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WGT line up scene celebrities Mar 31, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Leipzig's Wave Gotik Treffen continues to release live acts like there's no tomorrow and if they keep this pace up, they will have booked every artist there is from the scene by the time of the festival (May 9-12). Among the latest bookings we find Die Krupps, Fields of the Nephilim, Hocico, Das Ich, The Arch, Gothminister, Covenant, Blutengel, Menticide, Solar Fake, Mesh and Paradise Lost. P2 Ström back on air in Sweden Mar 27, 2008 | By: Mattias Huss (Uppsala, Stockholm, Sweden)
The celebrated Swedish radio show about electronic music Ström aired again yesterday, on March 26, covering the dynamic scene in Gothenburg. In two weeks, on April 9, the subject will be noise music, a show for which this writer provided Japanese translation services and commentary. The Ström team have additionally been compiling eclectic albums and are now working on an album called "Musik för främmande civilisationer" (Music for alien civilizations) featuring artists like Henrik Rylander and Krister Linder, which will be launched into space from the Esrange rocket range and research station in northern Sweden. Listen to Ström on line here. Sophie Rimheden invites hip hop guests Mar 26, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden)
On her new album "Traveller", electro artist Sophie Rimheden has turned to the Swedish hip hop scene for guest appearances (Adam Tensta, Aaron Phiri, Form One and Chris Kanaki). Aaron Phiri from Hearin' Aid is featured on first single "Go Away". "Traveller" is scheduled for April 16 on Rimheden's own SRP via Nons License. Second Lowe album completed Mar 25, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Stockholm synthpop trio Lowe returns in late April with the download single "A 1000 Miles", to be followed by album "Kino International" on May 30. The last album mixing session was just finished. After numerous singles with remixes and a remix album we finally get to hear some new material. Further Kraftwerk dates in USA Mar 19, 2008 | By: Mikael Kahrle (Gothenburg, Sweden) Kraftwerk will do three US live dates in connection to their Coachella Festival concert on April 26: in Minneapolis on April 19, Milwaukee on 20 and Denver on 23. Check out their Myspace. Goldfrapp and Yazoo among the Sonar highlights Mar 18, 2008 | By: Mike Whyte (London, UK)
March wouldn't be March without the build up of anticipation for the summer festivals; and we aren't disappointed, with the initial line-up released for Sonar 2008. As you probably already know, Sonar is held in Barcelona, Spain, and is quite probably Europe's premier electronica and dance festival. It has also has more than a cursory eye for the experimental too, something which always gives the artist line-up that little bit of excitement that draws people to the festival year after year. As it goes, this could be one of the most exciting years yet, with these artists already confirmed: Antipop Consortium, Frankie Knuckles, Goldfrapp, M.I.A., Miss Kitten, Yazoo, Roisin Murphy, Yelle, and DJ Scotch Egg – some highlights from the many, many acts that are due to perform. There are also a host of acts recently confirmed too, and more awaiting confirmation – Leila, Madness and Kid Acne being recent additions to the festival roster. As always, the line-up throws up special performances not anticipated or even believed possible to happen. Both Antipop Consortium and Yazoo reform in time for the festival, while some of the most cutting edge performers at the moment, such as DJ Scotch Egg and M.I.A., add a whole new dimension to the proceedings. Goldfrapp and Miss Kitten also provide some of the glamour and popularity which will no doubt pack in the crowds. As always, tickets and information on the whole line up is available via the Sonar festival website – www.sonar.es – and don’t forget those important festival dates: June 19 to 21.
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