Globally renowned Danish group WhoMadeWho has returned with their 8th studio LP, the highly emotive and melodic ‘Kiss & Forget’, marking their first album release since 2022’s acclaimed UUUU.
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The ever-evolving outfit step into a new era with a vibrant collection of 13 tracks featuring indie electronic, pop, house, disco, synthwave, and more elements. Boasting an impressive list of album collaborators – RY X, Blue Hawaii, Adriatique, Kölsch, and nour – ‘Kiss & Forget’ offers a concoction of diverse sounds that evoke the collective’s perpetually youthful spirit. ‘Kiss & Forget’ is due for release on September 13th via the band’s imprint, The Moment.
Despite their extensive and storied career, WhoMadeWho – comprised of Tomas Høffding, Tomas Barfod, and Jeppe Kjellberg – has been having one of their best years yet. Since announcing the album in late 2023, the band has teased fans with a series of singles that highlight the diverse sonic palette of ‘Kiss & Forget’. The nostalgic lead single, “Children,” boasting the angelic timbres of the Danish children’s choir Vesterbros Ungdomsgård, became an instant hit, earning Pete Tong’s highly sought-after “Essential New Tune” title on BBC Radio 1. This was followed by the ethereal “Love Will Save Me” featuring GRAMMY-nominated RY X, the dreamy “Kiss Me Hard” with Canadian indie duo Blue Hawaii, and “Heartless” with fellow venerated Danish electronic producer Kölsch.
In addition to their continuous output of music, WhoMadeWho embarked on their cutting-edge global live tour, their most ambitious run of shows yet. With innovative stage design crafted in collaboration with the world-renowned architecture group BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), accompanied by stunning visuals brought to life by flora&faunavisons, EyeMix Studio, and Christopher Mulligan, the band breathed new life into their records, both old and new, in an immersive and multidimensional experience. The show landed in major global hubs, including New York City, Paris, Madrid, Los Angeles, Santiago de Chile, Istanbul, London, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Zurich, and many more, with the first run concluding in a massive homecoming show at the legendary Forum Arena in Copenhagen. The creative feat culminated in the band being awarded “Best Live Performer” at the 2024 Beatport Awards.
‘Kiss & Forget’ explores themes of nostalgia, innocence, eternal youth, love, and the ephemeral nature of human connection. From pulsating rhythms of dancefloor anthems like “Children,” “Miracle,” and “Heartless” to an exploration of indie electronica with a wide range of collaborators including RY X in “Love Will Save Me,” Blue Hawaii on “Kiss Me Hard” and “Sweet Cuddles,” and nour on “A3LA,” the record is a culmination of the fleeting snapshots in life that make it worth living. The LP’s focal track, “You Belong To No One,” is driven by Høffding’s lush vocals, echoing “You belong to no one…” in a continuous loop. The song builds with a dreamy riff and a deep kick, culminating in a synth symphony that bursts with a carousel of emotion. Also nestled amidst the album’s 13 tracks are several stunning ambient cuts, “Saturday Pt. 1 & 2,” “Hummer” and the outro, “Qualia,” that double as moments of introspection. With the band’s perpetual optimism at its core, ‘Kiss & Forget’, serves as a window into their inimitably creative minds and insatiable desire to shake things up.
Throughout their 20+ year career, WhoMadeWho’s influence has extended beyond their own performance and productions, with releases on prestigious labels such as Kompakt, Innervisions, and Life & Death, and some of the world’s most coveted stages, including Coachella Valley & Arts Festival, CRRSD, III Points, Tomorrowland, Circoloco, Pacha Ibiza, Space Miami, The Brooklyn Mirage, and more. Their experience led them to create their boutique festival series, The Moment, aptly named after their label, which promotes the idea of being present, connected, and appreciating music, and each other, giving back to the scene that has embraced them so warmly. The second edition of The Moment festival took place in Copenhagen on August 7-9th with performances from Amémé, Blond:ish, LP Giobbi, Marcel Dettman, Mind Against, Patrick Mason, Tripolism, and a hybrid DJ set from the band themselves. The band is now gearing up for their next live show, which will take place at the Tempodron in Berlin on November 20th. Tickets and more information can be found here: https://www.whomadewho.dk/pages/tour
WhoMadeWho – Kiss & Forget Tracklist:
Saturday Pt. 1
Saturday Pt. 2
Love Will Save Me w/ RY X
Bedside
Kiss Me Hard w/ Blue Hawaii
Miracle w/ Adriatique
Heartless w/ Kölsch
Sweet Cuddles w/ Blue Hawaii
Children
A3LA w/ nour
You Belong To No-One
Hummer
Qualia
