The ShortListen: Klangstof (no. 237)

What’s the story? Klangstof is the compound moniker ('klang' means echo in Norwegian, and 'stof' is dust in Dutch) of a mysterious new Norwegian-raised, Dutch-based artist, formerly a member of the successful Dutch indie act Moss before choosing to go it alone. And it could prove to be an excellent decision on the basis of this excellent debut track; a real quality piece of writing and production, which spends its first half with gentle indie chords, soft vocals and 808 drums, before launching into an epic widescreen electronic second half. There's a whole host of influences in here, both guitar-based and electronica; moreover - even though X Factor has forever ruined the word - it's a real journey. Take a ride with us.

For fans of: Radiohead, Kraftwerk, Foals

In three words: Shimmering ethereal indie

Click here for more ShortListens

Listen to all of them as they become available, on this Spotify Playlist

After a career in A&R, then as a session musician, Dave took a left turn into writing words. Have edited/written for Shortlist, BBC Three, the i paper, The Times, Vice, Wired and more, Dave enjoys writing about literally anything interesting, specialising in music, entertainment and the environment