Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2012

Cold Scandinavia has long been a hotbed of pop music. So who’ll follow a line of success stories from Bjork to Swedish House Mafia? For the last few years Hokuo (Japanese for “Northern Europe”) Night has tried to provide some answers. This year’s installment at Unit takes in everything from the glossy electro-pop of Finland’s Husky Rescue to Icelandic prankster Kira Kira’s experimental audiovisuals. Those who like their Scandinavian sounds heavier should head to Finland Fest 2012 the next night, where bands including Amoral and Profane Omen will be spearheading a “Metal Attack” that should shake Liquidroom to its core.

Unit, May 25 (listing).