ARTIST: Rumpistol
TITLE: Drops Remixes
CAT. NO: RUMPEP016
LABEL: Rump Recordings
RELEASE DATE: January 18th, 2018
ORIGIN: Copenhagen, Denmark
GENRE: Electronic / IDM/ Downtempo
TEXT: english.pdf + dansk.doc
PIX: Photos_Martin_Bubandt
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Eight remixes of tracks from Rumpistol’s “Drops” EP from 2017, which saw the Danish producer return to the characteristic down- and mid-tempo style that dominated his first two albums.

The remixers featured on this release varies from IDM & ambient pioneers like Mr. Projectile, ISAN and Rumpistol himself over beat heavy producers like Osmetic (aka Mike Wallis known for his legendary “Crunch” project with Tipper and K.L.O.), Mindex & David Last, to talented newcomers like Noosfære and Rasmus Fisker.

RADIO PLAYS & FEATURES:

Dec. 20th:”Circular Drops (ISAN Remix for Cassini)” featured on MORR MUSIC (DE)
Dec. 21st:”Circular Drops (ISAN Remix for Cassini)” featured on COME HERE FLOYD BLOG (UK)
Jan. 21st:”Circular Drops (ISAN Remix for Cassini)” featured on RADIO 1 (CZ)
Jan. 23rd: “Circular Drops (ISAN Remix for Cassini)” featured on THE SLOW MUSIC MOVEMENT (UK).
Jan. 23rd:”Circular Drops (ISAN Remix for Cassini)” featured on NORDIC IMPORTS on RADAR RADIO (UK).
Jan 31st: “Circular Drops (ISAN Remix for Cassini)” featured on The Lloydbrary

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Deezer: http://bit.ly/2FS2nzc

DROPS BACKGROUND
For Danish composer Rumpistol, two huge driving forces behind his music are the search for beauty and the search for new sounds.

These sonic and aesthetic curiosities, which can be firmly traced back to his self-titled 2003 debut, and which anchor his identity, have taken him to many diverse fields of the electronic landscape, sometimes in collaboration with artists such as MØ and John LaMonica.

With his debut now something of a classic, praised by everyone from John Peel to Tipper—its melodic yet spaced-out qualities making IDM accessible—it seems fitting that he returns to his roots in order to take his sound forward.

On “Drops” – Rumpistol’s first full release in 3 years – the instrumental and downtempo qualities of his work are highlighted, while tied within the unifying theme of water.

After touring extensively with his electronic afro-jazz quartet Kalaha, and writing scores for modern dance and theater, the Danish composer felt an urge to bring the pace down. Taking up swimming, and living in the rain-soaked city of Copenhagen, he found himself exploring the sonic behaviors of one of our planets most vital elements.

The resulting work became “Drops”: 6 new tracks rooted in the same open minded playfulness that characterized his debut, integrating African instruments like the Kora and Kalimba, HD sound design, and the emotional landscapes of his scores.

“Drops” starts out on an undeniably Rumpistol, melancholic vibe, with “Circular Drops” gently easing us into his lush and detailed universe.

On the propulsive and upbeat “Forest Drops” we hear Dawda Jobarteh’s poetic kora merge with Bwoy de Bhajan’s exotic forest sounds, with hints of Ethiopian jazz buried within.

“Pentatonic Drops” sounds like a childhood summer’s day on a sparkling river, while the retro “Slow Drops” present an icier, darker, more crystalline vibe, and could have been on the soundtrack to “Stranger Things”.

The epic and hypnotic “CKosmic Drops” conjures vast and plunging ocean waves in slow motion, with a synth solo reminiscent of “Wish You Were Here” era Pink Floyd.

The dazed and dubby closer, “Swing Drops”, combines fresh würlitzer, kora and kalimbas with an oversaturated power bass to leave you with a smile on your face, ready to take another dip.

 

PHOTOS: Martin Bubandt
ARTWORK: Zeloot
MASTERING: Antony Ryan

TRACKLIST:
01. Circular Drops (Mr. Projectile Remix)
02. Forest Drops feat. Bwoy de Bhajan (Osmetic Remix)
03. Kosmik Drops (Rasmus Fisker Remix)
04. Pentatonic Drops (David Last Remix)
05. Slower Drops (Noosfære Remix)
06. Circular Drops (ISAN Remix for Cassini)
07. Pentatonic Drops (Mindex Remix)
08. Swing Drops (Rumpistol Ambient Remix)

 

RUMPISTOL LINKS

www.soundcloud.com/rumpistol
www.facebook.com/rumpistol
www.instagram.com/rumpistol
www.youtube.com/rumpistol

PRESS RESPONSE TO DROPS

“Forest Drops can’t be compared to anything else because it simply doesn’t sound like anything you normally hear. It is electronic and sound-oriented, but at the same time very melodic. It is surprisingly fun and more care-free than most other music belonging to the electronic world…. Bees with metallic wings pollinate flowers with neon coloured surfaces and space ants slaves in the electric heat. There is both sunshine and drizzle in Rumpistol’s intergalactic rainforest.” – Bands of Tomorrow (DK)

“Rumpistol’s “Drops” take us to the amazing debut that this office love. Let him push you to a new great sound design.” – Rebited.com (ES)

“Waterbased electro-poptimism” – Ralf Christensen / Information (DK)

INTERVIEW

AUG 30th: POULE D’OR BLOG (DE)

RADIO PLAYS