Iconic music mavericks KMFDM have released their much-anticipated album ‘LET GO’ via Metropolis Records. Celebrating 40 years of conceptual continuity in grand style, KMFDM is doin’ it again, rising up lean and mean. ‘LET GO’ marks the group’s 23rd studio album, with the core lineup of Sascha “Käpt’n K” Konietzko, Lucia Cifarelli, Andy Selway and Andee Blacksugar presenting their signature onslaught of pulse-pounding rhythms, scorching electronics, blistering guitars, and vocals full of grit, growl, and grind addressing the social, political, and cultural ills of a world in perpetual turmoil.
The album arrives hot on the heels of the banger ‘LET GO’ and the latest single ‘AIRHEAD’ with its accompanying 210 Media-produced video taking us on a sentimental joyride down memory lane through a bygone era of American life.
Defying common definitions and shredding pre-conceived notions about who or what KMFDM is or isn’t genre-wise, this unique gem lyrically harkens back to growing up in America during the 70s and 80s. It’ll have you reminiscing with a wink and a laugh as Lucia Cifarelli sings: “Born the year of the Chia pet – Blondes were in, but I’m brunette – Vietnam and Donkey Kong – I was busy getting high with Cheech & Chong.” From the driving techno, dance and funk-infused thrust of ‘LET GO’ to the airily melodic and swirling vibes of ‘AIRHEAD’ and ‘TOUCH’, the grooving revolutionary oratory and percolating spaghetti western guitar and glitch-laden synth leads of ‘TURN THE LIGHT ON’ to the sneering and seething riot grrl fury of ‘WHEN THE BELL TOLLS’, the sinister hip-hop injected ‘NEXT MOVE’, the downright cinematic and Teutonic electro of ‘ERLKÖNIG’, and the virulent dub warcry of ‘WW 2023’ – KMFDM continues to break down barriers and immerse audiences in a bold new reality. Always stylistically diverse, KMFDM continues to bridge the gaps between genres, coalescing into what we know and love as the Ultra Heavy Beat! Konietzko and Cifarelli prove as vicious a team as ever, equally sharing vocal and lyrical duties, with longtime associate MC Ocelot appearing to give ‘NEXT MOVE’ an extra touch of raucous rap energy. All the while, Blacksugar’s prowess on six-strings continues to awe and astound, backed by Selway’s dynamic drumming, meshing with Konietzko’s masterful programming. Mixed and mastered by Benjamin Lawrenz (VNV Nation, Deep Purple, Saga, Mono Inc., Lord of the Lost), at Chameleon Recording Studios in Hamburg, ‘LET GO’ signals KMFDM’s 40th anniversary loudly and proudly, with Aidan “BRUTE” Hughes’ distinctive cover artwork mirroring the album’s breakneck power. After four decades, the Ultra Heavy Beat simply refuses to rest in pity and regret, raising a sharpened middle finger at a world in chaos. The ‘LET GO’ album is out now, available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. It is also being offered on CD and as a Limited Edition Vinyl double LP. In March, they embark on a month-long US tour with tickets now available for order. ALBUM CREDITS Sascha Konietzko – Bass, Beats, Synths & Vocals Lucia Cifarelli – Vocals Andy Selway – Drums Andee Blacksugar – Guitars MC Ocelot – Rap Written by Blacksugar, Cifarelli, Konietzko, Selway Produced by Sascha Konietzko Recorded at Kommandozentrale (Hamburg), Swamp Studios (Florida) & Casa Blacksugar (Brooklyn NY) Mixed by Benjamin Lawrence & Sascha Konietzko at Chameleon & Kommandozentrale (Hamburg) Vocals on ‘Airhead’ mixed by Veronica Ferraro Mastered by Benjamin Lawrence at Chameleon (Hamburg) Art by BRUTE! Layout by Chris Zander Artist photos by Bobby Talamine TRACK LIST 01. Let Go 02. Push! 03. Next Move 04. Airhead
05. Turn The Light On 06. Touch 07. Erlkönig 08. When The Bell Tolls 09. Totem E. Eggs 10. WW 2023 11. Fillet Manchego Claret & Blow TOUR DATES 03/06 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 03/07 Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle 03/08 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage 03/09 New York, NY – Irving Plaza 03/10 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl 03/11 Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts CEnter 03/12 Boston, MA – Royale 03/14 Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom 03/15 Chicago, IL – Metro Chicago 03/16 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club 03/17 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue 03/18 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room 03/20 Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater 03/21 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater 03/22 Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom 03/23 San Diego, CA – The Observatory 03/24 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater 03/25 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore 03/27 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom 03/28 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile Keep up with KMFDM Website | Bandcamp | Merch | Facebook | Instagram | KMFDM Twitter | Lucia Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | BandsInTown
Iconic music mavericks KMFDM present their much-anticipated album ‘LET GO’, out today via METROPOLIS RECORDS. Celebrating 40 years of conceptual continuity in grand style, KMFDM is doin’ it again, rising up lean and mean. ‘LET GO’ marks the group’s 23rd studio album, with the core lineup of Sascha “Käpt’n K” Konietzko, Lucia Cifarelli, Andy Selway and Andee Blacksugar presenting their signature onslaught of pulse-pounding rhythms, scorching electronics, blistering guitars, and vocals full of grit, growl and grind, addressing the social, political, and cultural ills of a world in perpetual turmoil.Premiered via Joyzine, this album arrives hot on the heels of the banger ‘LET GO’ and the latest single ‘AIRHEAD’, where LUCIA CIFARELLI and the accompanying video take us on a sentimental joyride down memory lane through a bygone era, harkening back to growing up in America during the 70s and 80s. Time for all of us to LET GO of precept and pretense, hold on tight and get ready to rock!
