The Unsigned Only Music Competition we wrote about the other day has extended its deadline until April 11.

After the Arvika festival is no more, it seems Emmabodafestivalen takes on more of “our” music in Sweden (even though they have booked interesting names in the past).

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Sonar is back in 2012 with four festivals spread across the globe – Barcelona, the main festival, running between June 14 to 16 will feature such artists as Hot Chip, Modeselektor, Richie Hawtin, Squarepusher, Austra and Mouse on Mars, while two inaugral events in two different continents will be added to the 5th installment of Sonar Tokyo.

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An astounding number of electronic/industrial/dub bands have submitted remixes for black metal band Morbid Angel’s remix album “Illud Divinum Insanus – The Remixes”.

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In a surprising move, legendary Swedish musician Freddie Wadling (Blue for Two, Fläskkvartetten, Cortex, and old punk bands like Liket Lever and Leather Nun) has signed to Swedish synth label Progress Productions.

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Dead Can Dance have announed a European tour in September and October. More will follow but so far dates in 16 countries are set and in some cases, ticket pre-sales have already started.

Release Magazine is an official partner for the global Unsigned Music Competition, based in Nashville, USA.

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De/Vision’s new album will be called “Rockets & Swords” and the release date is set for August 24.

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Members from Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, Mindless Faith, Ivardensphere, 16 Volt and Nectotek have all remixed tracks from Unit 187′s latest album “Out for Blood”. The remix companion album “Transfusion” will be out on Vendetta Music on March 27.

Imagine time travel back to a synth or goth event in Southern Sweden in the 80:s or 90:s. This is exactly what the organizers want to accomplish at a mini festival and party in Malmö on April 28.

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