New Paris EP in late May
Swedish synthpop act Paris will be releasing the new 5-song EP "From Paris to Pluto" on May 30.
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RebekkaMaria & The Hymnboy present "Friendly duets"
Danish artists RebekkaMaria and The Hymnboy (aka Jonas Petersen of Hymns from Nineveh) are releasing a live duet album called simply "Friendly duets", to be released digitally on April 30.
Big Oil signs Ocean View
Newly signed to and currently in the studio with Jens Benz (Thulebasen, Iceage, Powersolo). Expect an album this fall.
To the Death to reissue Damien
Coming soon via , a discography collection from late 80s Uppsala thrashers Damien compiling the band's five demo tapes and one 12" EP into one 2xLP set along with a 28-page booklet. 500 copies, 100 on splattered vinyl.
New Cookies 'n Beans album in May
Okay, so this clip has nothing to do with the new Cookies 'n Beans album "Go tell the world" which will be out on May 2, but I figured that any excuse to post this Kristofer Åström-penned number is worthwhile. Lead single "Tomorrow's such a long time away" is out now and can be found via Spotify in Sweden but not in the US.
NYT playlist: Theresa Andersson, Huoratron, Mirel Wagner
Finnish artists Huoratron and Mirel Wagner plus Swedish expat Theresa Andersson all have new albums profiled in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/arts/music/new-releases-from-huoratron-mirel-wagner-theresa-andersson.html?_r=3
Springtime in Norway (album highlights)
Listen to Norway runs down a few of this spring's most prominent releases, including new albums from Espen Eriksen Trio, Death By Unga Bunga and Susanna: https://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012022310153957986266
Kleerup's "Aniara" soundtrack to be release in May
Kleerup will be releasing his new soundtrack album "Aniara" -- a collaboration with musician Carl Bagge and vocalist Helen Sjöholm for the Stockholm City Theater production of the stage epic -- on May 9. Full press release here: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/pressroom/emi-music-sweden/pressrelease/view/kleerup-aniara-752936
PB&J/HoW split 7"
Peter Bjorn and John team up with fellow Stockholm locals Hell on Wheels for a split 7" to commemorate the 3031st anniversary of famed NZ label : https://peterbjornandjohn.com/blog/2012/04/gimme-some-chills-kiwis-part-2/
Each band contributes their own original song "The chills" with members providing cover artwork for their compatriots.
New Stein Urheim LP coming via Hubro for RSD
The excellent Norwegian experimental label is doing a very limited vinyl run of guitarist Stein Urheim's new LP "Kosmolodi" for Record Store Day, his third solo release overall I believe. White label, 150 copies, digital version coming in May.
New Turboweekend single confirmed
Turboweekend have confirmed that their new single "On my side" will be officially released on April 30. The band will also be offering an early premiere of the track and two other new ones when they stream a live concert from their rehearsal space on the 25th.
Henric de la Cour to release new 7" in May
reports that Henric de la Cour has recorded a new 7" for release in late May which will feature the new dark ballad "Granade" b/w a cover of "Harmony dies" by Venom (!!!).
Kalle J - Inget att förlora
Kalle J is back with a new solo album on the way via and "Inget att förlora", an Alan Parsons Project cover, is the very first taste of what's to come.
Karoline Hausted - Tiffany
Karoline Hausted is a Danish expat currently living in LA who just signed with . This is the first sample of her upcoming album "Jeg tror jeg drømmer", due out May 18.
Passive/Aggressive introduces Sacred Crow
Passive/Aggressive provides a tip on Danish croon/drone artist Sacred Crow: https://www.passiveaggressive.dk/introducing-scared-crow/