A month ahead of the release of their highly anticipated album, ‘Kiss & Forget,’ WhoMadeWho team up with fellow Danish artist and techno maestro Kölsch in their fifth and final single, ‘Heartless.’ The track coincides with the second edition of the band’s label festival The Moment. The star-studded festival took place last week in their hometown of Copenhagen, Denmark on August 7th and concludes today.
‘Heartless’ showcases the unique synergy between WhoMadeWho’s emotive, genre-blending style and Kölsch’s masterful melodic techno production. The track opens with a powerful yet calming kick and a pang of synth stabs that are unique to Kölsch’s production style. Clocking in at over 4 minutes, ‘Heartless’ steadily builds in energy, catapulting on an emotional odyssey that epitomizes both artists’ ability to create deeply moving electronic music.
“Big viking-vibes! Making music with Danish techno legend Kölsch was so easy. Sometimes music is hard to make and takes years to finish. This one was easy and fun and we are super excited about the result! We have a feeling this one is going to go well, we already started playing it in the sets, and even though no one heard it before, it already feels like a hit every time we play it” – WhoMadeWho
The single arrived on the final day of their boutique festival, WhoMadeWho Presents: The Moment, which shares a name with the band’s label. The festival promotes connection and encourages guests to be present, remaining mindful of themselves and others. The second edition of the festival featured a wide range of celebrated names across electronic spaces, including Amémé, Blond:ish, Lovefoxy, LP Giobbi, Marcel Dettman, Mind Against, Patrick Mason, Tripolism, and of course, a hybrid set from the Danish trio themselves.
“After 25 years of friendship, I’m excited that the moment was right for us to collaborate. It seems as if it was destined when we started working on ‘Heartless.’ The song and production came together so effortlessly as if two parts had been apart. I’m super proud of the end result, and can’t wait to share it with the world.” – Kölsch
Kölsch, known for his poetic and deeply personal approach to techno, brings his signature melodic elements to ‘Heartless.’ His recent album, ‘I Talk To Water,’ released on Kompakt, showcases his ability to create emotionally resonant electronic music, making him the perfect collaborator for this WhoMadeWho single.
‘Heartless’ is available here