Out now: The Real Redeemer – Multiresistance EP

Out now at long last on Omni Music: my first official release as The Real Redeemer! The Multiresistance EP consists of two original Drum’n’Bass tracks, both very different from each other, and two remixes. You’ll recognise the trademark sound of long-time collaborator Strukt a.k.a. Andre Jonas in his cinematic remix of “Autopandemic”. Enjoy, and please do let me know what you think, everyone!

Thank you so much to Chris (Eschaton) of Omni Music for making this possible!

Out now: The Art of Starvation

The new Sidetrack Walker album, ‘The Art of Starvation’, is now available from all music services. Be sure to get the limited CD, too (100 pieces)!

Special thanks go out to the State Capital of Kiel for being kind enough to sponsor this project financially.

First press reactions:

“abundant with dark, sparkling jewels of Chamber Pop“

Kai-Peter Boysen (Kieler Nachrichten), 20.05.2020. Read the full article (German)

“[W]hat blew me away the most about Will to Leave was the sheer distinction. Sidetrack Walker’s tendency to pull from a myriad of genres […] allowed their sound to spill an alchemic amount of atmospheric intensity.”

Amelia Vandergast (A&R Factory), 15.05.2020. Read the full review

Out now on Bandcamp: The Art of Starvation

‘The Art of Starvation’ is now live on Bandcamp. As previously announced, the album download will be free of charge for a limited period of time. You can also pre-order your copy of the CD edition now. It will be limited to 100 hand-numbered copies, so don’t hesitate too long.

The regular release date for other platforms as well as for the CDs has been set to May 22. Remember, however, that I can give no guarantees regarding the CD shipping date; pressing is still delayed due to conditions beyond my control.

I sincerely hope the new album can offer some distraction, comfort or inspiration to some of you during these uncertain times.

Health Emergency: Free Bandcamp Downloads

In light of the current crisis, I have made my entire digital discography available on a “name your price” basis on Bandcamp. This means that if you’re among those affected financially by the pandemic, you can still download and enjoy any Sidetrack Walker release at no cost. CD prices will also remain low until further notice. I believe that the availability of music as a source of strength, comfort and inspiration is more important than ever now. Of course, if you can, please do support the project with whatever payment you deem appropriate, and be sure to do the same for other artists – many of us are struggling right now, especially those who draw much of their income from performing live.

To protect yourself as well as others, please take this situation seriously and stay home whenever you can. Enjoy great music, cook yourself a decent meal or take a moment of quiet contemplation: a crisis like this can also be an opportunity to rediscover aspects or ourselves that are usually drowned out by our hectic lives. Stay safe!

Download and streaming services

From now on, Sidetrack Walker is present on all major download and streaming platforms, including Amazon, iTunes and Spotify! If you’d like to support the project, I’d be delighted to welcome you as my Spotify followers. Feel free to spread the word and recommend the music to your friends, too. Followers will increase the chances of getting my upcoming albums released by a proper label, so if you’d like to see a Sidetrack Walker CD release in the foreseeable future, you can actually help make it happen.

Confessions in Silence is the only album available so far, but the mastering of Mirrors and Mirages is all done and the album is being pitched to labels as we speak. Come What May, the ‘proper’ new album, isn’t far behind. It’s a strange coincidence to have so much material nearing completion simultaneously, but I’ll take it as a good omen. Hopefully this project will finally start off the way it’s meant to.

Thanks for your interest and support!