KASPER BJøRKE

Territories: WORLD excluding Scandinavia Indie Dance, Alternative, New Disco, Independent TRACKLIST: A1. Corridor Of Dreams feat. Systur (Sisy Ey) & Oilly Wallace A2. Ugle (Drømmen Om Møn) A3. So Much feat. Woolfy A4. I Was There A5. Tears We Haven’t Cried feat. Toby Ernest A6. Save Me feat. Toby Ernest & Oilly Walace B1. Conversations feat. Systur (Sisy Ey) B2. Le Trois B3. Love My Way feat. Jacob Bellens B4. Club Paradisco B5. Coming Home feat. Toby Ernest B6. Reflector (Reprise) SHORT INFO: Just when you thought you had Kasper Bjørke figured out he comes back with another great musical surprise. His new album Puzzles, which will be released April 5th on hfn music, follows two recent collaborative EPs on Live at Robert Johnson and Mule Musiq as well as his second Kasper Bjørke Quartet neoclassical/ambient album Mother on Kompakt. Puzzles is Kasper’s love letter to the sound of early 2000s New York - merged with his Scandinavian sense of producing songs that goes beyond conventional club music; combining disco tinged instrumentations mixed with elements of 80s funk, jazz and contemporary pop songwriting, creating something familiar yet, something very fresh and innovative at the same time. The album includes collaborations with a wide range of musicians and vocalists. From California based indie-disco troubadour Woolfy (DFA, Rong, Permanent Vacation etc.) to the Icelandic dream-folk trio Systur aka Sísý Ey (who also featured on Kasper’s 2014 single Apart, where the Michael Mayer remix became a timeless club anthem), as well as other longtime collaborators and artist friends: Toby Ernest, Jacob Bellens, WhoMadeWho’s Tomas Høffding on bass, Posh Isolation affiliate Frederik Valentin on guitar and the young, rising jazz star Oilly Wallace on saxophone and flute. Essentially, the majority of Puzzles is played and recorded live, including the drums by Rasmus Littauer (School of X, MØ). Many of the songs emerged from chord progressions written during studio sessions between Kasper and Toby - which Kasper then produced into a colourful and effective album, rooted in an expressive live feeling far from programmed patterns. Puzzles is a new step for Kasper as a producer and artist, showcasing his ability to move and flow freely between genres and expressions, however still deeply rooted in his love and affection for the classic disco groove - which is only natural after more than two decades as an active DJ. Another piece has been added to the musical puzzle of Kasper Bjørke

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Territories: WORLD excluding Scandinavia, Germany/Austria LP, download code Tracklist: A1. Isola A2. Glassy A3. Baybi A4. Running A5. Kites A6. Bon Voyage A7. Biarritz B1. Palace B2. Sommervej B3. Grace B4. Mirage B5. RDVSpecial B6. Viewwws Release Info: Sprinkles sounds like a utopian postcard - sent from the past and with hopes for the future. Recorded and produced on his laptop, while spending extensive periods of time in a cabin by the beach in a remote part of Denmark, Kasper Bjørke draws on what currently feels like distant memories; experiences of energy and euphoria from club the countless DJ gigs around the world, during his career which spans over two decades. Rooted in a colorful sound - filled with light and warmth - the balearic vibes and dream house grooves merge with synth choirs, guitars, fretless and acid bass lines and intertwine playfully into a sonic stream of consciousness; a mirage of the past and what will be. Visual artist Luca Bjørnsten´’s mesmerizing work “Sprinkles”, picturing an empty, lush and colorful garden with a large, romantic fountain perfectly embodies the surreal scenario that we have all become much too familiar with. The 13 track instrumental album follows a string of singles this spring and summer and is as a breath of fresh air and a much needed, warm ray of sunshine.

