Swedish hard rockers The Riven share "On Top Of Evil", the fourth single from their new album18/9/2022 Showcasing the experimental side of The Riven’s versatile sound, "On Top of Evil" is the fourth single leading up to the Swedish hard rock group’s sophomore studio album. A dynamic journey featuring powerful vocals and vibrant guitar arrangements, "On Top of Evil" moves through psychedelic, atmospheric soundscapes into an explosive finale. The single is now out across all streaming platforms. The band comments: 'On Top Of Evil' is our heaviest song to date. Soaring vocals and electrifying guitars meet in a blaze with thunderous bass and drums galore. Sink deep into your mind and let us invite you to the dark side. The Riven’s second studio album is called "Peace and Conflict" and will be released on vinyl, CD, and digital formats on the 25th of November. The album is released on The Sign Records. The Riven are:
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Alternative rock outfit Bring the Hoax has joined Lövely Records for the release of their debut, self titled EP. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, the four piece blends sweet melodies with fuzzed out guitars into colorful, energetic, and dynamic rock music. The first release from the group is the single ”Los Angeles”, which is out now on all streaming platforms together with a music video. Hasse Karlsson from the band comments: "Los Angeles came to life during the spring. We all longed for the everlasting Swedish winter to end and for the summer vibe to arrive. We always dreamed of the perfect roadtrip since the ones in a cold, dark Scandinavia leaves one hoping for more. This is our soundtrack for that roadtrip to come.The lyrics centers around a wish for a summer road trip to Mexico. On a long car ride like that good music is a most essential part of the feeling. Pavement is a perfect fit for this, and that is why Pavement is the first word sung in this song.“It kicks off with a rowdy intro and lands in a soothing verse which builds up towards a luscious and dreamy chorus that is perfectly suited for a summer drive in your car.” The four piece Bring the Hoax infuses indie rock songs with strong fuzzy guitars and delicately sweet melodies. The songs are held together by an unapologetic force that hardly leaves anyone untouched. It's clear that the band members take their influences from the finishing decades of the 20th century. You can hear hints of Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, Built to Spill and Smashing Pumpkins to name some. Bring The Hoax is a rowdy, but yet polished and pleasant companion in the world of indie rock. Gritty dynamics are key in the songs of Bring the Hoax and the balance between the dirty and beautiful guitar tones versus the mountains of distortion and fuzz can be heard in pretty much every song they ever written. The lyrics are poetic and tell suggestive tales about politics, relationships and the everyday struggle that is life. “Ever since we were kids we have adored a sweet and catchy melody wrapped in a big fuzzy blanket of guitar distortion” - Hasse Karlsson Karl Nordahl and Hasse Karlsson both grew up in Viksjö, north of Stockholm, Sweden, and were probably destined to become friends since they both were equally unable to resist the mesmerizing pull of the massive soundscapes coming out from the punk-, indie- and grunge-era of the 90s. When they many years later had their apartments just shy of a 100 meters apart, it was time to start making music together. The first light the band name Bring the Hoax saw was of the fluorescent kind in a dark hotel room without windows, in the basement of a cheap bed and breakfast in Rhodos, Greece, in 2010. They asked Mark Petterson (My God Damn Territory, Washing Machina) – who Hasse had played with in a couple of bands and projects earlier - to join them on bass. A bunch of drummers later Mark took the seat himself behind the drums when Sara Engström (Washing Machina, Dag och Natt, Tam Tapir) was able to join on bass. Bring the Hoax has recorded and produced 2 eps during the years prior to the 2022 signing with Lövely Records. Many great things are going to be revealed in the present future. Singer-songwriter Mabel has announced plans for second album ‘About Last Night…’, which will be released on Polydor Records on July 15th. The immersive project was teased last week with new track ‘Overthinking’ (ft. 24kGoldn), and features euphoric first single ‘Let Them Know’, ‘Good Luck’ & more to come. ‘About Last Night….’ follows the Brit Award winner’s debut album ‘High Expectations’, which saw Mabel’s catalogue surpass 4.5 billion streams, 8 million singles sold (and twelve top 20s) plus 2.5 million adjusted album sales. With festivals this summer including Radio 1’s Big Weekend also kicking off, Mabel has announced plans for a special headline show at London’s Somerse House on July 17th to celebrate the launch of ‘About Last Night…’. Tickets are available now when pre-ordering the album, before pre-sale opens on May 31st and general sale begins on June 1st. Conceived by Mabel as the world went into lockdown – and completed as life IRL picks up pace – ‘About Last Night...’ is a vivid and hyperreal journey from the anticipated beginnings to the messy end of the best night out that never was. Each track transports the minutiae– getting ready to go out; feeling invincible; clocking an ex; crying in the bathroom; stumbling home – and transforms the normality into the magical. Throughout, Mabel once again switches up her effortless way with modern pop: influences span the liberated euphoria of noughties club-culture (dance-pop, house, transatlantic R&B) with deeper themes of expression and inclusion as gained from obsessively re-watching ‘Paris Is Burning’, ‘Pose’ and ‘Drag Race’ during lockdown. It’s this emotional space that (in Mabel’s own words) “brought her back to life” – here is a young woman processing her own, life-changing formative years growing up in the public eye, and taking charge of her narrative through this fantastical space. The feel-good blueprint of ‘About Last Night’ was conceived between Mabel’s West London home, Angelic studios in Oxford, and some of Los Angels’ most inspiring creative spaces (including the former hilltop residence of Frank Sinatra). Early on in the process, Mabel began to assemble a collective of creatively aligned collaborators including friends and frequent song writing partners Raye, MNEK, Kamille and Jax Jones. Impressed by his work with childhood hero Robyn on ‘Impact’, Mabel also teamed up with new faces like SG Lewis, before completing the project between lockdowns in the US with collaborators from pop’s top table: Stargate (Rihanna, Katy Perry), Tommy Brown (Ariana Grande, Victoria Monet), Jozzy (Beyoncé, Lil Nas X) and Aldae (Justin Bieber). Mabel first teased what she had been working on with first single ‘Let Them Know – an unapologetic anthem about dressing up with nowhere to go, and projecting confidence for anyone who needs it. ‘Good Luck’ distilled influences of heartbreak and female solidarity into perfectly realised pop, before the darker side of ‘About Last Night…’ was previewed on ‘Overthinking’: an escapist but unflinchingly honest snapshot of when nightlife meets social anxiety, and how to find your way back to yourself. The Mabel of 2022 is a young woman living in full and self-actualised power, intent on making music that will empower anyone who needs it. ‘About Last Night...’ focuses on the tiny, fleeting choices that constitute a big night out - but also those decisions that can be truly life-changing. Here is a record essentially about learning to live for the moment, and the hard-won wisdom that whatever there is to say ‘About Last Night…’ can wait until tomorrow, when the sun will come up again. Swedish forest rockers Besvärjelsen have released their second full-length "Atlas" on Friday, May 27th. 'Atlas' is now streaming in full at this link: https://youtu.be/bHqMVItfo2Q?list=PLQt8FdY4rmOsFtbZCLlaPhYeaOW4zntyk Besvärjelsen have previously released a three-part 'The Making of Atlas' that is also available for publication:
Besvärjelsen comment: "27th May we celebrate the release of 'Atlas'! Singer Lea Amling Alazam enthuses:- "We would like to use this opportunity to give very big thanks to everyone who helped make this beautiful piece of music come together. We also send huge thanks to our label Magnetic Eye Records and its manager Jadd as well as to Studio Gröndahl and Karl Daniel Lidén for the great sound. And last but never least, we would like to thank everybody from the bottom of our hearts who is listening to 'Atlas' and has given us their support! See you all on the road!"
