“I think it's safe to say that Sweden has taken Iceland's place as the #1 source for hot import bands. Personally, I'm damn fascinated with this new wave of Scandinavian garage-punk, seeing as the pale and friendly Swedes have always projected an image fairly lacking in angst and attitude. But these days, thanks to The Hives, The Hellacopters, and Soundtrack of Our Lives, snow and skiing have bumpe”