His Fractures EP is out now on Aural Sects. Listen below.

In a fickle, hyper-speed age of quick and easy consumption, taking one’s time to evolve seems a luxury. But Landshapes did just that. “We needed time to work things out…we’ve been brewing I suppose…” explains Luisa.

As their previous incarnation Lulu and the Lampshades, they’re probably best known for the viral cup song You’re Gonna Miss Me – over 3 million hits on Youtube and counting – but in the ensuing period they’ve undergone a considerable musical metamorphosis.

They have learnt and grown together, four distinctive personalities jostling and pulling, each with their own set of influences and sensibilities – an unlikely alchemy which comes together and makes sense. Broad brushstrokes, big sounds and mournful melodies forged a new soundscape, so that when a typo accidentally billed them as ‘Landshapes’ it seemed an appropriate description for an altogether new sound, and an altogether new band.

Landshapes is the sound of four people in a dingy practice room, building on accidents, listening over and reworking obsessively until every band member is satisfied. An unconventional and serendipitous a process it might be, but it’s crucial to Landshapes overall sound.

Their debut album Rambutan – the name chosen “not so much after the fruit but for the sound the word makes” and produced by Ash Workman (Klaxons, Veronica Falls) is a distillation of songs old and new, re-worked and fine tuned with a deft precision.

In Limbo, with its stunning video, proves a triumphant opening salvo. “It’s always felt like a fighting song both musically and lyrically” says Luisa Gerstein. With images of Bolivia’s Cholita female wrestlers proving a major stimulus whilst recording, Luisa sought them out, traveling to La Paz and teaming up with director Ian Pons Jewell. The resulting film is a dignified response to a “Latin American society where being both indigenous and a woman is a double sub-class” – a celebration of these extraordinary women both in and out of the wrestling ring.

Their unorthodox approach to songwriting is writ large across the ten tracks. Impasse “the oldest song on the record was a “tinkery ukulele thing” that became something “bigger and better with the band”; Threads “a lot of ideas that came together in the practice room, has the feel of different parts interjecting like a conversation” and Racehorses “a truculent song” that was to become one of their favourites after Heloise and Jemma developed a new bass and guitar part. Demons acts as a marker of their evolution – “recorded as Lulu And The Lampshades, it felt closer to the sound we were developing and tracks that change in the way it sounds and how we worked together as a band.”

Forthcoming single Insomniacs Club “is cursed” according to the band. “Anyone who gets involved with it gets insomnia. The guy making the video hasn’t slept for days, true story.”

Landshapes take on another dimension in a live setting. With drummer Dan the only constant, multi instrumentalists Luisa, Heloise and Jemma shift seamlessly from one song to the next swapping instruments and vocals with a fluid dexterity. This synchronicity – and their evolution as a band – was helped by some intensive touring under their previous moniker. Weeks spent in each others’ company, experiencing each others’ music and film selections, means – explains Dan – that “you start to absorb what you like and dislike, individually and collectively. Figuring out which direction you’re heading in via shared experience and foggy disparate influences. I think we’re still fine tuning that direction – and that’s good.”

Songs about ‘girls, destruction, and the divine feminine’. The sound of euro-ice, LA-warmth and chaos magic. Meet my friend Dinner.

Dinner is the moniker for Danish producer and singer Anders Rhedin – who happens to be a good friend of mine. Dinner’s record label asked me to write a few words to accompany the Dinner EP release ‘Girl EP’. Here they are.

What does Dinner look like? Admittedly, my friend’s physical appearance seems like quite the North-European cliché: he’s thin, blue-eyed, polite and speaks with an accent that sounds like something in between a nazi-villain from a WWII-movie and Swedish aristocracy.

What does Dinner sound like? His music definitely calls on Euro-references as well. Icy traces of Joy Division and echoes of Nico-ish phrasing come together with Eno-esque melody-lines and occasional kraut-like motifs, and together form a framework within which Rhedin’s chanting voice, minimalistic pop-melodies and somewhat wobbly productions can coexist. But underneath Dinner’s apparently cold surface there’s an uncanny warmth. Like a warm summer-night where something is about to go terribly wrong. I think that the years Rhedin lived in LA has something to do with it. Distorted, smog-filtered sunshine emerge here and there in Dinner’s songs.

