Kashmir - Pursuit of misery (video)
Kashmir's new fan-generated video for the song "Pursuit of misery". Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WdDoQhzMI4
Tag: Multimedia
Amiina - Over and again
Download a new track from Icelandic act Amiina from their forthcoming album "Puzzles", due out September 27: https://www.amiina.com/
Delay Trees confirm album, post new single
Finnish indie act Delay Trees have confirmed that their self-titled debut album will finally be released on September 29 and have also posted a brand new track for free download called "About brothers": https://www.delaytrees.com/
Tsukimono - Field hollers 2000 - 2010
I had this idea; my idea was this collection.
This collection presents the music of Johan Gustavsson made under the Tsukimono moniker. It's meant to work as a "beginner's guide" as well as a testament to Tsukimono's first 10 years as an artist. I hope you enjoy this free-music as much as I have through the years, and I hope it can inspire you, as a listener, to delve deeper into the vast Tsukimono catalogue. There's a plethora of greatness to choose from and making selections for this compilation wasn't an easy task.
Wise men say only fools rush in. Some other wise man (still could've been Elvis though) has also said something to the effect of: Writing about music is like dancing about architecture; it's a very stupid thing to do. And regarding this album, letting the music speak for itself is surely the wisest thing to do.
Finally, just these words about Johan:
I've been close to a lot of people in my life, I've admired and loved quite a few, but Johan Gustavsson is the only man I've ever truly respected.
// David C Sjöberg - Cultural Theoretician and Conceptual Artist, 2010.
It's a Trap! is proud to present our latest netrelease: Tsukimono - "Field hollers 2000 - 2010" [IAT.MP3.015]
Curated, compiled and notated by David C Sjöberg, as quoted above, and featuring cover art by the artist himself, Mr. Johan Gustavsson.
I've known Johan for a number of years now and am ecstatic to continue my association with him, both as a friend and as a label. As with many artists in the experimental music scene, Tsukimono's discography is vast, varied and quite intimidating to the unindoctrinated outsider -- this collection serves as a much-welcome introduction to the man and his music. Organized thematically and not by release date, as you will read in David's superb and extensive liner notes, "Field hollers" aims to reduce the difficulty in approaching sometimes difficult music and succeeds beautifully. As much as I'd like to take credit for it, all must go to David and Johan for putting this collection together; I merely serve as the host. Much love to both of them and may we all enjoy the fruits of their labors.
Also! Johan will be releasing a new split 7" with Peter Broderick in October via , his first under the name Johan G Winther and also the first of the label's new "Re:Create Series" in which they will be recycling second-hand materials to construct the packaging of every release. As for the musical concept, both Peter and Johan decided to write a song about each other and then each covered each other's song, adding up to a grand total of four tracks. No exact release date yet, but it should be out in time for their upcoming tour together which kicks off in early October! Dates:
10/10 - Roepaen, Ottersum (NL)
10/12 - Steinbruch, Duisburg (GER)
10/13 - Sint Elisabeth Church, Gent (BEL)
10/14 - Muziekpodium, Bakkeveen (NL)
10/15 - Ko d'oooor, Middelburg (NL)
10/16 - St Giles, London (UK)
10/18 - St Mary Church, Brighton (UK)
10/19 - Academy, Manchester (UK)
10/20 - Pavillion, Cork (EIR)
10/21 - Harmonic Series @ Workman's Club, Dublin (EIR)
10/22 - Cube, Bristol (UK)
10/23 - South Street Arts Centre, Reading (UK)
10/24 - Supersonic Festival, Brimingham (UK)
10/25 - tba, Arras (FRA)
10/26 - tba, Paris (FRA)
10/28 - Treibhaus, Luzern (CH)
10/30 - Schauburg, Dresden (GER)
10/31 - Haus 73 (Saal), Hamburg (GER)
Fatboy - Bad news from pretty red lips
This is the new Fatboy single "Bad news from pretty red lips", to be officially released on September 15. The clip seems kind of an odd choice to me as none of the action is synced to the song, but I do actually like the way it sounds, much more than anything on their last album. Anyhow, as mentioned before, the band's new album "Overdrive" will be out October 6 via .
Viola - Puppies in the rain
I guess it's September in Finland, so that means another new track from Viola: https://www.violamusicclub.com/2010-09-puppies-in-the-rain
I'm on TV - Efforts made (video)
Gaffa has the premiere for I'm on TV's new video "Efforts made": https://gaffa.se/tv/clip/407
Ed Greene back with new music, no label
Stockholm-based twang/indie act Ed Greene is back with a new album, but no label to release. Check out three brand new tracks over at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/edgreene
Let's Say We Did - Straight back to you (video)
Swedish act Let's Say We Did have a video for their new single "Straight back to you" featuring an ugly transvestite on a moped: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WL2BtJ0h2c
A Swarm of the Sun e-card
Check out an e-card for A Swarm of the Sun's new album "Zenith": https://formton.se/aswarmofthesun/
If you dig Logh and Cult of Luna, these dudes are about halfway between.
The Take-Away Show: Wildbirds & Peacedrums
Watch Wildbirds & Peacedrums do the "Take-Away Show" thing for La Blogoteque: https://blogotheque.net/Wildbirds-and-Peacedrums,5598
Easy - It's ok to cry
Classic Swindie act Easy is back with a brand new track, their first in nearly 10 years: https://blogs.playgroundmusic.com/intlpub/easy-is-back-with-a-brand-new-track
99 Minutes #5: Folkelarm
The latest episode of Listen to Norway's "99 minutes" podcast series is a special feature on Folkelarm, Norway's biggest folk festival: https://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2010083015333181329823
Simon Says No! - Solitary rush (video)
There is now a video for the new Simon Says No! single "Solitary rush": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ik5OSFJ00g
Robyn - Hyperballad (video)
Watch Robyn cover Björk's "Hyperballad" at the Polar Music Prize awards ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xPCxxxvqSw