New Tracks: Amanda Mair "House"

Amanda Mair (photo courtesy of Labrador)

Swedish singer Amanda Mair has recently signed to Labrador Records (label of Acid House Kings, The Legends, Club, 8 and The Mary Onettes). Her first single, "House" is due out on June 8.

  Amanda-Mair House by 4imaginaryboys

New Releases: Little Dragon "Nightlight"

Sweden's Little Dragon have a new track, "Nightlight" available from their forthcoming album, "Ritual Union" due out on July 12 through Peacefrog/EMI.

  Nightlight www.pinboardblog.com by PinBoardBlog.com

Recent Releases: Nottee "Don't Waste Your Light On Me/Share This"

Nova Drougge aka Nottee (photo courtesy of artist)

Electropop artist Nova Drougge aka Nottee released a double A-sided single "Don't Waste Your Light On Me/Share This," recently on the Emotion label in Sweden. The artist plans to release further singles soon.

  Nottee - Don't Waste Your Light On Me by Emotion

New Releases: Karl X Johan "Fantasies"

Kalle J and Johan Tuvesson of Karl X Johan (photo courtesy of Emotion)

Sweden's Karl X Johan (Kalle J and Johan Tuvesson) released their debut EP, "Flames," last year through Emotion. They released another single, "Fantasies," last week.

  Karl X Johan - Fantasies by Emotion

Music Notes: Acid House Kings "Music Sounds Better With You"

Next week, Sweden's Acid House Kings returns with their fifth album, "Music Sounds Better With You." The group has previously released: "Sing Along With Acid House Kings" (2005), "Mondays Are Like Tuesdays and Tuesdays Are Like Wednesdays" (2002), "Advantage Acid House Kings" (1997) and "Pop, Look & Listen!" (1992). Through each release, Acid House Kings which now are comprised of Niklas Angergård, Johan Angergård and vocalist Julia Lannerheim have perfected their craft to deliver perfect pop songs. It's hard to single out any one song on "Music Sounds Better With You" as it's devoid of any duds. They have already released two singles, "Are We Lovers Or Are We Friends?" and "Would You Say Stop?" which were great teasers to what is an amazing album. Sit back, relax and let their songs glide through your ears. Before long, you'll be dancing the day away with their infectious tunes.

  (I'm in) A Chorus Line (preview) by Acid House Kings

New Tracks: Acid House Kings "Would You Say Stop?"

Acid House Kings will be releasing a second single, "Would You Say Stop?" from their forthcoming album, "Music Sounds Better With You." The track which was voted by their fans as the favorite choice for the next single, is out on March 3.

  Would You Say Stop? (preview) by Acid House Kings

New Tracks: Det Vackra Livet "Viljan"

Photo by Henrik Mårtensson, courtesy of Labrador Records

Labrador Records have signed new band, Det Vackra Livet, a duo comprised of brothers Philip and Henrik Ekström from The Mary Onettes. The label is streaming their first single and have also made it available for a free download on the Labrador site. The official release date is Feb. 2.

VidTrax: "Wear It Like A Crown " by Rebekka Karijord

This was the video shot for the single,"Wear It Like a Clown," taken from Rebekka Karijord's 2009 album, "The Noble Art of Letting Go." Beautiful song.

Hidden gems of 2010: Nina Kinert "Red Leader Dream"

Photo courtesy of Nina Kinert

Sweden's Nina Kinert released a new album, "Red Leader Dream," (yes that is a Star Wars reference) back in November. Straying from her folk debut, first single "Play the World," sounds very similar to new indie group Glasser.

  NiNA KiNERT - Play The World by NCRDBL N*™

New Tracks: Lykke Li

Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records

Sweden's Lykke Li returns with her second album, "Wounded Rhymes," due out in March. The first single, "Get Some," was released in October. "I Follow Rivers," was revealed today to be the next single.

  I Follow Rivers by LykkeLi

  Get Some by LykkeLi

Hidden gems of 2010: Club 8 "The People's Record"

Photo by Kjell B Persson, courtesy of Labrador Records

Sweden's Club 8 returned with another release, "The People's Record," in May of this year on Labrador Records. The album is a mixture of Swedish pop and African rhythms. One or two tracks remind me of Bow Wow Wow from the early '80s.

  Club 8 - Back To A by Seriously that's me Sassy

VidTrax: "My Boys" by Taken by Trees

A nice video by Victoria Bergsman's Taken by Trees" to help you relax and forget about this nasty winter we're having. The track is her rendition of Animal Collective's "My Boys."

Hidden gems of 2009: The Mary Onettes "Puzzles"

Photo courtesy of band

Sweden's The Mary Onettes have been releasing great music for several years now and in 2009 had a single, "Puzzles," which preceded their album, "Islands." Another great band on the Labrador label.

  The Mary Onettes - Puzzles by Hipstersw/kids

New Tracks: Pallers "Arctic Hymn"

To get you in the mood for the holidays, Swedish group Pallers released a nice new ethereal Christmas tune, "Arctic Hymn," this week. Check it out.

  Pallers "Arctic Hymn" by Labrador Records

New Tracks: Korallreven "Honey Mine (ft Victoria Bergsman)

Even though this track has been out for a bit, I'll still include it as a new track. Sweden's Korallreven has released a new single, "Honey Mine." It features Victoria Bergsman, formerly of The Concretes. She had a solo album out last year, not to mention lending vocals on the 2006 hit "Young Folks." Expect a full length from Korallreven sometime in Spring. Enjoy.

  Korallreven - 'Honey Mine (ft. Victoria Bergsman)' by Last Gas Station

New Tracks: Acid House Kings "Are We Lovers or Are We Friends?"

Swedish group Acid House Kings (a favorite of mine) has released a new single off their forthcoming album from Labrador Records. The Track is called: "Are We Lovers or Are We Friends" and shows that they still know how to deliver a perfect pop tune. Enjoy.

  Acid House Kings - Are We Lovers Or Are We Friends? by BradleysAlmanac