What to do when you like rock and doom born from the desert but your surroundings offer anything but arid lands? Besvärjelsen found an impressive answer in the grim forests of their homeland in Dalarna, Sweden. Having grown up in the far north at the meeting grounds of ancient Norse and Finnish cultures amongst echoes of runes and gods, shamans and spirits, the spellbinding five-piece crafted their name from the Swedish word for "conjuring" while drawing heavy inspiration from local lore, mysticism, and the dark, old musical traditions. Yet Besvärjelsen are anything but another "pagan" outfit longing for a time that never was. On their sophomore full-length "Atlas", aptly named after the mythical Greek titan who literally carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, the Swedes take a huge step toward the perfect wedding of melodic doom with subtle touches of prog as well as punk, folk, and classic rock. The distinctly urban component in the sound of these rockers is very much amplified by the outstanding vocals of Lea Amling Alazam. The charismatic singer took a fresh approach by embracing melodies and phrases of the grunge and emo sounds that defined her youth as well as African and Middle Eastern music – while keeping her characteristic bluesy undertones. With its wistful melodies and towering riff-power, "Atlas" represents a logical progression along the course that Besvärjelsen charted from the start. The band was co-founded by guitarists and vocalists Andreas Baier and Staffan Stensland Vinrot in 2014 with a clear vision to channel the spirit and traditions of the vast Dalarna forests, a region otherwise famous for its painted wooden horses, into contemporary heavy music. Andreas, coming from a background in punk and hardcore, had realised that by slowing things down, the music of Besvärjelsen would gain in depth while allowing haunting melodies to exist alongside a cathartic heaviness. Once vocalist Lea Amling Alazam arrived with a fiery passion for punk and stoner rock that had begun at the local skate park when she was just counting 13 years, Andreas and Staffan happily relegated their shared vocal duties to a supporting role – an easy choice as Lea's distinctive voice summoned the intimacy and charisma of singers like Nina Simone or Amy Winehouse. Besvärjelsen released their debut EP "Villfarelser" a year later in 2015, which was followed quickly by the "Exil" EP in 2016. Around this time, former Dozer and Greenleaf drummer Erik Bäckwall joined the line-up as a permanent member. Both EPs, though self-financed and released with minimal promotion, were well-received and even gained airplay on Swedish national radio. The Swedes' debut full-length "Vallmo" hit the streets of Stockholm and elsewhere in 2018, shortly after Erik had convinced his Dozer and Greenleaf bandmate Johan Rockner to join Besvärjelsen on bass. "Vallmo" merged crushing riffs and storming drums with increasingly sophisticated melodies and thoughtful themes, which even earned the band a festival slot opening for Deep Purple. With the mini-album "Frost", Besvärjelsen intended to crush stages all over Europe in 2019, before being compelled into involuntary live performance hibernation (like every other band around the globe) for two years. Although forced to write separately, the band used the spare time to compile a wealth of ideas, amassed remotely and shared across the miles and months of relative solitude, which would finally result in the recording of "Atlas" with producer Karl Daniel Lidén in 2021. Re-purposing melancholic harmonies that could have been derived from the playbook of Alice In Chains, adding gravity that would make Windhand proud, and topping their upgraded sound with exciting yet intimate vocal lines, Besvärjelsen have carved a towering monolith from solid rock and planted it firmly into the magical woods of their homeland to send its heavy lay-lines around the globe. Line-up
