{"title":"Efterklang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEfterklang is an experimental indie\/post-rock\/orchestral band hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in December 2000, the band has been captivating audiences with their unique sound and innovative approach to music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences ranging from *múm* and *The Album Leaf* to *Sigur Rós* and *Seabear*, Efterklang has carved out a distinct niche for themselves in the music industry. Their mesmerizing compositions blend elements of orchestral arrangements with electronic beats, creating a truly immersive sonic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, Efterklang has collaborated with talented artists such as *Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson*, *Peter Broderick*, and *Balmorhea*. Their discography boasts critically acclaimed albums that have garnered praise from both fans and critics alike. 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An album about friendship, belonging, faith and understanding, themes which are palpable in the music, which is gentle and uplifting, healing and rousing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEfterklang has become an open community with three permanent members: Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen and Rasmus Stolberg. On this album the core trio re-connected with their old friend and founding Efterklang member Rune Mølgaard who left the band in 2007 to join the mormon church, and ultimately withdrew from the church in 2022. His profound spiritual journey significantly influences the album's content and tone, on which he has co-written seven of the nine songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThings We Have In Common\u003c\/i\u003e coincides with the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album, and presents 2 decades of collaboration, exploration, evolution and reconnection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album features contributions from a variety of international musicians. Zach Condon of Beirut, Finnish drummer Tatu Rönkkö, Venezuelan guitarist Hector Tosta and Guatemalan cellist and singer Mabe Fratti all became key collaborators. Italian award- winning mixer Francesco Donadello and South Denmark Girls’ Choir both left their indelible mark on the record, as their did with the band’s 2012 album \u003ci\u003ePiramida\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"City Slang","offers":[{"title":"Blue LP","offer_id":50414700691787,"sku":"2199212","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50414699086155,"sku":"2199211","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Efterklang_-_Things_We_Have_In_Common_-_Packshot_549f560c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726684695"},{"product_id":"tipper-springer-special-edition","title":"Tipper \/ Springer - Special Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble CD reissue of the first \u003cem\u003eEfterklang\u003c\/em\u003e EP, \u003cem\u003eSpringer\u003c\/em\u003e (2003) with the album that followed it, \u003cem\u003eTripper\u003c\/em\u003e (2004). Also includes two bonus live tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a deluxe fold out CD package with 16-page booklet and sleevenotes written by the band: \"\u003cstrong\u003eWe recorded our debut EP, Springer, in the winter of 2003. Our ambition was to be able to present some material to get us gigs at local venues in Copenhagen, but we came to like the recordings so much we decided to self-release them as an EP. 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