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Klangstof Announce New EP Everest Out This November

By: Oct. 10, 2017
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Klangstof have announced their new EP Everest, out on November 3rd via Mind Of A Genius. The EP is the follow-up to the band's acclaimed debut album, Close Eyes To Exit.
The Everest EP sees the Dutch alternative act exploring the more electronic, synth-led aspects of their widescreen sound. Largely borne out of a desire to push the band sonically but partly down to the fact that their touring van didn't have space to put up amplifiers and guitars, Klangstof threw themselves headfirst into "synthesizer heaven," as frontman and band leader Koen Van De Wardt puts it.

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The new EP washes over the listener with warm waves of synths and the band's characteristic, sharp, snappy drumming. The first single and the release's title track, "Everest," was written on an old Juno synthesizer and is Koen and songwriting partner Wannes Salomé's attempt at writing an A-ha style, 80's pop banger. "I think we failed pretty badly but at least we gave it a shot," says Koen.

"Resume," meanwhile, sees the band in a more political mood. The track came to Koen around the time that President Trump declared his intention to initiate a travel ban and was written as a direct reaction to such rhetoric. A sonically rich, textured cut, "Resume" is symptomatic of the band's confidence and constant thirst to explore new sounds. "Names" continues the EP's exploration into the electronic world, all chiming synths and purposeful electronic drumming, while "The Lows Will Keep You High Enough" showcases a more tender side to Klangstof's sound.
The last eighteen months have been a defining time for the band. Following the release of their excellent debut album Close Eyes To Exit in September 2016, they have toured around the globe with The Flaming Lips, Miike Snow and Jagwar Ma, as well as becoming the first Dutch band to play Coachella. In February, they took home the award for Best Alternative Act at the Edison awards, the Dutch equivalent of the Grammy's.
Klangstof will be undertaking an extensive European tour this October, including a show at London's The Lexington on November 21. More info and tickets here: http://www.klangstof.com
Follow Klangstof:
Website: klangstof.com
Twitter: @klangstof
Instagram: @klangstof


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