Ólafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen finally release their unique Nordic electronic sounds in album size.

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After dropping several tracks and performing at select festivals throughout the years, Ólafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen dedicated the year 2014 to explore the area in-between Ólafur’s more acoustic, piano-based solo work and Janus’s synth-heavy electro pop, with their collaborative electronic project Kiasmos.

By focusing solely on their self-titled debut album, Ólafur and Janus have been able to combine and further develop their unique sound aesthetics to complete an album driven by their mutual love for electronic music. Made in Ólafur’s newly build studio in Reykjavík, Iceland, a majority of the album was recorded using acoustic instruments next to a variety of synthesisers, drum machines and tape delays. It features a live drummer, string quartet and Ólafur performing on the grand piano, producing an ambient, textured sound, which makes it a perfect home listen and equally danceable record. If you listen closely, you can spot them record the thumb piano, finger snapping and even the sound of the metal grinder of a lighter slowly to replace the usual electronic hi-hat sounds, giving the album a far more intimate and unique atmosphere.

“We decided to start almost completely over with this record, so most of the material is written this year with the idea of making a record that can stand as one piece rather than a collection of songs. I am very excited to get a proper record out exploring a different territory than I am used to. I touch a lot on electronic genres in my own music but never have the opportunity to go full out electronic like we do here.” – Ólafur Arnalds

“The Kiasmos project has been around since 2007, but because of all our other projects we never really got the time to sit down and write all the tracks we always wanted to. So when we early this year finally found the time to sit down and make a full length album there was so much we wanted to try out. The result surprised us a bit, it's deeper and more emotional than we imagined it to be, but that's the beauty of being able to make an album.” – Janus Rasmussen

Kiasmos – s/t will be released on Double-Vinyl, CD and Download via Erased Tapes on October 27th, 2014.

TRACK LISTING: 

1. Lit  2. Held  3. Looped  4. Swayed  5. Thrown  6. Dragged  7. Bent  8. Burnt 

LIVE DATES:	

17.08. HAMBURG (DE) - Dockville Festival			
26.09. BRUSSELS (BE) – Bozar Electronic Arts Festival
27.09. DEN HAAG (NL) – Todays Art Festival

OFFICIAL WEBSITES:  	facebook.com/kiasmos · erasedtapes.com

Kiasmos

Looped

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Kiasmos – Looped

SYMPHONIA – L'HYMNE OFFICIEL DE L’HÔTEL RÉGINA RIVOLI

"Symphonia" est bien plus qu'un simple morceau : c'est une célébration de l'élégance et du prestige de l'Hôtel Regina Rivoli, un lieu où le luxe intemporel rencontre l'innovation musicale. De la mythique Rue de Rivoli aux jardins des Tuileries, l'odyssée sonore culmine sur le balcon de l'Hôtel Regina Rivoli, offrant une vue imprenable sur la Tour Eiffel baignée des lueurs du crépuscule. Chaque note résonne comme une signature, capturant l'essence d'un art de vivre raffiné.

À l’image de l’Hôtel Regina Rivoli, qui incarne le luxe et l’authenticité, "Symphonia" fusionne tradition et avant-garde. Ce morceau redéfinit les codes de la house music organique, insufflant aux rythmes Afro House la majesté d’arrangements orchestraux. Les violons, d’une finesse aérienne, viennent enrichir l’atmosphère envoûtante et sophistiquée, reflétant l’excellence et le charme unique de la haute hôtellerie parisienne.

Bien plus qu'une simple composition, "Symphonia" devient l'hymne officiel de l'Hôtel Regina Rivoli, une invitation à l’évasion et à l’émotion. Une parfaite alchimie entre musique électronique, luxe et innovation, au cœur de la scène musicale contemporaine.

Laissez-vous porter par cette symphonie moderne, entre sophistication et vibrations captivantes.

SYMPHONIA – THE OFFICIAL ANTHEM OF HÔTEL RÉGINA RIVOLI

"Symphonia" is more than just a track—it is a tribute to the elegance and prestige of Hôtel Regina Rivoli, where timeless luxury meets musical innovation. From the iconic Rue de Rivoli to the lush Tuileries Gardens, the sonic journey culminates on the balcony of Hôtel Regina Rivoli, offering a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower glowing in the twilight. Each note resonates like a signature, capturing the essence of refined living.

