Month: May 2026

Artist: Taihr
Title: Allicanto
Format: LP, CD, Digital
Label: Tonzonen Records
Distribution: Cargo Records
Genre: Alternative/ Progressive Rock
Release Date: 19/06/2026

Allicanto is the second album of German alternative group Taihr. The band is a colourful bunch, not only because two of the members hail from Chile and bring a Latin American flavour to the music, but also because all the musicians have different stylistic backgrounds. Alongside indie, progressive and alternative rock, jazz, funk and math rock are also key elements in the musical amalgam from which Taihr is forged. These elements give Taihr a sound all of its own and a sonic depth into which anyone can immerse themselves, regardless of any genre conventions.

Allicanto is nothing less than the logical conclusion drawn from the group’s characteristics. It is no coincidence that the album features seven tracks – the same number as the musicians. Each song bears the distinctive mark of an individual musician, meaning that, on closer inspection, the album offers a broad spectrum of the band’s musical vocabulary.

The album title Allicanto is no coincidence either: Allicanto is a mythological bird from Chilean folklore that guided miners to veins of ore, gold and silver. Allicanto now also adorns the album cover and is intended to guide listeners to musical veins of ore – particularly those meant to be discovered by the seeker.

Tracklist
1. Kiss
2. Pisco Fury
3. Paper Birds
4. Heavy Rain
5. Playing Cards
6. Skeleton Hooves
7. Tortugas

Links
Album pre-save: https://cargorecordsde.ffm.to/taihr-allicanto
Official: https://taihrmusic.com
Bandcamp: https://taihr.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/taihrmusic
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TaihrMusic
Label: https://tonzonen.de   

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Artist: Hans Hjelm
Title: The Night Electronic
Format: LP, CD, Digital 
Label: Kungens Ljud & Bild
Genre: Art Rock
Release Date: 29/05/2026

Melodies Find Their Breath: Hans Hjelm Returns with The Night Electronic.

Stockholm-based musician Hans Hjelm is set to release his third solo album, The Night Electronic, on the Kungens Ljud & Bild label. The record marks a decisive stylistic shift from his previous instrumental work toward a vocal-driven, electronic-oriented sound. The album consists of reimagined tracks from Hjelm’s earlier discography: five songs from Into The Night (the CD also has two bonus tracks from the debut album Factory Reset). Hjelm’s melodies were always written as if they could be sung, avoiding traditional guitar mannerisms in favor of human phrasing. On The Night Electronic, those melodies finally find their breath. The addition of vocalists Hildur Ottilia and Viktor Westerlund grounds the dreamlike uncertainty of the music in human experience. 

Produced in collaboration with Henrik Sunbring (oplen, Domus) at Helter Skelter Studio, the album’s production leans heavily on programmed drums, drum loops, synth bass, and analog synthesizers. While some prog-rock elements from previous releases remain, this electronic foundation largely replaces the guitar-centric layering found in Hjelm’s earlier solo work. The album is bookended by Mantraand Artnam (“mantra” reversed) – a linguistic and sonic mirror. While Mantra serves as the rhythmic key that opens the door to this nightly world, Artnam closes it with backward-masked vocals and shifting drones, suggesting a reality where time and logic operate differently.

Recorded between 2023 and 2025, the album features contributions from a recurring group of collaborators, including Jesper Skarin (Gösta Berlings Saga, ex-Switch Opens), Mikael Tuominen (Kungens Män, ex-Switch Opens), and Per Wiberg (Switchblade, ex-Opeth).

Tracklist
1. Mantra   
2. I Feel Like Fire   
3. Aftersun    
4. Shores   
5. Artnam   
6. Woods   
7. Lights Turn Red

Links
Official: https://hans-hjelm.com
Bandcamp: https://hanshjelm.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HansHjelmMusic
Label: https://kungensljudochbild.com

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