Hidden Shoal Recordings is excited to announce the release of the stunning new single by German instrumental duo Sankt Otten.

‘Lustig, lustig demain encore lustig’ is the neon drug nightscape to Sankt Otten’s 2007 single ‘Wunden gibt es immer wieder’s electric opium day. The track is like a magnet, irresistibly drawing the listener along with its hypnotic drums. The arpeggiated synth hook then digs in, before Oliver Klemm’s brooding ebowed guitar unleashes a killer blow. Soaked in majestic refrains, ‘Lustig, lustig demain encore lustig’ is a reminder that Sankt Otten’s power lies in their control of rhythm and texture. While their early sonic experiments explored the brooding and frayed edges of ambient and post-rock but their new songs push this relationship to a new level.

‘Lustig, lustig demain encore lustig’ hints at what makes Sankt Otten’s forthcoming album Morgen wieder lustig so special. It sees Sankt Otten employing stacks of luscious synthesizers, with nods to Kraftwerk, Klaus Schulze and krautrock. Sankt Otten have managed to progress their sound while retaining the undeniable hallmarks of atmosphere, melodic dexterity and depth.

“… at their best (’Tiefgang’, ‘Meter (Heute Anders)’, the Eno-esque ‘Ende Gut’) the band breaks through into a nocturnal wonderland all their own… Otten’s post-trip-hop, sample heavy atmospherics aren’t quite like anyone else out there…” - PopMatters on Eine Kleine Traurigkeit

“The instrumental ambience of the album is lavishing, gorgeous, and inexplicably German… And the melodies… Ah, the melodies. The track ‘Der Groove Des Guten Gewissens’, with its dramatic strings and high octave piano notes, is a true cinematic experience – turn that up and walk around the city in the rain, and let me know if your eyes don’t swell up with tears.” - Headphone Commute on Wunden Gibt Es Immer Wieder

‘Lustig, lustig demain encore lustig’ is available for free download from the Hidden Shoal Store until the release of Sankt Otten’s forthcoming album Morgen wieder lustig on the 1st of September. Read a full press release here.

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After a break of six years, Sankt Otten are proud to announce that they are hitting the stage again this November! Visit their MySpace page for details and to view a video of Oliver and Stephan rehearsing in the studio.

Plus, in other exciting Sankt Otten news, their stunning new single is out tomorrow…

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