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Territories: WORLD excluding Scandinavia, Germany/Austria LP + colored clear orange vinyl + download code Tracklist: A1. Water (feat. Toby Ernest) A2. Seabird (feat. Christian d’Or & Toby Ernest) A3. Du Du Du (feat. Tomas Høffding) A4. Nothing Gold Can Stay (feat. Justin Strauss) B1. Venetian Blinds B2. Dreamers (A Tribute to Laurie) B3. Oceans of Time Release Info: After a three year absence, Kasper Bjørke returns to hfn music with a sublime new double EP entitled “Nothing Gold Can Stay”. Having followed a deeply personal ambient music path that last year led to the release of “Kasper Bjørke Quartet: The Fifty Eleven Project” on Kompakt Records, (named 5th Best Contemporary Album 2018 in The Guardian), Kasper has found his way back to producing some of his signature leftfield danceable beats, which “the past decade has seen Bjørke steadily rising amongst the ranks of artful, eclectic electronic producers…” (XLR8R).The Double EP “Nothing Gold Can Stay” explores both the analogue and organic side of his production work on Side A - while Side B reflects on sounds that he would play today, in one of his nightclub DJ sets. Side A contains four collaborations with four friends from LA, New York and Copenhagen. “Water” feat. Toby Ernest, the slow mo opener to the EP, revives the partnership with Toby that was last seen on 2014’s After Forever album (on the single “Rush”). Toby also provides the vocals on the cover version of Alessi Brothers’ 1975 classic “Seabird” - a track that came about through Kasper’s friendship and musical synergy with DJ and vinyl digger Christian d’Or, who is lead crooning while Toby delivers his signature falsetto. The “Seabird” cover adds a distinct contemporary feeling to the original version while staying true and respectful to the delivery and mood of the songs core. The 2nd half of the release, Side B, is directly aimed at the floor. Having stepped away from releasing club jams for a few years, Kasper is clearly enjoying getting back to the business of making people move. Side B of Nothing Gold Can Stay is both a testament to Kasper’s versatility as a producer and an all-out dancefloor assault, made with precision and sensitivity.

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Tracklist: A1. Cloud 9 (Original Instrumental Mix) A2. Klint A3. Rays B1. Zenith (feat. Null & Void) B2. Köln B3. Palindromos B4. Dawn Info: Despite having deep roots within the club scene as a acclaimed producer, remixer and busy DJ, Kasper Bjørke has in the past years been focusing his own album productions on song oriented compositions, suitable for home listening rather than the dance floor. The DJs and ravers have been kept busy with remixes of his original versions - but for this new release, Kasper turns his own full attention to the business of making people move. 'Fountain of Youth' is a mini-LP drawing on Kaspers 15 years immersed in club culture and inspired by some of the genres he plays in his own DJ sets around the world; house, classic electro, post disco and techno. It's exceptionally executed, a masterclass in exquisite sound and production - and a innate knowledge of dance floor dynamics. 'Cloud 9' is the haunting and melancholic 808 breakbeat infused lead single (which features Urdur on the vocal version, known from the Icelandic collective GusGus) - an intoxicating 90s vocal house music tribute, that will surely both provide euphoric moments on the club floors and warm the hearts of radio audiences alike. Cloud 9 is released accompanied by luminary remixes from Gerd Janson (Running Back), Marvin & Guy (Hivern Discs) and Weval (Kompakt). 'Klint' is a throbbing and fun jam that conjures up memories of post disco and itchy italo. 'Rays' draws on a dreamy, descending synth theme, 808 patterns and a thick, punchy low end. 'Zenith (feat. Null & Void)' with its distinct, distorted and glitchy modular synth anthem, is a perfect afterburner for the later hours or in that 2 am party transition phase. 'Köln' has Kasper showing his deep love for the German techno capital, with a trippy percussive groove that builds into a futuristic ride topped by a simple, synthetic string theme. 'Palindromos' pushes into the dream zone driven by filtered drum loops, giving the whole track a sense of enormous space and that certain UK feeling. 'Dawn', works as an outro on the mini-LP; a beatless, ambient saxophone infused affair - that may or may not indicate what you can expect from the next Kasper Bjørke full length… Who can tell... The cover art is by Danish rising artist Lotte Rose Kjaer Skau, represented by IMT Gallery in London. The captivating computer visualized art piece is called "Lidenskab" which translates into "Passion"

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EAN: 4250382428930 Presales: 03.11.2014 Release: 01.12.2014 Tracklist 12": A. Apart (feat. Sísý Ey) (Michael Mayer Remix) B. Apart (feat. Sísý Ey) (Ewan Pearson NRG Remix) Info: On the 4th single from his highly acclaimed 4th LP "After Forever", Kasper Bjørke puts his disco noir anthem "Apart" into the safe hands of two luminary remixing talents. The original version of "Apart" (which is to be found on the digital single release and the album) was selected as "Tune of The Month" in MixMag in the September issue, stating: "Its nothing short of genius… Kasper absolutely nailed it". And now, on the digital and limited edition 12" vinyl (with beautiful artwork by american artist John Copeland), you will find two epic remixes by Kompakt Records' head honcho Michael Mayer and renowned UK producer, Ewan Pearson (Jagwar Ma, The Rapture, etc.) Michael Mayer gives the tune's melancholy synth pop an epic feel, remaking it for the deepest and darkest of big room dancefloors, adding a discombobulating synth drone and ramping up the intensity levels. Ewan Pearson's remix adds a High NRG vibe to expose the yearning vocal before adding layers of arpeggios and synthesizers to an utterly irresistible, motorik pulse with some epic breakdowns. Both remixes skilfully navigate a line between the pop and dancefloor sensibilities of the original track, respecting the integrity of the bittersweet, emotional vocals of the Icelandic girlgroup Sísy Ey. After the release of the three singles "Rush", "Sylvia" and "TNR", this package rounds off a quartet of singles, that confirms Bjørke's outstanding talent for sensitively combining influences of post disco and 80s synth pop in new and consistently invigorating ways. The album "After Forever" is out now on hfn Music.

