Fuck your scene, kid vol. 3 sent to press
The 3rd volume of Kranium Records' "Fuck your scene, kid" 7" split series, this one featuring heavyweights Kvoteringen and Nitad, has been sent off to the pressing plant.
Tag: News
Presenting: Kommun
As alerted by Jerry Bowman, the members of Sibiria have started a new band called Kommun who, despite the Swedish name, sing in English. Check 'em out at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/kommunswe
Choir of Young Believers do the Listed thing for Dusted
Danes Choir of Young Believers are the guests in this week's "Listed" column at Dusted: https://dustedmagazine.com/features/849
Britta Persson - Kill Hollywood me (live video)
Here's some multi-camera live footage of Britta Persson performing live in Brazil last month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbbCLa1t4P8
Kent 'Röd' box details
In case you were wondering, the deluxe edition of the new Kent album "Röd" will include 3 LPs, a CD, a 120-page book and a USB memory stick.
Vinter confirms new album
Swedish psych/folk act Vinter, featuring acclaimed soundtrack composer Matti Bye, will release their sophomore album "Vinter II" on November 22 via Tjärnen and will only be available on limited edition vinyl. Hear sample tunes at myspace: https://www.myspace.com/vinterfolk
Hajen signs with Brus & Knaster
It appears that Hajen has been picked up by Brus & Knaster in addition to signing with big-time management firm Moondog: https://www.myspace.com/hajensmyspace
Has her stage named changed as well?
Theodor Jensen + Titiyo - Side by side (video)
Check out the video for the Theodor Jensen/Titiyo duet "Side by side": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBSsYWU4ibM
Friendly Noise, the label, the memory
Friendly Noise is calling it quits as a label following the release of the Liminals album "Hearthand" later this month: https://www.friendlynoise.se/list-your-favourite-friendly-noise-songs/
Decibel reviews the new Ghost Brigade
Decibel likes the new Ghost Brigade album "Isolation songs": https://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=333959
What I like best about that band is that they can actually write a damn song, unlike many of their contemporaries who simply string riffs together.
MIC Norway interviews Håkon Kornstad
MIC Norway talks to saxophonist Håkon Kornstad about his acclaimed new album "Dwell time": https://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2009100810565753382925
The Graviators - Back to the Sabbath
Check out Swedish hard-rockers The Graviators and their new video for "Back to the Sabbath", kind of a self-explanatory title if you're wondering what they sound like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfRK5bhe3H0
The band's self-titled debut will be out in November via Transubstans Records.
The Silent Ballet reviews 'Heart attack money'
The Silent Ballet reviews Tsukimono's "Heart attack money": https://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/384/ItemID/2781/Default.aspx
Avant-garde Metal reviews Great Northern comp #4
Avant-garde Metal goes beyond their normal genre confines to review the latest Great Northern Recordings compilation: https://www.avantgarde-metal.com/content/beyond2.php?id=70
I still have a few copies if folks are looking.
OK Star Orchestra - Music for ya'
Swedish instrumental/twang act OK Star Orchestra have a new, semi-live video for the song "Music for ya'": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItnxHZW7QKk