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Two years in the making, Future Ruins, Tom And His Computer's debut album, will be released on Trentemøller's In My Room. As a 20-year veteran of the Copenhagen music scene, Thomas Bertelsen has been releasing music under the sobriquet of Tom And His Computer 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. "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 Thomas Bertelsen, producer behind Tom And His Computer. "It's never about the gear, though, but rather finding that one little sound that can trigger an idea for an entire track." Future Ruins was also co-produced and mixed by Trentemøller. 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, Future Ruins presents those influences in a new way and represents a great leap forward for the Copenhagen based producer. The 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 Clash Magazine. "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. Features Roxy Jules. Includes download.
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IMR 019EP
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Copenhagen producer and DJ Thomas Bertelsen presents the debut EP of his TOM And His Computer alias on Trentemøller's In My Room label, following Bertelsen's 2015 tour with Trentemøller. "Organ" rides along on a crunchy rhythm with psychedelic organs, howling electronics, and fizzing guitars. The raw driving beat and bass hits of "Girl A Go Go" precede an aggressive, surf guitar riff and a climax of distortion. "Tectonic (feat. Fraser McGuinness)" keeps the dark energy flowing, drenched in reverb and noisy layers. "La Fountaine" perfectly fuses diverse elements from across the musical spectrum -- choral sounds, new wave edginess, and plenty of effects.
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