Also, there’s Rhedin’s interest in the occult. I’ve rarely had a talk with my friend without the mention of a Buddhist sutra, Crowley or chaos-magick comes up in the conversation. I myself, see Dinner as a pop-ritual. Live, Rhedin performs alone, with a cloak of a sort – doing ritualistic (and somewhat awkward) dance moves to accompany his songs.

All this stuff adds up to this. Dinner: The sound of LA and Scandinavia superimposed. Lyrics where words like ‘demons’, ‘sigils’ and ‘rituals’ pop up rather often. Brought to you (live) by a dancing guy. Personally, I love the combination of those elements.

What is ‘Girl EP’ about? Well, recently, I heard Dinner say the following to an audience at a show in Berlin: ‘Thank you for listening to my songs. They’re all about girls. And destruction. The Divine Feminine.’ What else would they be about? Given them a listen.

Andrew van Baal, February, 2013

Their infectious melodramatic rap will undoubtedly be a major attraction on Trailerpark Festival 2013. 

Taragana Pyjarama aka Nick Eriksen has hit the ground running since his debut EP 2011 on the esteemed Fools House imprint. His full length “Tipped Bowls” was released on none other than Kompakt. The record is a genre defying journey that scales the annals of bass, beats and beyond.

Taragana Pyjarama is already hotly tipped by the likes of XLR8R, The Fader, Tsugi, Pitchfork and Juno and supported by leading tastemakers James Holden, Trentemøller, Kenton Slash Demon and of course Michael Mayer.

Rumour has it that Taragana Pyjarama has a new release for 2013 up his sleeve.

Benal has a very charming and characteristic blend Africa Hitech’ish productions and a very poetic approach to their lyrics. It’s not the bad-ass wannabe gangster rhymes some may associate with the genre – it’s modern poetry with a heartfelt desire to do some good with words as the medium(!).

We’ve heard through the grapevine that their debut is to be released very soon!

Links

Facebook / Soundcloud

We look forward to dancing to Niels Bagge’s disco once again in 2013. And don’t forget to check out his new record and even newer video to your left.

Links

Website / Facebook / Twitter / Soundcloud

KSD debuted with the ‘Khattabi’ EP back in 2009, followed by an EP-trilogy called ” The Schwarzschild Solution”. These releases got peeps like John Talabot, Tensnake, Dixon, Michael Mayer, Todd Terje and Luciano incorporating their singles as well as the slew of mind-bending remixes into their regular dj-sets.

Kenton Slash Demon played at Trailerpark Festival 2011 and were happy to welcome them back for a DJ show in 2013.

Links

Website / Facebook / Soundcloud

But they’ve given us some of our biggest live experiences in recent years with their only three performances to date so we know what to expect: contemplative and slightly disturbing ballads performed with 120% focus.

Cancer has signed to Danish label Tambourhinoceros but no release date has been announced so far.

Links

Website

Benal is a relatively new act on the Danish rap-scene. Rumour has it that there’s a debut on the way. Read more… 

You’ve probably come across Kenton Slash Demon before. If not listen to them via the player on your left and be amazed. Read more…

Cancer is so new that you can’t even find their songs online – but we vouch for them. Read more…

And finally we present Vinnie Who to you – for the 5th year in a row! Read more…

The music player features all acts announced so far. Stay tuned for more!

This is gonna be a mindblowing record. We’re pretty confident that the same goes for their show af TP13.

Our dear friends, that we’ve had the pleasure of presenting at Trailerpark Festival several times, Lulu Rouge, are finally back!

The two geniuses behinde Lulu Rouge, T.O.M and Budda, are probably some of the most talented DJs and producers in Copenhagen and they are back with an amazing new album…

The Danish duo has spend the last 2 years in the studio, perfecting the songs and tracks for the forthcomming album “The song is in the drum”. You will soon discover that Lulu Rouge has been busy working on a bigger and even more heart and soul penetrating sound than last time you heard them.