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Release: 22.09.2014 EAN: 4250382426943 deluxe limited lp version incl. coloured vinyl , printed innersleeeves, mp3 dowbnload code Kasper Bjørke returns with an exquisite new album, ‘After Forever’, the Danish producer’s boldest and most elegant statement to date. The scene has been set by two lead singles: ‘Rush’ featuring Tobias Buch - and ‘Sylvia’ featuring CTM. Moving away from previous 70s disco inspired sound, Kasper explores new terrain in contemporary, melancholic synth pop; his productions merging themselves into a multi coloured soundscape with echoes from Post Disco/Punk, Kraut and New Wave. "After Forever is good for dark, sad dancing - or a headphone journey inwards" says Kasper "I feel like I really went somewhere else on this album, to a place where I haven’t been before. Out of my safety zone and into a darker space". CD & LP tracklist: 01. Rush (feat. Tobias Buch) , 02. Sylvia (feat. CTM) , 03. Marbled Blood (feat. Soho Rezanejad) , 04. TNR (feat. Jaakko Eino Kalevi) , 05. Grit 06. Lies (feat. Nomi Ruiz) , 07. Into Smithereens , 08. Apart (feat. Sísý Ey) , 09. Forever

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Barcode 4250382427612 VÖ 22.09.2014 Kasper Bjørke returns with an exquisite new album, ‘After Forever’, the Danish producer’s boldest and most elegant statement to date. The scene has been set by two lead singles: ‘Rush’ featuring Tobias Buch - and ‘Sylvia’ featuring CTM. Moving away from previous 70s disco inspired sound, Kasper explores new terrain in contemporary, melancholic synth pop; his productions merging themselves into a multi coloured soundscape with echoes from Post Disco/Punk, Kraut and New Wave. "After Forever is good for dark, sad dancing - or a headphone journey inwards" says Kasper "I feel like I really went somewhere else on this album, to a place where I haven’t been before. Out of my safety zone and into a darker space". CD & LP tracklist: 01. Rush (feat. Tobias Buch) , 02. Sylvia (feat. CTM) , 03. Marbled Blood (feat. Soho Rezanejad) , 04. TNR (feat. Jaakko Eino Kalevi) , 05. Grit 06. Lies (feat. Nomi Ruiz) , 07. Into Smithereens , 08. Apart (feat. Sísý Ey) , 09. Forever

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The Copenhagen based producer and DJ, is back with an exceptional remix package on hfn music. Having dropped the stunning Fool album earlier this year, we are now treated to several stellar remixes of one of the standout tracks, the third official single ‘Bohemian Soul’. Kasper had a memorable experience in the Laid Back studio, enlisting both vocal, guitar, 808 and some crazy SH-101 psychedelic acid synth bass jams, of the pioneering 80’s outfit responsible for crossover classics ‘Bakerman’ and ‘White Horse’ – Bjørke brings things bang up to date with a sparkling, ferociously epic dancefloor burner. Bjørke´s standing on the international electronic music scene is once again evidenced by the quality of the remixes he can call on. The vinyl release features New York’s disco turned rave royalty Still Going (Dr. Dunks from Rub N Tug and Liv Spencer from House of House), delivering a signature 10-minute trip into psychedelic discoid goodness that holds the tension and key elements from the original version – underpinned by a relentless krautrock-meets-Donna Summer groove. On several occasions the track threatens to spin out of control, but somehow maintains its delirious tension for the duration. On the flip, Hamburg’s Adana Twins, the duo that has gained tremendous success recently on Exploited Records, supply their ‘On A Cloudy Day’ remix, making perfect use of the iconic vocals to produce a thoughtful and deeply grooving house cut. The track’s neurotic synth makes an appearance half way through before the sunshine peaks through the clouds with a classic white-island breakdown. Tambien‘s remix also get a vinyl release, and adventurous DJs will appreciate this slice of late night knowledge – the additional percussion bounces around the rolling bassline, balearic guitar and unsettling synth stabs. Tambien is the new exciting project of Marvin & Valentino who team up with Jazz guitarist and producer Beni Brachtel aka Bartellow. A music video directed and shot by Karim Huu Do (who also was director on videos such as Kasper´s 1st hit single “Young Again” from the last album and the latest Bombay Bicycle Club “Lights Out, Words Gone”) will be out around the official releasedate accompanied by a 5 minute “shot edit” of the original 10 minute trip. The video is shot on location in Thailand. We can say no more at this point but promise a unique and beautiful video. Tracklist: A: Bohemian Soul (with Laid Back) (Still Going Remix) B1: Bohemian Soul (with Laid Back) (Adana Twins ‘On A Cloudy Day’ Remix) B2: Bohemian Soul (with Laid Back) (Tambien Remix)