Like Hôtel Regina Rivoli, which embodies both luxury and authenticity, "Symphonia" seamlessly blends tradition with avant-garde. This track redefines the codes of organic house music, infusing Afro House rhythms with the grandeur of orchestral arrangements. Airy, exquisite violin lines enrich the mesmerizing and sophisticated atmosphere, reflecting the excellence and unique charm of Parisian high-end hospitality.

More than just a composition, "Symphonia" becomes the official anthem of Hôtel Regina Rivoli—an invitation to escape and feel deep emotions. A flawless fusion of electronic music, luxury, and innovation, at the heart of the contemporary music scene.

Let yourself be carried away by this modern symphony, where sophistication meets captivating rhythms.

Symphonia (feat. Arhas) (Edit)

A1 - Christian Löffler - Lost
A2 - Christian Löffler - Lost (Lake People Remix)
B1 - Christian Löffler - Unknown
B2 - Christian Löffler - Unknown (Nuno Dos Santos Remix)

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Christian Löffler

Christian’s sound comes from a small city next to the Baltic sea.
“Lost” between landscapes, his music expresses a unique vibe drifted from a dialogue through an inspiering nature.
Walking alongside “unknown” paths, passing through misterious boundaries of a unique soul.

Lake People’s interpretation is a strong melting pot of different energies.
Breaking through a journey that brings flashbacks of a stroboscopic basement, flashing lights and a tipsy dance floor mood.

Nuno Dos Santos is a magnetic translation of a dialogue between soulful ambients and dark atmosphere.
Hidden voices whisper melancholic anthems of a never ending night.

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Christian Loffler - Unknown

Written by VIMES
Produced by Jochen Naaf & VIMES
Mixed by Jochen Naaf

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Debut "Nights In Limbo" will be out February 12th, 2016 via Humming Records / Rough Trade.

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Artwork by Franziska Stetter
Photography by Mobasshar Syed

"Nights In Limbo" Tour
09.03.16. Aachen, Kulturbunker
10.03.16. Duisburg, Steinbruch
11.03.16. Cologne, Gebäude 9 * record release show *
12.03.16. Stuttgart, 1210
14.03.16. Munich, Milla
15.03.16. Mainz, Schon Schön
16.03.16. Luxembourg, De Goude Wellen (L)
17.03.16. Nuremberg, Stereo
18.03.16. Dresden, Paula
19.03.16. Berlin, Musik & Frieden
23.03.16. Hamburg, Häkken
24.03.16. Hannover, Lux
30.03.16. Düsseldorf, FFT
16.04.16. Kassel, Schlachthof

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Tuem

‘Mare’ is Christian Löffler’s second studio album and follows in a similar vein to his self-released debut, 2011’s ‘A Forest’. However a key difference is that while his first album was heavily sample-based, ‘Mare’ is much more organic, in which nearly every sound and every instrument is self-recorded.  Many of the album’s ideas are based on field-recordings taken from the surroundings. 

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Villette - To The Nighthouse

Upcoming release on @diynamic-music from @robot-koch due out Friday June 2nd. Premiered via EARMILK http://earmilk.com/2017/06/01/robot-koch-debuts-on-diynamic-with-fluid-exclusive/

Fluid

Robot Koch feat. Julien Marchal - Fluid

Arcade Velocity - Amethyst
Cover Photo: Anders Wallén

Amethyst

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First preview of upcoming Kiasmos LP! Out soon on Erased Tapes Records

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Thrown

Like Water (feat. Mohna)
Originally the song was an improvised, acoustic piano piece I used to play at the live shows. It was born out of a happy accident while we were soundchecking for a concert and Mohna was improvising vocals to the piano. After we had played it a few times live I decided to record it. The song has changed completely from its initial acoustic version.

Graal (Prologue)

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Like Water (feat. Mohna)

Written & produced by Julian Stetter & Azhar Syed
2013, Humming Records/Rough Trade

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Nil

Christian Löffler