This time featuring much more vocals next to their trademark dark dubs and strong instrumentals. It all begins with the first single “Sign Me Out” feat Fanney Osk, the strong young icelandic talent who has been doing tracks for Lulu Rouge since the very beginning.

You will be swept back into a familiar, yet all new Lulu Rouge sound that, effortlessly as always, delivers world class electronica and dub techno swept in melancholy and presented in georgous multi-layered productions. The say themselves that “… Dedicated fans will feel at home right away and new ones will undoubtedly feel the same quickly.” - and we agree!

LULU ROUGE  “SIGN ME OUT” feat. Fanney Osk is available from March 4th in Denmark. Available in the rest of world from March 20th 2013. Get the music right here on iTunes!

Early Bird tickets are also on sale from today. They’re just 300DKK (approx 40€) so hurry up and grab yours here.

Our friends Me and Anton have once again created a Trailerpark Festival video. Join us in looking back on a lovely weekend in september 2012 featuring Hooray For earth, Casiokids, Vinnie Who and many more.

While When Saints Go Machine is an experienced act (having opened the Orange stage at Roskilde, won awards, toured all over Europe etc.) their sound is still so fresh. They’ve evolved immensely from release to release and we’re confident that the band will continue to be one of the most praised and original Danish acts for years to come.

In the unlikely event that you still need convincing please watch the live video on your left.

Quotes:

“One of the most compelling albums this year” DJ 8/10

“When Saints Go Machine are here to break your heart with complex dance music” CLASH

“Really rather extraordinary” Q

Rangleklods’ live shows are amazing! But don’t take our word for it. Take a look at the video on your left from a packed Cosmopol stage at Roskilde Festival 2012.

Press praise:

“Rangleklods – a young guy who mixes electronic-music with singer-songwriterism in such superb way…We saw his concert and there are only two words that rightfully describes his show: MASSIVE and EPIC!” - nothingbuthopeandpassion.com

“We’ve learned to understand the unique, admirable quality that is required to unlock originality – bravery – and this guy has it in spades.”- therecommender.net

Danish composer, singer and cellist Cæcilie Trier is the driving force behind CTM. With CTM Cæcilie has once again proven herself to be one of the most interesting voices and musicians from Denmark. Her musical CV is amazing, ranging from  Choir of Young Believers, over Chimes & Bells, to the experimental group, Valby Vokalgruppe. 

Here’s some praise from the press:

“Variations marks itself out as one of the most excellently crafted releases in quite a while from not just her native Scandinavia, but also in the grander worldwide music scene.” - the405

“CTM has all the attributes to become just another globally cherished Scandinavian pop darling” – No Fear of Pop

TP2013 here we come!

Love from the Trailerpark crew

TrailerPark are thrilled to have Lortehænderne playing at the official TrailerPark Festival Afterparty on 10^th of November (THIS SATURDAY!) So thrilled, we decided to track them down and interview them.

Together, Julius Sylvest, Emil Lange, Alexander Chimera, August Fenger and Kristoffer Lundberg make up Lortehænderne (in English: Crap Hands.) Since 2009 the five boys have been close friends. They met each other at a local DJ competition in Copenhagen, then and there establishing a DJ crew.

In spite of the name Crap Hands, they play music that veers far away from bad quality. With their good vibes and flawlessly blended beats, they produce festive and energetic DJ sets, consistently kick-starting their audience to dance like crazy and have a blast.

The soundtrack to the night you meet each other?
Jamaican drunken reggaeton, and Major Lazer’s ‘Pon De Floor’, while August was pole dancing with a black mama.

Nicknames?
DJ Lange Lortefinger, DJ Pøllescratch, DJ Shitrock, DJ Bacon and DJ Dårlig Mave.

Biggest blunder?
A night with harpoons and a private jet. Nothing more is remembered.  

Cartoon character?
Batman.

Three things on a desert island?
Frank Sinatra, a beautiful woman and a bottle of rum. 

Favorite drink?
The fist (vodka and water). 

Future?
One day at a time.

Why should people come join us at Trailerpark Afterparty?
Most likely it will be a rainy, cold November night, so come and get warm by dancing to our sweaty tunes. And if you are lucky you will wake up on a beach not far from Costa del Sol. 

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