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Copenhagen‘s infamous producer, songwriter & DJ wizz-kid just released his new album, entitled ‘Fool‘. In 2010 - while having already gained notoriety as a DJ and Producer - his album debut ‘Standing On Top Of Utopia‘, confi rmed his presence on an even grander level. Radio friendly, intelligent and feel-good electronic pop never sounded so fresh. Now with ‘Fool‘ Kasper continues his wild and ecstatic journey into the future of music. The second single to feature from the new long-player is the casually cool ‘Deep Is The Breath‘. Now a permanent fi xture in Kasper‘s more song-based endeavours, ex-Murder and I Got You On Tape vocalist Jacob Bellens features alongside up-coming talent Emma Acs in the tantalising original. A typical mixture of throbbing electronic pop and heartfelt songwriting, this fi rst taste of ‘Fool‘ is sure to alight your curiosities and even more. This release presents a veritable mixture of remixes, fi rstly kicking out the jams with the Permanent Vacation Mix - a full-bodied, skillfully executed re-dub in glorious retro-futurism. Echoing and spinning slowly out of control, its a subtle and infectious remix that draws the best out of the original while constructing an allnew, deeply electronic vibe. A throbbing analog bassline leads this broken beat excursion which is already proving to be quite a monster on the dancefl oors. Wolf + Lamb‘s Pillow Talk take centre stage next with their remix, featuring Tone of Arc. Lively, organic and expertly produced, their mix has a live-jam feel complete with classic dub-style vocal cuts and trippy synth lines swirling around the bassy, slightly brokenbeated groove. A melodic chorus greets us mid-way before more throw-down inducing deepness. Finnish Duo Hannulelauri hand in their ‘Male‘ mix in the form of an old-school vibed, analog club killer. Primed for the higher energy levels but built for deeper, discerning dance fl oors, this mediumpaced house cut has a few special tricks up its sleeve. Tracklist: A1: Deep Is The Breath (with Jacob Bellens & Emma Acs) (Permanent Vacation Breathless Mix) B1: Deep Is The Breath (with Jacob Bellens & Emma Acs) (PillowTalk Remix Feat. Tone of Arc) B2: Deep Is The Breath (with Jacob Bellens & Emma Acs (Hannulelauri Male Mix)

