047 prep new single
Swedish bitpop act 047 will be releasing the new single "Keep it to yourself" featuring guest vocals from Gustaf Spetz (Eskju Divine) on August 31. I've been fortunate enough to hear a preview and it's great!
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Pistol Disco: 2004-2011
Sad to hear it, but Pistol Disco is officially done: https://pistoldisco.tumblr.com/post/9179798458
In the meantime, check out their new project Pool: https://p0000l.tumblr.com/
Progress to exhume unlreleased EP from Children Within
has announced that they will be putting out a previously unreleased EP from 90s Swedish synthpop act Children Within. Said EP will be called "Spotlight" and will feature a number of tunes recorded after the release of the band's most well-known and final album "Freedom of choice". The official release date is set for September 14.
The Skull Defekts investigate the Skull of Daniel Spicer
Inspired by an odd review in The Wire, The Skull Defekts dug down deep and took a journey to the skull of scribe Daniel Spicer and released the result on cassette. More here: https://skulldfx.tumblr.com/post/9116780381/investigating-the-skull-of-daniel-spicer
Masquer - Stark naked
Here's the new Masquer single "Stark naked", including the b-side remix by Andreas Tilliander. The duo's much-anticipated full-length debut "Cover my face as the animals cry" will finally be released on September 14.
Rumble In Rhodos - Carve visage (video)
New stuff from Norway's Rumble in Rhodos. Look for the band's latest album "Signs of fervent devotion" to get a full European release on October 10.
D-Takt & Råpunk 3x7" split now up for preorder
has finalized the artwork and is now taking preorders for the upcoming 3x7" split box featuring Swedish hardcore punk/crusties Anatomi-71, Bombstrike, Desperat, Giftgasattack, Makabert Fynd and Tortyr. : https://dbeatrawpunk.blogspot.com/2011/08/3x-long-awaited-split-7-box-soon-to-be.html
Svensk Musik: The Manchester of Northern Europe
Svensk Musik rhapsodizes on Göteborg Pop City aka the Manchester of Northern Europe and the genius of Broder Daniel and Henrik Berggren: https://svenskmusik.org/article/the-manchester-of-northern-europe/
New Invasionen in late September
The new album "Saker jag saft till natten" from Invasionen, Dennis Lyxzén's current band that isn't AC4, will be released on September 21 via .
New Årabrot 7" on the way
Årabrot will be releasing the new 7" "Madonna was a whore" b/w "300 nights" this week via as a precursor to their next album "Solar anus", which is due out September 9 via .
New Jim Stärk album in September
"Reader's companion" alums Jim Stärk will be releasing the new album "Rainy love sounds" on September 23.
Ja Ja Ja relaunch
UK-based Scandinavian clubnight Ja Ja Ja have officially partnered with The Line of Best Fit full-time and relaunched with a new blog site: https://www.jajajamusic.com/
Their next actual live music event will be on September 29 at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen and will feature Sondre Lerche, LCMDF and Sykur.
Rebecca & Fiona worldwide?
Black Book ponders whether or not Swedish tabloid pop duo Rebecca & Fiona have what it takes to make it Stateside: https://www.blackbookmag.com/article/are-rebecca-fiona-swedens-next-act-to-pop/26781
Mirel Wagner release date confirmed
It has now been confirmed that the European release of Mirel Wagner's self-titled album will happen on October 21 via .
Sigur Rós live album/film details revealed
That new video thing from Sigur Rós? Turns out it's a teaser for the upcoming live concert video/double-live album "Inni", filmed by director Vincent Morisset in London back in 2008 and due out in November via . Hit up Pitchfork for more: https://pitchfork.com/news/43559-sigur-ros-announce-live-album-and-film/