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Debuted on Stereogum here: bit.ly/1DAC8ZQ

What does the future of peace and quiet look like? Is it possible for someone to find serenity in a world where population mushrooms and buildings continuously jockey for the best possible view? With Kael Smith’s (Mombi, Khale) Mute Forest this dichotomy is at the epicenter of his 'Infinity Pools EP' due April 7th via Lost Tribe Sound.

To coincide with visuals courtesy of Gregory Euclide (Bon Iver, Erased Tapes), Smith’s debut EP fuses acoustic sounds, mangled electronics and provocative lyrics across four meditative yet mesmerizing tracks.

Serving as a companion piece to his expansive and sonorous LP, 'Deforestation', due later this year, Smith’s 'Infinity Pools EP' was actually written as a reaction to that material but will be released first.“ 'Deforestation' will in a sense be a prequel to the EP,” explains Smith. “And for listeners who follow along, should provide an interesting reverse narrative,” he concludes.

“Crypt,” the EP’s opener, contains oscillating vinyl-sampled rhythms, chiming electric guitar and gently struck nylon guitar. Following that is the sparce and haunting “Volcanoes Flowing,” which traces a melancholy beat and slow, lovely piano crescendos to its heartbreaking conclusion.

Darker in tone, title track "Infinity Pools" has a commanding presence using ominous electronics and damaged samples of Le Creuset pots being struck. Heavily processed and featuring vocals from Smith’s longtime girlfriend Kelly O’Brien, the track unfurls into a hypnotic groove over the chilling words “You’ll feel like an ember trilling/out in space.”

Washing over the listener to conclude the EP, “Eat the Skin” originally started as an A Winged Victory for the Sullen remix of a song off of their recent LP, 'Atomos'. As the track progressed though, all of the layers performed by AWVFTS were eventually stripped leaving only acoustic guitar and Smith’s voice. “I like to pretend we wrote that song together, hopefully someday they will hear it” desires Smith. He uses the big, cavernous sound of acoustic guitar as base for unhurried, dulcet vocals and airy electronics. “I’ve always loved the big, acoustic sound of Seafood’s “Desert Stretched Before the Sun”“ explains Smith. “I really tried to emulate that deep resonate tone where the acoustic sounds like a tidal wave.”

All songs written, performed, recorded and mixed by Kael Smith (kaelsmithmusic.com)
Kelly O'Brien backing vocals on "Infinity Pools."
Mastering by Taylor Deupree at 12k Mastering
Production assistance on "Crypt" & "Volcanoes Flowing" by Matthew Herron

Original artwork by Gregory Euclide (gregoryeuclide.com)
Copyright 2015 Lost Tribe Sound (losttribesound.com)
Published by Settled Scores 2015 (ASCAP)


Mute Forest - Eat The Skin (from Infinity Pools EP)

Lyrics by Katrine Stenbekk.

Song written, arranged and pre-mixed by Katrine Stenbekk, Jogeir Daae Mæland and Florian Winter.

Final mix by Tony Draper. Mastered by Chris Sansom at Propeller Mastering, Oslo, Norway.

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Artwork by Kenneth Lien

Written, arranged and produced by Kalandra. Recorded and co-produced by Tony Draper at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool. Post-production by Viljar Losnegård. Mixed by Sivert Hagtvet. Mastered by Chris Sansom at Propeller Mastering Oslo. Additional Recording by: Thomas Evensen at Lier Musikkversksted and Terje Stangeland at Procom Music. Strings arranged by Luke Moore. Performances by: Katrine Stenbekk, Jogeir Daae Mæland, Florian Bernhard Döderlein Winter, Hamish Gore, Helen Kathleen Morrisson, Andreas Voie Juliebø, Andreas Molde, Øystein Myrvoll, Inge Bremnes, Luke Moore, Lara Simpson, Jessie Whitehead, Eline Skar.

A special thanks to Sola Kommune for the financial support neccessary for this record to happen.

And lastly, huge thanks to our friends and family for helping us out in every way they can, and for showing up to (almost) every gig.

Across The Sea

Beneath the Breaking Waves

Concrete Landscapes

Heal My Soul

Brave New World 

Inspired by the novel of Aldous Huxley and the poem "Du må ikke sove" by Arnulf Øverland - the song is about a desensitized generation controlled by the promise of instant gratification.

Written, arranged and produced by Kalandra
Vocals recorded by Sivert Hjeltnes Hagtvet
Mixed by Tony Draper in Liverpool, UK
Mastered by Chris Sansom at Propeller Mastering in Oslo, Norway

Brave New World

Composed, produced and arranged by Florian Bernhard Winter, Jogeir Daae Mæland and Katrine Stenbekk.
Main vocals by Katrine Stenbekk
Backing vocals and guitars: Florian Bernhard Winter and Jogeir Daae Mæland
Drums by: Oskar Rydh
Mix by Tony Draper. Mastered by Sonovo Mastering.

If you like what you hear, please help us and spread the word! Share and like the track, leave a comment. Tell us what you think. 

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/no/album/the-waiting-game-single/1482493773

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/5238642

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5W0OOMm4ABHvZWPc6tRn0U?si=5rnN3z57S82jf-HVA4TPXw

Watch the official music video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BgGoqF4ZM3Y

Made with passion by KALANDRA
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Spearheaded by four Norwegian/Swedish musicians, Kalandra is a band with roots in melancholic Nordic folk and gritty guitars, weaving ethereal melodies into raw and eerie musical landscapes. 
 Formed in the beginning of 2011, they’ve spent a decade crafting their own unique sound, building their own studio, whilst also touring and playing support for similar acts such as Gåte, Seigmen, Wardruna and Eivør. Their break came with a cover of ‘Helvegen’ by Wardruna, that amassed over four million views on YouTube. Since leading them to join forces with the acclaimed record label ByNorse Music. 

In 2020 their first full-length album ‘The Line’ was finally released. The album was a journey in introspection, the feelings of wonder, anger, loss and acceptance at watching both your own life and the world around you unfold. 

From their studio in Oslo, the band has since created music for the HBO Nordic’s series “Beforeigners” and the full soundtrack to the game series “Kingdom Two Crowns” which resulted in their second release “Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands Soundtrack (Extended)” in 2022.

Wether you are playing Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands or adventuring in your imagination. Enchanting and captivating in equal measure, Kalandra have shown that they’re not only brilliant songwriters but masterful composers as well. - Tom Fordham, distoredsoundmag.com

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