The band Samling are releasing their third full length album in October. Last week they gave us a first taste in the shape of the single “Varulv” (“Werewolf”), which I thought I should present here. It’s a gorgeous pop track with an odd theme and a wonderful dynamic 70’s sound, an irresistible combination which makes me curious about the rest of the record.

Samling’s site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Apple Music

This Is Head moved into a cabin on the island Mjörn on the Swedish west coast last year, and wrote and recorded the tracks that will be included on their third album in the Autumn. Last month the first single “People” was released and a week ago “Timmerdalen” was presented together with a video. Up until the album launch they will release another single and three more videos. Here are the first tastes from the record.

This Is Head’s site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Apple Music

I am glad to see that Magnus Fagernäs, aka MANKKU [mancko] is back with a new single. It’s the blues-vibing “Guld & Silver” he presents us, while announcing more singles soon and a new album further on.

MANKKU [mancko]s site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Apple Music

The band Martin Berglund & Stödorkestern, hailing from Kalmar, released this catchy rock tune in June. It’s an uplifting song with black humour from a band who nurtures the tradition from Swedish rock artists like Ulf Lundell, Eldkvarn and Lars Winnerbäck in the best way. They released the debut album “Din ungdom ska aldrig dö” in 2013 and last year the EP “Jag sköt konungen på bänken i väntan på dig”.

Martin Berglund & Stödorkestern’s site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Apple Music

Let’s visit The Moniker’s pop factory again. On his way to his album he has released some more excellent tracks, where he as usual takes a bite here and there of pop history. “I Wait” is his own favourite from the album, he says, and the song that started the entire project. I am quite fond of  “How?” a glam rock-vibing song with T. Rex guitars, Bowie harmonies and a dramatic refrain with Beatles-choirs.

The Moniker’s site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Wimp