"Invocation of death" now available
Swedish cassette-only metal label has just released their first comp "Invocation of death" and are streaming a couple teaser samples at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/deathinvocation
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Jasmine Kara - Try my love (video)
I can't think of any notable ska/rocksteady coming out of Sweden in recent years except maybe Club Killers, but this new Jasmine Kara single, the 2nd off her forthcoming record "Blues ain't nothing but a good woman gone bad" (due out July 28, the day after she appears on "Allsång På Skansen"), mops the floor with 'em. Most of her tunes are on more of a retro Sharon Jones/Motown-revival tip, but this one brings the island flavor and does it amazingly well. Seems kinda like an odd stylistic choice considering her obvious mainstream pop aspirations, though it's not as if I'm complaining, I'm just hoping she can pull it off. And with her autobiography ("Hälsa henne att hon ska dö") coming out in August as well, we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out. Best of luck!
Direct video link: https://vimeo.com/12060510
Pato Pooh - Imperfectly perfect (video + mp3)
Swedish rapper Pato Pooh has a new track and video: https://patopooh.com/2010/07/09/new-video-mp3-pato-pooh-ricky-imperfectly-perfect/
Torture Division - Evighetens dårar III
Torture Division's brand new EP "Evighetens dårar III" is now finished and posted for free download: https://www.torturedivision.net/news/evighetens-darar-iii-now-released
Generally speaking, I'm not a fan of most modern death metal, but these dudes do it right. If this new EP is anything like the last 2, it's well worth checking out.
Ved - Evergreens (video)
The new underground sound of Malmö. Direct link: ttp://vimeo.com/13279606
New Keith Canisius album in September
Danish shoegazer Keith Canisius will release his third solo album "This time it's our high" on September 6 via . Hear a preview tune at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/keithcanisius
Håkan Lidbo - Zuzuvela
"Zuzuvela", the Håkan Lidbo-composed piece for vuvuzela commissioned by Swedish radio, is now available as a free download: https://hakanlidbo.com/archives/1483
Y'know, just in case you didn't get enough of that sound during the World Cup.
New music from Emily and The Orgasm Addicts
Danish act Emily and The Orgasm Addicts just finished up mastering their new album and are now streaming two tracks at their website: https://www.eatoa.dk/
Supergruppen - Bästa låten ever
Whatever happened to Swedish modesty? Grab "Bästa låten ever" ("Best song ever") from all-stars Supergruppen over at Discobelle: https://www.discobelle.net/2010/07/09/basta-laten-ever/
Pretty weak track for such a boast IMO, especially with that corny auto-tuned chorus.
Hur Högt - Hur Högt (video)
Hur Högt, the Swedish all-star hip-hop/crossover project featuring Näääk, Nimo, Thomas Rusiak and Adiam Dymott have a new video for their eponymous single, the first official release off their upcoming album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB5Bf14NDJI
Things start to get a little ridiculous towards the end, but it's a good summer jam.
Krazy Fiesta + Nils Bech - Drunk love
Check out the Krazy Fiesta/Nils Bech collaboration "Drunk love" over at Discobelle: https://www.discobelle.net/2010/07/09/drunk-love/
Champagne Riot - A friend of a friend
Champagne Riot are streaming a new track at myspace called "A friend of a friend" featuring guest vocals from Christina Roos (ex-Cat5): https://www.myspace.com/champagneriot
Otur - Up (Rimheden remix)
Otur is giving away the new Sophie Rimheden remix of her latest single "Up": https://www.oturmusic.com/?p=791
Yamon Yamon - The darker place
As a drummer, the audio sync issues are especially frustrating to me, but I do like the simple video concept of a band playing in a circle in their practice space. Download the song plus an exclusive b-side here: https://yamonyamon.bandcamp.com/album/the-darker-place
Direct link for the video: https://vimeo.com/13157105
Kenneth Ishak - Dancing on my own
Kenneth Ishak is the 2nd artist that I'm aware of (after The Animal Five) to cover Robyn's single "Dancing on my own" -- listen to an acoustic in-studio performance from NRK P3 (along with his single "You lived in a world of your own"): https://nrkp3.no/popsalongen/h%C3%B8r-kenneth-ihsak-spille-live/#more-1176