".
Ludwig Bell (Dreamboy) signs to Razzia
has announced the signing of Dreamboy frontman Ludwig Bell and will be releasing his Fredrik Swahn-produced solo debut in August.
Vinnie Who on Dolores, more
will be releasing Vinnie Who's debut single "What you got is mine" on a white vinyl 12". Listen at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/vinniewhoofficial
Other 2010 releases in the works (or maybe already out) from the label include new material from Deportees, Håkan Hellström, The Fume, Eye Travel, Kungen och Silvia (feat. Ebbot Lundberg and Olle Ljungström), Kleerup, Pacific!, Lykke Li and I'm from Barcelona.
Wildbird & Peacedrums record 2 new EPs, will take them on the road
Wildbird & Peacedrums recently recorded a pair of new EPs in Iceland, five songs with the 12-person Schola Cantorum Reykjavík Chamber Choir and five with steel drums, and will be releasing them on 12" vinyl with CD and digital releases to follow eventually. They're also road-testing the new material and here are the dates:
05/14 - ATP Festival, Minehead (UK)
05/15 - Bishopsgate Institute, London (UK)
05/16 - Café De La Danse, Paris (FRA)
05/17 - Dampfzentrale, Basel (CH)
05/19 - Babel, Malmö (SWE)
05/20 - Jazzhouse, Copenhagen (DK)
05/21 - Blå, Oslo (NOR)
05/22 - Södra Teatern, Stockholm (SWE)
New website for Rabbit Ilsn
Finnish DIY/indie label has a new website: https://kalmava.com/rabbitilsnrecords/