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Fool, the "tongue in cheek" self-ironic entitled third album, is another tour de force in Kasper Bjørke's signature production style - this time wrapped up as a concept album to be released on Fool's day April 1, 2012. The versatile Copenhagen producer and DJ follows up on his successful sophomore solo album from 2010 "Standing on top of Utopia" that reached high acclaim from the international press and indie blogosphere: "Kasper Bjørkes music is heartfelt, soulful and will make you dance" (Nylon Mag.) "Each track is a bang on the Krona" (Dazed & Confused) 'Kasper Bjørke could become one of the year's biggest indie-dance crossover success stories. Keep an eye on him" (Beatportal) "Wherever that Utopia is, just hope Bjørke hangs out there a while longer - it seems to suit him..." (Time Out NYC) Like a vinyl record, the track list has been split into two sides: The pop infused vocal-based bittersweet love songs of the "Hungry side" is halfway through taken over by an Overture that leads into the darker and mainly instrumental "Foolish side", containing spaced out psychedelic trips and no-wave disco voyages. Both moods however, fluently melt together as one coherent piece - playful, yet clever - and definitely Kasper's most ambitious album to date. Bjørke continues his close collaboration with Jacob Bellens (frontman in successful Danish indiebands Murder and I Got You On Tape) who is featured on 4 songs on the album (five on the digital version), including the first single "Lose Yourself to Jenny" which is bound to roam the airwaves with its super catchy melody line. Jacob is accompanied by new Danish talent Emma Acs on the second single, the duet "Deep is the breath". Kasper also collaborates with one of his all time favorite bands; Laid Back ("Baker Man", "White Horse" etc.), on the acid bass driven "Bohemian Soul", which was brought into the world during a jam session in Laid Back's studio on a blurry and rainy summer day in Copenhagen. As always the album artwork is very important to Kasper and so he asked Trevor Jackson (producer, DJ and visual artist based in London) to make the visual concept for Fool. Trevor has previously created award winning artwork campaigns for Soulwax, The Rapture, Mattias Aguayo, Chromeo and many more. About Kasper Bjorke: Kasper has released albums like pearls on a string for the past 12 years. Five albums under the Filur moniker (with Tomas Barfod from WhoMadeWho) for which he has won numerous awards; plus two solo albums and a long line of singles. "Standing on top of Utopia" was nomintated as best electronic release in the biggest Danish music magazine Gaffa in 2010. In 2011 Kasper released the EP "Symptoms" that consisted solely of instrumental disco tracks, on limited edition yellow vinyl and digital only. Kasper also squeezed in a 12" on Tensnakes label Mirau together with Tomas Barfod as Bjørke & Barfod (Superbacon Ep) and another 12" on Compost Black Label under his own solo alias "Kasper Bjorke & His Friendly Ghost". On the Remix side, Kasper continues to be in high demand; from pop acts like Moby and Oh Land, to Icelandic sensation Retro Stefson - and hfn & In My Room label mates Trentemøller and Darkness Falls. As a DJ Kasper continues to play at some of the most acclaimed clubs around the world, incl Fabric (London), Social Club (Paris), Electric Pickle (Miami), Le Bain and Cielo in NYC - and such renowned festivals as Montreux Jazz Festival, Iceland Airwaves, Roskilde and Distortion. And to top it all off, Kasper has since January 2012 been hosting a weekly radio program on DR National Radio channel P6 Beat called "4/4", where he presents a wide spectrum of house, disco, no-wave and post punk records from the last 30-40 years to a wide audience. While the new album "Fool" is released April 1st, the first single "Lose Yourself to Jenny" drops March 9th with strong remixes by Axel Boman (Pampa), Rebolledo (Kompakt/Comeme), Maxxi Soundsystem (Hot Waves) and Till VonSein (Suol). Tracklisting: A1. D.O.A.H. A2. Ubiquitous A3. All I hear is Drums A4. Hummingbirds (with Jacob Bellens) B1. Bohemian Soul (with Laid Back) B2. Lose Yourself to Jenny (with Jacob Bellens) B3. Deep is the Breath (with Jacob Bellens and Emma Acs) B4. Sunrise (with Jacob Bellens)

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Fool, the "tongue in cheek" self-ironic entitled third album, is another tour de force in Kasper Bjørke's signature production style - this time wrapped up as a concept album to be released on Fool's day April 1, 2012. The versatile Copenhagen producer and DJ follows up on his successful sophomore solo album from 2010 "Standing on top of Utopia" that reached high acclaim from the international press and indie blogosphere: "Kasper Bjørkes music is heartfelt, soulful and will make you dance" (Nylon Mag.) "Each track is a bang on the Krona" (Dazed & Confused) 'Kasper Bjørke could become one of the year's biggest indie-dance crossover success stories. Keep an eye on him" (Beatportal) "Wherever that Utopia is, just hope Bjørke hangs out there a while longer - it seems to suit him..." (Time Out NYC) Like a vinyl record, the track list has been split into two sides: The pop infused vocal-based bittersweet love songs of the "Hungry side" is halfway through taken over by an Overture that leads into the darker and mainly instrumental "Foolish side", containing spaced out psychedelic trips and no-wave disco voyages. Both moods however, fluently melt together as one coherent piece - playful, yet clever - and definitely Kasper's most ambitious album to date. Bjørke continues his close collaboration with Jacob Bellens (frontman in successful Danish indiebands Murder and I Got You On Tape) who is featured on 4 songs on the album (five on the digital version), including the first single "Lose Yourself to Jenny" which is bound to roam the airwaves with its super catchy melody line. Jacob is accompanied by new Danish talent Emma Acs on the second single, the duet "Deep is the breath". Kasper also collaborates with one of his all time favorite bands; Laid Back ("Baker Man", "White Horse" etc.), on the acid bass driven "Bohemian Soul", which was brought into the world during a jam session in Laid Back's studio on a blurry and rainy summer day in Copenhagen. As always the album artwork is very important to Kasper and so he asked Trevor Jackson (producer, DJ and visual artist based in London) to make the visual concept for Fool. Trevor has previously created award winning artwork campaigns for Soulwax, The Rapture, Mattias Aguayo, Chromeo and many more. About Kasper Bjorke: Kasper has released albums like pearls on a string for the past 12 years. Five albums under the Filur moniker (with Tomas Barfod from WhoMadeWho) for which he has won numerous awards; plus two solo albums and a long line of singles. "Standing on top of Utopia" was nomintated as best electronic release in the biggest Danish music magazine Gaffa in 2010. In 2011 Kasper released the EP "Symptoms" that consisted solely of instrumental disco tracks, on limited edition yellow vinyl and digital only. Kasper also squeezed in a 12" on Tensnakes label Mirau together with Tomas Barfod as Bjørke & Barfod (Superbacon Ep) and another 12" on Compost Black Label under his own solo alias "Kasper Bjorke & His Friendly Ghost". On the Remix side, Kasper continues to be in high demand; from pop acts like Moby and Oh Land, to Icelandic sensation Retro Stefson - and hfn & In My Room label mates Trentemøller and Darkness Falls. As a DJ Kasper continues to play at some of the most acclaimed clubs around the world, incl Fabric (London), Social Club (Paris), Electric Pickle (Miami), Le Bain and Cielo in NYC - and such renowned festivals as Montreux Jazz Festival, Iceland Airwaves, Roskilde and Distortion. And to top it all off, Kasper has since January 2012 been hosting a weekly radio program on DR National Radio channel P6 Beat called "4/4", where he presents a wide spectrum of house, disco, no-wave and post punk records from the last 30-40 years to a wide audience. While the new album "Fool" is released April 1st, the first single "Lose Yourself to Jenny" drops March 9th with strong remixes by Axel Boman (Pampa), Rebolledo (Kompakt/Comeme), Maxxi Soundsystem (Hot Waves) and Till VonSein (Suol). Tracklisting: A - Hungry Side 01. Hummingbirds (with Jacob Bellens) 02. Lose Yourself to Jenny (with Jacob Bellens) 03. Deep is the Breath (with Jacob Bellens & Emma Acs) 04. Sunrise (with Jacob Bellens) B - Foolish Side 05. Overture 06. D.O.A.H. 07. All I hear is Drums 08. Bohemian Soul (with Laid Back) 09. Ubiquitous 10. US Escape

