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Issue #07

New Ungdomskulen Video

A new video by our fav Bergen prog hooligans, "Askefast". A video made entirely by the band: "inspired by nosferatu, as well as Peter Gabriel's sledgehammer music video."

On Aug 27, 2012 by The Editors in BS, News (2012 / 07)

2nd EDITION OF LASSE MARHAUG'S ZINE OUT

Noise conspirator Lasse Marhaug keepin' it real with the second issue of his print zine, Personal Best. It features interviews with Maja Ratkje, Japan's Incapacitants, Earth, Attila Csihar and more stalwarts of the scene.

On Aug 25, 2012 by The Editors in BS, News (2012 / 07)

BSTV PRESENTS... DARLING WEST

Oslo's latest and greatest new Americana-folk band, Darling West, with Shining's Tor Egil Kreken on banjo and vocals, Mari Sandvær Kreken on mandolin and vocals, and Kjetil Steensnæs on guitar and vocals. A clip...

On Aug 21, 2012 by The Editors in BS, News (2012 / 07)

ERIK'S ØYA IN PHOTOS

Wrapping up a successful Øya Festival, we have a few more shots of the acts as they happened, from Øya's very own festival photographer and Bad Sounds' contributor Erik Moholdt. More Mazzy Star, pics...

On Aug 19, 2012 by The Editors in BS, Features (2012 / 07)

BSTV PRESENTS... SIMEN TANGEN LIVE!

I hate technology. It's taken me more hours then I'll admit to upload this video. But when it finally worked, I had a gladiator-like sense of triumph. Check out a clip we captured of...

On Aug 18, 2012 by Ann Sung-an Lee in BS, News (2012 / 07)

Øya 2012: Ann + Ben's Final Day

All things must come to an end. And yet again Øya blazed by without almost stopping for breath. Mixed in with heavy socializing, Øyanatt concerts all over town, and mandatory DJ sessions, this year...

On Aug 16, 2012 by The Editors in BS, Features (2012 / 07)

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Eirik's Øya 2012: Day 3

Sun skeptics I was late for the party and early for the bands. As I breezed through the light security at the Øya gates for the first time this year, everyone else was cleaning...

On Aug 12, 2012 by Eirik Arlov in BS, Features (2012 / 07)

Øya 2012: Day 2

Sauntering forth on the wings of a prayer I entered the Øya compound for day 2. Wrecked from day 1 and expecting precious little in terms of bands from day 2, I waded past...

On Aug 11, 2012 by Benjamin Sand in BS, Features (2012 / 07)

Glory Moments #3, by Ben Corrigan, aged

The Ex (1) 1 vs Thatcher On Acid (1) 4 Luc Mick, Nicolette (o.g.), Andy, Sean We were scared.

On Aug 9, 2012 by Benjamin C in Columns, Ben Corrigan’s (2012 / 07)

OSLO ROCKLORETTE IV: LINN MARGARETHE SKO

There's a new booking face in town, though she's been a veteran for years in Oslo's music and bar scene. Revved up and ready just before Øya kicks off this week: meet Bad Sounds'...

On Aug 7, 2012 by The Editors in BS, Features (2012 / 07)

Turbonegro - "Sexual Harassment"

I like Turbonegro, always have. I really thought this new album would suck. I heard an early demo and was bummed. To my surprise, almost every track actually rules. So fuck everyone, including me.

On Aug 1, 2012 by Jason Barker in Hot Pot (2012 / 07)

S ND Y P RL RS - Rex

The licensing hours in Berlin are very liberal. Not for them the impending doom of every bar in the city closing by 3am. Once, at about 2:45 am, myself and a friend entered a...

On Aug 1, 2012 by Don Simon in INTL Reviews, Albums (2012 / 07)

Lakei - "Konspirasjoner"

"This seemed like it was heading into some possibly rad Cult of Luna territory, but then fucked it up by wearing some of those dumb cargo capri pants to the studio. Artwork is kinda...

On Aug 1, 2012 by Jason Barker in Hot Pot (2012 / 07)

The Hives - "Lex Hives"

"I saw these dudes a few weeks ago. One of the new songs, "Take Back The Toys," sounded pretty badass. Then I heard the new record, which is NEITHER bad-assed or kicking any ass...

On Aug 1, 2012 by Jason Barker in Hot Pot (2012 / 07)

Hot Water Music – Exister

Post Hardcore for grownups. Yeah, I said it.

On Aug 1, 2012 by Larry Christ in INTL Reviews, Albums (2012 / 07)

STEAL YR FACE: DAVID PAJO

Not only as a man who doesn't give out too many interviews, David Pajo's credited with collaborating with some of the best in America's long and intricate underground history. From fellow Louisville native Bonnie...

On Aug 1, 2012 by Ann Sung-an Lee in BS, Interviews (2012 / 07)