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It's been a long time coming for some new music out of us... So here you go.  I wouldn't call this a follow up to the Mountain though. It's more like a "catch-you-up" to some of what has been happening since the Mountain's release, in 2011. We've gone through some personnel changes and the inevitable growing pains that follow. We had to put some things on the back burner while we focused on our live set. Unfortunately, among the things pushed off were our plans of recording. This DIY EP should give you a taste of what we've been working on recently and what you can expect live. And if you're thinking "This far down the road and all we get are four stinking songs?"... don't worry we're running at full steam now and "where we're going we don't need roads". 

- JD

Gone Fishing...

LBJ Newsbrief

As I look back on 2012, I am reminded of many memorable playing experiences with New Sweden. One of these performances took place at the Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn, NY back in September. We are lucky enough to have an incredible sketch of this performance created by New York artist and blogger Robin Hoffman. You can check out her website Ukelele Chicken to see this captured moment and many others!

2013 has really started out with a bang (or shall I say cymbal crash). We had a great time shakin’ the stage at Mojo Main with Tim Meren and Travel Songs. Thanks to the Flinging Times for a wonderful write up on the night! Beck’s Song-Reader project at the World Café in Philly was a great way for us to collaborate with the ideas of another musician and express our sounds through his words.You can check out spotlights of the night from one of our favorite Philly music blogs, The Swollen Fox, here!  Taking the stage at Cafe Nola in Maryland was a chance to introduce New Sweden to some new faces. It was a great night all around so when passing through Frederick, MD, be sure to stop in! We're heading back this summer - keep an eye out, we should be announcing a date soon. Finally, I can’t think of a better way to have ended January than sharing the stage with our good friends, The Hold Up, while seeing our own James Dukenfield off for a month-long visit to China! We wish James a safe and happy trip and can't wait for him to return so we can get back to recording and working on new material. If that show was a precursor for what’s to come, I’d say we are all going to have a great year. Be sure to continue to check out these guys and girl; they’ve got some exciting shows coming up! 

In other news, we are pleased to announce that we are in the running to participate in the Hard Rock Rising Competition for 2013; a battle of the bands, that could lead to some great opportunities for us in the future. Once again, we need your help to get there! “A Poor Man’s Song,” is available for download until February 11th on the Hard Rock Café Philadelphia’s facebook page. Each download counts as a vote, so please, download and share!

On that note, there's still time to vote for New Sweden as Delaware's Indie Band of the Year in the Tri State Indie Music Awards - you can also write us in as Groupie's Choice: Indie Band of the Year if you so desire, we won't complain. You can vote once in each category every 12 hours through midnight on 2/11/13! If you're interested in attending the show with us, please send us an email and we'll help you secure discounted tickets to the event!

So what are we going to do with ourselves during the month of February? Aside from checking out some great local shows in Philly and Wilmington to support our peers, the plan is to keep busy recording and practicing! We’ll also be finalizing details for our 2-week venture to SXSW in mid-March. On our way to and from Austin, Texas we will be performing in some great cities and are excited to leave a piece of New Sweden throughout our travels. Dates and venues for the tour will be announced soon!

Thanks all, for the continued support, artwork, and kind words!

~Laura Beth Jewell

Philly Artist Diane Roka / What's Protocol?

Last week, at World Cafe Live in Philly, we were a part of a special show where we interpreted one of Beck's songs from Song Reader. At this show, we had the privilege of meeting an artist who does sketches of bands live. Her name is Diane Roka and she sketched me! Very cool original artwork. Here is a link to some of her other drawings for a blog who does cool reviews called What's Protocol?.


They gave us a nice little shout out as well. You can find that here Thanks, What's Protocol? !

~wD

Choose My Music Records

We had the honor of being listed as Choose My Music Records choice for one in 50 bands from the United States. Thanks to them, we were played on Amazing Radio, a UK-based station that features up and coming indie bands. Also, we were #7 in the most read interviews from their series. We couldn't be happier for the exposure. So, a HUGE thank you to the team at Choose My Music Records! If you haven't had the opportunity to read the article, here is the link.

We are looking forward to sharing 2013 with all of you who continue to support us. Remember you can find us almost anywhere: iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, and Bandcamp.

We have some exciting new things coming in the new year, so stick around! 

Happiest Holidays from our family to yours.  

-WD