Our German futurepop friends Rotersand will release new studio album «Don’t Become The Thing You Hated» - on August 8thб 2025 via Trisol Music Group in Europe and Metropolis Records in North America.
It's their first full length studio record since «How Do You Feel Today?» (2020). First single Rotersand «Private Firmament (I Fell For You)» released June 6th.
«Human nature is not binary, but algorhythm induced communication forces us to choose virtual sides to stimulate emotions and click rates. Yes or no, black or white, for or against, one or the other. Ultimately, we sit in our post-fact, post-science, post-truth private firmaments with nothing in common other than the cold light of screens pretending to shine for us. We say, leave the private firmaments and dance with us, with real faces under real stars.»
Second single Rotersand «Sexiness Of Slow» released July 11th. This slow-burning electronic track blending dense beats and atmospheric synths.
«An exploration of desire and tension in an electronic framework, designed for the dancefloor.»
Rotersand «Don’t Become The Thing You Hated» sees the Hamburg based act (comprised of Rascal Nikov and Krischan Jan-Eric Wesenberg) return with an album that is as much a cultural critique as it is a musical statement. In a world increasingly defined by division, alienation and existential anxiety, the duo cast a sharp eye on the psychological toll of our times and issue a warning. The message is clear: in fighting what we oppose, we risk becoming it ourselves.
Musically, the album is a masterclass in synthesis, melding sonic sophistication with visceral emotional impact. Navigating seamlessly between intricate sound design and tightly constructed rhythmic frameworks, these are layered with melodic hooks that are as intellectually engaging as they are dancefloor-ready. The album soundscape is dark yet resolutely hopeful and explores a dynamic spectrum of styles, from propulsive electro with surgically crisp beats and brooding industrial textures to anthemic, almost dreamlike interludes. Each track reveals itself as a meticulously crafted entity, constantly surprising the listener yet never straying from its emotional nucleus.
The song lyrics address themes of disillusionment, anger and the fragile line between resistance and complicity. Indeed, the album title itself functions as a thesis statement that confronts listeners with a central dilemma of our era - how do we oppose injustice without replicating its methods or mindset? Rotersand offer no easy answers, but instead encourage a kind of inner vigilance; a conscious rejection of the very forces that threaten to erode empathy, nuance and individual integrity.
What sets this album apart is its rare ability to operate on multiple levels. Not only is compelling club record, it is also a philosophical commentary on the state of the world and the psyche. The duo have crafted a work that challenges the listener to not only hear, but to think and feel more deeply. With 'Don’t Become the Thing You Hated', they reaffirm their position as one of the most thoughtful and forward-looking acts in the dark electronic music genre.
Complete information about Rotersand «Don’t Become The Thing You Hated» tracklist and formats - here.
Info submitted by official Rotersand web site.
