A review of a review
Mimmi Skog of Pascal calls out Aftonbladet writer Per Magnusson for sexism: https://rogertsblogg.blogspot.com/2010/01/att-recensera-en-recensent.html (in Swedish)
Tag: General
New Under Byen now set for April release in America
Under Byen have now confirmed that their new album "Allt er tabt", their fourth overall, will be released in North America on April 6 via . Domestic Danish label still has it confirmed for February 8.
Årabrot lines up UK release
Årabrot's album "The brotherseed" will receive a proper UK release on March 15 via .
New Liechtenstein 7" on the way
Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein will be doing a 3-song 7" on this spring featuring the songs "I've got a passion for water", "Spending time with you" and "On the tram".
New Swedish comics come to the US
Somewhat OT, but not entirely: Top Shelf Comix is translating and publishing seven new books of Swedish comics (4 graphic novels + 2 anthologies) for release in the US this spring. Of the titles they are handling, the most relevant to itsatrap readers is probably "Hey princess" by Mats Jonsson which is, of course, named after the Popsicle song and is about indie-minded young folks in the mid 90s. Read more: https://www.topshelfcomix.com/swedish-invasion
Also worth noting that they'll be bringing Mats and many of the other authors over in April for appearances + meet'n'greets in both NYC and Chicago.
Gaffa takes on Sweden
Danish music mag Gaffa will be launching in Sweden in March: https://www.gaffa.se/
The website officially opens on March 1 and the first print edition will be out March 31. Go to the website above for more details, including the full press release.
Tord Gustavsen Ensemble coming to the US
The Tord Gustavsen Ensemble album "Restored, returned", recently nominated for a Spellemannprisen, will get a North American release on February 9 via . The entire group will also be coming over for a couple shows in March:
03/28 - San Francisco Jazz Festival
03/31 - Merkin Concert Hall, NYC
More info here: https://player.ecmrecords.com/gustavsen
Zacke debut coming in February
Swedish hip-hop artist Zacke will release his debut album "Visst är det vackert" on February 3 via .
New Kristofer Åström website
Kristofer Åström has a new website: https://kristoferastrom.com/
Aversionline digs Obliteration
Aversionline wisely gives props to Obliteration: https://www.aversionline.com/blahg/2010/01/27/obliteration-nekropsalms-cd/
Steppeulv a no-go
Soundvenue reports that the Steppeulv, the Danish music critics' prize, has been cancelled for this year: https://www.soundvenue.com/nyheder/2010/01/27/ingen-steppeulv-i-aar (in Danish)
Striving Vines confrim debut, offer single preview
Danish indie act Striving Vines will release their self-titled debut album on April 12 and are currently previewing the lead single "Too much wine" at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/strivingvines
Sounds like catchy indie MOR to me, perhaps worth keeping an eye on.
The Psyke Project + DJ Beluga = The Die Project
Danish metal/hardcore act The Psyke Project has teamed up with dubstep techno producer DJ Beluga for a new project called The Die Project whose aim is to transform the band's latest album "Dead storm" into a "universe of dark metal and intense electro dubstep" which will be performed live on-stage in February. Catch a preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lPNgispxI8
New Benni Hemm Hemm EP on the way
reports they will be releasing a new Benni Hemm Hemm EP entitled "Retaliate" in March/April on both 10" vinyl and CD. More details and tourdates: https://www.kimirecords.net/news/benni-hemm-hemm-frettir-news/
Immortal turn down Spellemann
Immortal say "no thanks" to their Spellemannprisen nomination: https://www.nomusicmedia.com/2010/01/26/immortal-slams-door-on-spellemann-jury/