Klangstof are following their recently released single, “Disguiser” with their new track, “Plastic Gun” today. Both songs are taken from the band’s upcoming album, Godspeed To The Freaks, out September 16th. Listen to “Plastic Gun” and pre-order/pre-save Godspeed To The Freaks now HERE.
The latest chapter in the Klangstof journey finds the trio heading in a stranger direction, with the boundaries between darkness and light blurring beyond recognition. Starting off with a minimalist tone, complete with hushed vocals, pulsating bass and sparse percussion, “Plastic Gun” grows in stature as it evolves, with sweetly sinister synth-pop the soundtrack to its frayed, anxious lyrics. The track is accompanied by a lo-fi video, which again stars their macabre mascot, the creepy rabbit that adorns their artwork. Watch it below.
Koen van de Wardt said of the song, “‘Plastic Gun’ was meant as an homage to my teenage self. I remember walking along the streets in the middle of the night towards a lover but every time I got closer, I freaked out and walked back home. I still to this day I get panic attacks when there are too many people around. I start to feel unwanted and just have to get out. I think now I can manage it better and avoid certain situations, but as a young dude this was incredibly frustrating.”
Godspeed To The Freaks will be the third album from the Edison Award (the Dutch Grammy / BRIT equivalent) winners. Musically its groove-laden live feel is a counterpoint to the electronic focus of their previous album, 2020’s The Noise You Make Is Silent. Thematically, it’s focused on using reflection as the basis to make a positive change: confront your issues head-on but make peace with those that you can’t change.
Klangstof recently announced details of a UK tour in September as guests to The Slow Readers Club. They will also team up with Pixies for further European shows in August, and they will also play the Rock en Seine festival. They will then reconnect with Pixies in December for shows across Australia and New Zealand. A full list of tour dates and tickets can be found HERE.
SEPTEMBER – WITH THE SLOW READERS CLUB
9th – Sheffield, Leadmill
10th – Paisley, Spree
11th – Liverpool, O2 Academy 1
16th – Newcastle, University
17th – Hull, Welly
18th – Chester, Live Rooms
22nd – Stoke, Sugarmill
23rd – Norwich, Waterfront
24th – Oxford, O2 Academy 2
25th – Brighton, Patterns