The German dark electro-pop duo Rotersand have released a new single entitled ‘Sexiness Of Slow’. The second to be issued ahead of Don’t Become The Thing You Hated, their long-awaited new album out on 8th August, the song is a slow-burning club anthem that oozes tension and desire. With thick beats, seductive synths and an atmosphere so charged it could short circuit the dancefloor, it is electronic sensuality in its most powerful form.
Announced via its first single ‘Private Firmament (I Fell For You)’ Don’t Become the Thing You Hated sees the Hamburg based act (comprised of Rascal Nikov and Krischan Jan-Eric Wesenberg) return with an album that is as much a cultural critique as it is a musical statement. In a world increasingly defined by division, alienation and existential anxiety, the duo cast a sharp eye on the psychological toll of our times and issue a warning. The message is clear: in fighting what we oppose, we risk becoming it ourselves.
Musically, the album is a masterclass in synthesis, melding sonic sophistication with visceral emotional impact. Navigating seamlessly between intricate sound design and tightly constructed rhythmic frameworks, these are layered with melodic hooks that are as intellectually engaging as they are dancefloor-ready. The album soundscape is dark yet resolutely hopeful and explores a dynamic spectrum of styles, from propulsive electro with surgically crisp beats and brooding industrial textures to anthemic, almost dreamlike interludes. Each track reveals itself as a meticulously crafted entity, constantly surprising the listener yet never straying from its emotional nucleus.
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