UNKOOL NEWS

31 August
Going west! The Unkool Hillbillies are coming to the USA in late October. This will be a blast! Stay tuned for updated info on tour dates.

26 July
We've now completely sold out of the Unkool & Proud! CD... Some stores may have some stock left, but basically the only way to get it now is digitally (iTunes, E-Music, Spotify and such).

16 july, 2010
We've got new T-shirts! Very cool and comfortable - and of highest possible quality! Order for 18 Euro (USD 20, SEK 150) through paypal info@unkool.se.

May 14, 2010
It's been a while since we last updated the 'NEWS' secton, shame on us. But at least the tour section is updated regularly, and we add a new photo or video every now and then.

  • Be sure to join our Facebook page, and share photos, videos, news and more with other fans as well with the band. Moreover, whenever there's an update, you'll be notfied - so you dont necessarily need to check our web page every day (unless you want to!)
  • After a pretty calm winter (partly thanks to secret solo projects by pianoplayer Anders - shame on him) we're picking up pace again and will be on the road quite a lot in the summer; mostly Scandinavia, but also a short European tour. We'll reveal more tour plans onwards

    July 18
    You're The One has now reached number one on Boppin Around's Top-ten list!

    June 8
    The CD can now be ordered world-wide from CD Baby and rootsCD.com. You'll also find the CD's for example through Raucous (UK) and RebelMusic (Germany).

    May 3, 2009
    The new CD "EVIL TIMES" will be in stores in June. But we have already the CD in stock, so you can order directly from www.unkool.se!
    The CD is released by Strawberry records, contains 18 rockin tracks with a running time of nearly 50 minutes. So there is probably no reason not to buy this CD. Female rocker "Little Karen" (Karin Johansson) sings on three tracks, and really, really rocks! We're very happy with this CD, and among all the new recordings there are also have a couple of bonus tracks, recorded live (very live) on stage and the song Tell Me, that previously was released only in Germany, now re-mixed and and ready for a world-wide audience.

    March 23, 2009
    We're happy to announce that the negotions regarding the release of a new CD of The Unkool Hillbillies are settled: The new CD will be released before this summer!
    And a piece of good news for all of you who only listen to music through Ipod or similar: The band's first two album and all tracks, are now available on all major digial distribution channels (Spotify, itunes and such).

    September 9, 2008
    We're glad to notice a couple of unkool movie clips at Youtube. Click pic below for an example:

    July 12, 2008
    Check out The Unkool Hillbillies live on Internet, Tuesday July 12, 21.00 (9 pm) GMT +1 on Stockholm Jazzaton

    July 16, 2007
    There's been a little while since we updated the news section, but obviously the band is still very busy. The CD Right To Rumble is sold out (again). It turned out to be quite a smash and was repressed twice. On the good hand, the band is negotating about recording third album this fall.
    Also, last week the band was featured on the Swedish TV channell ABC, when performing on their home venue Stampen.

    August 17
    Check out this new rockvideo to one of the songs from the previous Unkool album at youtube.

    August 1
    Ten thousands of CD buyers all over the world can witness that the music of The Unkool Hillbillies is quite suitable for dancing. But maybe not as many are aware of the fact that the band's music is apprecioated in water gymnastics! At least according to the Swedish health Company Sond, who picked a couple of Unkool songs for their programs (and CD releases).

    December 17
    A previously unreleased song by The Unkool Hillbillies is now available on the new CD compilation by Dynamite Magazine. To get your hands on Tell Me, you only have to contact Dynamite Magazine

    August 25
    Since a couple of months back, the new CD can now be ordered in civilized countries and from proper record dealers. If your local record delealer only sells rap music, or if you prefer to order your CD's online, the fastest and cheapest way to order the CD is directly from unkool music.
    By the way, the previous CD Right To Rumble! was re-pressed (again!) this spring, and both CD's can be ordered at the same time from unkool music.