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Copenhagen‘s favourite wonderchild Kasper Bjørke is back with his second artist album on hfn music, entitled ‚Fool‘. Set for release on April Fools Day 2012 (April 1st), the album is a playful mixture of abundant, pop-infused bittersweet love songs on the ‚Hunger‘ side, and more spaced-out pschedelic disco voyages on the ‚Foolish‘ side. Amongst the plethora of quality on offer on the LP, we fi nd ‚Lose Yourself To Jenny‘, one of a handful of songs yet again featuring the wonderful talents of Jacob Bellens, of Murder and I Got You On Tape fame. The original version is bound to roam the airwaves with its super catch melody line, and Bellens‘ mature and intruiging lyrics. 80s newbeat and nu-wave meets modern studio charms in this catchy synth-pop ballad for 2012. This single hosts a variety of outstanding remixes, from the likes of Axel Boman, Rebolledo, Till Von Sein and Maxxi Soundsystem. Boman‘s dub takes us into trippy, party time territory as he steps up the funk and creates a bizarre and masterfully original re-working. Maxxi Soundsystem hands in a tight and crisp tech-house version that dubs out the vocal and takes us into pitching, freaky late night wonder. That‘s followed up by Rebolledo‘ s echoing drum-led mix that sounds like it could have been dropped at the Paradise Garage with its live feel and raw aesthetic. Finally Berlin‘s Till Von Sein really out-does himself with his rather special ‚4.5 Minutes In Essex ‘92 Jam‘. Its a wickedly spacey breakbeat version that any aging British raver will admit sound like you‘re back on the road searching for the warehouses...! Tracklist: A1: Lose Yourself to Jenny (with Jacob Bellens) (Axel Boman Dub) A2: Lose Yourself to Jenny (with Jacob Bellens) (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix) B1: Lose Yourself to Jenny (with Jacob Bellens) (Rebolledo Remix) B2: Lose Yourself to Jenny (with Jacob Bellens) (Till Von Sein’s 4,5 Minutes In Essex 1992 Jam)

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These are only a few of many excellent appraisals for Kasper Bjørke's second album ,Standing on top of Utopia' which was released in April last year and followed by strong singles and remixes from the album, most recently ,Heaven' with mixes by Nicolas Jaar, Muzzle Flash and Prins Thomas. With the ,Symptoms' EP we are happy to present an EP full of brandnew material. While we wait for Kasper's next solo album, currently in production and set for a 2012 release, here is a treat of new and unreleased material for you! Other than the rather vocal driven singles ,Young Again', ,Alcatraz' or ,Heaven' these four new instrumentals contain both slow disco vibes and rave style anthems. ,Symptoms' is a constantly moving, synth driven bastard, that provides a crunchy baseline and a wonderfully strange theme that is hard to get your head around. If this track was a movie, it would be x-rated and only shown after midnight - exactly around the time where you would drop this on the dancefloor and look forward to what happens. - Initial pressing in coloured yellow vinyl !! Tracklisting: A1. Symptoms A2. Discopick B1. Man From Venice B2. Nico

