the elevators aren't running

“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 - Gravity (feat. Jana Hunter of Lower Dens) [Clip]

Trentemøller - Come Undone (feat. Kazu Makino of Blonde Redhead) [Clip]

Trentemøller - Deceive (feat. Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes) [Clip]

‘Gravity’ is the third single taken from the new third studio album ‘Lost’ by Trentemøller. With the drum setting inspired by early Krautrock this wonderful and mulitlayered song still breathes the Trentemøller signature. The vocals have been contributed by Jana Hunter, singer of Baltimore based band ‘Lower Dens’ and melt perfectly with ‘Gravity’.

On the B-side we’ll find a remix by Copenhagen & Berlin based band Pinkunoizu who are currently stirring a buzz with their new album ‘The Drop’. Their version puts the song in a new light with re-arranged drums and a hypnotic build.

Gravity (feat. Jana Hunter)

Trentemøller - Gravity (Pinkunoizu Rемiх) (feat. Jana Hunter of Lower Dens)

Epcot Satan

Full stream of the split 'STAY WARM' by Hovvdy & Loafer.

Buy the tape here: http://www.merdurhaus.com/releases/hovvdyloafer-stay-warm

Hovvdy is Will Taylor & Charlie Martin
Loafer is Hugh Vu, Andres Chable, & Jeremy Colonna

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Hovvdy - Color

Running Dry

off the Mouse Sluts EP by Dan Melchior, Graham Lambkin, Letha Rodman-Melchior and Glen
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Mouse Sluts - Vaccanti

"Suspended Animation" is the sophomore LP from Brooklyn's Leapling. Due out June 10th on Exploding In Sound Records.

Leapling - One Hit Wonder

"Suspended Animation" is the sophomore LP from Brooklyn's Leapling. Due out June 10th on Exploding In Sound Records. Pre-order at www.explodinginsoundrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suspended-animation

Leapling - Alabaster Snow

sorry if i what i said, made you feel bad
sorry if i what i said made you feel bad
sorry if what i said made you feel bad
sorry if what i said made you feel bad

honestly i'm unsettled
i dont ever like to
i never been this good
before, i never want to

sorry if what i said made you feel bad
sorry if what i said made you feel bad
sorry if what i said made you feel bad
sorry if what i said made you feel bad

trick burn - sorry

First single off upcoming EP Mistake House, out on Merdurhaus Records 6/10.  

bandcamp: https://planetmanhood.bandcamp.com/
facebook: www.facebook.com/planetmanhood
instagram: @planet_manhood
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Catch us on tour:
6/15- Memphis, TN- Murphys
6/16/2016- Nashville, TN- Pill Haus
6/18/2016- Athens, OH- House Gig
6/20/2016- Providence, RI - Aurora
6/21/2016- Boston, MA- Obriens
6/22/2016- Oxford, CT- capitalH Records
6/23/2016- Brooklyn, NY- Alphaville
6/24/2016- Brooklyn, NY- The Gateway
6/25/2016 - Philly, PA- Goldilocks Gallery
6/26/2016- Washington, DC - Songbyrd
6/27/2016- Richmond, VA- Underground Orchard
6/28/2016- Athens, GA -  World Famous
6/29/2016- Atlanta, GA- House Show
6/30/2016- Birmingham, AL- Spring Street Firehouse
7/1/2016- New Orleans, LA- Heaven’s Gate
7/2/2016- Lafayette, LA- Artmosphere

Cruise

Take a listen to Jerry Paper's new single "Comma For Cow" off his record "Toon Time Raw!". The record is out 6/17 and features an anonymous jazz band who wish to go by Easy Feelings Unlimited. The 1st pressing of the vinyl is all marbled purple. Pick one up while you can!

Purple LP/CD: hyperurl.co/jerrypapertoontimelp
Itunes: hyperurl.co/jerrypaperitoons

6/16 - Aurora - Providence, RI
6/17 - *RECORD RELEASE SHOW* w/ Sean Nicholas Savage
Secret Project Robot - Brooklyn, NY 
6/18 - Space 1026 - Philadelphia, PA
6/21 - Mammal Gallery - Atlanta, GA
6/22 - Secret Squirrel - Athens, GA
6/23 - DRK MTTR - Nashville, TN
6/24 - Fire Blocks District - Dayton, OH
6/25 *w/ Giant Claw - Bat Lounge - Athens, OH 
6/27 - Smiling Buddha - Toronto, ON
6/28 - UFO Factory - Detroit, MI
6/29 - The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL 

Toon Time Raw!

Jerry Paper "Comma For Cow" Official Single

"Letterman" is the lead single from Foozle's second full-length release, Romantic Comedies, available July 29, 2016 on Babe City Records.

Pre-Order: http://bit.ly/1OxT61x

RIYL: sincerity as an object, making out, unrequited love, self-love, and Ways of Seeing

Foozle is Jake Lazovick, Joanna Smith and Ryan Witt.

Romantic Comedies

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