Darla is proud to release the debut record by Danish Shoegaze/Dreampop group Rumskib. Rumskib is the Odense, Denmark duo of Keith Canisius (Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer, Producer) and Tine Louise Kortermand (Vocalist). Keith produced the debut record with Jonas Munk (Manual), who programmed the beats, made the electronic sounds, and played synthesizer.
Rumskib's debut record begins with a Simple Minds New Gold Dream style intro. A rough & repetitive MBV Loveless style guitar line kicks in. Next an aggressive baggy beat begins to pump making Rumskib sound nearly like Curve. Then a very lovely surprise: A very pretty, Lush style guitar change comes and simultaneously the wall of sound vocal harmonies begin -- like Emma, Miki... and Bjork! There's no denying Rumskib are derivative, however, Rumskib has such command of all the genre's key sound elements and their own pop songs are so damn good the band gloriously claim the new shoegaze sound as their own.
Rumskib's sound is at once modern and classic, blending a strong love for early 90s shoegazer bands such as Chapterhouse and Lush with the sensibilities of grand Scandinavian 80s pop such as A-Ha and Roxette, all flavored with harsh noise-rock guitars and crunchy micro-programmed beats. Sometimes their sound is up-tempo, almost danceable like The Cardigans meet St. Etienne. At other times their sound is thick, heavy, and romantic recalling The Cocteau Twins or Simple Minds. Rumskib manage to be both surrealist and accessible; complex but straight forward. Vocalist Tine Louise creates harmonies so beautiful one would think they came from some mysterious wonderland (or Victorialand?) and Keith Canisius' lyrical call & response guitar playing is intelligent and evocative. Combine all this with well crafted compositions and Jonas Munk's trademark head-spinning, multi-layered sound sculptures, and you've got a work of undeniable beauty.
"This is great stuff indeed. Her voice sounds amazing and it´s such good melodies" --ULRICH SCHNAUSS
""Re-evokes my dancing feet with the fragrance of Liz Fraser insanity there on top.. humm..There' s some serious celebration going on in Scandinavia now." --SERENA MANEESH
""Springtime" kills, kills again, and then kills some more. And then bathes in in the blood of its own awesomeness." --JATUN
2xLP track list:
A1. Hearts On Fire
A2. Springtime
A3. Dreampopper's Tribute
B1. Where Are The Flowers
B2. Ferris Wheel Blackout
B3. Think Eyes Away
B4. You're My Japan
B5. Sneak
C1. Crucial Love Games
C2. Ovation Outsiders
C3. Girl Afraid
C4. Love At First Sight
D1. Secrets
D2. Shine
D3. Neon Touch
All music written by Keith Canisius, except tracks #5 and #12 written by Keith Canisius and Jonas Munk
All lyrics by Keith Canisius and Tine Louise Kortermand, except tracks #1 and #11 by Keith Canisius, and tracks #4 and #9 by Tine Louise Kortermand.
All drum programming, synths and electronics on tracks 1-12 by Jonas Munk. Synth arrangements on tracks #1 and #11 by Keith Canisius and Jonas Munk. Additional guitars on track #6 by Jonas Munk.
Mixed by Keith Canisius and Jonas Munk. Mastered by Jonas Munk.
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