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Kasper Bjørke is the Danish multi-talent whose second album ‚Standing On Top of Utopia' was recently released on hfn music to much international applause. The beautiful, classic-analog meets cutting-edge-futuristic sound of the album has kick started a revolution in post-electronic stylings where songwriting and genuine musical ideas stand in the forefront of tough beats or unnerving trippyness. This remix package represents this whole-heartedly, with three outstanding moments in fresh and addictive hybrid sounds, right in time for summer! ‚Heaven' was the touching, haunting song that Mr. Bjørke has perhaps become best known for of late. Now a certain Mr. Prins Thomas hands in his amazing ‚Diskomiks' version, which stretches out dreamily over 9 minutes in this honest and essentially timeless re-arrangement. Live guitar overdubs, drifting strings and soft, lazy vocals are all in full effect! Muzzle Flash's version adds a little more pressure for the dancefloors, while still maintaining that slower, lazy vibe. This is modern disco house for real connoisseurs of the genre. With tension and perfectly-timed, carefully measured builds and lifts, this remix boasts warm, room filing vibes with plenty of soul. American sensation Nicolas Jaar contributes his remix of ‚Heaven' which boasts some wonderful live instrumentation, airy, open sound design and a free, hazy atmosphere that really comes alive as the track floats onwards. Tracklisting: A: Heaven (Prins Thomas Diskomiks) B1: Heaven (Muzzle Flash Remix) B2: Heaven (Nicolas Jaar Remix)

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Following the highly acclaimed ‚Harbour Boat Trips 01: Copenhagen by Trentemøller‘ hfn music proudly presents it’s first artist release by Kasper Bjørke, with his brand new long player, ‚Standing On Top Of Utopia‘. Danish prize export Kasper Bjørke comes from the heart of the thriving Copenhagen electronic scene. After more than a decade as a busy producer and DJ, Kasper has released his work on labels like Plant Music, Fine, Thugfucker and V2 Records and in addition received a Danish Music Award as Best Producer, for the well known project Filur, which he still runs with his old friend Tomas Barfod (Tartelet / Gomma / Get Physical). Two years after his much applauded solo debut ‚In Gumbo‘ (released on NYC based Plant Music in 2007) Kasper Bjørke is ready to release his sophomore record, ‚Standing On Top Of Utopia‘ which is scheduled for release in February 2010. The album is an exciting multi-genre journey through Kasper‘s mature, extravagant and richly musical mind. Lashings of glittering analogue synthesizer jams, warm throbbing post-disco trips, touching, heart-felt pop songs and dark electronic club tools are all present. Kasper really went to town on this album, and each track literally overflowing with top class studio and musical ability. Bursting with live instrumentation, tape-deck overdubs and an unmissable finger-onthe- pulse atmosphere, its a treat for the ears and in fact all the senses. 10 uplifiting, melancholic, timeless and life-affirming songs lie in store. A veritable Danish entourage of vocalists including Louise Foo (Giana Factory) and Tomas Höffding (WhoMadeWho) are featured on the album alongside a wide selection of guest musicians. Jacob Bellens (I Got You On Tape / Murder) wrote the song and contributed the vocals and lyrics on “Young Again”, the first single to be lifted from the album, which comes complete with superb remixes from Whomadewho, Serge Santiago and Lopazz & Zarook.

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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Back in stock!! Jimpster Remix No. 1 in WHATPEOPLEPLAY & Beatport Deephouse Charts. In hot anticipation of his wonderful new album, ‚Standing On Top Of Utopia‘, here we present a sublime package of remixes of the track ‚Alcatraz‘. ‚Alcatraz‘ in its original form its a stirring reminder of Kasper‘s great musical abilities. Featuring the lyric and vocals of Jacob Bellens, its a driving, piano-led story of ghosts and of children, mysticism and funk. Jimpster of Freerange fame take primary remix duties and turns in an extra special - detail laden passage through summery, hi-end house. Full of superb twist, turns and blissed out effects, Jimpster really pulled out all the stops here and shows off his skills. Not to be missed! The second remix comes in the form of Kenton Slash Demon‘s trippy dub-house interpretation. The Danish duo inject a slice of classic disco action into their mix, together with a healthy slab of 90s attitude and of course classy production levels. The enigmatic Zombie Disco Squad also provide a tough, techy interpretation that also honours the great original backing vocals by Josephine Philip, yet spices things up even further with a tense, tribalistic and club friendly lesson in ‚getting your groove on!‘ Tracklisting: A: Alcatraz (Jimpster Dub) B1: Alcatraz (Kenton Slash Demon Remix) B2: Alcatraz (Zombie Disco Squad Remix)