Available formats "Atlas" is available as blue and curacao marble vinyl LP and as Digisleeve CD. Shop: http://lnk.spkr.media/besvarjelsen-atlas Hotly-tipped Swedish artist Mei River releases the video for his single ‘Peter Parker’ via Columbia / Sony Music Germany. Shot in Stockholm and directed by Daniel Björkman, the video features Mei River intertwined with elements of storytelling and colourful surrealism. Of the video, Daniel Björkman says: ‘To anyone watching I would say there’s nothing here. No more than there is out there. And nothing more to say than has already been said. It’s just a needle in a stack of band-aids, a light that never goes on, a lie you said just for fun. Inside out.’ Frederik Eriksson aka Mei River is a brand-new producer, singer and songwriter, creating music that explores relatable themes of insecurity, curiosity and loneliness packaged in punch, euphoric pop music with components of funk and exotica. ‘Peter Parker’, a track that’s lyrics explore issues with alcohol and substance abuse, is Mei River’s second release to date and follows his debut single ‘Her’, which he released last month via Columbia/ Sony Music Germany. Both singles are off his forthcoming debut EP ‘Tall Trees That Never Fell’. Besvärjelsen (Swedish for “conjuring”) are not your everyday stoner rock band. The Swedish quintet conveys a unique sense of mystique and harrowing beauty through their crushing and alluring brand of rock, carried by Lea Amling Alazam's spellbinding vocals. "These heavy hitting Swedes deliver beautifully produced doom rock with lush soundscapes and terrifying vibes." describes Two Guys Metal Reviews. Watch Besvärjelsen new video for "When We Fall" HERE Drummer Erik Bäckwall says about the video:- "The song is about searching for good when it feels hopeless, The difficulty in finding good people and not just surrounding yourself with stuff that drags you down. It doesn’t really tie in with the video though. The video came out of an idea to make a simple video where all band members where present, since only two appeared in the previous videos from the last album." On "Frost", the follow up to their 2018 debut "Vallmo", the feel of being isolated in a cold wilderness in the grip of higher forces is palpable all throughout the five tracks, with outstanding songwriting from guitarist/vocalists Andreas Baier and Staffan Stensland Vinrot and the forceful rhythm section of Johan Rockner and Erik Bäckwall (both formerly of Dozer). "Frost" was recorded in the dead of winter, in a cabin in the woods of Dalarna county in Sweden. It was mastered my Karl Daniel Lidén. It will be available on August 9th through Blues Funeral Recordings. Besvärjelsen was formed in 2014. Though clearly rooted in the realms of doom, within their engulfing sound lies traces of progressive metal, punk, folk, and classic rock all carefully weaved together resulting in a sound that is at once crushingly heavy and alluringly sophisticated. They released their debut EP "Villfarelser" in 2015, quickly followed by the "Exil" EP (2016) which also celebrates the addition of drummer Erik Bäckwall (former Dozer, Greenleaf) to the lineup. In 2018, the quintet release their first full-length "Vallmo" (Swedish for “poppy”), offering seamlessly wandering from crushing doom riffs to catchy vocals and melodies, deep lyrical content and storming drum work, all topped by stunning guitar solos and, for the first time since the band’s formation, songs in English as well as their native Swedish. A couple of months before the release, the band welcomed bass player Johan Rockner (former Dozer, Greenleaf) to the fold. Besvärjelsen return in 2019 with their new "Frost" EP, an almost full length format that raises the band's standards even higher. It will be available on August 9th worldwide through Blues Funeral Recordings after being first included as part of the exclusive PostWax series. PostWax is a groundbreaking subscription-style series of exclusive records for diehard fans of stoner, doom, heavy, psych rock, launched by Blues Funeral Recordings. The "Year One" series will also feature releases from Elder, Lowrider, Domkraft, Big Scenic Nowhere on limited edition vinyl with jaw-dropping artwork and next-level design. More info here. Find Besvärjelsen on Facebook⎜Bandcamp Find Blues Funeral Recordings on Facebook⎜Bandcamp