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“Lost”, much like its predecessor “Into the Great Wide Yonder” (2010), serves not only as a logical continuation of his work, but also as yet another fuck-you to whatever genre you thought you had him boxed into. The Trentemøller sound is definitely left intact, yet as a whole it really doesn’t sound like anything he’s ever produced before. Few artists seem to possess that special talent of leaving the audience just as baffled as they are satisfied, but hey, that’s what’s great about Anders. He may alienate a few heads along the way, but it wouldn’t be interesting for him if he didn’t.

“People wanted something similar to the last album, but if you’re getting to the point of listening to people and what they think of your sound...Well, that's not for me.”  -Trentemøller

“Lost” boasts a dozen tracks with something of interest for anyone who’s ever been a fan of the Copenhagen based producer. You can’t really compare it to “The Last Resort”, but the club elements are there. It definitely isn’t “Into the Great Wide Yonder” either, even if it’s equally guitar driven. It’s as original as it is classic, mixing the tried and tested with all sorts of sonic surprises. And making it look easy in the process.

Differing from “Into The Great Wide Yonder”, which was a rather bold cinematic landscape, “Lost” is definitely a far more streamlined affair and way more “song structured”. It’s the kind of record one can only produce after endless months of studio isolation. Just where his creativity flourishes best.

That said Trentemøller has also found a new home – and it’s on stage with a band. “Lost” relays this epiphany in pitch perfect circumstances, finally merging the extrovert and introvert qualities the man has in his command.

Of course, none of his productions would be complete without those unique guest appearances, spanning a multitude of musical categories. They’re all given equal treatment when they’re dropped bang center into the middle of Trentemøller's very own musical universe, having to harness the potential of their talent on Trentemøller’s terms. It certainly isn’t that many folks who are capable of convincing Jonny Pierce (The Drums) or Sune Wagner (The Raveonettes) to appear on a club track and even fewer who are able to pull it off. Anders is in the top percentile of that lot. 

”I think it’s fun to take people out of their own musical comfort zone” he exclaimed to VICE earlier in the year when explaining his seemingly erratic choices. ”Actually, when I begun writing the songs, I had their voices in my mind all along. They just didn’t know it.”

Aside from Sune and Jonny, Trentemøller has managed to bring on board a whole rake of fantastic peers, personal influences and sprouting talent. Co-conspirators such as Kazu Makino (Blonde Redhead), Jana Hunter (Lower Dens), Marie Fisker, Ghost Society and none other than the legendary slow-core pioneers Low are all to be found on the record.

That trademark haunting feeling that defined both ”The Last Resort” and ”Into the Great Wide Yonder” hasn’t been neglected on “Lost”. It’s just been redefined and made way more ferocious, the signature glitchy bass being replaced by sub woofer frequencies far more pounding. Almost punk rock. Instantly conjuring up thoughts of the more droning SUICIDE tracks or even contemporaries like The Soft Moon.

”Lost” documents an artist really hitting his stride. An intricate musical tapestry woven over countless sleepless nights in his Copenhagen studio. Nights invested in instrument experimentation and trashed analog consoles.

You can without a shadow of doubt call this release a genuine study in the art of attention to detail. No matter how many times you press play on this one you’re going to find something you missed the previous time around. Something that suddenly shines a whole new light on what you’re listening to.

Lost

Trentemøller - The Dream (feat. Low) [Clip]

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Release date: 30 May 2022

Bård Ericson is the Swedish producer and classically trained musician, boerd. Since joining the Anjuna label family back in 2018 with his mini LP ‘Static’ and follow up album 'Misplaced' on sister imprint Anjunadeep, boerd's penchant for stirring organic productions and songwriting has seen him supported by the likes of Sian Eleri on BBC Radio 1, Billboard and Clash Magazine and garnered over 25 million streams.

'Stay' is the third release on Above & Beyond's newly launched downtempo imprint Reflections and marks the second collaborative single between boerd and longtime friend, singer-songwriter Stella Explorer. 

An accomplished artist in her own right, Stella has won recent acclaim collaborating with fellow Swede DJ Seinfeld on his 2021 album 'Mirrors', on leading imprint Ninja Tune. A seasoned double bass player and regular member of the Royal Swedish Opera, Swedish Radio Symphony, and Stockholm Royal Philharmonic Orchestras, boerd's classical roots and production prowess shine through in 'Stay'; the soaring string arrangements a perfect pairing to Stella's dream pop vocal.

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Full new album 'Caution: Fragile' is out Sep 30th.

Another Life

Another Life (feat. Stella Explorer)

Lullaby

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boerd and Stella Explorer are back with an acoustic version of their well recieved single ‘Stay’ from last year. The soft chords of a single rhodes piano leaves room for Stella Explorer’s powerful voice - this new arrangement brings out the songs emotional and fragile core in a whole new way.

Stay (Alive) (feat. Stella Explorer)

Echoes of Tomorrow

Rise Again

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Release date: 26 February 2024

Returning to the label, classically trained pianist and electronic producer Alexandra Vysheslavova aka Omfeel, makes a four-track debut with her brand new EP ‘Happiness’.

Taking a traditional route into music through a classical music education, Omfeel studied jazz and composition throughout her formative years, going on to work professionally as a pianist for visiting tourists at the Palace of Labor, a teacher and accompanist in higher educational institutions.

However her slow-burning passions for the rich stylistic diversity of modern music soon became clear, spending days listening to an array of genres from pop, ambient and soul, she felt a craving to compose more diverse piano arrangements with electronic textures.

Since first appearing on the label in early 2023 with a stunning piano composition ‘Dancing Ego’, Omfeel has amassed over 1.3 million streams to date and featured the track on the latest in James Grant & Jody Wisternoff’s annual compilation series, ‘Anjunadeep 14’.

Taking its title from a journey of personal liberation and inner strength, Omfeel’s latest offering is an inspiring, uplifting and introspective body of work. Composed with empowerment in mind “so that nothing can disturb the harmony within you”, her EP ‘Happiness’ encourages you to embrace the good in every day.

Omfeel ‘Happiness EP’ is out now on Reflections.

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The Stranger

Tiny Pause

Owl Beach II

...and they have escaped the weight of darkness

Loftið verður skyndilega kalt

Ben Laver, releases the final of a three part release with Vohnic Music. Inspired by the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and an exploration of the multitude of human narratives.

Credits:
Composer/performed by Ben Laver.
Mastered by Steve Corrao @ Sage Audio Nashville.
Album Art by Dallas Milburn.
'Day Three' was released July 6th under Vohnic Music LLC.

Everyone Has A Story | Day Three | Vohnic Music

An atmospheric track/edit that uses a sample of "Slow Jam" by Fourtet at a basis.

Slow Life (Fourtet - Slow Jam Edit)

"boerd" is Bård Ericson, a musician/producer from Stockholm, Sweden.

New album 'Caution: Fragile' is out now:
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Contact: boerdmusic (at) gmail.com

Stay (Alive) (feat. Stella Explorer)

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