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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.net

Following the highly acclaimed ‚Harbour Boat Trips 01: Copenhagen by Trentemøller‘ hfn music proudly presents it’s first artist release by Kasper Bjørke, with his brand new long player, ‚Standing On Top Of Utopia‘. Danish prize export Kasper Bjørke comes from the heart of the thriving Copenhagen electronic scene. After more than a decade as a busy producer and DJ, Kasper has released his work on labels like Plant Music, Fine, Thugfucker and V2 Records and in addition received a Danish Music Award as Best Producer, for the well known project Filur, which he still runs with his old friend Tomas Barfod (Tartelet / Gomma / Get Physical). Two years after his much applauded solo debut ‚In Gumbo‘ (released on NYC based Plant Music in 2007) Kasper Bjørke is ready to release his sophomore record, ‚Standing On Top Of Utopia‘ which is scheduled for release in February 2010. The album is an exciting multi-genre journey through Kasper‘s mature, extravagant and richly musical mind. Lashings of glittering analogue synthesizer jams, warm throbbing post-disco trips, touching, heart-felt pop songs and dark electronic club tools are all present. Kasper really went to town on this album, and each track literally overflowing with top class studio and musical ability. Bursting with live instrumentation, tape-deck overdubs and an unmissable finger-onthe- pulse atmosphere, its a treat for the ears and in fact all the senses. 10 uplifiting, melancholic, timeless and life-affirming songs lie in store. A veritable Danish entourage of vocalists including Louise Foo (Giana Factory) and Tomas Höffding (WhoMadeWho) are featured on the album alongside a wide selection of guest musicians. Jacob Bellens (I Got You On Tape / Murder) wrote the song and contributed the vocals and lyrics on “Young Again”, the first single to be lifted from the album, which comes complete with superb remixes from Whomadewho, Serge Santiago and Lopazz & Zarook.

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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.net

Kasper Bjørke, one of Copenhagens most renowned producers and DJs , announces his second long-player exclusively on hfn music! ‚Standing on top of Utopia‘ will drop in February 2010, and ‚Young Again‘ is the fi rst single to be released in anticipation of what is sure to be a momentous album. Featuring the mesmerising vocal talents of fellow dane Jacob Bellens, and bundled along with three simply unmissable remixes from WhoMadeWho, Lopazz & Zarook and Serge Santiago, ‚Young Again‘ is a heart-warming tale of love and life, told through the eyes of a hopeless romantic. Kasper‘s unique instrumentation and production skills add up to him being one of the most important, young musicians emerging at the moment. This single shows off his potential for producing hit records, not only with classy, catchy melodies and re-listen-ability but with A-Class studio fi nesse too! Jacob Bellens, of ‚I Got You On Tape‘ and ‚Murder‘ fame is well known amongst Copenhagen‘s indie scene, and so it made perfect sense that Kasper teamed up with him, to create this spellbinding, modern pop song. Kasper then asked Italian string composer Davide Rossi (who has previously worked with artists such as Goldfrapp, Royksopp and The Verve) to perform a cinematic stringsection, making the soundscape of Young Again complete. To top everything, Swiss graphic designer and multi artist Florence Tetiér has created a beautiful music video, to give Young Again a strong visual side as well. The Remixes: Danish indie disco kids WhoMadeWho provide an amazing interpretation full of live instrumentation mixed with casually dubbed electronic undercurrents. Wrapping the original vocal in a pair of skin tight jeans ready to rock out to house music, this hypnotic analogue version is as individual as it is versatile! Serge Santiago is a name any respectable electronic music follower should be familiar with. Blending funky italo disco, acid house and everything between, his DJ sets and productions hold him in a class of his own. Santiago‘s ‚Italo Boot Mix‘ whips things into a frenzy, just in time for summer closing parties worldwide! Remix duties are also dutifully fulfi lled by Heidelberg‘s Lopazz and Eddie Zarook, who have been friends and studio partners for many years. Lopazz, who‘s countless releases for labels like Get Physical, adds his classic analogue tweaked out touch, while Zarook blends in a touch of deep and techy minimal house into the mix. Tracklisting: A1: Young Again (WhoMadeWho Remix) A2: Young Again B1: Young Again (Serge Santiago Italo Boot Remix) B2: Young Again (Lopazz & Zarook Remix)

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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.net