Swedish hippy group Children Of The Sun have released their track "Sunchild" via Denim & Leather. The song is taken from their upcoming album Flowers which will be released via The Sign Records this month. Listen to the song here: https://uniquehighfidelity.wixsite.com/denimandleather/post/children-of-the-sun-flowers-review-and-exclusive-track-premiere https://www.facebook.com/Childrenofthesuun Swedish rising pop artist AmwinN has released her new single ‘DeLorean’, out now via Universal Music Sweden. She is outspoken on the track - lamenting on the men of today, wishing she could go back in time to visit her ideal men of the past. Of the track, Amwin says: “Making this song, we kind of just wanted to play around with how much I dislike the dudes in this day and age. I often go back in time and think ‘shit, if only I could get on Leonardo Dicaprio circa Romeo and Juliet or Kurt Cobain around when 'Nevermind' came out”. These Instagram models and YouTube dudes nowadays do absolutely nothing for me. Just makes me wish I had a time machine so I could head back and get what I really want.” Listen to the track here here: https://AMWIN.lnk.to/DeLorean “Wish I had a machine to go back in time, ’Cos future boys are lames, can’t get nothing right I’d take that b*tch way back, back to ’99 And f*ck Leo DiCaprio in his prime… DeLorean” - Lyrics from ‘DeLorean’ Amwin - real name Amanda Winberg - has been making her mark on the international music scene recently, with her previous big single ‘Uber’ which earned her over 1 million online streams alone. Critically too, Amwin has already attracted the attention of tastemaker press, with Clash commenting that she “inhabits a world daubed in vivid colour, with those fluro tones used to craft a deeply personal spell”, and PopDust noting that “her lyrics are an authentic portrayal of the (often unsaid) thoughts that bounce around our heads”. The Interns remarked that she is “another Swedish newcomer that you need to be paying attention to”. https://www.facebook.com/AMWINmusic https://www.instagram.com/amwinmusic https://twitter.com/amandawinbergs InVogue Records proudly welcomes Sweden-based band Smash Into Pieces. The band blends elements electro & rock to create a very melodic sound with singalong anthems. The band's label debut single will be released on April 20th. You can pre save the new single via Spotify here: https://ffm.to/superstarinme Smash Into Pieces consists of:- Chris Adam Hedman Sorbye (Lead Vocals) Benjamin Jennebo (Guitar/Vocals) Per Bergquist (Guitar/Vocals) The Apocalypse DJ (percussion). The band was founded by The Apocalypse DJ who has caught the attention of press & fans with his unique look & technology incorporated into his live performance. SIP's last full length album "Rise and Shine" was released worldwide in January 2017. The album has collected over 12.5 million streams on Spotify alone. The band released a follow up single "Boomerang" that has gathered over 1.8 million streams in a short period on Spotify. "We always try to find different types of artists for the IVR roster. We have never signed anything like Smash Into Pieces so I'm very excited to put something different out there for us. Great guys making great music, honored to be a part of what they are doing." Upcoming shows: APR 27- Falun, Sweden- Falun Bowling & Krog (w/ Amaranthe, Jay Smith) APR 28- Västerås Rockfest- Vasteras, Sweden (w/ Amaranthe, Lillasyster, Corroded) APR 30- Västervik, Sweden- Simson MAY 04- Stockholm, Sweden- Harry B James MAY 05- Örebro, Sweden- Ritz Nightclub (w/ Jay Smith, NORMANDIE) MAY 11- Göteborg, Sweden- Sticky Fingers (w/ Jay Smith) MAY 12- Linkoping, Sweden The Crypt LKPG (w/ Sonic Syndicate, Jay Smith) MAY 19- Hova, Sweden - Rockfickan MAY 25- Edsbyn, Sweden- Parken MAY 26- Ornskoldsvik, Sweden - Statt JUL 07- Helsingborg, Sweden - Sundspärlan (w/ HammerFall, CyHra) JUL 14- Asele, Sweden- Trillen (w/ Dead by April, Corroded) https://www.facebook.com/SmashIntoPieces/ http://invoguerecords.com Jay-Z and Beyoncé are joining forces for the newly announced OTR II stadium tour. Kicking off Wednesday, June 6th in Cardiff, UK, the international outing will stop in 15 cities across the UK and Europe and 21 cities in North America. The full itinerary can be found below.The tour is presented by Live Nation Global Touring in association with Parkwood Entertainment and Roc Nation. