2022

JUL'22

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

A1 - Hidden Visions (Snippet)

After a delightful first EP on Oráculo Records, Frust, one of the many side-projects of neo-coldwave sensation Blind Delon, has chosen Bella Ursa to continue carving its ‘Stone’ series.
At first glance, ‘Stone II’ might seem to instantly fit into well-known electronic tropes. However, a careful listen will reveal a savant assemblage of zero gravity electro with the band’s original roots in Wave and EBM. Expertly-crafted all the way around, these 6 singular tracks are a true testament to the band’s ability to deliver highly cinematic and haunting atmospheres. The future will appear nearer than ever, as will the ineluctable uprising of the machines and tales of cyber-warfare!
‘Stone II’ will be released digitally on all platforms, but also on a neon orange cassette with a freaky analog collage by the latest visual artist joining the Ursa family: Bapt Man.

PREMIERE : Frust - Beryl

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Stockholm Syndrome. "Servitude(Back From The Wave Remix)" comes off the Stockholm Syndrome EP, which also features a remix from Chinaski.

Out May 27th. Follow Critical Monday on Bandcamp for the release information: https://criticalmonday.bandcamp.com/

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PREMIERE: Stockholm Syndrome - Servitude (Back From The Wave Remix) [Critical Monday]

With the spring awakens: Bionda e Lupo.
Hand in hand we walk back to the playful whimsical music land.
With bare feet in the grass, around us melodies and bass.
Everything shines: colors and lights, sun and faces.
A cosmic happiness, from heaven a piece.
Here we want to stay with you forever and dance, just dance
With their anthem for the Camp Cosmic festival Bionda e Lupo
rolls out a carpet on the dance floor for a new 12" series on "Eine
Welt".
Label maker Alexander Arpeggio personally feeds the project with
his own sounds. Together we float through the sound of the 80s
through authentic warm stories.

Nachteule

Camp Cosmic (Original Version)

We Are Not Alone PT5

UFO95 - Pünk SNIPPET

Ultraflex’s new album ‘Infinite Wellness’ is naughty. Are you really allowed to combine a horny saxophone solo with a relentless eurodance beat, steel drums and shameless moaning? No, that is not ok. Neither is putting a melodramatic spanish guitar solo in an excessivly erotic power ballad, nor ending a whole album on a loud gong. Which is precisely why they’ve done it. Ultraflex aren’t interested in being good girls, but rather to explore what they can get away with - relying on faux innocence and devious charm. And they do get away with it all thanks to the immaculately pristine production that drapes the whole thing in glossy sophistication. Pulling inspiration from all sorts of juxtaposing sources, ‘Infinite Wellness’ is Usher to Albinoni, a mashup of disco, R&B, 80’s synth pop, Italian 70’s film music and eurodance, with some references to jazz and classical music. On top of all of this are cheeky lyrics sung in breathy vocals or spoken in a way they call ‘club rap’. An important layer to Ultraflex’s music is their flamboyant visual identity. In their videos they’re flaunting things like fringed bikini tops and jeggings or doing tandem housework in full gala get-up. The high note of the album is the evident friendship behind the music – you can vividly imagine the pair grinning in the studio while whispering a sensual Norwegian quote or adding secretly recorded party conversations. Their exhilarating playfulness welcomes you into their intimacy and lets you in on their secrets while inviting you to dance!

To find out more on Ultraflex visit their Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ultraflexband/

PREMIERE : Ultraflex - Mi Vuoi

Thomas Bainas - I can feel it (deep in my soul) (extended)

Music, Synths, Arranged and Produced by Thomas Bainas (June 2017 - Greece). Vocals by Magi X. (synths: Yamaha DX-7 and Solton Ketron arranger plus).

Digital Track : Thomas Bainas - I can feel it (deep in my soul) (extended)
https://studenigma.blogspot.com/2017/06/thomas-bainas-i-can-feel-it-deep-in-my.html?spref=fb
(Support the artist and buy the song sending mail to thomasbainas@yahoo.gr).
Text Source Reference : Thomas Bainas.

Thomas Bainas : https://www.facebook.com/Thom.Bainas

https://studenigma.blogspot.com/2014/02/thomas-bainas.html

Thomas Bainas - I can feel it (deep in my soul) (extended)

Asymmetrical - Overwhelmed
BUY LINK: https://fill-lexrecords.bandcamp.com/album/overwhelmed
Label: Fill-Lex Records  (https://soundcloud.com/fill-lexrecords)
https://soundcloud.com/asymmetrical https://soundcloud.com/raw-culture-recordings

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PREMIERE : Asymmetrical - Vatican Thriller

Рух (Ukr. – [Rukh] – Movement) is a compilation series launched during the war in Ukraine and released by Kyiv-based label and promoter Worn Pop. All proceeds from this compilation will be donated to the ‘Musicians Defend Ukraine’ fund that helps Ukrainian artists on the frontline. 

From the beginning Worn Pop has established itself as Kyiv’s post-punk influenced formation, booking artists like Boy Harsher, Lebanon Hanover, The Soft Moon and in the same time promoting new Ukrainian acts. The label came to the party scene launching Black! Factory Festival together with Closer Club and since then has expanded its’ borders to regular club nights at Closer and other venues featuring dark and obscure dance music, inviting La Mverte, Kris Baha, Curses and more artists from similar movements. 

All the artists on this compilation built the actual character of Worn Pop by playing at our events. Now they join the very first release in a series that contains 10 tracks exclusively produced by them and thoughtfully folded into one story which can be listened from the beginning to an end as a solid album. 

Among the International names featured, there are Ukrainian acts coming, such as Geuxx, Hungry Boys, Ship Her Son and Aircraft. Their tracks here are written during the full-scale russian war against Ukraine which still goes on.

Produced and compiled by Nikita Netrebko
Album cover by Alex Sinica

РУХ 01 / Rukh 01

Buy at Bandcamp

Charlie — Control || РУХ 01 / Rukh 01

Artist: Shaknis & Egzotikka @shaknis @egzotikka
Track: Tu Pasakei
Release:  Pries Akis 
Cat:  RWCLTR021
Label: Raw Culture https://soundcloud.com/raw-culture-recordings
Release date: 18 Oct 2022
Format: 300 limited 7” 
Pre-order: https://rawculture.bandcamp.com/album/pries-akis

DT PREMIERE: Shaknis & Egzotikka - Tu Pasakei [Raw Culture] (2022)

Sad Behaviour

Electric Fence

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available on the "shockwave" ep on different/pias

BASS 4

Qual - Take Me Higher

Miss Kittin and The Hacker - The Beach

08.12.2023 at Urban Spree, Berlin: https://linktr.ee/wornpop

Worn Pop presents it’s 10 Year Anniversary event in Berlin, featuring live performances from 3 essential synth artists – Das Ding, Fatamorgana and Charlie. Post-punk act Morwan opens the show, and Serge Jazzmate will keep us moving from doors till late with his special dj-set of avant-garde electronics. 

See ya 
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