Norwegian electronic icons Röyksopp return with True Electric, a club-forward reimagining of their legacy that pulses with both nostalgia and new energy.
Röyksopp’s unique ability to transcend genre boundaries is nothing short of magnetic. They navigate effortlessly between melancholia and euphoria, nostalgia and futurism. After over 20 years of shaping the electronic music scene, their legacy is firmly intact with True Electric, the duo’s latest full-length album released under their own Dog Triumph label.
In True Electric, Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland revisit the dancefloor with fresh vigor. This album features 19 studio versions from their 2023 True Electric tour, revitalizing a catalog that is rich with texture, emotion, and iconic moments.
For more than two decades, Röyksopp has led the charge in Scandinavian electronic music, garnering seven Spellemannprisen awards and multiple Grammy nominations. Their influence spans genres and generations, evident in their remixes for industry giants like Depeche Mode and Beck, as well as collaborations with numerous alt-pop legends. With True Electric, they reaffirm that reinvention is not merely part of their journey, but a core aspect of their identity.
This release signals a distinct return to club culture, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its hypnotic soundscape. Beneath the energetic beats, the unmistakable Röyksopp essence remains: yearning, playful, and slightly mysterious.
The album encapsulates Röyksopp’s duality, showcasing their signature interplay of light and dark. Since their 2001 debut with Melody A.M., they have excelled in creating a cinematic yet intimate sound. Whether it’s through ambient swells or heart-thumping synths, their music feels alive and dynamic.
However, True Electric is more than a mere collection of live tour performances; it is a complete reimagining. This album captures Röyksopp in high-definition club mode, drawing from their expansive sonic universe and reframing it within the context of energetic underground sets. Included is a brand new track, “The ‘R’,” previously unreleased and infused with the enigmatic energy that only they can produce.
Tracks like “What Else Is There?” evoke the past while embracing the future, offering a high-voltage rework of their beloved 2005 hit featuring the iconic vocals of Fever Ray. This new version delves deeper into intensity, layering dark synths and driving rhythms that set the stage for the album’s electrifying energy.
With True Electric, Röyksopp not only revisits their past but reframes it through a contemporary lens, transforming cherished moments into something fresh and vital. It serves as a celebration of their journey, a testament that, regardless of the passage of time, they continue to electrify audiences.
Stream Röyksopp’s True Electric on Spotify or your preferred platform now! Röyksopp is launching the North American leg of their world tour; visit their official website for ticket information.
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Röyksopp – True Electric – Tracklist:
- The Ladder
- Impossible (ft. Alison Goldfrapp)
- This Time, This Place (ft. Beki Mari)
- The Girl And The Robot (ft. Robyn)
- Here She Comes Again (ft. Jamie Irrepressible)
- Monument (ft. Robyn)
- Oh, Lover (ft. Susanne Sundfør)
- Unity (ft. Karen Harding)
- You Don’t Have A Clue (ft. Anneli Drecker)
- The “R”
- Breathe (ft. Astrid S)
- Running To The Sea (ft. Susanne Sundfør)
- What Else Is There? (ft. Fever Ray)
- Never Ever (ft. Susanne Sundfør)
- Sordid Affair (ft. Man Without Country)
- I Had This Thing (ft. Jamie Irrepressible)
- Feel It (ft. Maurissa Rose)
- Do It Again (ft. Robyn)
- Like An Old Dog (ft. Pixx)
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