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New 7" from Lower via Escho

Danish label is putting out a new 7" from postpunk/noiserockers Lower called "Walk on heads" -- full details and a sample download here: https://escho.net/esc25
Not sure if it'll end up as eBay gold like Iceage did before them, but I dig what I hear. Oh, and foreigners like me can snag a domestic pressing via if they wait til May.

Beatrice Eli - The conqueror (video)

Not only does Beatrice Eli have a new video for her solid single "The conquerer", apparently she's also recently been picked up by . Check it!

New album from The Tallest Man on Earth in June

Swedish folk artist The Tallest Man on Earth has announced that his new album "There's no leaving now" will be released on June 12 in the US and June 11 abroad via . He also has a new single being released for Record Store Day (April 21), but that's far less exciting.

Kevin - A lonely place (video)

Just signed to . Kevin's new album will be out in September.

Bombus confirm new bassist

Swedish rockers Bombus have enlisted Jonas Rydberg (Faster Katt, ex-Burst) as their new bassist.

Rough Days for Diamond Trade - Doubtful mind (video)

"Doubtful mind" is the debut single from new Danish act Rough Days for Diamond Trade, the solo alias of Copenhagen/Berlin-based musician/filmmaker Frederik Sølberg (ex-Ghost Society, Lake Placid). Look for the debut EP "Somehow" to be released on April 16 via on both 12" vinyl and digital.

Shed a tear for Sabaton

Gaffa reports that there is trouble in Sabaton land, as the singer and bassist have kicked everyone else out of the band: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/59136

Scarred By Beauty update (video)

Danish metalcore Scarred By Beauty has big plans for 2012 including extensive touring in the UK, China and Europe plus a new self-recorded album in the works.

Air France are done

Swedish pop duo Air France have decided to part ways: https://theairfrance.tumblr.com/post/19956285930/well-make-this-brief-because-it-hurts-too-much

Black metal airlines

The Quietus reports on the news that Mayhem guitarist/founder Øystein Aarseth aka Euronymous is in the lead among possible famous dead people to to be honored by having their visage plastered on the tail of a Norwegian jumbojet: https://thequietus.com/articles/08346-oystein-aarseth-euronymous-mayhem-norwegian-airlines
Also, a big tip-of-the-hat must go to Svein Egil Hatlevik (Zweizz) who was the person who originally nominated Øystein as a candidate. Vote here: https://www.halehelter.no/

The legend of Marcus Cato

presents the story (and discography) of one Mr. Marcus Cato: https://www.adrianrecordings.com/default.asp?newsid=340

New from Hubro: Cakewalk

has announced the release of the new album "Wired" from improv/drone/jazz act Cakewalk, a new band featuring members from the groups Sacred Harp, Highasakite, The Sweetest Thrill and Hedvig Mollestad Trio.

New mini-album from Erik de Vahl next week

Swedish artist Erik de Vahl will have a new 8-song limited CDR/digital download release out on on March 26. Full details: https://www.erikdevahl.com/

Adrian signs VED

has announced the signing of Malmö-based experimental/psych act VED and will be releasing their new self-titled album on May 2. Download a sample tune: https://www.adrianfiles.com/02.Sture_External.mp3

Hypertext announce new single

Look for Hypertext to release the new single "Walken" on March 30 along with a new live video showcasing the band playing their four newest singles.