{"product_id":"tom-and-his-computer-future-ruins-lp-vinyl","title":"TOM And His Computer \/ Future Ruins - LP Vinyl","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140-gram black vinyl \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes download code \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1. A77 \u003cbr\u003eA2. Lovers and Gasoline (feat. Roxy Jules) \u003cbr\u003eA3. Feathers (feat. Roxy Jules) \u003cbr\u003eA4. Waterfronts \u003cbr\u003eA5. Our Man In Toronto \u003cbr\u003eB1. Future Ruins (feat. Roxy Jules) \u003cbr\u003eB2. Puzzle (feat. Roxy Jules) \u003cbr\u003eB3. Computer Solidarity \u003cbr\u003eB4. Fabel \u003cbr\u003eB5. Disbelief In A Postmodern World \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years in the making, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTOM And His Computer\u003c\/strong\u003e’s debut album, will be released on \u003cstrong\u003eTrentemøller\u003c\/strong\u003e’s \u003cem\u003eIn My Room\u003c\/em\u003e label on October 16, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a 20 year veteran of the Copenhagen music scene, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Bertelsen\u003c\/strong\u003e has been releasing music under the sobriquet of \u003cstrong\u003eTOM And His Computer\u003c\/strong\u003e for five years, merging the newest technologies with the old, while squeezing fresh sounds out of equipment that’s not only obsolete, sometimes it’s barely functioning at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I switch back and forth between the digital and the analog worlds. I’ll utilize old guitar pedals as well as the newest software,” says \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Bertelsen\u003c\/strong\u003e, producer behind \u003cstrong\u003eTOM And His Computer\u003c\/strong\u003e. “It’s never about the gear, though, but rather finding that one little sound that can trigger an idea for an entire track.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a teenager he explored the limits of cassette tape machines, eventually assembling a small arsenal of classic noisemakers, ultimately releasing records from the music lab of his dreams. Better yet, he has been able to perform it live, headlining, as well as supporting \u003cstrong\u003eMassive Attack\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTrentemøller\u003c\/strong\u003e on his European and North American tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was also co-produced and mixed by \u003cstrong\u003eTrentemøller\u003c\/strong\u003e. While previous offerings have taken listeners to the outer boundaries of what can be considered “electronic music,” including nods to dark wave, dream pop, krautrock and modern psych rock, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e presents those influences in a new way and represents a great leap forward for the Copenhagen based producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying In The Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e EP, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e once again features vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eRoxy Jules\u003c\/strong\u003e, this time showcasing the more complex aspects of her talents on four tracks. “It’s the third time \u003cstrong\u003eRoxy Jules\u003c\/strong\u003e and I have worked together. This time I tried to bring forward the more vulnerable and fragile textures in her voice. It has that dark, northern, Scandinavian coolness to it, combined with a little optimism, and even a hidden smile comes through. I also explored alternative ways of arranging the songs. I was less worried about finding the obvious chorus and focused more on experimenting with structure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a genre-less collection of songs showcasing TOM’s obsession with propelling sounds of the past into the present, and future, combining noise and edginess with his “commitment to fresh ideas with a clear sense of melodies,” according to \u003cem\u003eClash Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. “My tastes are eclectic and I like to flirt with many different sub genres,” says TOM. “The aim was to combine various styles while trying to maintain a common denominator,” which committing to a full-length offered as an opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoundtracks have been a major source of inspiration. “I also use photos, or even the first chapter in a book to generate ideas. They can trigger certain emotions, and bring different feelings to the surface. The challenge is translating that into a recording on a computer workstation, but they offer a great starting point. For this album I’ve used anything from pictures of Ethiopian elephants in the desert, to ancient Mayan statues, or ‘80s Serbian brutalist architecture to get me going.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuture Ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e displays many treasures and traits along its arc when listened to in its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ID Shop.ca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45924650090530,"sku":"IMR38LP","price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/9428\/3554\/files\/4250382441410.PT01.jpg?v=1783562145","url":"https:\/\/kastor.club\/products\/tom-and-his-computer-future-ruins-lp-vinyl","provider":"Kastor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}