Debut single by UK-Scandinavian solo artist Karim Theilgaard. Mixing punchy guitars with delicate melodies Karim has been likened to artists such as The Naked And Famous, The XX, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Killers. The video for this song hasalready  generated a large amount of online awareness, radio airplay and been selected for numerous festivals. Keep your eyes and ears out for more by Karim Theilgaard!

The Way We Used To Be

First of the songs from the album I never released. I decided to do so anyway. Enjoy!

Dance Death Dance

A one-off minimal house composition created in 2010 during the course of a late night with an illegal rave raging downstairs and the cops coming to shut it down. My first electronic composition.

FucK The Neighborhood

The second track off "The Escape Artist" split single released by Karim's previous band Mute, with which he toured internationally and gained radio air-play from North America to Europe. The original demo for this song was written and recorded by Karim while completing Mute's acoustic EP in Denmark during the summer of 2004, along with the original line-up consisting of Mette Themsen on backing vocals and piano and Charlotte Amalie on cello. 
On this recording Simon Batchelor plays the drums, while Karim plays guitars, fx and vocals with bass and additional vocals by two of Karim's university colleagues. Audio engineer, Dougal Lott also assisted in this recording, which took place in London using a classic Neve desk. 


Picking at Stars

The full band version of the very first Mute song ever written. First performed in front of an audience at the 1000-capacity Logan Hall in London in 2003 by Karim Theilgaard on acoustic guitar. This track features Simon Batchelar on drums. The rest of the instrumentation was arranged and performed by Karim Theilgaard and recorded on a Neve desk.


The Escape Artist

This is the original acoustic version of The Escape Artist. It was played on the radio throughout Europe and North America and received the award "Garageband Track of The Day" on what was then the most important online music website. The song received it's live debut when Karim Theilgaard performed it solo in front of a 1000+ audience in London in late 2003. It features backing vocals and piano by Mette Themsen, marking the beginning of their collaboration of what was to become the band Mute. The song was engineered and mixed by Kristian Berg, former drummer in Karim's previous band Karma Bliss.

The Escape Artist (acoustic version)

Created as part of my university project "Creativity Journal" at ESCP Europe. This track is inspired by my search to find London's rhythm and pulse. For full details and background description go to http://www.behance.net/gallery/Creativity-Journal/3122139

Audio Underground

This is my debut single as a solo artist. I hope you enjoy it! Drop a comment and let me know what you think :)

The Way We Used to Be

My second single as a solo artist. This one is a little more mellow in sound. Drop me a comment and let me know what you think :)

Strangers On the Floor

The third single by Karim Theilgaard.
Released June 3rd. on Rokk iT! Records.
Mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Sean Magee.

Love Stains

Karim Theilgaard has fronted bands in the UK and Denmark, achieving international airplay across North America and Europe as well as touring in various countries. After having spread in to the worlds of Film and Fashion appearing as an accomplished actor and model he is now set to release his debut as a solo artist. With plenty of anticipation among his fans, the EP is sure to deliver on soaring guitars and delicate hearts.
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