Fredrik ”Schlatta” Wik has published his 2015 list with his favourite albums, songs, live artists, newcomers and artists. There’s a Spotify playlist too. Click here to see Fredrik’s list.
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electriXmas – Malmö – December 12, 2015 – report with gallery
On December 12, 2015 the annual one-day synthpop and EBM festival electriXmas was held for the 13th time since the start in 2002 (there was no festival in 2013). And One, Dive, Saft, Frontal and Guilt Trip played at Inkonst in Malmö, Sweden, which wasn’t sold out. Here’s our report and don’t miss the extensive photo …
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DAF – Inkonst – Malmö – Sweden – October 10 2015 – mini report with gallery
DAF, Gabi Delgado and Robert Görl, played at Inkonst, Malmö, Sweden, on October 10 2015 (photo gallery below!). Before the gig there was a session in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut, where Mats Almegård from Gram(m)ofon interviewed the band.
Covenant transforms: Daniel steps down, Daniel steps in
Former band member Daniel Myer will return to Covenant for live duties, as Daniel Jonasson takes paternity leave.
Kraftwerk danced with Detroit techno legends behind the boards
Kraftwerk are just finishing off the North American leg of their 3D world tour; they have played a dozen dates in USA and Canada. On October 5, they played at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit.
Gothenburg trio Silent Wave releases second single
Gothenburg based trio Silent Wave (Tildeh Hjelm, Hans Olsson Brookes and new drummer Martin Öhman), will release their brand new single “Dancing Away from You” / “War” on November 5.
Susanne Sundfør and Pet Shop Boys – Way Out West – Gothenburg – August 13-14 2015 – report
This year’s edition, year 9 since the start, of the Way Out West festival in Gothenburg was a bit special for me. The line-up did not excite me much except for two acts: Susanne Sundfør and Pet Shop Boys. Add a severe case of the shingles and my energy levels were at a minimum. So …
Susanne Sundfør – Way Out West – Gothenburg – August 13 2015 – gallery
Browse a collection of photos (with comments) from Susanne Sundfør’s Way Out West performance, by Fredrik “Schlatta” Wik, below.
Record Store Day special releases list
For the 8th time the annual Record Store Day is coming up. On April 18, a vast number of special and limited editions will be released.
First look at Martin Gore’s new solo album “MG”
One week ago we received a promo album from Mute Records called ”MG”. It was Martin Gore’s new 16 track solo album ”MG”, to be released on April 27/28.