back from Sapmi´. a period of fantastic walks, nature and almost no people… and loads of rain…. loads of rain…. and a small tornado(!)

NOW: a new focus on creative music together with some of the most amazing musicians and artists as well as producers and record label!

HIDROS 9 – norwegian premiere!!! aug 19th, 2023.

 https://oslojazz.com/artist/sentralen-saturday-program/

and a norwegian premiere of ENSEMBLE E!

oslo, aug 20th, 2023

https://nasjonaljazzscene.no/arrangement/oslo-jazzfestival-ensemble-e/

Improvised music and deeper folk music from Scandinavia, Poland, Ukraine, Portugal and Sapmi´ –

A FULL WEEKEND of creative music!

TROST records: https://www.trost.at/

Avant Art Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/fundacjaavantart // https://www.instagram.com/avantartfestival/

InBetween: https://www.facebook.com/inbetweennorwayandpoland // https://www.instagram.com/in_between_culture/

Norway Grants: https://www.facebook.com/EEANorwayGrants // https://www.instagram.com/eeanorwaygrants/

OJF: https://www.facebook.com/oslojazz // https://www.instagram.com/oslojazz/

Victoria: https://www.facebook.com/nasjonaljazzscene // https://www.instagram.com/nasjonaljazzscene/

nyMusikk Trondheim: https://www.facebook.com/nyMusikkTrondheim // https://www.instagram.com/nymusikktrondheim/

KODY: https://www.facebook.com/kody.festiwal // https://www.instagram.com/codes_festival/

a very special interview in scandinavian language , publushed here – w many music links and photos and shit:

https://www.solvberget.no/anbefalinger/plateprat-med-mats-gustafsson

bid ending march 31st. email: mats@matsgus.com

http://matsgus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/catalog_HitTheWall_5_FINAL_VERSION.pdf

pre order the mighty FRIPPE BOX!!!!!!

https://nivuniconnu.bandcamp.com/album/bengt-frippe-nordstr-m-vinyl-box

 

release: feb 15th, 2023

release party/ concert at Jazzclub Fasching,, Stockholm

https://www.fasching.se/frippe/#2023-02-15T20-00

after YEARS of preparing and planning….  the BOX is here.

one of the best hidden secrets of the free music world! sensational solo sax playing from the 60s by Bengt Frippe Nordström!

PRE ORDERS starting jan 20th: BE QUICK!!! limited edition with complete discography, 4 lps, 1 EP, 1 ten-inch, film, biography and much much more!!!

 

 

 

 

 

the great jonas samuelsson of sublim media is continuing his search for answers…. about VINYLS on his excellent youtube- channel !!!! October 2022 interview!

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awmD9guH8F4

talks, secrets and dialogues about rare records and related behaviours….

 

CHECK IT OUT! and check the other conversations out with Dennis Lyxzén, Magnus Nygren, Elisabth Molly and  the great Alan Zweig… and much more!!!

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckx2Q8tDQ3o/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

 

 

BACKENGRILLEN

Dennis Lyxzén – vocals and electronics

Mats Gustafsson – bari sax, flutes and live electronics

Magnus Flagge – electric bass

David Sandström – drums and electronics

A NEW ensemble (2022) with roots in Swedish northern city Umeå.

anti racist, anti fascist, free form death-jazz in memory of Lars Lysted

With roots and backgrounds in Refused, TEXT, INVSN, Fire! Orchestra, The International Noise Conspiracy, The End, Serpent, Final Exit and other classic jazz ensembles we are ready to create FRICTION!

ready to rock the world in 2023 and onwards… new album…tours…. the whole package….

one insane premiere- gig done in umeå: oct 28th 2022… one totally insane recording session in Gryssjön: oct 29th 2022….

this story continues….

contact us when neeeded: mats@matsgus.com

 

 

 

it is time… AGAIN…  and AGAIN … and AGAIN!

FULL WORKING DAYS AHEAD!

STOCKHOLM soon…

 

 

SPECIAL WORK…. SPECIAL EDITIONS… SPECIAL WORK….

THIS EVENT needs to be repeated EVERWHERE!

contact us for more information and to set up a working day at any location – preferably surrounded by free words ( antiquarian book shops) or free sounds ( record shops): mats@matsgus.com

 

Tonight – oct 1st – WP of “HIDROS 9 – mirrors” (2022)

direct online broadcast here: 8 pm CET.

https://www.polskieradio.pl/8/688/Artykul/3044179

 

also at this concert and broadcast:  the polish premiere of “IAM” (2021) for 2 double basses and 2 turntables – all played by the great Michael Duch!

dedicated to MIA Gustafsson.