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Monday, March 19th at LiveNation.com and all usual outlets. On-sale dates and times vary (full on-sale schedule provided below). Citi is the official credit card for the OTR II stadium tour and as such, Citi cardmembers can take advantage of a special pre-sale opportunity for show dates in the United States, Europe and the UK. For performances going on sale on Monday, March 19th in the US and Europe, Citi cardmembers may purchase tickets beginning Wednesday March 14th at noon through Saturday, March 17th at 5pm (Citi pre-sale in Paris ends Friday, March 16th at 6pm). For concerts in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Poland, Citi cardmembers may access tickets starting Monday, March 19th at noon through Thursday, March 22nd at 5pm prior to the general on-sale on Friday, March 23rd. For complete pre-sale details visit: citiprivatepass.com. Beginning Wednesday, March 14th at 9am in North America and 10am in the UK and Europe (all times local), members of the Beyhive and TIDAL subscribers will have a pre-sale opportunity for all dates. To join the Beyhive and get access to tour pre-sales, go to Beyonce.com. TIDAL members can find details for purchasing tickets on TIDAL.com or via the TIDAL mobile, web and desktop apps. Watch the tour trailer now on TIDAL. Embed code available here: http://tdl.sh/OTRII. In the summer of 2014, Beyoncé and Jay-Z performed six weeks of sold out stadium dates across North America with their highly anticipated 'On The Run' tour. The tour closed with two international dates in Paris, France that were filmed for an HBO special that received an Emmy nomination. OTR II UK/EUROPEAN TOUR DATES: June 06 Cardiff, UK Principality Stadium On sale March 23 June 09 Glasgow, UK Hampden Park On sale March 23 June 13 Manchester, UK Etihad Stadium On sale March 23 June 15 London, UK London Stadium On sale March 23 June 19 Amsterdam, NL Amsterdam Arena On sale March 19 June 23 Copenhagen, DK Parken Stadium On sale March 19 June 25 Stockholm, SW Friends Arena On sale March 23 June 28 Berlin, DE Olympiastadion On sale March 19 June 30 Warsaw, PL Stadion Narodowy On sale March 23 July 03 Cologne, DE RheinEnergieStadion On sale March 19 July 06 Milan, IT San Siro On sale March 19 July 08 Rome, IT Stadio Olimpico On sale March 19 July 11 Barcelona, ES Olympic Stadium On sale March 19 July 14 Paris, FR Stade de France On sale March 19 July 17 Nice, FR Allianz Riviera On sale March 19 OTR II NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: July 25 Cleveland, OH FirstEnergy Stadium On sale March 19 July 28 Washington, DC FedEx Field On sale March 19 July 30 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field On sale March 19 Aug. 02 E. Rutherford, NJ MetLife Stadium On sale March 19 Aug. 05 Boston, MA Gillette Stadium On sale March 19 Aug. 08 Minneapolis, MN US Bank Stadium On sale March 19 Aug. 10 Chicago, IL Soldier Field On sale March 19 Aug. 13 Detroit, MI Ford Field On sale March 19 Aug. 18 Buffalo, NY New Era Field On sale March 19 Aug. 23 Nashville, TN Vanderbilt Stadium On sale March 19 Aug. 25 Atlanta, GA Mercedes Benz Stadium On sale March 19 Aug. 29 Orlando, FL Camping World Stadium On sale March 19 Aug. 31 Miami, FL Hard Rock Stadium On sale March 19 Sept. 11 Arlington, TX AT&T Stadium On sale March 19 Sept. 13 New Orleans, LA Mercedes-Benz Superdome On sale March 19 Sept. 15 Houston, TX NRG Stadium On sale March 19 Sept. 19 Phoenix, AZ University of Phoenix Stadium On sale March 19 Sept. 22 Los Angeles, CA Rose Bowl On sale March 19 Sept. 27 San Diego, CA SDCCU Stadium On sale March 19 Sept. 29 Santa Clara, CA Levi's Stadium On sale March 19 Oct. 02 Vancouver, BC BC Place On sale March 19 For complete tour and ticket information visit: www.livenation.com, www.beyonce.com & www.rocnation.com. |
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