Trentemøller Announces His New Album "Memoria" Out Early 2022 and Shares the First Single and Video, “In The Gloaming”
Danish composer, musician, and producer Trentemøller announces his new studio album “Memoria”, set for release in early 2022 on his own label In My Room, alongside the first single and video, “In The Gloaming.” Dreampop and shoegaze influences are in the DNA of Trentemøller’s output. In the case of this release, those elements are suspended in arpeggiated synth effervescence, and backed by a modern take on a classic beat. Bold, glassy guitar stabs appear like a chorus of angels, shepherding us through the song. It’s an epic piece of renaissance pop that heralds Trentemøller's first full-length album in three years.
As the first single from the upcoming LP, “In The Gloaming” implies the arc of the album might have actually begun late in the day, giving the sensation of waking in the evening. Twilight is a time of reflection and transition, elements that are present in the song — both in the music and Trentemøller’s lyrics. Longtime collaborator Lisbet Fritze delivers them flawlessly and profoundly, while carrying on a conversation with the bass line throughout. “This was the first time for me writing the lyrics and the vocal melody myself and Lisbet’s haunting vocals bring it all to life so beautifully,” Trentemøller says. "In The Gloaming" is a song about a difficult, ambiguous relationship. The feeling of being in love with a person who unconsciously drags you down, and how you try to find a way out of these unhealthy patterns.”
Anders Trentemøller’s sixth studio album seems to exist at the confluence of inspiration, coincidence, and maybe even a little bit of the supernatural. A recent, unanticipated drop of four songs, in the form of two singles (“No One Quite Like You” and “Golden Sun”), might leave one surprised to find that a full album’s worth of material was also waiting in the wings. As with most Trentemøller releases, it’s a body of songs that are thematically linked by many melodic threads. Fully assembled, it presents itself as a new form of electronic space pop, complete with elements of longing and solemnity.
Trentemøller’s 2019 album “Obverse” was an exercise in what could be done if the prospect of performing the songs onstage wasn’t a factor. It opened up some doors, and signaled a new chapter. “Memoria”, even considering its resplendence, almost feels like it demands to be presented live as well.
Watch “In The Gloaming” right now, stream it on your preferred music service, and connect with Trentemøller on his website and social media. Also, be on the lookout for Trentemøller’s “Memoria”, out in early 2022.