Night Vision

by Alois

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Art: Luca Schenardi

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1.	Night Rambler 02:46	buy track
2.	Checkmate 04:01	buy track
3.	The Place 03:48	buy track
4.	Ghost Town 03:31	buy track
5.	Veranda Days 02:32	buy track
6.	Simmer 05:55	buy track
7.	Night Vision 04:01	buy track
8.	Walkie Talkie 03:43	buy track

about

Founded in 2015, Alois are due to release their highly anticipated third record “Night Vision” on Red Brick Records in 2023. Hailing from Zurich, Switzerland, the band follow up on their electronica- heavy prequel “Azul”, with a view to capturing more of an organic band sound: drawn-out jams and live- band vibes are entangled into the precise mechanics of pop music and the band display a strong commitment to maximising the technical possibilities of state-of-the-art studio production. On first listen the music conveys a strong sense of longing for Balearic waters and Majorcan sunsets but it also brings to mind the double-edged unsettling discomfort stirred up by the fogginess of dystopian cityscapes. The bone structures of the songs were drawn up by vocalist and guitarist Martin Schenker during a prolonged stay on the island of Mallorca. These feel closer to dance music - with build-ups, drops, peaks, and switch-ups - than the flourishes of traditional pop song-writing.

Alois take you on a sonic round trip with unspecified destinations. It’s retro and futuristic all at once; you never rest assured where your journey might end up. Schenker, who writes the bulk of the material, attributes Alois’ music to what he refers to as “Psychedelic Dance-Pop”. There’s definitely shades of House Music and 70ies-Funk à la Headhunters with a touch of Caribou for good measure on the plate. While the instrumental album opener “Night Rambler” washes over you like a warm morning shower, engulfing your ears with atmospheric sonics and a downtempo guitar rhythm hinting at Bossa-Nova, track two “Checkmate” evokes the pulsing, grooving drive of the likes of Daft Punk.

credits

released April 28, 2023

Voc, Guit, Synth, Bass: Martin Schenker
Synth, Organ: Luzius Schuler
Bass, Synth Guitar: David Hänni
Percussion: Lukas Weber
Drums: Florian Schneider
Additional Vocals: Joan Seiler

© All music written by Martin Schenker & Alois
Simmer written by Martin Schenker & Florian Schneider
All tracks recorded and mixed by David Langhard at Dala Studios
Walkie Talkie recorded by Martin Schenker at Viscosound Studio
mixed by Florian Schneider
Mastering by Adi Flück at Centraldubs
Artwork by Luca Schenardi

Thanks to David Langhard, Hilke Ros, Simon Borer, Joan Seiler, Tim Wettstein, Thomas Fehlmann, Jonas Beetschen, Stoph Ruckli, Friedhelm Hofmann, Laura Schuler, Paul Märki,
Samuel Messerli, Pascal Eugster, Andreas Spring, Pro Helvetia, Kuratorium Aargau, Fuka Fonds Luzern, Kanton Solothurn, RKK Luzern.

℗ Red Brick Records 2023

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Alois Switzerland

Alois have created their own world of dance-oriented artpop. It reflects the band’s interest in synth-driven songwriting blending electronic beats with tropical guitars and exploring the rhythms of various musical genres.
It’s a hybridised pop with a heavy predilection for the dance floor. ... more

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shows

May 18

Helsinkiklub

Zürich, Switzerland

discography

Night Vision

Apr 2023
Planets (EP)

Oct 2020
Azul

Jun 2020
Mints

Sep 2017
Flowers (Single)

Jun 2017
Credo (Single)

Jan 2017
Yesterdaydream

Dec 2015

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