    April 26
    Allright! The new album, Unkool and Proud will be released this Saturday, April 30. You can now add this rockin' and rolllin' product to your collection simply by placing an order and in the mean time listen to some mp3-samples

    January 7, 2005
    Claes Carlberg, the bass player of The Unkool Hillbillies, recently won a karaoke championship arranged by Swedish radio station Radio vinyl. Claes does not usually assign for karaoke championships (this is his first appearance!), but was persuaded to perform Roll Over Beethoven with which he won the championchip in competition with am.o. some of Sweden's Elvis impersonators.

    December 14
    Christmas time is approaching. Update on Right To Rumble: We are now down to the last boxes of this popular CD. If you have not yet got one in your collection, it is about time to order one (Radio stations update: Unfortunately, there are currently no promo CD:s available, as there are not many CD's left at all). But speaking of CD's, the band is scheduled for a recording session early next year! So of all you that have been looking forward to a new album, you should keep your eyes open during springtime!

    May 31
    Now it is easier to to order CD's from this site! With a paypal account you're just two clicks away from ordering a cool CD with The Unkool Hillbillies [CD's]. Paypal is a reliable, fast and secure way to make a money transfer.

    April 17
    Nothing new on the "news"-page for quite a while, so it is about time to update this page. Among the gigs during the passed winter, one was particularly fun. The day before the band rocked the joint in Haninge (Sweden), the radiostation of that town invited Anders and Claes from to the studio for a two hour interview. However, they were also asked to bring their instruments and do a couple of songs unplugged - with live broadcast. What was special on this live broadcast is that neiher Anders or Claes played their usual instruments. Anders brought an accordion and Claes an guitar (instead of piano and bass). This was quite a success, the program was interrupted time after time by listeners requesting their favourite unkool songs.
    Don't worry though, Anders will still stick with the piano and Claes with the bass, but there will also be more of these "new" ingrediences on the next album (no date set yet).

    December 6
    The popular Christmas CD All I Want For Christmas, featuring the criticially acclaimed Honey Merry Christmas with the Unkool Hillbillies, is available also this year. Try your favourite record dealer or directly from Dusty Records.

    November 26
    Dig That Boogie, from the new CD Right To Rumble,  is topping the charts of Swedish Polar Radio! Visit  the radio station's site for Internet broadcast.  

    September 22
    According to DJ playlists, "Hillybilly Party" is one of the most popular songs from the new album. From Australia, we hear that this song is actually the new theme song of the popular radio show ROCK'n'ROLL DANCE PARTY (Victoria).  

    August 1
    The Unkool Hillbillies are currently the artist-of-the-month on Radio Rockabilly, a US radiostation with Internet broadcast. Check it out for some good music!

    July 15
    The Unkool Hillbillies Official Homepage has now moved to http://www.unkool.se. This means no more pop-up ads on this page and faster downloading time. Bookmark the new homepage and stay tuned for more updates.

    June 26
    The new CD "Right To Rumble!" got a very good reception. Several radiostations in Sweden and Europe are currently spinning it frequently. There are also some very good feedback from magazines and DJ:s. The CD can be ordered from this site at little cost page at the CD section, if you have not made up your mind yet, check out the sound samples at the MUSIC section. The lyrics for the new songs are available at the LYRICS section. Have yourself a nice summer!

    April 24
    The new CD is scheduled for release! Release date is April 30. This is one hot CD. 12 furious rock'n'roll songs recorded in the fabolous new Mike Muffin Studio!
    Among the seven original songs are a few classics, all associated with this band. The songs on this CD shows what rock'n'roll was meant to be - and with the very powerful sound of the Mike Muffin Studio, this CD is a KILLER! Check CD page for ordering info. New mp3 files coming soon as well.

    February 18
    Not much new added to the homepage for a while. But here is a piece of hot news: The band has recorded songs for a new album! Brand new material for an album that will be out later this year. At least a couple of songs will be available also in mp3-format, as a teaser, available from this site. In a couple of weeks the producers will return to the studio and mix down the material.

    Another piece of hot news is that this album is introducing another guitarplayer, Kalle Jussila, who on recent live shows already has brought even more energy to the band.